Abstract: A system configured for producing electric power from sea waves. The system includes a buoyant body; an electric generator including an input shaft adapted to rotate with respect to the buoyant body; a first arm coupled to the electric generator; a second arm; and a pivot joint rotatably joining the second arm to the arm. The pivot joint is at a distance, along the first arm, from the input shaft. The first arm connects the second arm to the generator. The tandem arms form a double pendulum system powering an autonomous floating sea analysing station.

Abstract: Wind-driven energy converting device (2) is disclosed. The wind-driven energy converting device (2) comprises a main pendulum (20) comprising a pendulum bob (10) attached to a pendulum rod (6). A sail member (4) attached to the pendulum rod (6) in a higher position than the pendulum rod (6). The main pendulum (20) is suspended in a frame (8) by means of a bearing unit (18) allowing the pendulum rod (6) to be rotated about two perpendicular horizontal axes (X, Y) at the same time. The main pendulum (20) is mechanically attached to at least one secondary pendulum (14) by means of a connection structure (16). The secondary pendulum (14) is connected to and being configured to rotate a driving shaft (36) upon being moved due to motion of the main pendulum (20).

Abstract: A mechanism to create rotational mechanical advantage from an acceleration field consisting of a gravity arm assembly (14) rotationally connected in a horizontal plane to a gimbal assembly (41). A powered action arm assembly (21) rotationally connected in a horizontal plane, adjacent to the first arm assembly, to the gimbal assembly (41). A counterweight arm assembly (72), connecting at one end to a gearbox assembly (64) and connecting at the opposite end to an attachment mounting assembly (87), all vertically connected to the gimbal assembly (41). A mounting stand assembly (80) to rotationally connect to the gimbal assembly (41). An electrical control assembly (100) to controllably power the action arm assembly. The gravity arm and action arm assemblies are balanced about the gimbal assembly by the counterweight arm assemblies.

Abstract: Objective—Create a mechanical system to manage the gravitational force exerted on a series of weights; with the ultimate goal of transferring this force to turn a shaft. The system consists of a fixed base and 2 types of mechanical modules. The modules are arranged side-by-side along a crankshaft. One module type consists of rods connected to a crankshaft. Two arms are connected to the fixed structure and to a third arm. All are connected to a central shaft by a connecting rod. A second type of module consists of a support arm for the weight connected to the central axis. The length of the support arm is variable. The arm is held in position by a pin which is pulled at the precise moment; altering the length of the arm. This shifts the center of gravity and drives the crankshaft. The altering of the arms' lengths is synchronized.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gravity transforming method which comprises: establishing a circumference body (1); installing a driving device of the circumference body (1) on the top of the circumference body (1) for moving the circumference body (1); installing a gravity output device in the potential energy area of the circumference body (1) for transferring the gravity of the circumference body (1) to gear box, a receiving wheel, a lever, a convex point or a flywheel. The gravity energy of the circumference body (1) is outputted and transformed into an available power by the gravity output device. During the movement of the circumference body, the output energy is greater than the input energy.

Abstract: Objective—Create a mechanical system to manage the gravitational force exerted on a series of weights; with the ultimate goal of transferring this force to turn a shaft. The system consists of a fixed base and 2 types of mechanical modules. The modules are arranged side-by-side along a crankshaft. One module type consists of rods connected to a crankshaft. Two arms are connected to the fixed structure and to a third arm. All are connected to a central shaft by a connecting rod. A second type of module consists of a support arm for the weight connected to the central axis. The length of the support arm is variable. The arm is held in position by a pin which is pulled at the precise moment; altering the length of the arm. This shifts the center of gravity and drives the crankshaft. The altering of the arms' lengths is synchronized.

Abstract: Objective—Create a mechanical system to manage the gravitational force exerted on a series of weights; with the ultimate goal of transferring this force to turn a shaft. The system consists of a fixed base and 2 types of mechanical modules. The modules are arranged side-by-side along a crankshaft. One module type consists of rods connected to a crankshaft. Two arms are connected to the fixed structure and to a third arm. All are connected to a central shaft by a connecting rod. A second type of module consists of a support arm for the weight connected to the central axis. The length of the support arm is variable. The arm is held in position by a pin which is pulled at the precise moment; altering the length of the arm. This shifts the center of gravity and drives the crankshaft. The altering of the arms' lengths is synchronized.

Abstract: Objective—Create a mechanical system to manage the gravitational force exerted on a series of weights; with the ultimate goal of transferring this force to turn a shaft. The system consists of a fixed base and 2 types of mechanical modules. The modules are arranged side-by-side along a crankshaft. One module type consists of rods connected to a crankshaft. Two arms are connected to the fixed structure and to a third arm. All are connected to a central shaft by a connecting rod. A second type of module consists of a support arm for the weight connected to the central axis. The length of the support arm is variable. The arm is held in position by a pin which is pulled at the precise moment; altering the length of the arm. This shifts the center of gravity and drives the crankshaft. The altering of the arms' lengths is synchronized.

Abstract: A mechanical system includes beams, a crankshaft, bars connected to one another through rollers or supported to one another and a weight. Energy is transferred from the force of gravity on the weight support bar and the weight through the positive or neutral bars and the central shaft to the crankshaft arm, generating a torque on its shaft. The choice of the bar on which the weight support bar and the weight itself will be supported is enabled through placement or removal of the locks on the support arc-locks. The value of the force of gravity existing on the weight support bar and the weight itself, when they are supported on the neutral bar, is the same. Therefore, with the weight hanging on the central shaft or on the end of the weight support bar, the value of the force of gravity that drives the central shaft is the same.

Abstract: An exclusively mechanical system was created made up of common market materials and parts such as a support structure built with metallic beams, a crankshaft, metallic bars connected to one another through rollers or supported to one another and a weight made of steel plates. It was planned and designed to mount these parts with an arrangement made up of assemblies and place these assemblies side by side connected to each crankshaft arm. This arrangement was designed with two specific and fundamental functions. The first to enable the transfer of energy from the force of gravity existing on the weight support bar and the weight itself through the positive or neutral bars and the central shaft going up to the crankshaft arm, generating a torque on its shaft. The second function is to enable the choice of the bar on which the weight support bar and the weight itself will be supported, through placement or removal of the locks on the support arc-locks.

Abstract: There is provided a rotation device comprising a rotatable output axis arranged to have its axis line extending in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the direction of gravity, a plurality of shafts each having one end attached to the output axis, a plurality of first heavy weights each supported on the other end of the shafts, second heavy weights supported slidably by and along the respective shafts at a position nearer the output axis in relation to the first heavy weights, and an eccentric guide member for supporting slidably the second heavy weights to make the rotational orbit of the second heavy weights associated with the rotation of the output axis eccentric to the axial center of the output axis.

Abstract: A zero-carbon clean generator has a rotating rod, multiple swings, a sleeve and multiple pendulums. The rotating rod acts as a spindle pole and a fulcrum. The swings are mounted around the rotating rod and each swing has a structure of two flywheels to rotate clockwise and counter-clockwise. The sleeve is connected with the rotating rod. The pendulums respectively are connected with the swings and the sleeve. Each pendulum has an inner space filled with fluid. Accordingly, the pendulums are swung back and forth reciprocatingly, make the rotating rod rotate continuously in a fixed direction and eternally generate power.

Abstract: A resonance engine is disclosed comprising: a driver plate (12), to which is coupled at least one oscillatory transducer (14); a drive signal generator connected to the oscillatory transducer for excitation thereof; a first spring-mass resonator, having a first natural resonant frequency, with a proximal end attached to the driver plate (12) and a free distal end; and a reaction means attached to the driver plate substantially opposite to the first spring-mass resonator. When the oscillatory transducer (14) is excited by a drive signal from the generator having a component at or close to said natural resonant frequency, the first spring-mass resonator oscillates at resonance, substantially in anti-phase to the driver plate (12). Small vibrational strains in the oscillatory transducer (14) are converted to large strains of controllable kinematic movements.

Abstract: Gyromotor is a type of action and reaction motor which generates thrust without plume ejection. Whereas rockets react equal and opposite to ejected mass momentum, Gyromotor cycles gyroscopes, each mounted on the end of a moment arm, in a back and forth rowing motion to drive a spacecraft, without external mass ejection analogous to rowing a boat. Gyroscope inertial properties are configured to provide maximum resistance torque during the drive stroke and reconfigured to provide minimum torque resistance during the return stroke. The gyroscopes are turned by a moment arm so the torque resistance provides a useful linear pseudo force component to drive the spacecraft, with said linear force greater during the drive stroke than the return stroke, analogous to an oar in water during the drive stroke and in air during the return stroke. The space craft moves in reaction to the net linear pseudo forces and momentum is conserved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to weight being imposed onto an arm adapted to oscillate in connection with the wheel and thus to movement of the wheel upon displacement of the center of gravity. The objective of the present invention is to provide a wheel arm for pushing forward a weight coupled to the wheel hub whereby changing center of gravity of the system.

Abstract: A fluid engine for a figure having a movable appendage, wherein the fluid engine comprises a pivoting container partially filled with fluid disposed within a cavity in the figure. A connector is disposed between the fluid engine and the appendage. Centrifugal force acts upon the fluid within the container and the fluid urges the container to change its disposition, thereby causing the appendage to move.

Abstract: A rigid arm pendulum is combined with a helical device attached to the pendulum horizontal axle to provide a double reciprocating action. While the pendulum reciprocates in rotary fashion about the axle, describing successive arcs of less than 360 degrees, the axle simultaneously produces a reciprocating action about its longitudinal centerline. A pumping action is thereby developed in line with the longitudinal centerline of the axle. This pumping (linear reciprocating) action can be utilized for a variety of requirements, including a hydraulic pump and a system to drive an electric generator.

Abstract: A device employing multiple counterweights for enhancing rotation movement. The device employs a horizontally disposed counterweight coupled to a vertically offset second counterweight by an adjacent sprocket. The sprocket times the counteracting weights to provide a single rotational direction whose inertia is maintained by a flywheel. The device has a 6:3:1 ratio resulting in a near continuous rotational movement upon the operational movement of the first and second counterweight. A generator may be coupled to the device providing a ancillary source of power.

Abstract: A double pendulum device displaying regular and chaotic behavior simultaneously when the pendulums are in motion, comprising: a beam (55) mounted symmetrically to a vertical surface about a pivot point consisting of a friction reducing insert (56) with a fastener (57) passing through it for attachment of the beam to said vertical surface and allowing free rotation of the beam (55) about its horizontal axis; a long pendulum (44) attached near one end of the beam (55) with a fastener (46) passing through a friction reducing insert (45) installed in and near one end of the long pendulum and a spacer (47), said long pendulum (44) being free to rotate about a horizontal axis; an arm (66) fixed at the opposite end of beam (55) from long pendulum (44) in such a manner as to become a ninety degree extension of beam (55) directionally equal to the long pendulum (44) when the pendulum device is static; a short pendulum (77) attached near the opposite end of the arm (66) from said arm's attachment to the beam (55) with

Abstract: A brooch including a support fixed in a housing, two flaps pivotally coupled to the support, a rod fixed in the housing, a board fixed on the rod, two rotary members pivotally coupled to the board, and a shaft rotatably engaged on the rod and having two cams engaged with the flaps and the rotary members so as to rotate the flaps and the rotary members.

Abstract: An angular scan drive system is disclosed which permits the range of motion of a scanning mechanism to be selectively extended. The invention includes a mass (typically the scanning assembly) which is pivotally attached to a frame to scan in an oscillatory motion during a normal course of operation. A spring is included for applying a restoring force between the frame and the mass and, in accordance with the teachings of the invention, a mechanism is included for selectively coupling and decoupling the mass and the frame through the spring. In a particular embodiment, for example, the mechanism decouples the spring from the frame and attaches the free (frame) end of the spring to the mass on command during a specified portion of the scan cycle. Thus, both ends of the spring are attached to the mass thereby removing the restoring force of the spring from the assembly.

Abstract: An automatic valve motor for shutting off utilities, such as gas, in the event of an earthquake. The valve motor is self-contained and can be mounted by unskilled persons on a conventional residential gas installation adjacent the main valve without modifying the valve or interfering with the operation of the gas line. An omnidirectionally movable pendulum acting on a pivotal latch is used to release for rotation a wheel whose hub has a key slot which engages the actuator bar of the gas valve. The wheel is driven by a linear spring arrangement which exerts a generally tangential turning force on the wheel for maximum leverage throughout an arc of rotation of about 90.degree..

Abstract: This invention is a pendulum structure that operates as near as possible as a perpetual motion machine to provide activity and entertainment to one using same. The pendulum structure includes: (1) a housing assembly; (2) a pendulum assembly mounted within the housing assembly; and (3) an actuator assembly connected to the pendulum assembly. The housing assembly includes a bottom assembly connector by a wall assembly to a top assembly. The bottom assembly and the top assembly are substantially identical, each being of a tray shape, having a bottom wall section with integral side wall sections and end wall sections. The wall assembly is preferrably constructed of a transparent material having a front wall and a back wall interconnected by opposed side walls. The front wall has an arcuate slot therein to gain access to the interior of the housing assembly. The pendulum assembly includes a basic support member and a pendulum member attached by a connector assembly to the basic support member.

Abstract: A combination linear bearing and force-generating mechanism comprising an outer frame attached to a first set of cams and an inner shaft attached to a second set of cams. Flexible pendulums connect and wrap around the first and second set of cams, the flexible pendulum being formed and constrained thereby to produce non-arcuate, linear mobility to the inner shaft.