Patent Application
20130175890
This invention pertains generally to an apparatus for converting magnetic force into electricity, and more particularly to an apparatus for producing a magnetic force to turn a generator capable of producing enough electricity to power an electric motor.
Electric motors found in a wide variety of home, commercial, and industrial applications require a source of electricity to run. Generators are commonly used to power such devices. These generators may be found in large utility plants that are connected to the electrical grid, or may be much smaller home versions such as a small gas powered generator. However, most traditional means of producing electricity such as coal fired plants and nuclear reactors create hazardous by-products that are harmful to the environment. Even small gas powered home generators produce pollutants such as carbon monoxide. More environmentally-friendly options such as wind, solar or water power exist, but are not always accessible or reliable.
Consequently, there is a need for a dependable solution to safely supply clean electrical energy for use to run a motor at any time required. The present invention discloses an apparatus for using a magnetic force to power a generator capable of producing electricity. The apparatus uses a magnetic force to produce motion, which is then converted into electrical energy via a generator. The invention allows a user to produce the electricity to run a motor without reliance on the existing electrical power grid and without specialized knowledge.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed invention. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises an apparatus for converting magnetic force into electricity for running a motor. The magnetic motion apparatus comprises a rotational component movably connected to a base component housing a generator. The base component comprises a conically shaped housing and a stationary magnet surrounding the conically shaped housing. The rotational component comprises a first and a second arm each comprising a rotational magnet distal to an apex. The generator is connected to the rotational component at the apex.
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the rotational magnets have an opposite magnetic orientation to a magnetic orientation of the stationary magnet. The rotational magnets are tapered so that a first side of the rotational magnets are closer to the stationary magnet than a second side of the rotational magnets so that the first and the second arms rotate about the conically shaped housing when in an engaged position near the stationary magnet. The apex comprises a hinge element so that the rotation of the first and the second arms slows as the hinge element is spread apart moving the first and the second arms away from the conically shaped housing.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be practiced and all aspects and equivalents thereof are intended to be within the scope of the claimed subject matter. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
Reference is now made to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the novel embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. The intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The base component 102 further comprises a stationary magnet 110. The stationary magnet 110 is typically a magnetic ring 116 approximately between one and three inches in height, and having an inside diameter ranging from approximately six to seven inches, and a thickness of approximately ½ inches. However, as with the conical housing 104, the magnetic ring 116 may be dimensioned smaller or larger as desired to correspond to the dimensions of the conical housing 104. Additionally, the magnetic ring 116 is typically a single magnet tapered so that it rests substantially flush with or parallel to an exterior of the conical housing 104. The magnetic ring 116 may be lightly glued to the conical housing 104 as desired. Preferably the stationary magnet 110 completely encircles the conical housing 104 approximately one inch above the level of the base 106. The stationary magnet 110 is orientated so that a top 112 of the stationary magnet 110 is positively charged and a bottom 114 of the stationary magnet 110 is negatively charged in a first magnetic orientation thereby providing a constant upward magnetic force.
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Both the first arm 120 and the second arm 136 each comprise a proximal end 122 and 138, a distal end 124 and 140, a first side 124 and 142, and a second side 126 and 144. The proximal ends 122 and 138 are angled to fit together at the apex 152. The first arm 120 further comprises a first rotational magnet 130 and the second arm 136 further comprises a second rotational magnet 146. The first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 are attached to the first and the second arms 120 and 136 distal to the apex 152 toward the distal ends 124 and 140 of the first and the second arms 120 and 136.
The first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 are located approximately equidistant from each other around the conical housing 104. The first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 are positioned on the first and the second arms 120 and 136 so that the first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 are substantially parallel to and adjacent to the stationary magnet 110. However, first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 are also angled approximately 55 degrees downward. Additionally, when in position, the first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 may range in distance from the stationary magnet 110 approximately 1/16 inches at the first sides 126 and 142 to approximately ¼ inches at the second sides 128 and 144 of the first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146.
Additionally, the first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 each comprise a top 132 and 148 and a bottom 134 and 150 respectively. The tops 132 and 148 are negatively charged and the bottoms 134 and 150 are positively charged creating an opposite magnetic orientation to the stationary magnet 110. Once in place, the first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 experience a repulsive magnetic force from the oppositely magnetically oriented stationary magnet 110.
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The hinge element 156 comprises a position locking element 158 for locking the first and the second arms 120 and 136 in to a plurality of positions including the open position 160 and the engaged position 162. As the rotational speed of the first and the second arms 120 and 136 decreases in relation to the distance of the first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 from the stationary magnet 110, as the first and the second rotational magnets 130 and 146 extend outward, the rotational speed decreases until it stops at the open position 160. The position locking element 158 may lock the first and the second arms 120 and 136 at a plurality of positions between the open position 160 and the engaged position 162 so that a user may control the output of the generator 166 as desired.
Other variations are within the spirit of the present invention. Thus, while the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, a certain illustrated embodiment thereof is shown in the drawings and has been described above in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form or forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims.
The use of the terms “a” and “an” and “the” and similar referents in the context of describing the invention (especially in the context of the following claims) are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. The terms “comprising,” “having,” “including,” and “containing” are to be construed as open-ended terms (i.e., meaning “including, but not limited to,”) unless otherwise noted. The term “connected” is to be construed as partly or wholly contained within, attached to, or joined together, even if there is something intervening. Recitation of ranges of values herein are merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each separate value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided herein, is intended merely to better illuminate embodiments of the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention unless otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as essential to the practice of the invention.
Preferred embodiments of this invention are described herein. Variations of those preferred embodiments may become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description. The inventor expects skilled artisans to employ such variations as appropriate, and the inventor intends for the invention to be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein. Accordingly, this invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described elements in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the invention unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.
This application claims priority from Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/585,363 filed Jan. 11, 2012.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61585363 | Jan 2012 | US |
