REPULSIVE FORCE CONVERSION DRIVE
The present invention is a repulsive force conversion drive. The repulsive force conversion drive includes at least two repulsive units to repulse each other. One unit is fixed, while the second is movably suspended. There is a motion inducing plate positioned between the two repulsive units and movable between the two repulsive units. The first motion inducing plate is of a material that reduces the repulsive force between the two repulsive units. There is a drive mechanism connected to second repulsive unit.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/943,895 filed Jun. 14, 2007 and the following KR Applications 10-2007-0054209 filed Jun. 4, 2007, 10-2007-0054211 filed Jun. 4, 2007, 10-2007-0054213 filed Jun. 4, 2007, 10-2007-0054214 filed Jun. 4, 2007, 10-2007-0054215 filed Jun. 4, 2007, 10-2007-0054216 filed Jun. 4, 2007, 10-2007-0054217 filed Jun. 4, 2007
BACKGROUNDMankind has been looking for improved energy sources ever since beginning of human history. Mankind initially performed work by laboring the human body and then using various kinds of animals, such as dogs, horses, donkeys, oxen, and elephants. Later, mankind utilized the kinetic energy of falling water to generate electricity. In the past and currently, sun light, wind, ocean currents and heat from deep within the earth are used as useful sources of energy. Nuclear energy is being used to generate electricity. And, efforts to develop bio-fuel alternatives are on going. Currently however, the most widely and frequently used energy sources are the fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Whereby, mankind gets motion energy by exploding gasoline or diesel in engines and gets heat energy by burning fossil fuels. We are also produce electricity by operating generators powered by fossil fuels. Unfortunately, the extremely valuable fossil fuels are a limited resource. A much more serious problem then the rising cost of fossil fuels is the byproduct production of CO2, nitrogen, sulfur dioxide gases and very fine carbon particles from burning fossil fuels. These unwanted byproducts are believed to cause irreversible damage to our health and to nature. So, less destructive and less expensive energy sources and more efficient engines are needed for energy production.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a less destructive and less expensive energy source.
SUMMARYThe present invention is a repulsive force conversion drive. The repulsive force conversion drive includes a first fixed repulsive unit in a fixed position. There is a first set of at least one motion repulsive unit suspended above the first fixed repulsive unit. The first set of at least one motion repulsive unit suspended such that the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit repulse each other due to a repulsive force that exists between the first fixed repulsive unit and the motion repulsive unit. The first set of at least one motion repulsive unit is suspended such that the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit can move relative to the first fixed repulsive unit. There is a first motion inducing plate positioned between the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit and movable between the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit. The first motion inducing plate is of a material that reduces the repulsive force between the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit. The first motion inducing plate is movable between the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit to cause the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit to move relative to the first fixed repulsive unit. There is a drive mechanism connected to the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit. The drive mechanism is connected such that the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit will move the drive mechanism, when the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit moves due to the repulsive force between the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit.
The present invention is a repulsive force conversion drive. The present invention includes the method of making and using a repulsive force conversion drive. The repulsive force conversion drive amplifies a small energy source used to convert the potential energy of a repulsive force into kinetic energy to produce a powered output. The repulsive force conversion drive operates with a motion input. The motion input only requires a small amount of energy to operate. The motion input can be produced by a small electrical device, which can be powered by a rechargeable battery that is charged by the repulsive force conversion drive itself or by other readily available ways, such as a solar cell. The present invention includes a method of assembling fixed and moving sources that produce a repulsive force with the motion input to produce a repulsive force conversion drive that can drive the likes of gear boxes and electric generators.
F(1,2)=(m(1)×m(2))/(4πμ(0)×(MG)2), Equation (1),
where μ(0) is the permeability of vacuum. The strength of the magnetic fields due to the magnet of dipole moments of “m(1)” and “m(2)” are:
H(1)=m(1)/(4πμ(0)×(MG)2), Equation (2), and
H(2)=m(2)/(4πμ(0)×(MG)2) Equation (3).
F(1)=(H(P))2×μ(r)×(S)/2, Equation (4),
where (S) is the side area of the plate 22 and μ(r) is the magnetic permeability of plate 22. H(P) is the strength of the magnetic field at the position (P) between the two magnets 18, 20. The resisting force F(1) on the plate 22 can be adjusted to very small size by making the magnitude of H(P) close to “zero” value. This can be done by moving the plate 22 through line position (P) which is center between the two magnetic fields “H(1)” and “H(2)” of the two magnets 18, 20. “H(1)” and “H(2)” are defined by equations (2) and (3) for the two magnets 18, 20. The magnetic fields of the two magnets 18, 20 are in opposite directions, as shown in
The repulsive force conversion drive 28 of
The equations of the forces involved as show in
F(1,2)=(1/(4π∈0)(q(1)q(2)/r2(1,2)), Equation (5),
where q(1) and q(2) are the electric charges for each electret; r(1,2) is the distance between the electrets; and ∈0 is the dielectric permittivity of a vacuum. Instead of magnetic field strength for each magnet, electrets have an electrical field and electrical field strength associated with each charge of each electret. The electrical field is defined by the symbol Ē. The electrical field strength at a distance r(1) and r(2) from the electric charge q(1) and q(2) in vacuum, are Ē1=(1/(4π∈0))(q(1)/r2(1)) and Ē2=(1/(4π∈0))(q(2)/r2(2)), respectively. The electrical field is smallest between two electrets where Ē1=Ē2, according to Ē(p)=Ē1−Ē2. The material type for the motion inducing plate can be an electrical conductor, such as copper or aluminum. The dielectric permittivity of electrical conductors is ∈r and is very high (∈r>∈0). A motion inducing plate having a very high dielectric permittivity will prevent the charges on the electrets from repelling each other as they reduce the repulsive force between the electrets 90, 92.
Magnets and electrets are two examples which can be utilized as repulsive units in the repulsive force conversion drive to provide the repulsive force which is converted into kinetic energy. It is envisioned that the magnets or electrets can be replaced by other sources which produce a repulsive force that can be converted by using a motion inducing plate to manipulate the repulsive force and convert the repulsive force into kinetic energy. It is also envisioned that any of the components of any of the embodiments disclosed can be used in the other embodiments disclosed. And, while different embodiments of the invention have been described in detail herein, it will be appreciated by those skilled in art that various modifications and alternatives to the embodiments could be developed in light of the overall teachings of the disclosure. Accordingly, the particular arrangements are illustrative only and are not limiting as to the scoop of the invention that is to be given the full breadth of any and all equivalents thereof.
Claims
1. A repulsive force conversion drive comprising:
- a first fixed repulsive unit in a fixed position;
- a first set of at least one motion repulsive unit suspended above said first fixed repulsive unit, said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit suspended such that said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said first fixed repulsive unit repulse each other due to a repulsive force that exists between said first fixed repulsive unit and said motion repulsive unit, said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit suspended such that said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit can move relative to said first fixed repulsive unit;
- said first motion inducing plate positioned between said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said first fixed repulsive unit and movable between said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said first fixed repulsive unit, said first motion inducing plate of a material that reduces said repulsive force between said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said first fixed repulsive unit, said first motion inducing plate movable between said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said first fixed repulsive unit to cause said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit to move relative to said first fixed repulsive unit; and
- a drive mechanism connected to said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit, said drive mechanism connected such that said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit will move said drive mechanism when said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit moves due to said repulsive force between said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said first fixed repulsive unit.
2. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 1, wherein said first motion inducing plate includes at least one opening to allow said repulsive force between said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said first fixed repulsive unit.
3. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 1, further including a small input source to move said first motion inducing plate.
4. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 2, further including a small input source to move said first motion inducing plate.
5. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 4, wherein said small input source includes a input source shaft, said input source shaft rotated by said small input source; wherein said first fixed repulsive unit is positioned to allow passage of said input source shaft; and wherein said first motion inducing plate is mounted to said input source shaft and rotates when said input source shaft rotates.
6. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 5, further including a second motion inducing plate mounted to said input source shaft and rotates when said input source shaft rotates, said second motion inducing plate mounted above said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said first fixed repulsive unit; further including a second fixed repulsive unit mounted above said second motion inducing plate.
7. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 5, further including at least one induction drive, said induction drive comprising an output shaft and at least one at least one motion repulsive unit connected to said output shaft of said at least one induction drive; said output shaft of said at least one induction drive and said at least one motion repulsive unit of said at least one induction drive positioned and supported close enough to said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit such that when any repulsive units of said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said at least one at least one motion repulsive unit of said at least one induction drive are near each other said any repulsive units will repulse each other and cause said output shaft of said at least one induction drive to rotate.
8. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 5, further including a second motion inducing plate mounted to said input source shaft and rotates when said input source shaft rotates, said second motion inducing plate mounted above said first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and said first fixed repulsive unit; further including a second set of at least one motion repulsive unit mounted above said second motion inducing plate and connected to said drive mechanism.
9. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 1, further including at least one additional repulsive force conversion drive; each of said least one additional repulsive force conversion drives connected to a first repulsive force conversion drive in series; and each of said least one additional repulsive force conversion drives connected in series such that a motion inducing plate of one repulsive force conversion drive is connected to a drive mechanism of another repulsive force conversion drive.
10. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 5, further including at least one additional repulsive force conversion drive; each of said least one additional repulsive force conversion drives connected to a first repulsive force conversion drive in series; and each of said least one additional repulsive force conversion drives connected in series such that a motion inducing plate of one repulsive force conversion drive is connected to a drive mechanism of another repulsive force conversion drive.
11. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 1, further including a load connected to said drive mechanism, said drive mechanism connected to said load such that said drive mechanism drives said load.
12. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 11, wherein said load is an electrical generator.
13. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 12, further including a gearbox between said drive mechanism and said electrical generator.
14. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 11, wherein said load is a mechanical load which requires rotation.
15. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 14, further including a gearbox between said drive mechanism and said mechanical load.
16. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 5, further including a load connected to said drive mechanism, said drive mechanism connected to said load such that said drive mechanism drives said load.
17. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 16, wherein said load is an electrical generator.
18. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 17, further including a gearbox between said drive mechanism and said electrical generator.
19. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 16, wherein said load is a mechanical load which requires rotation.
20. The repulsive force conversion drive of claim 19, further including a gearbox between said drive mechanism and said mechanical load.
21. A method of producing a powered output, comprising:
- positioning a first fixed repulsive unit in a fixed position;
- positioning a first set of at least one motion repulsive unit suspended above said first fixed repulsive unit, the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit suspended such that the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit repulse each other due to a repulsive force that exists between the first fixed repulsive unit and the motion repulsive unit, the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit suspended such that the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit can move relative to the first fixed repulsive unit;
- positioning a drive mechanism connected to the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit, the drive mechanism connected such that the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit will move the drive mechanism when the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit moves due to the repulsive force between the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit; and
- moving a first motion inducing plate positioned between the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit to cause the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit to move relative to the first fixed repulsive unit, the first motion inducing plate of a material that reduces the repulsive force between the first set of at least one motion repulsive unit and the first fixed repulsive unit.
22. The method of claim 11, further including providing a small input source to move the first motion inducing plate.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 8, 2007
Publication Date: Dec 4, 2008
Inventors: Sei-Joo Jang (Seoul), Gyu-Seop Hyun (GYEONGI-DO)
Application Number: 11/835,610
International Classification: H02K 7/06 (20060101);