Patent Application
20170163103
1. Field
The present disclosure relates to a generator wherein the force driving the generator shaft in motion is created the repulsion between magnets.
2. Description of Related Prior Art
U.S. Pub. No. 2010/0013335 discloses a PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR GENERATOR SET. The '335 publication is directed to the method of utilizing unbalanced non-equilibrium magnetic fields to induce a rotational motion in a rotor, the rotor moves with respect to the armature and stator. A three (3) tier device (armature, rotor, and stator) has the armature and stator being fixed in position with the rotor allowed to move freely between the armature and stator. To induce a rotational motion, the rotor, in its concave side uses unbalanced non-equilibrium magnetic fields created by having multiple magnets held in a fixed position by ferritic or like materials to act upon the magnets imbedded in the armature. The rotor, in its convex side has additional unbalanced non-equilibrium magnets and additional pole pair magnets to create a magnetic flux that moves with the moving fixed position fields to cut across closely bonded coils of wire in the stator to induce a voltage and current that is used to generate electrical power. In the practice of the invention multiple permanent magnets of varying strength are geometrically positioned in multiple groups to produce a motive power in a single direction with the remainder of the unbalanced magnetic flux positioned and being used to cut across the coils of wire to produce continuous electric power. In the practice of the invention the permanent magnet motor-generator set produces no pollutants nor does it create any greenhouse emissions during operation.
The background description provided herein is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the disclosure. Work of the presently named inventors, to the extent it is described in this background section, as well as aspects of the description that may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior art against the present disclosure.
A magnet assembly can include a base assembly and a cover assembly. The base assembly can extend along a longitudinal axis and include a base, a shaft, a first cylinder, and a first plurality of magnets. The shaft can extend from the base along the longitudinal axis and be rotatable relative to the base. The first cylinder can be fixed with the shaft for concurrent rotation and have a first inner surface confronting the shaft and a first outer surface radially spaced from the first inner surface. The first plurality of magnets can each be disposed on the first cylinder proximate to the first outer surface and have a first pole axis spaced from the longitudinal axis. The cover assembly can extend along the longitudinal axis and include a cover, a second cylinder, and a second plurality of magnets. The second cylinder can be engaged with the cover and have a second inner surface confronting the first outer surface and a second outer surface radially spaced from the second inner surface. The second plurality of magnets can each be disposed on the second cylinder proximate to the second inner surface and have a second pole axis spaced from the longitudinal axis. The base assembly and the cover assembly can be selectively engageable with one another. The first plurality of magnets and the second plurality of magnets can be arranged such that the shaft is driven in rotation by magnetic repulsion of the first plurality of magnets relative to the second plurality of magnets when the base assembly and the cover assembly are engaged with one another. The second cylinder can be fixedly engaged with the cover.
The detailed description set forth below references the following drawings:
A plurality of different embodiments of the present disclosure is shown in the Figures of the application. Similar features are shown in the various embodiments of the present disclosure. Similar features across different embodiments have been numbered with a common reference numeral and have been differentiated by an alphabetic suffix. Also, to enhance consistency, the structures in any particular drawing share the same alphabetic suffix even if a particular feature is shown in less than all embodiments. Similar features are structured similarly, operate similarly, and/or have the same function unless otherwise indicated by the drawings or this specification. Furthermore, particular features of one embodiment can replace corresponding features in another embodiment or can supplement other embodiments unless otherwise indicated by the drawings or this specification.
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The cover assembly 14 can extend along the longitudinal axis 16 and include a cover 34, a second cylinder 36, and a second plurality of magnets, such as the magnets referenced at 38 in
The first plurality of magnets 26 and the second plurality of magnets 38 can be arranged such that the shaft 22 is driven in rotation by magnetic repulsion of the first plurality of magnets 26 relative to the second plurality of magnets 38 when the base assembly 12 and the cover assembly 14 are engaged with one another. The north poles of each of the magnets 26 can confront the north poles of each of the magnets 38. This assembly depends on the repulsion between similar poles of magnets regardless which pole. In this document, we have selected the north pole as an example. Since the pole axes are spaced from the longitudinal axis 16, the confrontation of the magnets 26, 38 can repulse one another and thereby urge the first cylinder 24 and shaft 22 in rotation. Rotation of the shaft 22 can cause the generator 20 to generate electrical current.
It is noted that one or more embodiments of the present disclosure can include brake to lock the shaft 22 and inhibit the exhaustion of the working lives of the components of the magnet assembly 10. Alternatively, the cover assembly 14 can be removed from the base assembly 12 to inhibit the exhaustion of the working lives of the components of the magnet assembly 10. Alternatively, the shaft 22 and the generator 20 can be coupled with a clutch to inhibit the exhaustion of the working lives of at least some of the components of the magnet assembly 10.
The shaft 22 can rest on the base 18 during rotation. As best shown in
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A third plurality of magnets can be disposed on the second cylinder 36 proximate to the second outer surface 42, such as the magnets referenced at 54 in
A fifth plurality of magnets each disposed on the third cylinder 46 proximate to the third outer surface 50, such as the magnets referenced at 58 in
It is noted that one or more alternative embodiments of the present disclosure can include more than three cylinders. Such a combination of cylinders can include a combination of fixed cylinders in the middle and combinations of rotating cylinders on the inner and outer sides.
The magnet assembly 10 can also include an outer member 62 fixedly engaged with the cover 34. The outer member 62 can include a fourth inner surface 64 confronting the third cylinder 46 and a fourth outer surface 66 radially spaced from the fourth inner surface 64. The exemplary fourth outer surface 66 can be polygonal. The cover 34, the outer member 62, and a shield 84 (described in greater detail below) can include one or more vents to allow air to pass into and out of the assembly 10 to expel heat.
A sixth plurality of magnets each disposed on the outer member 62 proximate to the fourth inner surface 64, such as the magnets referenced at 68 in
The fifth plurality of magnets 58 and the sixth plurality of magnets 68 are arranged such that the shaft 22 is driven in rotation by magnetic repulsion of the fifth plurality of magnets 58 relative to the sixth plurality of magnets 68 when the base assembly 12 and the cover assembly 14 are engaged with one another. The cooperative interaction of the magnets 58, 68 can be consistent with the cooperative interaction of the magnets 26, 38, 54, 56 such that the magnets 26, 38, 54, 56, 58, 68 drive the shaft 22 in the same direction of rotation.
A plurality of bearings can support the shaft 22 and the third cylinder 46 for rotation. Thrust bearings can be disposed on opposite ends of the shaft 22. A first thrust bearing 72 can be positioned in the cover 34. A second thrust bearing 74 can be positioned in the base 18. Bearings can be positioned between the plate 52 and the base 18. A plurality of bearings 76 can be positioned between the third cylinder 46 and the cover 34. A race 79 of the bearings 76 can be defined by the cover 34.
The magnet assembly 10 can also include a plurality of posts and a plurality of apertures. The plurality of posts, such as post 78, can each extend from the base 18 parallel to the shaft 22. The plurality of apertures, such as aperture 80, can be defined in the cover 34. Each of the plurality of posts can be received in one of the plurality of apertures when the base assembly 12 and the cover assembly 14 are engaged with one another. The distal ends of the posts can be threaded to receive fasteners, such as nuts 82 shown in
The magnet assembly 10 can also include the shield 84. The shield 84 can include a fifth inner surface 86 confronting the base 18 and the outer member 62 and a fifth outer surface 88 radially spaced from the fifth inner surface 86. The magnet assembly 10 can also include a cap 90 engaged with the base 18. The cap 90 can cooperate with the base 18 to define the enclosed pocket 44. The generator 20 can be disposed in the pocket 44. The shield 84 can extend between the cap 90 and the cover 34. The fourth outer surface 66 of the outer member 62 and the fifth inner surface 86 of the shield 84 can be sized and shaped to engage in telescopic sliding engagement. These surfaces 66, 86 can slide against one another and cooperatively guide the cover assembly 14 during assembly to the base assembly 12.
While the present disclosure has been described with reference to an exemplary embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this present disclosure, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. Further, the “present disclosure” as that term is used in this document is what is claimed in the claims of this document. The right to claim elements and/or sub-combinations that are disclosed herein as other present disclosures in other patent documents is hereby unconditionally reserved.
