Plural Cores Patents (Class 310/24)
  • Patent number: 12199605
    Abstract: A self-powered wireless switch includes at least one micro generator and a control panel for transmitting wireless control signals, the micro generator including a magnet assembly and a coil assembly being moved relatively to one another to generate an induced current within the coil assembly; the coil assembly including an iron core and a wire winding around the outside of the iron core to form a magnetic coil; the magnet assembly including a permanent magnet and magnet conductive plates arranged at two sides of the opposite magnetic poles of the permanent magnet. The self-powered wireless switch enables the magnetic assembly and the coil assembly to move relatively to one another and converts the mechanical energy to electricity, thereby achieving self-power generation and providing electricity to the control panel for transmission of wireless control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Inventor: YuanFang Liu
  • Patent number: 11742852
    Abstract: A self-powered wireless switch includes at least one micro generator and a control panel for transmitting wireless control signals, the micro generator including a magnet assembly and a coil assembly being moved relatively to one another to generate an induced current within the coil assembly; the coil assembly including an iron core and a wire winding around the outside of the iron core to form a magnetic coil; the magnet assembly including a permanent magnet and magnet conductive plates arranged at two sides of the opposite magnetic poles of the permanent magnet. The self-powered wireless switch enables the magnetic assembly and the coil assembly to move relatively to one another and converts the mechanical energy to electricity, thereby achieving self-power generation and providing electricity to the control panel for transmission of wireless control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: YuanFang Liu
  • Patent number: 11448103
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electromagnetic soft actuator includes a first soft outer member comprising a soft internal electrically conductive coil, a second soft outer member comprising a soft internal electrically conductive coil, and a soft inner shaft on which the first and second soft outer members are mounted, the first and second soft outer members being linearly displaceable along a length of the soft inner shaft, the soft inner shaft comprising a permanent magnet, wherein the first and second outer members linearly move under an electromagnetic force relative to the soft inner shaft and each other when an electric current is applied to the soft internal electrically conductive coils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Amir Jafari, Nafiseh Ebrahimi
  • Patent number: 11165307
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a method of producing mechanical power by moving a coil coupled to a shaft partially into a magnetic cylinder having a magnetic end cap containing a plurality of stacked magnetic forces, changing the magnetic polarity of the shaft, moving the coil out of the magnetic cylinder. In other embodiments, there is an electric motor apparatus comprising a magnetic cylinder, a coil coupled to a shaft, and a means for reversing the magnetic polarity of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Linear Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred E. Hunstable
  • Patent number: 10811943
    Abstract: An electromagnetic rotary motor is an apparatus used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. The apparatus is also configured to utilize minimal electrical power input due to the arrangement of components and the cycle for energy conversion. The apparatus includes a drive shaft, an input terminal, an annular housing, a plurality of brushes, and a plurality of electromagnetic (EM) mechanisms. The drive shaft is a cylindrical extrusion that rotates about its axis. The input terminal is a connector which provides electrical potential to the plurality of brushes through the drive shaft. The annular housing is a ring-shaped enclosure that protects the components of the apparatus. The plurality of EM mechanisms is a set of electrical components that react to the influence of the plurality of brushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventor: Maxwell Jordan Blankenship
  • Patent number: 10291096
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a method of producing mechanical power by moving a coil coupled to a shaft partially into a magnetic cylinder having a magnetic end cap containing a plurality of stacked magnetic forces, changing the magnetic polarity of the shaft, moving the coil out of the magnetic cylinder. In other embodiments, there is an electric motor apparatus comprising a magnetic cylinder, a coil coupled to a shaft, and a means for reversing the magnetic polarity of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Linear Labs, LLC
    Inventor: Fred E. Hunstable
  • Patent number: 9906109
    Abstract: A vibration actuator includes: a coil having a vibration space along an axial direction; an outer case that covers the coil and that extends the vibration space in the axial direction; a movable element that comprises a magnet that vibrates within the coil and a weight unit that vibrates within the outer case and that is connected to one end side, in the axial direction, of the magnet; and an elastic member that supports elastically the vibration of the movable element in the axial direction. A resin layer is secured to an outer peripheral surface of the weight unit that faces an inner surface of the outer case. An oil film is interposed between the resin layer and the inner surface of the outer case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: NIDEC COPAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masaya Endo, Satoru Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 9755494
    Abstract: An improved hybrid magnetic engine/generator apparatus and method includes a shaft. A pair of oppositely positioned ferrous metal arms is connected to the shaft where the ferrous metal arms include a first end and a second end. Wire is wrapped in non-overlapping fashion around the ferrous metal arms and the wire includes a positive power connection and a negative power connection. A power source is connected with positive power connection and the negative power connection. A stacking magnet is located at the second end of the ferrous metal arms and an opposing magnet is located opposite from and in proximity to the first end of both of the oppositely positioned ferrous metal arms. A device for selectively connecting with the power source is provided such that the wire is intermittently charged such that polarity at the first end of the ferrous metal arms is intermittently changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: John D. Martelli
  • Patent number: 9641045
    Abstract: The present invention is a new 21st Century Electric Generation. It is an electromagnetic actuated generator mechanism that use magnetic field like a wrecking yard uses extremely powerful electromagnet device to move heavy piece of metal from one place to another. The electromagnetic actuated generator is supported by a platform with a track and wheel system, whereby the mechanism is control by the magnetic field of a wound coil of magnet wire, wherein current is supply by a DC variable power supply or a plurality of battery packs. The mechanism is connected to a plurality of levers with mechanical advantage connection to a ratchet system transforming reciprocating mechanical power to rotation mechanical power connected to a gear transmission system connected to an electrical generator for transforming the mechanical power to electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Bill Lewis, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9413214
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for energy generation and conservation uses magnets to repetitively provide rotational mechanical energy. An actuator arm and coupled magnet is inserted into a rotating plane defined by other magnets which are positioned to do work based on the electro-magnetic relationships among the magnets. In one aspect, the magnets are actually comprised of a plurality of magnets so as to create a specific magnetic field. In another aspect, an actuator magnet moves in relation to a drive magnet and follows a path as perpendicular as possible to the magnetic field of the drive magnets. Consequently, a minimal energy path is taken through the magnetic field and a relatively small amount of input energy is required to operate the device. Using minimal energy to create potential energy also enhances the apparatus by minimizing the extinction of motion therein due to friction while powering other mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel Giummo
  • Patent number: 9343947
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetic reciprocating engine capable of efficiently converting electrical energy into mechanical energy. The electromagnetic reciprocating engine employs the repelling force generated by electromagnets and permanent magnets to achieve a reciprocating linear motion, which motion is converted to rotational power by a crankshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Fuelless Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Simcox, Kevin Scott Atwell
  • Patent number: 9325219
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a method of producing mechanical power by moving a coil coupled to a shaft partially into a magnetic cylinder having a magnetic end cap containing a plurality of stacked magnetic forces, changing the magnetic polarity of the shaft, moving the coil out of the magnetic cylinder. In other embodiments, there is an electric motor apparatus comprising a magnetic cylinder, a coil coupled to a shaft, and a means for reversing the magnetic polarity of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Linear Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred E. Hunstable
  • Patent number: 9231462
    Abstract: An electric motor including: a first and second linear actuator, each linear actuator including a first and second coil respectively, a rotational shaft, a cam assembly mounted on the rotational shaft for translating linear movement of the two linear actuators to rotational movement of the rotational shaft, a controller programmed to generate during operation a first and second drive signal for first coil and second coil respectively, wherein the first drive signal causes the first linear actuator to generate a first torque on the rotational shaft that varies periodically over a complete rotation of the shaft and the second drive signal causes the second linear actuator to generate a second torque on the rotational shaft that varies periodically over a complete rotation of the shaft, and wherein the sum of the first and second torques produces a total torque that is substantially constant throughout the complete rotation of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: NUCLEUS SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, Serge LaFontaine, Timothy A. Fofonoff
  • Patent number: 9190882
    Abstract: An electromagnetic engine including a plurality of pistons and a plurality of corresponding electromagnets. The pistons are each connected to a crankshaft and fabricated of a ferrous material. The electromagnets are spaced from the pistons in alignment therewith. An electrical power source is provided to power the electromagnets, and a control assembly is provided to control the sequence of energizing the electromagnets, so that by energizing the electromagnets, the pistons will be pulled toward the electromagnets in response to a timely applied electromagnetic field. The force imparted on the piston is transmitted by the rod to the crankshaft, which provides power via an output shaft for desired uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Magtricity, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffery D. Baird
  • Patent number: 8991356
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine and a method for maximizing fuel efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block assembly having an electromagnet coupled thereto and an engine component movable relative to the engine block assembly. The engine component includes a permanent magnet coupled thereto. A control system is provided to selectively provide an electrical current to the electromagnet to produce a desired magnetic field, wherein the magnetic field of the electromagnet cooperates with a magnetic field of the permanent magnet to affect a motion of the engine component in respect of the engine block assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Douglas A. Pelmear
  • Publication number: 20150028700
    Abstract: An electromagnetic engine including a plurality of pistons and a plurality of corresponding electromagnets. The pistons are each connected to a crankshaft and fabricated of a ferrous material. The electromagnets are spaced from the pistons in alignment therewith. An electrical power source is provided to power the electromagnets, and a control assembly is provided to control the sequence of energizing the electromagnets, so that by energizing the electromagnets, the pistons will be pulled toward the electromagnets in response to a timely applied electromagnetic field. The force imparted on the piston is transmitted by the rod to the crankshaft, which provides power via an output shaft for desired uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffery D. Baird
  • Patent number: 8922070
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a method of producing mechanical power by moving a coil coupled to a shaft partially into a magnetic cylinder having a magnetic end cap containing a plurality of stacked magnetic forces, changing the magnetic polarity of the shaft, moving the coil out of the magnetic cylinder. In other embodiments, there is an electric motor apparatus comprising a magnetic cylinder, a coil coupled to a shaft, and a means for reversing the magnetic polarity of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Linear Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred E. Hunstable
  • Publication number: 20140306532
    Abstract: A linear alternator to supply the electrical utility needs of homes and small businesses comprises a radial arrangement of five cylinders around a common crankshaft. Mechanical input power is applied to the crankshaft for conversion to electrical output power. Each of the five radial cylinders is in itself a single linear alternator in which four sets of equally spaced shuttle magnets are arranged head-to-toe and separated by spacers and insulators. The shuttle magnets are mounted as an assembly on a rod independently driven by the crankshaft such that each of five rods can correspondingly move back and forth inside four matching sets of equally spaced pickup coils. Alternating currents from each of the twenty total pickup coils are individually rectified, filtered, and regulated to charge banks of batteries or ultra-capacitors. Solid-state inverters can be connected to the batteries or ultra-capacitors to produce utility grade AC power, or DC power outputs can be tapped directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Richard Lloyd Gray
  • Publication number: 20140152125
    Abstract: A linear alternator comprises a radial arrangement of five cylinders around a common crankshaft. Mechanical input power is applied to the crankshaft for conversion to electrical output power. Each of the five radial cylinders is in itself a single linear alternator in which four sets of equally spaced shuttle magnets are arranged head-to-toe and separated by spacers and insulators. The shuttle magnets are mounted as an assembly on a rod independently driven by the crankshaft such that each of five rods can correspondingly move back and forth inside four matching sets of equally spaced pickup coils. Alternating currents from each of the twenty total pickup coils are individually rectified, filtered, and regulated to charge banks of batteries or ultra-capacitors. Solid-state inverters can be connected to the batteries or ultra-capacitors to produce utility grade AC power, or DC power outputs can be tapped directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Richard Lloyd Gray
  • Publication number: 20140097708
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetic reciprocating engine capable of efficiently converting electrical energy into mechanical energy. The electromagnetic reciprocating engine employs the repelling force generated by electromagnets and permanent magnets to achieve a reciprocating linear motion, which motion is converted to rotational power by a crankshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Fuelless Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Simcox, Kevin Scott Atwell
  • Patent number: 8616175
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine and a method for maximizing fuel efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block assembly having an electromagnet coupled thereto and an engine component movable relative to the engine block assembly. The engine component includes a permanent magnet coupled thereto. A control system is provided to selectively provide an electrical current to the electromagnet to produce a desired magnetic field, wherein the magnetic field of the electromagnet cooperates with a magnetic field of the permanent magnet to affect a motion of the engine component in respect of the engine block assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Douglas A. Pelmear
  • Publication number: 20130264828
    Abstract: An energy conversion system for converting between one form of input energy selected from a mechanical energy and electrical energy, and an output energy selected from a mechanical energy and electrical energy using a linearly displaced magnetic component interacting with an orbitally displaced magnetic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: David J. Hochberg, Gregory E. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8362660
    Abstract: An electric generator device includes a magnetic stator assembly, opposed coils, and a rotary-to-linear converter (e.g., cam). The coils are configured to reciprocate relative to the magnetic stator assembly or to linearly translate in a common direction relative to the magnetic stator assembly. The coils are coupled to the cam and, upon rotary or linear motion of the cam, reciprocate or linearly translate relative to the magnetic stator assembly. The reciprocation or linear translation of the coils creates an electric current flowing through the coils, which may then be harvested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Nucleus Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian W. Hunter
  • Publication number: 20120326535
    Abstract: An electromotive inductive core for a generator has a first rotation disk and at least two second rotation disks. A driving shaft passes through a central position of the first and second rotation disks and is connected to a power unit to drive the first and second rotation disks to simultaneously rotate. A plurality of permanent magnets and auxiliary magnets are disposed around each of the first and second rotation disks, and the permanent magnets and the auxiliary magnets are disposed on respective disks in an alternating manner and interleaved between adjacent disks with opposite poles facing each other. Furthermore, a plurality of sleeve tubes are disposed adjacent to at least a side of each of the first rotation disk and the second rotation disk, each sleeve tube having a slidable force magnet and wrapped with a coil, with ends of each coil electrically connected to a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Jung-Tang Lin
  • Patent number: 8258656
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cover (20) for a secondary part (2) of an electrical linear motor (1), wherein the secondary part (2) includes at least one first and one second secondary partial element (12), and wherein each secondary partial element (12) comprises a toothed profile, and wherein the cover (20) extends over the toothed profiles of the first and second secondary partial elements (12), forming a continuous surface. The invention further relates to a secondary part (2) comprising a cover (20) and a linear motor (1) comprising a secondary part (2) and a cover (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Thomas Hoppe
  • Patent number: 8232690
    Abstract: The present invention replaces the internal combustion engine utilizing a conventional 12 voltage system that is used in automobiles today. The combustion engine can be a 90 degree V-Type or Inline type of cylinder block. This magnetic drive engine of the present invention comprises a head assembly supported by a cylinder engine block. The cylinder block houses the pistons and the head assembly houses a plurality of corresponding plug assemblies. Each plug assembly has an electromagnet on its bottom end which switches polarity based upon the polarity sent by the sensors on the crankshaft. By integrating the mechanics and the electromagnetism needed to push and pull the magnets on the pistons, the plug assembly is a staging area, for the coils and rods (mediums), to initiate the changing of polarity. A computer controls the switching of polarity and voltage needed for top performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: John Howard Overstreet
  • Patent number: 8203238
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear motor for a linear compressor reciprocating a moving member linearly inside a stationary member to compress refrigerant, and more particularly, to a linear motor for a linear compressor capable of decreasing an iron loss of a flux generated when a current flows in a coil and increasing an inductance. A linear motor for a linear compressor includes an inner stator formed by stacking core blocks in a circumference direction to be insulated from each other, an outer stator formed by arranging core blocks in a circumference direction at a predetermined intervals, and winding a coil around the core blocks, and a plurality of permanent magnets formed between the inner stator and the outer stator with a predetermined gap, and reciprocated linearly due to a mutual electromagnetic force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yang-Jun Kang, Young-Hoan Jeon
  • Patent number: 8097990
    Abstract: A method and device for energy conversion from a moving fluid to electrical energy. The device includes at least one magnetic structure, at least one coil structure, a rotating component, and a rotary to linear motion conversion mechanism. The at least one coil structure includes electrically conductive material. The rotating component rotates relative to a corresponding axis of rotation in response to forces applied by the moving fluid on a structure coupled to the rotating component. The rotary to linear motion conversion mechanism is coupled to the rotating component. Rotation of the rotating component around the corresponding axis of rotation generates a relative linear displacement between the at least one magnetic structure and at least one coil in the at least one coil structure. The relative linear displacement between the at least one magnetic structure and the at least one coil generates electrical energy in the at least one coil structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Oscilla Power Inc.
    Inventors: Balakrishnan Nair, Jesse Alan Nachlas, Andrew Joseph Gill
  • Publication number: 20110298217
    Abstract: An energy conversion system for converting between one form of input energy selected from a mechanical energy and electrical energy, and an output energy selected from a mechanical energy and electrical energy using a linearly displaced magnetic component interacting with an orbitally displaced magnetic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: David J. Hochberg, Gregory E. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8058755
    Abstract: A motor system and method thereof are provided, wherein the system includes an energy storage device, a piston assembly including a magnet, at least two end assemblies in operable communication with the piston assembly, and includes first and second end assemblies, each having an electromagnet. The motor system further includes a controller that controls a supply of electrical power to first and second electromagnets of the first and second end assemblies, such that a first polarity of the first electromagnet is opposite a second polarity of the second electromagnet, and the first and second polarities are intermittingly altered by the supply of electrical power, so the magnet of the piston assembly is attracted and repelled from the first and second end assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Hoogerhyde Motor, LLC
    Inventor: Calvin A. Hoogerhyde
  • Patent number: 7960883
    Abstract: A motor assembly with coaxial shafts is provided which can be produced at low costs and in which a plurality of motors can be disposed with their respective rotary shafts arranged coaxially to one another with high coupling and assembling accuracy in a simple structure. Each motor includes a housing member and ball bearings to rotatably support the rotary shaft and two adjacent motors are fixedly coupled together such that the respective housing members of the adjacent motors are fitted with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Minebea Motor Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Hideo Hishida, Shinya Igarashi
  • Publication number: 20110127857
    Abstract: A magnetic motor utilizing opposed pairs of permanent magnets as a magnetic power source are arranged with their like poles adjacent to each other. An embedded honeycombed mounted gate means is provided between each pair to repel and impart a driving force through a motor linkage mechanism. The gate means is a multilayer sandwich having electromagnets therein to provide an electromagnetic field controlling the alignment of electromagnetic shielding wafer embedded in a honeycombed which is embedded in an conductive jellylike material within the gate means. Also the gate means is embedded in an conductive jellylike material and if desired the motor could be embedded in a jellylike material with openings. Separate power supply means operates the embedded honeycombed gate means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: James David Kundrat
  • Patent number: 7936097
    Abstract: An electromechanical propulsion system is disclosed. The propulsion system uses magnetic propulsion and magnetic bearings to move a vehicle. The propulsion system is well suited for use on land, air, space, above water and underwater vehicles. The propulsion system includes a plurality of electromagnets that repel each other with strong and weak magnets to move the propulsion motor in linear motion. Multiple side propulsion motors can be incorporated to alter the direction of travel of the electromechanical propulsion system. The propulsion system is manufacturable in a self contained configuration where it is controllable from a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: James O Essex
  • Patent number: 7913783
    Abstract: The instant invention is a power-generating device, comprising a shaft assembly having an elongated shaft that is mounted onto a vehicle. The elongated shaft comprises shock-absorbing means. A wheel assembly is mounted onto the shaft assembly. The wheel assembly comprises at least one wheel and an electrical generator. The wheel rotates upon a surface on which the vehicle is traveling upon to generate power at the electrical generator or alternator for an engine of the vehicle. The electrical generator generates the power to a source of rechargeable battery power of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: Shimon Elmaleh
  • Publication number: 20110068638
    Abstract: An electric motor utilizing a plurality of linearly reciprocating magnetic elements comparable to pistons in a fluid motor and a linear-to-rotary motion translation element comprising a sinusoidal member engaging the reciprocating magnetic elements. The sinusoidal member is fixed to a rotary output shaft. Each reciprocating magnetic element has rollers for minimizing friction while engaging the sinusoidal cam and additional rollers for guiding reciprocation within the housing of the motor. In a preferred embodiment, the electric motor is a DC motor which drives an AC generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Phillip Cooper
  • Patent number: 7893570
    Abstract: A clean engine for transportation, generators, and other applications. It comprises a series of alternating support wheel assemblies and magnet wheel assemblies that are propelled in a consistent pattern by battery powered electromagnets. The engine comprises at least one support wheel assembly and at least one magnet wheel assembly. The support wheel assemblies and magnet wheel assemblies are aligned in a specific pattern along a main shaft that is supported on each end by sealed bearings mounted in a nonmagnetic housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Inventor: Richard Redinbo
  • Patent number: 7868490
    Abstract: When currents are applied to driving coils, electromagnetic forces are generated between the currents and magnetic fluxes passing through gaps, a shaft member is swung in one direction, and a tilt angle of a mirror (controlled object) changes relative to a support center point. Electromotive forces generated in detection coils when the magnetic fluxes pass through the detection coils are given as feedback signals to a control unit. The control unit generates currents on the basis of the feedback signals, and applies the currents to the driving coils. By detecting the velocity of the mirror during swinging with the detection coils, the structure of the actuator can be simplified. Further, the responsivity can be increased, and the tilt angle of the mirror can be detected with high accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takuya Nagai, Yoshihiro Someno, Naoyuki Tokuchi
  • Publication number: 20100308670
    Abstract: A method and device for energy conversion from a moving fluid to electrical energy. The device includes at least one magnetic structure, at least one coil structure, a rotating component, and a rotary to linear motion conversion mechanism. The at least one coil structure includes electrically conductive material. The rotating component rotates relative to a corresponding axis of rotation in response to forces applied by the moving fluid on a structure coupled to the rotating component. The rotary to linear motion conversion mechanism is coupled to the rotating component. Rotation of the rotating component around the corresponding axis of rotation generates a relative linear displacement between the at least one magnetic structure and at least one coil in the at least one coil structure. The relative linear displacement between the at least one magnetic structure and the at least one coil generates electrical energy in the at least one coil structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: OSCILLA POWER INC.
    Inventors: Balakrishnan Nair, Jesse Alan Nachlas, Andrew Joseph Gill
  • Patent number: 7847442
    Abstract: In a linear motor (1) having a stator (2) and an armature (3), the stator (2) comprises a winding former (21) and a drive winding (22) provided on the winding former (21). Further, means are provided for preventing any contact between the drive winding (22) and the armature (3) in case the armature (3) penetrates through the winding former (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: NTI AG
    Inventors: Ronald Rohner, Marco Hitz, Daniel Ausderau
  • Patent number: 7793634
    Abstract: An electro-magnetic internal combustion engine having means to operate in an electro-magnetic configuration, in an internal combustion configuration, and in an electro-magnetic internal combustion combination configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Shimon Elmaleh
  • Publication number: 20100219703
    Abstract: A magnet motor is disclosed which includes at least one cylinder with a piston therein, the piston has a permanent magnet affixed to the top with electromagnetic coils around the cylinder, which are selectively actuated to pull the permanent magnet and piston up and down in the cylinder. The movement of the permanent magnet past the coils generates electricity which is fed back into the electro-magnets. Rotation of the crankshaft continues as long as electricity is fed to the electro-magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher D. Waller
  • Patent number: 7699097
    Abstract: A mover stabilizing and stator cooling arrangement includes an upper sleeve surrounding the mover of the linear motor, a lower sleeve, a thermoconducting sleeve surrounding the stator and axially connected between the upper sleeve and the lower sleeve. The arrangement further includes a thermal grease filled in the space defined between the upper sleeve and the mover, the space defined between the thermoconducting sleeve and the stator, and the space defined between the lower sleeve and the outer tube for quick dissipation of waste heat. A stabilizer ring is set between the upper sleeve and the mover to stabilize axial movement of the mover. A piston and multiple one-way valve sets are mounted in the space between the lower sleeve and the outer tube for allowing adjustment of the volume in the thermoconducting sleeve responsive to expansion/contraction of the thermal grease due to temperature changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Digitek Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuei-Hsien Shen, Chinn-Chann Chiang
  • Patent number: 7667356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the “Magnetic pistons engine”, hereafter called “Maps engine” or “RAT engine” or “engine” that works on the principle of magnetism. It can be used to perform various tasks and functions that involve application of force or displacement of objects. This method provides an environmental friendly, very high efficiency engine that can complement or replace any engines that use fossil fuel, bio-fuel, solar power, wind power, hydro power, electricity, stored energy, or other energy sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Radhakrishna Shesha Iyengar Togare
  • Patent number: 7642678
    Abstract: The present invention provides a linear motor 1 which uses a plurality of cylindrical linear motors 2 to increase power and which can guide forward and backward movements using a simple configuration, the linear motor 1 requiring reduced manufacturing costs. A plurality of cylindrical linear motors 2 are provided each of which has a shaft member 3 made of a permanent magnet and a coil unit 4. A motor support 25 is provided which is able to support the coil units of the plurality of cylindrical linear motors 2 arranged in parallel. The shaft members of the plurality of cylindrical linear motors 2 are coupled together at ends thereof by coupling members 10, 11. A guide mechanism 32 is located inside the arrangement of the cylindrical linear motors 2 to guide movement of the shaft members 3 of the cylindrical linear motors 2. The number of guide mechanisms 32 is smaller than that of the cylindrical linear motors 2. For example, the single guide mechanism 32 is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Murata Kikai Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Takuya Okada
  • Publication number: 20090261665
    Abstract: An electromagnetic vibrating mechanism having a pair of electromagnetic sensors disposed at both sides of a vibrating plate. Each of the electromagnetic sensors consists of one horseshoe-shaped solenoid and two permanent magnets disposed at the rim of the vibrating plate. The horseshoe-shaped solenoid is provided with a first coil and a second coil at both ends thereof. In this way, an electromagnetic output having different polarity is achieved when the current is applied. Furthermore, the polarity can be duly changed by means of input of electric current in different directions. Besides, each of the permanent magnets includes an upper magnet and a lower magnet. The magnets are positioned in such a manner that the polarities thereof are different in lateral direction. Meanwhile, the horseshoe-shaped solenoid is employed to create an up-and-down vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Leao Wang
  • Publication number: 20090243403
    Abstract: A recoilless voice coil actuator and method having flexures connected to both the magnet and the voice coil allowing independent movement of both the magnet and the voice coil in the direction of actuation. The stiffness or resistance to movement of the flexures is selected so that the natural frequencies of the magnet and the voice coil along the direction of actuation are substantially the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: James Samir Ismail
  • Patent number: 7579722
    Abstract: An electric engine having four drive mechanisms, four piston coil systems that fire ninety degrees (90°) apart and cause a previously fired piston coil system to return to its original position when another piston is subsequently fired and four crank systems, wherein each drive mechanism comprises a metallic T-yoke, ring-shaped magnet, metallic hollowed cylinder; each piston coil system comprises a wire coil, coil ring/slab and non-metallic spacer/coil-rod-connector; and each crank system comprises a drive rod, crank rod, guide plate/rod guide, guide plate housing, crank system housing, non-metallic gasket and crankshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Sean Borchert
  • Publication number: 20090091196
    Abstract: An electric motor utilizing a plurality of linearly reciprocating magnetic elements comparable to pistons in a fluid motor and a linear-to-rotary motion translation element comprising a sinusoidal member engaging the reciprocating magnetic elements. The sinusoidal member is fixed to a rotary output shaft. Each reciprocating magnetic element has rollers for miminizing friction while engaging the sinusoidal cam and additional rollers for guiding reciprocation within the housing of the motor. In a preferred embodiment, the electric motor is a DC motor which drives an AC generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Phillip Cooper
  • Patent number: 7501725
    Abstract: A method of converting piston driven engines to operate on electricity. The head is removed from the engine. A solenoid tube, approximately twice as long as the stroke of the engine piston, for identification purposes, called a Double Length Solenoid Tube (13) or DLST (13) is fitted with flanges approximately on each end and in the middle, and is wound with suitable wire in layers from end flanges to middle making two separate magnetic coils on the DLST (13) a bar, which can be temporarily magnetized, for identification purposes is called the power magnet, PM (16) is attached to a rod, which cannot be magnetized, for identification purposes, called the Power Rod, PR (21) is fastened to the top of the engine piston (31).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen Patrick Parker
  • Publication number: 20090058099
    Abstract: Electro-gravity plates are applied to road surfaces for generating electricity from the passage of vehicles over the plates. Each plate contains a packed lattice of electro-gravity cells that individually produces electricity from the passing vehicles. The cells use a variety of technologies to convert the kinetic energy and the gravitational potential energy of moving vehicles into electricity. A first type of cell includes a spring-loaded permanent magnet inside a solenoid. The passing vehicles cause the magnet to translate up and down inside the solenoid for generating electricity. A second type of cell includes a spring-loaded hammer and a piezoelectric material. The passing vehicles cause the hammer to compress the piezoelectric material for generating electricity. A third type of cell includes a counterweighted crank rotatably coupled to a dynamo. The passing vehicles cause the crank to rotate the dynamo for generating electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Faramarz Frank Ghassemi