Water turbine or steam turbine with four gears

The gear turbine with a unique gear design and self-contained chain mechanism addresses the limitations of conventional turbines by enhancing energy conversion efficiency through a novel tooth structure and rotation mechanism.

DE102024000362B3Active Publication Date: 2025-04-30HIEBLER ANTON
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Application Number
DE102024000362
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-05
Publication Date
2025-04-30
Estimated Expiration
2044-02-05

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Technical Problem

Existing turbines rely on a single axis and conventional gear shapes, which limit their efficiency and versatility in harnessing energy from various sources like water and steam.

Method used

A gear turbine design featuring four non-conventional gears with a unique tooth structure, where the teeth are cut off at the root with a rounded portion, allowing for a circular opening that accommodates a central block for rotation, and utilizing a self-contained chain mechanism for gear rotation.

Benefits of technology

This design enhances energy conversion efficiency by allowing the drive means to generate pressure through the divergence of teeth, creating a closed space that increases pressure from the tip of the tooth, effectively rotating the gears and increasing the turbine's operational range.

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Abstract

The pressurized drive fluid enters from the outside via the four inlets to the central block (6) located inside. The rotation of the gears opens the opening (4) between the teeth (2), and the drive fluid then disengages the tooth (2) until the closed space opens again due to the rotation of the gear. The following tooth (2), through its rotation, closes the inlet (7) on the central block (6). The tooth (2) of the opposite gear undergoes the same process on all four gears through its rotation. The depressurized drive fluid now flows through the gaps between the teeth to the five outlets (12). By arranging (13) the turbines in series on a continuous axis (5), the torque can be increased as desired. This arrangement can be built in any size.
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Description

[0001] The invention relates to a turbine with four gears forming a closed chain. The separation of the teeth creates an effect that causes the gears to rotate.

[0002] In the well-known turbines, the power of the drive is provided by blades or, in the case of water, by weight. These turbines are all driven by an axle. The most common are the mill wheel, Pelton turbine, Francis turbine, Kaplan turbine, and propeller turbine.

[0003] Steam generated in the steam generators strikes curved plates attached to a rotating shaft, causing it to rotate. The rotating shafts drive the engine.

[0004] The invention described here relates to a gear turbine in which four gears mesh and are installed between two plates. The gears used do not have a conventional shape, but are specially built. For the four gears, which are all of the same design, a gear is now described: The gear has a round disc (1) on whose edge the teeth (2) are attached. The teeth are cut off at the tooth base with a rounded section. The teeth are spaced apart at the tooth base (4) to create a free passage. The axle (5) is permanently attached to the back of the disc. This arrangement of the teeth creates a circular opening at the tooth bases that is the same width as the teeth. The central block (6), which fits precisely against the tooth bases and is screwed or connected to the outer plate, is installed in this circular space.The gear now rotates with its tooth roots over the stationary center block (6). There are two openings (7) in the center block through which the drive medium is introduced via the outer plate. These openings (7) are located at the points where the drive medium exerts pressure on the opposite gear via the gap in the center block and the tooth spacing. As the teeth move apart due to rotation, a closed space is created which gradually increases in size from the tip of the tooth. The drive medium thereby generates pressure to rotate the gears. The following tooth closes the opening in the center block. At the same time, the opening in the center block on the opposite gear opens, so the same process is repeated. The released drive medium is now diverted to the outlet in the center (12) and the four side openings (12). This description refers to only one point on the gears.The same described working area is created in the area of ​​the four gears.

[0005] The four gears are mounted between two plates (10) and four spacers (8). The spacers have the same width as the teeth and the toothed pulley (1). The gears can rotate with their axles (5) mounted on the back of the toothed pulleys. The assembly of the four gears creates the shape of the four spacers (8), which are screwed together with the two plates. The four spacers are positioned at the four recesses of the gears, creating an opening (12) to the outside at the four corners.

[0006] The further work steps are shown and explained in the drawings. Fig. Figure 1 shows the gear with the disc (front view 1) on which the teeth (2) are mounted laterally. The axle (5) is attached to the back of the disc. At the base of the tooth is the rounded portion (3) for the center block (6) and the distance (4) between the teeth. 1 toothed washer 2 teeth 3 Rounding at the tooth base 4 Distance between teeth at the tooth base 5 axis 14 Magnification, depending on the width of the gear Fig. 2 shows the central block (6) with the openings (7) for introducing the working fluid and the bands (9) that fill the free space above the toothed disc (1). 6 Middle block 7 inlet openings for the work equipment 8 Four spacers 9 bands for free space Fig. 3 shows the cross section in the center line with the installed parts. 1 toothed disc with axle 2 teeth 5 axes 6 Middle block 7 inlet openings for the drive means 8 spacers 9 bands for free space 10 outer plates, 11 Outer casing 12 outlets of the drive means 13 Expansion of the facility Fig. 4 shows the longitudinal section, the introduction of drive means, the assembly and the work sequence 1 toothed disc with axle 2 teeth 3 Rounding at the tooth base 4 Distance between teeth 5 axes 6 Middle block 7 inlet openings for the drive means 8 Four spacers 9 bands for free space 10 Outer plate 11 Outer casing 12 outlets of the relaxed drive medium

Claims

[1] for water or steam or other liquid or gaseous substances as propulsion means, characterized bythat four gears are fitted in a square between two plates and a frame. The four gears mesh at four points, which creates a space when the teeth move apart. The introduction of pressurised water, steam or similar causes the gears to rotate, which can be picked up via the four axes. All four gears consist of a disc to which the teeth are attached at the outer edge. The teeth are cut off at the root and provided with a rounded section. At this point the teeth are spaced apart. This arrangement creates a circular area for the centre block, over which the gears now slide with a precise fit. The rotation of the gears opens and closes the inlet opening on the centre block. The width of the teeth is determined by the pressure of the drive means. At low pressure the width of the teeth is greater.At higher pressures, the width of the teeth is smaller. The varying pressure results from the drive medium, the applied drive energy, and the specific energy generation. These parts can be built in all sizes. [2] Turbine according to claim 1, characterized by The center block is attached to the plate. The center block has an opening the width of the tooth base. Pressurized water, steam, or other driving medium is introduced into this opening. The rising teeth cause the gear to rotate, repeating the insertion, compression, and driving processes. [3] Turbine according to claim 1 and 2, characterized byThe frame consists of two plates and four webs that are firmly connected (e.g., with screws, rivets, or similar). The four gears and the four center blocks are located in this space. The two inlets are installed from the outside to the center block. The four axles are routed outward in the opposite plate. A second frame is mounted above the two plates to allow for orderly drainage of the outflowing drive fluid. [4] Turbine according to claims 1 to 3, characterized by that when the turbines are arranged in a row on a continuous axis, the torque can be increased as desired [5] Turbine according to claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the turbine can be built in any size according to any requirement and in any sequence with any number of teeth and in any tooth size.

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