Belless drive system using magnetic connection

Abstract

A bandless drive system (30) for power transfer, the bandless drive system comprising: a main drive member (16) having a main drive shaft (36B) configured to rotate a main magnetic coupler (36); and a secondary driven member (18) having a secondary driven shaft (38B) configured to rotate by a secondary magnetic coupler (38). Each of the primary and secondary magnetic couplings (36, 38) includes a plurality of spaced apart magnets (36C, 38C) such that upon rotation of the primary drive member (16) power is transmitted through the primary and secondary magnetic couplings (36, 38) to drive the secondary driven member (18). At least one of the couplings (36, 38) comprises a housing (41) that is substantially made of an elastomeric material, such as rubber or polyurethane, and a plurality of spaced apart magnets (36C, 38C) are embedded or embedded within the housing (41).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to magnetic connection devices and systems for driving one or more components of an engine.

[0002] The present invention also or alternatively relates to improvements in magnetic gears and magnetic couplings. Background Technology

[0003] References to any previously disclosed (or derived from any previously disclosed information) or any known matter in this specification are not and should not be construed as confirmation or acknowledgment or any form of advice that constitutes part of the general knowledge of the technical field to which this specification pertains.

[0004] Currently, most engines use conventional belt systems to drive other engine components. These other components may include water pumps, alternators, air conditioning compressors, power steering pumps, and / or other accessories. Such engines are commonly used in marine, industrial, agricultural, mining, transportation, and / or machinery applications.

[0005] exist Figure 1 The image illustrates an example of a prior art drive belt system 20, which includes a drive shaft or crankshaft 11 for driving other components 12, 13, 14, and 15 of an engine 10. Specifically, the belt system 20 includes a belt 26, a drive pulley 22, and one or more idler pulleys 27. The drive pulley 22 is connected to the crankshaft 11 and engages with the belt 26, and one or more idler pulleys 27 engage with the belt 26. Each of the one or more idler pulleys 27 is also adapted to connect to other components 12, 13, 14, and 15, or to function as a belt tensioner. During operation, the belt system 20 transmits driving force from the crankshaft 11 to the other components 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the engine 10.

[0006] However, these existing belt systems have problems. One problem is that the friction between the pulleys and the belt results in significant energy loss, causing the engine to consume more energy and fuel to operate the drive belt system.

[0007] Another problem is that the serpentine belt may break unexpectedly due to prolonged use of the drive belt system. Once it breaks, the engine will not work because other components used for cooling / operating the engine or charging the battery cannot be driven without the belt.

[0008] Furthermore, broken belts are difficult to replace and typically require replacement by qualified professionals, such as mechanics. Therefore, for belt systems used in industrial, agricultural, and mining engines, a broken belt can lead to unnecessary downtime, while for belt systems used in marine engines, it can cause unexpected delays. Additionally, for belt systems used in transportation engines, a broken belt may require calling a tow truck or mechanic, incurring unnecessary additional costs and time for the driver.

[0009] Therefore, it is desirable to address or improve one or more drawbacks or limitations associated with the existing technology, or at least provide a useful alternative. Summary of the Invention

[0010] In a broad form, the present invention provides a beltless drive system for power transmission, the beltless drive system comprising: A main drive component, having a main drive shaft configured to rotate the main magnetic connector; and... A secondary driven component, having a secondary driven shaft configured to rotate via a secondary magnetic connector. Each of the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector includes a plurality of spaced-apart magnets, such that once the main drive component rotates, power is transmitted through the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector to drive the auxiliary driven component. At least one of the connectors includes a housing, which is substantially made of an elastic material, such as rubber or polyurethane. Multiple spaced magnets are embedded or buried within the housing.

[0011] Preferably, at least one of the connectors is configured as a beveled connector.

[0012] Preferably, the beveled connector is substantially truncated conical in shape.

[0013] Preferably, the inclined connector includes an inclined connecting surface having a plurality of spaced-apart magnets.

[0014] Preferably, the beveled connector includes a slotted portion adapted to receive stepped portions of a plurality of spaced-apart magnets therein.

[0015] Preferably, the stepped portion is tapered so that it can be inserted into the corresponding shaped slotted portion of the beveled connector.

[0016] Preferably, the tapered, stepped portion of the magnet can be removably fixed to the corresponding slotted portion of the beveled connector via interference or friction fit.

[0017] Preferably, at least one of the connectors further includes a back plate for securing stepped portions of a plurality of spaced-apart magnets within a slotted portion of the beveled connector.

[0018] Preferably, the housing is adapted to fix the stepped portions of a plurality of spaced-apart magnets within the slotted portion of the beveled connector.

[0019] Preferably, the magnet is embedded within the inclined connecting surface or extends outward from the inclined connecting surface.

[0020] Preferably, the inclined connecting surface is set at 45 degrees or any other desired angle.

[0021] Preferably, during an overload, the magnet of one of the beveled connectors is adapted to slide over the magnet of the other beveled connector.

[0022] Preferably, the beltless drive system further includes a spring mechanism configured to adjust the positions of the main magnetic coupling and the auxiliary magnetic coupling based on the mass or load attached to the main shaft and the auxiliary shaft.

[0023] Preferably, during overload, the housing of the primary connector engages with the housing of the secondary connector within a specific mass or load range.

[0024] Preferably, each of the main shaft and the secondary shaft is arranged at an angle relative to each other.

[0025] Preferably, the main shaft and the secondary shaft are set at 90 degrees or any other desired angle.

[0026] Preferably, the housing of the connector is substantially star-shaped.

[0027] Preferably, during an overload, the housing of one of the connectors engages with the housing of the other connector in the connector.

[0028] Preferably, during overload, the toothed portion of the housing of one of the connectors engages with the toothed portion of the other connector in the connector.

[0029] Preferably, during an overload, the housing of one of the connectors continues to drive the housing of the other connector through mechanical friction.

[0030] Preferably, during overload, the magnet of one of the connectors is adapted to slide over the magnet of the other connector within a specific torque range.

[0031] Preferably, during overload, the toothed portion of the housing of one of the connectors slides over the toothed portion of the other connector within a specific torque range.

[0032] Preferably, one or more of the magnets are in the form of a rhomboid prism, a rectangular prism, a circular prism, an arrowhead prism, a tree prism, and / or other suitable shapes.

[0033] Preferably, the connector includes one or more protruding plates.

[0034] Preferably, the housing of the connector is made substantially of plastic, polymer, polytetrafluoroethylene and / or other low cohesive friction materials.

[0035] Preferably, the housing of the connector is made substantially of rubber and / or other high cohesive frictional materials.

[0036] Preferably, at least one of the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector is configured as a magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector, the magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector comprising: Sun gear, the sun gear is connected to the first shaft; and Planetary ring gear, the planetary ring gear surrounds the sun gear. Each of the sun gear and the planetary ring gear includes multiple magnets.

[0037] Preferably, the sun gear and the planetary ring gear are adapted to rotate in the same direction via the magnets of the sun gear and the planetary ring gear.

[0038] Preferably, the magnetic gearbox connector further includes one or more planetary gears, each planetary gear positioned between the sun gear and the planetary ring gear, wherein each of the one or more planetary gears includes multiple magnets.

[0039] Preferably, the sun gear and one or more planetary gears are adapted to rotate in opposite directions via the magnets of the sun gear and one or more planetary gears, and One or more planetary gears and planetary ring gears are adapted to rotate in the same direction via the magnets of one or more planetary gears and planetary ring gears.

[0040] Preferably, during overload, the magnet of one gear in the gears of the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector is adapted to slide over the magnet of the other gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector.

[0041] Preferably, during an overload, the housing of one of the connectors engages with the housing of the other connector in the connector.

[0042] Preferably, the sun gear, planetary gear, and / or planetary ring gear comprises a gear housing made of a substantially elastic material, such as rubber or polyurethane, wherein a plurality of spaced magnets are embedded or embedded within the gear housing.

[0043] Preferably, the gear housing of the connector is substantially star-shaped and / or includes a toothed portion.

[0044] Preferably, during overload, the gear housing of one gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector engages with the gear housing of the other gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector.

[0045] Preferably, during overload, the gear housing of one gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector continues to drive the gear housing of the other gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector through mechanical friction.

[0046] Preferably, the sun gear and / or one or more planetary gears are in the form of circular aerodynamic gears.

[0047] Preferably, the ratio of the number of magnets in one gear of the magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector to the number of magnets in the other gear of the magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector is disproportionate or abstract.

[0048] Preferably, the main drive shaft and the secondary driven shaft rotate in opposite directions.

[0049] Preferably, the main drive shaft and the secondary driven shaft rotate in the same direction with respect to their main drive components and secondary driven components.

[0050] Preferably, the beltless drive system further includes: An intermediate magnetic coupling idler wheel is positioned between the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector. Thus, once the main drive component rotates, power is transmitted from the main magnetic connector to the auxiliary magnetic connector via the intermediate connector, thereby driving the auxiliary driven component.

[0051] Preferably, the main drive shaft and the secondary driven shaft rotate in the same direction.

[0052] Preferably, the main drive component is a crankshaft, motor, turbine, or other drive component.

[0053] Preferably, the main drive shaft is connected to the harmonic balancer magnetic coupling device.

[0054] Preferably, the driven component is any one or a combination of the following: Water pump; Alternating current generator; Air conditioning compressor; Power steering pump; or Another accessory used in the engine.

[0055] In another broader form, the invention provides a beltless drive system for power transmission, the beltless drive system comprising: A main drive component, having a main drive shaft configured to rotate the main magnetic connector; and... A secondary driven component, having a secondary driven shaft configured to rotate via a secondary magnetic connector. Each of the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector includes a plurality of spaced-apart magnets, such that once the main drive component rotates, power is transmitted through the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector to drive the auxiliary driven component. The main connector and the auxiliary connector are constructed as inclined plane connectors. The magnet includes a tapered, stepped portion that is adapted to be inserted into a correspondingly shaped slotted portion of the beveled connector.

[0056] Preferably, the tapered, stepped portion of the magnet can be removably fixed to the corresponding slotted portion of the beveled connector via interference or friction fit.

[0057] Preferably, the beveled connector is substantially truncated conical in shape.

[0058] Preferably, the inclined connector includes an inclined connecting surface having a plurality of spaced-apart magnets.

[0059] Preferably, the magnet is embedded within the inclined connecting surface or extends outward from the inclined connecting surface.

[0060] Preferably, the inclined connecting surface is set at 45 degrees or any other desired angle.

[0061] Preferably, during an overload, the magnet of one of the beveled connectors is adapted to slide over the magnet of the other beveled connector.

[0062] Preferably, each of the main shaft and the secondary shaft is arranged at an angle relative to each other.

[0063] Preferably, the main shaft and the secondary shaft are set at 90 degrees or any other desired angle.

[0064] Preferably, at least one of the connectors further includes a back plate for securing stepped portions of a plurality of spaced-apart magnets within a slotted portion of the beveled connector.

[0065] Preferably, at least one of the connectors includes a housing made of a resilient material, such as rubber or polyurethane, wherein a plurality of spaced magnets are embedded or embedded within the housing.

[0066] Preferably, the housing is adapted to fix the stepped portions of a plurality of spaced-apart magnets within the slotted portion of the beveled connector.

[0067] Preferably, the beltless drive system further includes a spring mechanism configured to adjust the positions of the main magnetic coupling and the auxiliary magnetic coupling based on the mass or load attached to the main shaft and the auxiliary shaft.

[0068] Preferably, during overload, the housing of the primary connector engages with the housing of the secondary connector within a specific mass range.

[0069] Preferably, during an overload, the housing of the main connector continues to drive the housing of the secondary connector through mechanical friction.

[0070] Preferably, the housing of the connector is made substantially of plastic, polymer, polytetrafluoroethylene and / or other low cohesive friction materials.

[0071] Preferably, the housing of the connector is made substantially of rubber and / or other high cohesive frictional materials.

[0072] In another broad form, the present invention relates to a method for assembling or manufacturing the aforementioned beltless drive system with a beveled connector, the method comprising the following steps: Manufacture a beveled connector comprising one or more magnets.

[0073] Preferably, the steps for manufacturing the beveled connector include the following: Insert the stepped portion of one or more magnets into one or more slotted portions of the beveled connector.

[0074] Preferably, the method further includes the following steps: Secure the back plate to the rear side of the beveled connector.

[0075] Preferably, the method further includes the following steps: The beveled connector is impregnated in a resin that is essentially a resilient material, such as rubber or polyurethane; and The impregnated beveled connector is dried and / or cooled to form a housing in which the magnet is embedded or buried.

[0076] Preferably, the resin also includes plastics, polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene and / or other low cohesive friction materials.

[0077] Preferably, the resin also includes rubber and / or other highly cohesive frictional materials.

[0078] Preferably, the stepped portion is tapered so that it can be inserted into the corresponding shaped slotted portion of the beveled connector.

[0079] Preferably, the tapered, stepped portion of the magnet can be removably fixed to the corresponding slotted portion of the beveled connector via interference or friction fit. Attached Figure Description

[0080] The invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description of preferred, but not limiting, embodiments of the invention, described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: - Figure 1 The illustration depicts a prior art drive belt system, which is typically used to drive one or more components of an engine; - Figure 2 The illustration shows a front view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a magnetic connection device and system for driving one or more components of an engine; - Figure 3 and Figure 4 The illustration shows a front view and a top view of an embodiment of the invention, illustrating an arrangement in which energy / driving force is magnetically transferred from a first magnetic connector to a second magnetic connector in opposite directions of rotation. - Figure 5 and Figure 6 The illustration shows a front view and a top view of an embodiment of the invention, which shows an arrangement in which energy / driving force is magnetically transferred from the first magnetic connector to the second magnetic connector in the same direction of rotation using an intermediate magnetic idler wheel located substantially between the first magnetic connector and the second magnetic connector. - Figure 7 and Figure 8 The illustration shows a front view and a top view of an embodiment of the invention, illustrating an arrangement in which energy / driving force is magnetically transferred from the first magnetic connector to the second magnetic connector in the same direction of rotation by orienting the driving component on the other side of the second magnetic connector. - Figure 9 The diagram shows... Figures 2 to 8 A first example implementation of the magnetic coupling of the magnetic connector and magnetic idler wheel used; - Figure 10 The diagram shows... Figures 2 to 8 A second example implementation of the magnetic coupling of the magnetic connector and the magnetic inert wheel used; - Figure 11 The diagram shows... Figures 2 to 8 A third example implementation of the magnetic coupling of the magnetic connector and magnetic idler wheel used; - Figure 12 The diagram shows... Figure 11 An isometric view of the magnet used in the third example embodiment of the magnetic connection shown; - Figures 13 to 15 The diagram shows... Figures 2 to 8 The fourth example implementation of the magnetic coupling of the magnetic connector and magnetic idler wheel used; - Figures 16 to 18 The diagram shows... Figures 2 to 8 The fifth example implementation of the magnetic coupling of the magnetic connector and magnetic idler wheel used; - Figure 19 The diagram shows... Figures 2 to 8 The sixth example implementation of the magnetic coupling of the magnetic connector and magnetic idler wheel used; - Figure 20 The diagram shows... Figures 2 to 8 The seventh example embodiment of the magnetic coupling using the magnetic connector and magnetic idler wheel is... Figure 10 The second example embodiment of the magnetic connection shown is similar to Figures 16 to 18 The combination of the fifth example implementation of the magnetic connection shown; - Figure 21 and Figure 22 Isometric and side views of embodiments of the magnetic coupling device / system according to the present invention are illustrated. - Figures 23 to 28 Various views of the magnetic connector component are shown, which is in Figure 21 and Figure 22 Used in the magnetic connection device / system shown; - Figures 29 to 30 Various views of the magnetic component are shown, in which the magnetic component is Figure 21 and Figure 22 Used in the magnetic connection device / system shown; - Figures 34 to 36 Various views of the connecting component are shown. Figure 21 and Figure 22 Used in the magnetic connection device / system shown; - Figures 37 to 42 Various views of the frame component parts are shown. Figure 21 and Figure 22 Used in the magnetic connection device / system shown; - Figures 43 to 45 The diagram illustrates isometric, top, and bottom views of a magnetic connector. Figure 21 and Figure 22The magnetic coupling device / system shown is used, but also includes those fixed to the magnetic coupling. Figures 23 to 28 The backplate component of the magnetic connector shown; - Figure 46 yes Figure 21 and Figure 22 The magnetic coupling device / system shown is an example of a connection between the main drive shaft, intermediate driven shaft, or auxiliary driven shaft. - Figure 47 The diagram shows... Figure 46 A cross-sectional view of section C of the magnetic coupling device / system shown; - Figure 48 The diagram shows... Figure 21 and Figure 22 Another example of a magnetic coupling device / system being connected to another magnetic coupling device / system; - Figure 49 The diagram shows... Figure 21 and Figure 22 Another example of a magnetic coupling device / system being connected to two other magnetic coupling devices / systems; - Figures 50 to 54 The diagram illustrates a magnetic coupling device / system, such as... Figure 21 and Figure 22 Another example embodiment of the magnetic connector of the magnetic coupling device / system shown is shown in a front isometric view, a rear isometric view, a top view, a side view, and a dashed line view. - Figures 55 to 57 The diagram illustrates a magnetic coupling device / system, such as... Figure 21 and Figure 22 Another example embodiment of the magnetic connector of the magnetic coupling device / system shown is shown in a front isometric view, a side isometric view, and a bottom view. - Figure 58 The illustration depicts an example implementation of a magnetic coupling device / system connected to a main drive shaft and an intermediate / secondary driven shaft. The magnetic coupling device / system includes... Figures 50 to 54 The magnetic connector shown; - Figure 59 The diagram shows... Figure 58 A cross-sectional view of section D of the magnetic coupling device / system shown; - Figure 60 The diagram shows... Figure 58 A cross-sectional view of section E of the magnetic coupling device / system shown; - Figure 61 This illustrates the situation when the magnetic connection device / system is overloaded. Figure 58 and Figure 60 Another example of section E of the magnetic connection device / system shown; - Figure 62This illustrates the mechanical engagement of magnetic connectors with each other. Figure 58 , Figure 60 and Figure 61 Another example of section E of the magnetic connection device / system shown; - Figure 63 This is another example implementation of a magnetic coupling device / system, which is connected to a main drive shaft and an intermediate / secondary driven shaft. The magnetic coupling device / system includes... Figures 50 to 54 The magnetic connector shown; - Figure 64 yes Figure 63 A cross-sectional view of section F of the magnetic coupling device / system shown; - Figure 65 yes Figure 63 A cross-sectional view of section G of the magnetic coupling device / system shown; - Figure 66 The diagram shows... Figure 63 A cross-sectional view of section H of the magnetic coupling device / system shown; - Figure 67 This illustrates the situation when the magnetic connection device / system is overloaded. Figure 63 and Figure 66 Another example of section H of the magnetic connection device / system shown; and, - Figure 68 This illustrates the mechanical engagement of magnetic connectors with each other. Figure 63 , Figure 66 and Figure 67 Another example of section H of the magnetic connection device / system shown. Detailed Implementation

[0081] In all the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise expressly stated, the same reference numerals will be used to identify the same features.

[0082] exist Figure 2 The image illustrates an embodiment of a beltless drive system 30 for power transmission, having a main drive component 11 and multiple secondary driven components 12, 13, 14, and 15. Specifically, a magnetic coupling system 30 for use with an engine 10 is shown, the engine 10 having a crankshaft 11, an air conditioning compressor 12, a power steering pump 13, a water pump 14, and an alternator 15. The magnetic coupling system 30 may include one or more magnetic coupling devices 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 attached to the components 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the engine 10, and one or more magnetic idler wheel devices 37.

[0083] More specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, each of one or more magnetic coupling devices 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 may be a first magnetic coupling 36 or a second magnetic coupling 38, wherein the first magnetic coupling 36 is typically attached to the drive member 16, and the second magnetic coupling 38 is typically attached to the driven member 18.

[0084] Return to Figure 2 The first magnetic coupling 36 may be one of one or more magnetic coupling devices 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, attached to the main drive shaft, such as the crankshaft 11. The second magnetic coupling 38 may be one of one or more magnetic coupling devices 32, 33, 34, 35, each attached to one of the other driven components 12, 13, 14, 15 of the engine 10, each driven component 12, 13, 14, 15 having an associated driven shaft. Furthermore, the first magnetic coupling device 31 may include a harmonic balancer.

[0085] When the drive shaft or crankshaft 11 of the engine 10 is operated, one or more magnetic coupling devices 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and / or one or more magnetic idler wheels 37 magnetically interact with each other, such that rotation of the first magnetic coupling device 31 causes the second magnetic coupling devices 32, 33, 34, 35 and / or one or more magnetic idler wheels 37 to rotate via attractive and / or repulsive magnetic forces, thereby driving other components 12, 13, 14, 15 of the engine 10 respectively attached to the second magnetic coupling devices 32, 33, 34, 35. Therefore, the magnetic coupling system 30 allows other components 12, 13, 14, 15 of the engine 10 to operate without using conventional drive belts, such as... Figure 1 The prior art device shown is driven in the case of being driven.

[0086] Although the magnetic coupling system 30 has been disclosed in this example embodiment for driving the air conditioning compressor 12, the power steering pump 13, the water pump 14, and the alternator 15, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the magnetic coupling system 30 can also be used to drive other accessories of the engine 10.

[0087] Returning to the front and top views of the first magnetic connector 36 and the second magnetic connector 38 of the magnetic coupling system 30, respectively. Figure 3 and Figure 4The diagram illustrates that the first magnetic connector 36 may include a main drive gear / flywheel 36A, a main drive shaft 36B adapted to connect / attach to the main drive gear / flywheel 36A and drive component 16, and one or more magnets 36C disposed in and / or on the main drive gear / flywheel 36A. Similarly, the second magnetic connector 38 may include a secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A, a secondary driven shaft 38B adapted to connect / attach to the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A and driven component 18, and one or more magnets 38C disposed on and / or embedded in the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A. The first and second magnetic connectors 36, 38 may include magnetic bearings and / or mechanical bearings fitted between the drive / driven gears / flywheels 36A, 38A and the drive / driven shafts 36B, 38B.

[0088] The second magnetic connector 38 is configured to utilize energy from the first magnetic connector 36, wherein energy is facilitated from the main drive shaft 36B and the secondary driven shaft 38B via magnetic interaction between the main drive gear / flywheel 36A and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A. In other words, the secondary driven shaft 38B is caused to rotate when the main drive shaft 38A rotates via the attractive and repulsive forces between one or more magnets 36C, 38C of the main drive gear / flywheel 36A and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A.

[0089] When the drive component 16 is operated, the main drive shaft 36B is caused to rotate, thereby causing the main drive gear / flywheel 36A to rotate. Then, through the interaction of attractive and repulsive forces between one or more magnets 36C, 38C of the main drive gear / flywheel 36A and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A, the secondary driven shaft 38B and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A are caused / induced to rotate. The rotation of the secondary driven shaft 38B and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A drives the driven component 18.

[0090] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the secondary driven shaft 38B and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A are caused / induced to rotate in the opposite direction to the rotation of the main drive shaft 36B and the main drive gear / flywheel 36A. Specifically, Figure 3 The diagram shows the driven gear / flywheel 38A rotating counterclockwise, while the main drive gear / flywheel 36A rotates clockwise. However, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the driven gear / flywheel 38A can rotate clockwise, while the main drive gear / flywheel 36A rotates counterclockwise.

[0091] Return to Figure 2The diagram shows a front view of the magnetic coupling system 30, where it can be seen that the second magnetic coupling devices 32, 33, 34, 35, which are attached to other components 12, 13, 14, 15 of the engine 10, may need to be driven in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. As shown, one or more magnetic idler wheels 37 are adapted to allow the second magnetic coupling devices 32, 33, 34, 35 to rotate in the desired clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

[0092] The front and top views of the first magnetic connector 36, the second magnetic connector 38, and the magnetic idler wheel 37 of the magnetic coupling system 30 are shown respectively. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The diagram shows that the first magnetic connector 36 and the second magnetic connector 38 may include gears / flywheels 36A and 38A, shafts 36B and 38B, and magnets 36C and 38C, as described above. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As described in [the original text]. Similarly, the magnetic idler wheel 37 may be substantially disposed between the first magnetic connector 36 and the second magnetic connector 38, and may include an intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A, an intermediate driven shaft 37B adapted to be connected / attached to the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A and optionally connected / attached to the dummy component 16, and one or more magnets 37C disposed in and / or on the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A. The magnetic idler wheel 37 may also include a magnetic bearing and / or a mechanical bearing fitted between the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A and the intermediate driven shaft 37B.

[0093] The intermediate idler gear 37 is configured to utilize energy from the first magnetic connector 36, wherein energy is facilitated from the main drive shaft 36B and the intermediate driven shaft 37B via magnetic interaction between the main drive gear / flywheel 36A and the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A. In other words, the intermediate driven shaft 37B is caused to rotate when the main drive shaft 38A rotates via the attractive and repulsive forces between one or more magnets 36C, 37C of the main drive gear / flywheel 36A and the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A.

[0094] Furthermore, the second magnetic connector 38 is configured to utilize energy from the magnetic idler wheel 37, wherein energy transfer from the intermediate driven shaft 37B and the secondary driven shaft 38B is facilitated via the magnetic interaction between the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A. In other words, the secondary driven shaft 38B is caused to rotate when the intermediate driven shaft 37B rotates via the attractive and repulsive forces between one or more magnets 37C, 38C of the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A.

[0095] When the drive component 16 is operated, the main drive shaft 36B is caused to rotate, thereby causing the main drive gear / flywheel 36A to rotate. Then, through the interaction of attractive and repulsive forces between one or more magnets 36C, 37C of the main drive gear / flywheel 36A and the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A, the intermediate driven shaft 37B and the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A are caused / induced to rotate. Optionally, if the intermediate driven shaft 37B is connected / attached to a miscellaneous component 17, the rotation of the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A can drive the miscellaneous component 17, which can be an energy-utilizing device such as a generator, which can then be used to power / energize other electrical components of the transport medium, including the engine 10.

[0096] Subsequently, through the interaction of attractive and repulsive forces between one or more magnets 37C, 38C of the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A and the intermediate driven shaft 37B, the secondary driven shaft 38B and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A are caused / induced to rotate. The rotation of the secondary driven shaft 38B and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A drives the driven component 18.

[0097] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the secondary driven shaft 38B and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A are caused / induced to rotate in the same direction as the rotation of the main drive shaft 36B and the main drive gear / flywheel 36A, while the intermediate driven shaft 37B and the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A are caused / induced to rotate in the opposite direction to the rotation of the main drive / driven shaft 36B and the secondary drive / driven shaft 38B, as well as the main drive / driven gear / flywheel 36A and the secondary drive / driven gear / flywheel 38A. Specifically, Figure 5 The diagram shows the main drive gear / flywheel 36A and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A rotating clockwise, while the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A rotates counterclockwise. However, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the main drive gear / flywheel 36A and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A can rotate counterclockwise, while the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A rotates clockwise.

[0098] Therefore, it is clear that the magnetic idler wheel 37 can be used to reverse the rotation of the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A and the secondary driven shaft 38B of the second magnetic connector 38.

[0099] Alternatively, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the engine 10 can be designed such that one or more of the other components 12, 13, 14, 15 of the engine 10 can be oriented on the other side of the second magnetic coupling device 32, 33, 34, 35, respectively, so that one or more of the second magnetic coupling device 32, 33, 34, 35 can rotate relative to one or more of the other components 12, 13, 14, 15 of the engine 10 in a desired clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

[0100] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the secondary driven shaft 38B and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A are caused / induced to rotate in the opposite direction to the rotation of the main drive shaft 36B and the main drive gear / flywheel 36A. However, since the driven member 18 is oriented on the other side of the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A, the rotation of the secondary driven shaft 38B and the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A relative to the driven member 18 is in the same direction as the rotation of the main drive shaft 36B and the main drive gear / flywheel 36A relative to the drive member 16.

[0101] Specifically, Figure 7 and Figure 8 The diagram shows the main drive gear / flywheel 36A rotating clockwise, while the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A rotates counterclockwise and is relatively clockwise relative to the drive member 18. However, those skilled in the art will readily understand that while the main drive gear / flywheel 36A rotates counterclockwise, the secondary driven gear / flywheel 38A can rotate clockwise and is relatively counterclockwise relative to the drive member 18.

[0102] Figures 9 to 16 Various alternative example implementations of the magnetic connector are shown, which can replace... Figures 2 to 8 The first magnetic connector 36 and the second magnetic connector 38, the first magnetic connection device and the second magnetic connection device 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and one or more magnetic idler wheels 37 shown.

[0103] exist Figure 9The image shows a first example embodiment of the magnetic connector 101, wherein the first magnetic connector 36, the second magnetic connector 38, and the magnetic idler wheel 37 are implemented in the form of a magnetic gear / flywheel device. Each connector / idler wheel 36, 37, 38 has a flywheel / gear 36A, 37A, 38A, a rotating shaft 36B, 37B, 38B, and one or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C embedded in the respective flywheel / gear 36A, 37A, 38A. As shown, the flywheels / gears 36A, 37A, 38A partially overlap each other, and one or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C can magnetically interact with each other to similarly induce / cause rotation of the second magnetic connector 38 or the magnetic idler wheel 37 by rotation of the first magnetic connector 36, for example... Figures 3 to 8 The rotation shown in the figure.

[0104] Although Figure 9 Magnets 36C, 37C, and 38C, which are generally rhomboid in shape, are shown, but those skilled in the art will recognize by consulting PCT / AU2006 / 000476 that the driving force transmission can also take various shapes and configurations, including elliptical and circular magnets.

[0105] In addition, due to Figures 2 to 9 In the various embodiments shown, magnets 36C, 37C, and 38C do not mesh with each other; therefore, it will be readily understood that magnetic couplings 36, 38 and magnetic idler wheel 37 can slide against each other in the event of an overload. This overload may be due to damage / destruction of one or more of the components of magnetic couplings 36, 38, and magnetic idler wheel 37, such as a damaged / destructive shaft, a damaged / destructive bearing, and / or a damaged / destructive gear / flywheel. Alternatively or concurrently, this overload may be due to unforeseen problems in the drivetrain, production line, or other parts of the driven engine. The sliding of couplings 36, 37, and 38 provides a safe slip clutch mechanism to protect personnel / operators from injury and to prevent mechanical damage.

[0106] exist Figure 10The image shows a second exemplary embodiment of the magnetic connector 102, wherein the first magnetic connector 36, the second magnetic connector 38, and the magnetic idler wheel 37 are implemented in the form of a magnetic gear / flywheel assembly. Each connector / idler wheel 36, 37, 38 has a flywheel / gear 36A, 37A, 38A, a rotating shaft 36B, 37B, 38B, and one or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C, which are substantially arrow-shaped and protrude from the outer peripheral edge of the respective flywheel / gear 36A, 37A, 38A. As shown, the flywheels / gears 36A, 37A, 38A are adjacent to each other, and each of the one or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C meshes with each other and may have the same magnetic polarity at its free end. One or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C can also magnetically interact with each other to similarly induce / cause rotation of the second magnetic connector 38 or the magnetic idler wheel 37 by rotation of the first magnetic connector 36, for example. Figures 3 to 8 As shown in the image.

[0107] exist Figure 11 and Figure 12 The image shows a third exemplary embodiment of the magnetic connector 103, wherein the first magnetic connector 36, the second magnetic connector 38, and the magnetic idler wheel 37 are implemented in the form of a magnetic gear / flywheel assembly. Each connector / idler wheel 36, 37, 38 has a flywheel / gear 36A, 37A, 38A, a rotating shaft 36B, 37B, 38B, and one or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C, which are substantially tree-shaped and protrude from the outer peripheral edge of the respective flywheel / gear 36A, 37A, 38A. As shown, the flywheels / gears 36A, 37A, 38A are adjacent to each other, and each of the one or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C meshes with each other and may have the same magnetic polarity at their free ends. One or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C can also magnetically interact with each other to similarly induce / cause rotation of the second magnetic connector 38 or the magnetic idler wheel 37 by rotation of the first magnetic connector 36, for example. Figures 3 to 8 The rotation shown in the figure.

[0108] Figure 11 and Figure 12The tree-shaped magnets 36C, 37C, and 38C shown are durable and substantially shock-resistant, so that they will remain operable even if an overload occurs and the tree-shaped magnets 36C, 37C, and 38C collide with each other, as they may only suffer minor damage after the impact. This overload could be due to damage / destruction of one or more of the magnetic couplings 36 and 38 and the magnetic idler wheel 37, such as a damaged / destructive shaft, a damaged / destructive bearing, and / or a damaged / destructive gear / flywheel.

[0109] exist Figures 13 to 15 The image shows a fourth exemplary embodiment of the magnetic connector 104, wherein the first magnetic connector 36, the second magnetic connector 38, and the magnetic idler wheel 37 are implemented in the form of a magnetic gear / flywheel assembly. Each connector / idler wheel 36, 37, 38 has a flywheel / gear 36A, 37A, 38A, a rotating shaft 36B, 37B, 38B, and one or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C, which are embedded / embedded in the corresponding flywheel / gear 36A, 37A, 38A. Optionally, the first magnetic connector 36, the second magnetic connector 38, and the magnetic idler wheel 37 may also include bearings made substantially of ceramic material.

[0110] One or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C are generally rhomboid in shape, but those skilled in the art will readily understand that the transmission drive can use other suitable shapes and sizes, such as elliptical and circular magnets.

[0111] The flywheels / gears 36A, 37A, and 38A may also include a housing 41, which is substantially made of rubber, polyurethane, and / or other wear-resistant elastic / wear-resistant materials. Alternatively or alternatively, the housing 41 may be substantially made of a low-cohesive friction material, such as plastic, polymer, or polytetrafluoroethylene. Alternatively or alternatively, the housing 41 may be substantially made of rubber and / or other high-cohesive friction materials. As shown, the housing 41 is substantially star-shaped and has one or more toothed portions 42, but in this embodiment 104, the housing 41 may use other suitable shapes and configurations.

[0112] like Figure 14As shown, when the first magnetic connector 36 and / or the second magnetic connector 38 and / or the magnetic idler wheel 37 are not under load, the main drive gear / flywheel 36A is magnetically induced to drive the secondary driven gear / flywheel connector 38A or the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A by the attractive and / or repulsive forces of one or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C embedded in / embedded in the connectors / idler wheels 36, 37, 38. In this case, there is no physical mechanical connection between the drive gear / flywheel 36A / driven gear / flywheel 37A, 38A, and there is an air gap between one or more tooth portions 42 of the drive gear / flywheel 36A / driven gear / flywheel 37A, 38A.

[0113] like Figure 15 As shown, when the first magnetic connector 36 and / or the second magnetic connector 38 and / or the magnetic idler wheel 37 are under load, the main drive gear / flywheel 36A cannot be magnetically induced to drive the secondary driven gear / flywheel connector 38A or the intermediate driven gear / flywheel 37A. Instead, one or more tooth portions 42 of the main drive gear / flywheel 36A engage with one or more tooth portions 42 of the intermediate driven flywheel / gear 37A / secondary driven flywheel / gear 38A, and the main drive gear / flywheel 36A physically pushes and / or drives the intermediate driven flywheel / gear 37A / secondary driven flywheel / gear 38A. In this case, there is a physical mechanical connection between the drive flywheel / gear 36A / driven flywheel / gears 37A, 38A.

[0114] Since the outer surface of one or more toothed portions 42 is part of the housing 41, which is made of a material that can absorb any impact load during overload, one or more magnets will not be damaged or broken when the drive flywheel / gear 36A / driven flywheel / gears 37A, 38A collide with each other during overload.

[0115] Optionally, the drive flywheel / gear 36A / driven flywheel / gear 37A, 38A may also include a protruding plate to further protect the magnets 36C, 37C, 38C from colliding with each other.

[0116] Optionally, the drive flywheel / gear 36A / driven flywheel / gear 37A, 38A can be adjusted such that one or more tooth portions 42 of the main drive flywheel / gear 36A and the intermediate driven flywheel / gear 37A / secondary driven flywheel / gear 38A slide against each other within a certain torque range during overload.

[0117] The fourth example implementation of the magnetic connector 104 can also be used in other applications, such as heavy machinery applications, industrial and electrical applications, sterile environment applications, high / extreme heat applications, and underwater / deep sea applications.

[0118] exist Figures 16 to 18 The image shows a fifth example embodiment of the magnetic connector 105, wherein the first magnetic connector 36, the second magnetic connector 38, and the magnetic idler wheel 37 are implemented in the form of a magnetic planetary gearbox arrangement 50, which includes one or more sun gears 51, one or more planetary gears 52, and / or planetary ring gears 53 that substantially enclose one or more sun gears 51 and / or one or more planetary gears 52. As shown, one or more sun gears 51 are connected / attached to drive shafts 36B / driven shafts 37B, 38B, while one or more planetary gears 52 are connected / attached to one or more secondary first-stage shafts 54 of the magnetic planetary gearbox arrangement 50. Each planetary ring gear in the planetary ring gears 53 of the connectors / idler wheels 36, 37, 38 includes one or more magnets 36C, 37C, 38C that magnetically interact with each other to similarly induce / cause rotation of the second magnetic connector 38 or the magnetic idler wheel 37 by rotation of the first magnetic connector 36, for example... Figures 3 to 8 The rotation shown in the figure.

[0119] exist Figure 16 and Figure 17 In the illustrated example embodiment, one or more sun gears 51, one or more planetary gears 52, and / or planetary ring gears 53 include magnets 55, 56, 36C / 37C / 38C, which interact with each other through repulsion or attraction, causing one or more secondary first-stage shafts 54 and one or more planetary gears 52 to rotate in the opposite direction to the rotation of one or more sun gears 51 and drive shafts 36B / driven shafts 37B, 38C. Additionally, the planetary ring gears 53 are substantially suspended on drive shafts 36B / driven shafts 37B, 38B and rotate in the same direction as the rotation of one or more planetary gears 52 and one or more secondary first-stage shafts 54. Increased speed / torque / power can also be achieved using the planetary gearbox arrangement 50.

[0120] Although Figure 17 Four planetary gears 52 are shown, but it will be clear to those skilled in the art that any number of sun gears and planetary gears, as well as different internal shapes of planetary ring gears, can be used in the planetary gearbox arrangement 50.

[0121] In an alternative example embodiment not shown, the planetary ring gear 53 may be substantially levitated via a component such as a magnetic bearing disclosed in PCT / AU2022 / 050601 and not in contact with the drive shaft 36B / driven shafts 37B, 38B, and the planetary gearbox arrangement 50 may include: (a) Planetary ring gear 53 and sun gear 51 adjacent to planetary ring gear 53; (see also) Figure 18 The planetary gearbox arrangement structure on the right side (50) or (b) Planetary ring gear 53, one or more second-stage planetary gears 52B adjacent to planetary ring gear 53, one or more first-stage planetary gears 52B adjacent to one or more second-stage planetary gears 52A, and a sun gear 51 adjacent to one or more first-stage planetary gears 52A; or (c) Planetary ring gear 53, intermediate planetary ring gear 53A adjacent to planetary ring gear 53, one or more planetary gears 52 adjacent to intermediate planetary ring gear 53A, and sun gear 51 adjacent to one or more planetary gears 52. In either configuration (a) or configuration (b), the planetary ring gear 53 rotates in the same direction as the rotation of the sun gear 51 and the drive shaft 36B / driven shafts 37B, 38B. On the other hand, in configuration (c) or... Figure 16 and Figure 17 In any of the magnetic planetary gearbox arrangements 50 shown, the planetary ring gear 53 rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation of the sun gear 51 and the drive shaft 36B / driven shafts 37B, 38B. Therefore, such a configuration can be used to allow the main drive shaft 36B and the secondary driven shaft 38B to rotate as shown in the diagram. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The shown rotates in the same direction without the need for a magnetic idler wheel 37, or the engine 10 is designed such that the driven component 18, as shown... Figure 7 and Figure 8 The configuration shown is located on the other side of the driven gear / flywheel 38A. Figure 18 As shown in the image.

[0122] Furthermore, the sun gear 51, planetary gear 52, first-stage planetary gear 52A, second-stage planetary gear 52B, intermediate planetary gear 53A, and / or suspended planetary ring gear 53 are magnetically connected and interact with each other through repulsion and / or attraction, thereby causing the secondary first-stage shaft 54, secondary second-stage shaft, planetary gear 52, first-stage planetary gear 52A, second-stage planetary gear 52B, intermediate planetary gear 53A, and / or suspended planetary ring gear 53 to rotate with increased speed, torque, and / or power due to the planetary gearbox arrangement structure 40.

[0123] Optionally, the sun gear 51 and planetary gears 52, 52A, 52B are in the form of circular aerodynamic gears; however, other suitable shapes and arrangements can easily be used to achieve the planetary gear arrangement 50.

[0124] Since the magnets 36C, 37C, 38C, 55, and 56 of the fifth embodiment of the magnetic coupling 105 do not mesh with each other, it will be readily understood that the magnetic couplings 36, 38 and the magnetic idler wheel 37 can slide against each other in the event of an overload. This overload may be due to damage / destruction of one or more of the magnetic couplings 36, 38, and the magnetic idler wheel 37, such as a damaged / destructive shaft, a damaged / destructive bearing, and / or a damaged / destructive gear / flywheel. Alternatively or concurrently, this overload may be due to unforeseen problems in the transmission system, production line, or other parts of the driven engine. The sliding of the couplings 36, 37, and 38 provides a safe slip clutch mechanism to protect personnel / operators from injury and to prevent mechanical damage.

[0125] Furthermore, this overload slip capability of magnetic gears enables the development of new designs that are not feasible for planetary gearboxes using mechanical gear connections. Specifically, in conventional planetary gearboxes, only a certain ratio of mechanical gear teeth can be used to correctly transmit drive.

[0126] In comparison, Figures 16 to 18 The planetary gearbox arrangement 50 shown can be modified to use magnets of disproportionate and / or abstract ratios without inhibiting / impairing the function of the planetary gearbox arrangement 50. This arrangement structure... Figure 19 As shown, the ratio of the number of magnets 55 in the sun gear 51 to the number of magnets 56 in one or more planetary gears 52 can be 36:32, and the ratio between the number of magnets 56 in one or more planetary gears 52 and the number of magnets 36C / 37C / 38C in the planetary ring gear 53 is 32:101, which is impossible in conventional mechanical planetary gearboxes. The rotation of this planetary gear arrangement will be substantially stable even when using disproportionate / abstract ratios.

[0127] Additionally, the planetary gearbox arrangement 50 can be alternatively or otherwise modified to include a housing made substantially of wear-resistant, elastic, wear-resistant, low-friction coefficient material and / or high-friction coefficient material, similar to... Figures 13 to 15The fourth example embodiment of the magnetic connector 104 shown allows for gear slippage at a specific torque / speed during overload and physical-mechanical linkage drive at other torques / speeds during overload. This planetary gearbox arrangement 50 can be used in mechanical and gear drives where no friction is generated during normal operation (magnetic drive), and physical-mechanical linkage drive is possible when required for heavy-duty operations without damaging the gears / flywheels of the planetary gearbox arrangement 50.

[0128] Since the sun gear, planetary gears, and planetary ring gears do not require a specific ratio to function, the planetary gearbox arrangement can use a variety of gears / flywheels from other systems, thus offering the advantage of being more environmentally friendly by recycling these gear / flywheel components, and also saving money and time.

[0129] What those skilled in the art will readily understand is that Figures 16 to 19 The planetary gearbox arrangement 50 shown can also use other disproportionate and abstract ratios of magnets 55, 56, 36C / 37C / 38C, such as 240:317, 7:9 or 4:3.

[0130] While some example implementations of magnetic connectors have been disclosed, it will be readily understood that these implementations can be mixed and matched to suit a particular application. For example, a skilled craftsman can... Figure 10 The second embodiment of the magnetic connector 102 shown is similar to Figures 16 to 18 The fifth embodiment of the magnetic connector 105 shown is combined to arrive at... Figure 20 The seventh embodiment of the magnetic connector 107 shown is also included in this invention. This obvious modification will also be part of the present invention.

[0131] exist Figure 21 and Figure 22 The image shows an example embodiment of a magnetic coupling device / system 200, which includes a first magnetic connector 91 and a second magnetic connector 92. The first magnetic connector 91 and the second magnetic connector 92 are shown as each including a first bevel-shaped connector / a second bevel-shaped connector, which can be described as a first bevel gear / flywheel 91A / a second bevel gear / flywheel 92A, a first rotatable shaft 91B / a second rotatable shaft 92B, and one or more magnets 91C, 92C.

[0132] One or both of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A may be substantially truncated conical in shape and may have an inclined connecting surface. The inclined connecting surface may have one or more magnets 91C, 92C embedded therein or extending therefrom. The inclined connecting surface may be set substantially at 45°; however, other angles, such as 30° or 60°, may also be used.

[0133] exist Figures 23 to 33 In the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A, therein are slotted portions 91D and 92D, which are adapted to receive, substantially within, stepped portions 91E and 92E of one or more magnets 91C and 92C. When received, the stepped portions 91E and 92E can be removably secured to the slotted portions 91D and 92D by fastening or interference / friction engagement, or can be non-removably secured to the slotted portions 91D and 92D by welding or gluing.

[0134] like Figures 29 to 33 As illustrated, the stepped portions 91E, 92E of one or more magnets 91C, 92C are substantially tapered and adapted to be inserted into the corresponding shaped slotted portions 91D, 92D of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A / second bevel gear / flywheel 92A. Once inserted, it is understood that the tapered stepped portions 91E, 92E of one or more magnets 91C, 92C can be removed simply by withdrawing the stepped portions 91E, 92E from the wider ends of the slotted portions 91E of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A / second bevel gear / flywheel 92A.

[0135] In some forms, such as Figures 43 to 45 As depicted, the first magnetic connector 91 / second magnetic connector 92 may further include a back plate 95 fixed to the rear side 93 of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A / second bevel gear / flywheel 92A. The back plate 95 may be adapted to secure / hold one or more magnets 91C / 92C in place and prevent / prevent one or more magnets 91C / 92C from jumping / falling out of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A / second bevel gear / flywheel 92A. Alternatively or additionally, the back plate 95 may be made substantially of steel and / or other conductive materials to further increase the strength of the one or more magnets 91C / 92C secured / held in / on the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A / second bevel gear / flywheel 92A.

[0136] like Figure 45As shown, the back plate 95 is secured to the rear portion 93 of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A / second bevel gear / flywheel 92A via a set of fasteners / screws 96. However, this is not intended to be limiting, as the back plate 95 may additionally or alternatively be secured to the rear portion 93 of the bevel gear / flywheel 91A / 92A by, for example, gluing, snap-fitting and / or welding.

[0137] Return to Figure 21 and Figure 22 The magnetic connection device / system 200 also includes one or more connectors 60, a frame assembly 70 including a first frame member 70A and a second frame member 70B, and one or more flange bearings 80. Figures 34 to 36 As shown, each connector 60 includes a main portion 61, a flange portion 62, and a cavity 63, wherein the cavity 63 extends through the main portion 61 and the flange portion 62. The main portion 61 is substantially cylindrical or tubular in shape; however, the main portion 61 may adopt another suitable shape, such as a hexagonal prism shape. Additionally, the flange portion 62 is substantially disc-shaped or annular in shape; however, the flange portion 62 may adopt another suitable shape, such as a square plate shape.

[0138] The cavity 63 of the connector 60 is adapted to receive the first rotatable shaft 91B of the first magnetic connector 91 / the second rotatable shaft 92B of the second magnetic connector 92, and the connector 60 can substantially secure the first rotatable shaft 91B / the second rotatable shaft 92B therein by one or a combination of fastening, interference / friction fit, welding, and gluing. In some cases, fastening can be performed by screwing one or more threaded members into the threaded holes 67 of the main portion 61, resulting in the front ends of the threaded members abutting against the first rotatable shaft 91B of the first magnetic connector 91 / the second rotatable shaft 92B of the second magnetic connector 92 and applying friction to the first rotatable shaft 91B of the first magnetic connector 91 / the second rotatable shaft 92B of the second magnetic connector 92, thereby substantially securing the first rotatable shaft 91B / the second rotatable shaft 92B within the cavity 63 of the connector 60.

[0139] Reference Figures 37 to 39 The first frame member 70A is shown to include a front portion 75A and a rear portion 76A. The first frame member 70A also includes a cavity 71A extending from the front portion 75A to the rear portion 76A. In some forms, the cavity 71A may be adapted to at least partially receive the main portion 61 of the connector 60 and / or at least partially receive the first rotatable shaft 91B of the first magnetic connector 91 / the second rotatable shaft 92B of the second magnetic connector 92.

[0140] exist Figures 40 to 42In the diagram, the second frame member 70B is shown comprising a front portion 75B and a rear portion 76B. The second frame member 70B also includes a cavity 71B extending from the front portion 75B to the rear portion 76B. In some forms, the cavity 71B may be adapted to at least partially receive the main portion 61 of the connector 60 and / or at least partially receive the first rotatable shaft 91B of the first magnetic connector 91 / the second rotatable shaft 92B of the second magnetic connector 92.

[0141] Will Figure 37 and Figure 38 The first frame member 70A shown is Figure 40 and Figure 41 By comparison with the second frame member 70B shown, it is clear that the second frame member 70B includes an additional lower portion 73, which is adapted to connect the first frame member 70A and the second frame member 70B together to form as shown. Figure 21 and Figure 22 The frame assembly 70 shown supports the first frame member 70A. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the additional lower portion 73 may be a separate component that can be used to connect two first frame members 70A together to form a similar frame assembly. The connection of the first frame and / or the second frame (70A, 70B) / (70A, 70B) / (70B, 70B) may include molding, snap-fit, welding, and / or gluing.

[0142] In some forms, a triangular prism member 74 or other member of a suitable shape may be provided in the inner corner of the frame assembly 70 to provide improved rigidity to the frame assembly 70 and to keep the first frame and / or the second frame (70A, 70A) / (70A, 70B) / (70B, 70B) substantially orthogonal to each other.

[0143] In some embodiments, a method for assembling a magnetic coupling device / system 200 includes the following steps: 1. Connecting a first frame member 70A, a second frame member 70B, and a triangular prism member 74 to form a frame assembly 70; 2. Attaching a flange bearing 80 to the upper portion of the front side 75A of the first frame member 70A and attaching another flange bearing 80 to the upper portion of the front side 75B of the second frame member 70B; 3. Fitting and securing stepped portions 91E, 92E of one or more magnets 91C, 92C to the slotted portion 91D of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A of the first magnetic coupling 91 and the slotted portion 92D of the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A of the second magnetic coupling 92; 4. 5. Fit the first rotatable shaft 91B of the first magnetic connector 91 and the second rotatable shaft 92B of the second magnetic connector 92 to the corresponding flange bearing 80; and 6. Fit the connector 60 to the front ends of the corresponding first rotatable shaft 91B and second rotatable shaft 92B of the first magnetic connector 91 and the second magnetic connector 92.

[0144] In some embodiments, the method for assembling the magnetic coupling device may further include the following steps after step 3: fastening one or more back plates 95 to the rear side 93 of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A.

[0145] Once assembled, the connector 60 of the magnetic connection device / system 200 is then connected to the connectors 60A, 60B of other devices, such as... Figure 46 As shown in the diagram. In some cases, the connector 60 is connected by screwing one or more threaded components into the threaded holes 68 of the main part 61 (see Figure 68). Figure 34 and Figure 36 The connectors (60, 60A) and (60, 60B) are fastened together to secure them together. However, other forms of fastening, such as welding, gluing, or snap-fit, can also be used alternatively or as alternatives.

[0146] exist Figure 46 The example shown is a bottom connector 60A connected to the main drive shaft 36B, which is connected to the drive component 16, and the right connector 60B connected to the intermediate driven shaft 37B or the secondary driven shaft 38B, which are respectively connected to the dummy / miscellaneous component 17 or the driven component 18. Figure 47 A cross-sectional view of the first magnetic connector 91 and the second magnetic connector 92 is shown when the connectors 60, 60A, 60B, frame assembly 70, and flange bearing 80 are omitted.

[0147] When the drive component 16 is operated, it causes the main drive shaft 36B to rotate, which in turn causes the first rotatable shaft 91B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A of the first magnetic connector 91 to rotate via the connected connectors 60, 60A. Then, through the interaction of attractive and repulsive forces between one or more magnets 91C of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and one or more magnets 92C of the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A, the second driven shaft 92B of the second magnetic connector 92 and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A are caused / induced to rotate. The rotation of the second driven shaft 92B of the second magnetic connector 92 then causes the intermediate driven shaft 37B or the secondary driven shaft 38B to subsequently drive the dummy or miscellaneous component 17 or the driven component 18, respectively, due to the connected connectors 60, 60B.

[0148] Reference Figures 43 to 45 The magnetic attraction and repulsion interactions between one or more magnets 91C of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and one or more magnets 92C of the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A can be enhanced by one or more back plates 95 having substantially made of steel and / or other conductive materials and attached to the rear side portion 93 of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A.

[0149] like Figure 47 As shown, the first rotatable shaft 91B is substantially orthogonal to the second rotatable shaft 92B, wherein the first rotatable shaft 91B is oriented in a substantially vertical position along the vertical axis XX, and the second rotatable shaft 92B is oriented in a substantially horizontal position along the horizontal axis YY. However, it should be readily understood that the magnetic coupling device / system 200 can be combined with other angles and is therefore not limited to transmitting rotation / energy between shafts oriented at 90° to each other.

[0150] In addition, such as Figure 47 As shown, the second rotatable shaft 92B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A are caused / induced to rotate along the horizontal axis YY in the opposite direction to the rotation of the first rotatable shaft 91B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A along the vertical axis XX. Specifically, the first rotatable shaft 91B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A can rotate counterclockwise along the vertical axis XX, while the second rotatable shaft 92B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A can rotate clockwise along the horizontal axis YY. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the first rotatable shaft 91B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A can rotate clockwise along the vertical axis XX, while the second rotatable shaft 92B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A can rotate counterclockwise along the horizontal axis YY. This also applies to the main drive shaft 36B and the intermediate driven shaft 37B / secondary driven shaft 38B.

[0151] Alternatively, it will be readily understood that the intermediate driven shaft 37B / secondary driven shaft 38B can be connected to the first magnetic connector 91, while the main drive shaft 36B can be connected to the second magnetic connector 92. In this case, the first driven shaft 91B of the first magnetic connector 91 and the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A are caused / induced to rotate due to the rotation of the second rotatable shaft 92B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A of the second magnetic connector 92, via the interaction of attractive and / or repulsive forces between one or more magnets 91C of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and one or more magnets 92C of the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A.

[0152] In some forms, the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and one or more magnets 91C of the first magnetic connector 91, and the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A and one or more magnets 92C of the second magnetic connector 92, can be shaped, arranged, and / or configured such that the first magnetic connector 91 slips over the second magnetic connector 92 in the event of an overload. This overload may be due to a damaged / broken component in the magnetic coupling device / system 200, a damaged / broken drive shaft 36B / driven shaft 37B, 38B, or a damaged / broken drive component 16 / driven component 18 / miscellaneous component 17, and / or may be due to an unexpected problem in the transmission system, production line, or other parts of the driven engine. The slippage of the first magnetic connector 91 and the second magnetic connector 92 provides a safe slip clutch mechanism to protect personnel / operators from injury and to prevent mechanical damage.

[0153] exist Figure 48 and Figure 49 In the illustration, another example is shown, in which it becomes clear that the magnetic coupling devices / systems 200 can be modularly coupled to each other to provide an arrangement that magnetically transfers energy / driving force from the driving member 16 to the driven member 18 in either a desired opposite direction or a desired same direction. Therefore, the magnetic coupling devices / systems 200 can... Figure 2 It is used in the magnetic connection system 30 shown.

[0154] Although the magnetic coupling device / system 200 includes a first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and a second bevel gear / flywheel 92A, it will be readily understood that other gears / flywheels of suitable shapes can also be used to magnetically transmit energy / driving force. For example, the magnetic coupling device / system 200 can be designed to be suitable for... Figures 9 to 15 The exemplary embodiments of the magnetic connectors 101, 102, 103, and 104 shown are such that the first rotatable shaft 91B and the second rotatable shaft 92B of the magnetic connection device / system 200 both rotate along the same vertical axis XX.

[0155] Therefore, it is suggested that the shape and configuration of frame members 70A, 70B and frame assembly 70 are not specifically limited to Figure 21 , Figure 22 , Figures 37 to 42 The shapes and configurations of the frame members 70A, 70B and frame assembly 70 shown, and other shapes and / or configurations of the frame members 70A, 70B and frame assembly 70, as well as the flange bearing 80, connectors 60, 60A, 60B and magnetic connectors 91, 92, can also be used to allow the magnetic coupling device / system 200 to achieve its purpose of transferring energy / rotation from one rotatable shaft to another. Therefore, the magnetic coupling device / system 200 can also be designed to be suitable for… Figures 16 to 20 Example embodiments of magnetic connectors 105, 106, and 107 shown.

[0156] Figures 50 to 54 The diagram illustrates a device that can be used for magnetic couplings, such as... Figures 21 to 22 and Figures 46 to 49 Another example embodiment of the main magnetic connector 910 / auxiliary magnetic connector 920 of the magnetic coupling device 200 shown. The main magnetic connector 910 / auxiliary magnetic connector 920 includes a first bevel-shaped connector / second bevel-shaped connector (or bevel gear / flywheel 910A / 920A), a first rotatable shaft 910B / second rotatable shaft 920B, and one or more magnets 910C / 920C.

[0157] The primary magnetic connector 910 / secondary magnetic connector 920 also includes a housing 941, which is substantially made of an elastic material, such as rubber or polyurethane, and each of one or more magnets 910C / 920C is embedded or recessed within the housing 941 of the primary magnetic connector 910 / secondary magnetic connector 920, as shown below. Figure 54 As depicted in the text.

[0158] Return to Figures 50 to 53 The first bevel gear / flywheel 910A / second bevel gear / flywheel 920A can be substantially truncated conical in shape and can have an inclined connecting surface. The inclined connecting surface can be set substantially at 45°; however, it is understood that other angles, such as 30° or 60°, can also be used.

[0159] One or more magnets 910C / 920C can be removably fixed to the bevel gear / flywheel 910A / 920A via fastening or interference / friction engagement, or can be non-removably fixed to the bevel gear / flywheel 910A / 920A via welding, gluing, or integral molding. Additionally, as... Figure 54As depicted, housing 941 can substantially surround main magnetic connector 910 / secondary magnetic connector 920 by substantially surrounding main / secondary bevel gears / flywheels 910A / 920A and one or more magnets 910C / 920C and partially surrounding main rotatable shaft 910B / secondary rotatable shaft 920B.

[0160] Therefore, in some embodiments, a method of assembling or manufacturing a main magnetic connector 910 / secondary magnetic connector 920 including a housing 941 may include the following steps: 1. manufacturing a main beveled connector 910A / secondary beveled connector 920A including one or more magnets 910C / 920C; 2. impregnating the main beveled connector 910A / secondary beveled connector 920A into a resin comprising a substantially elastic material, such as rubber or polyurethane; and 3. drying and / or cooling the impregnated main beveled connector 910A / secondary beveled connector 920A to form a housing 941, wherein one or more magnets 910C / 920C are embedded or buried within the housing 941.

[0161] Alternatively, it is understood that housing 941 can be used to surround... Figures 23 to 33 and Figures 43 to 46 The primary magnetic connector 91 and secondary magnetic connector 92 are shown. Furthermore, it can be understood that when housing 941 is used... Figures 23 to 33 and Figures 43 to 46 When the main magnetic connector 91 / auxiliary magnetic connector 92 is shown, the housing 941 is adapted to hold or fix the stepped portions 91E, 92E of one or more magnets 91C, 92C in the slotted portion 91D of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A and the slotted portion 92D of the second bevel gear / flywheel 92A, and to prevent / prevent one or more magnets 91C / 92C from jumping / falling out of the first bevel gear / flywheel 91A / second bevel gear / flywheel 92A.

[0162] Therefore, in some embodiments, a method of assembling or manufacturing a main magnetic connector 91 / secondary magnetic connector 92 including a housing 941 may include the following steps: 1. Manufacturing a main beveled connector 91A / secondary beveled connector 92A including one or more magnets 91C / 92C, which specifically includes inserting stepped portions 91E / 92E of one or more magnets 91C / 92C into one or more slotted portions 91D / 92D of the beveled connector 91A / 92A; 2. Impregnating the main beveled connector 91A / secondary beveled connector 92A into a resin comprising a substantially elastic material, such as rubber or polyurethane; and 3. Drying and / or cooling the impregnated main beveled connector 91A / secondary beveled connector 92A to form a housing 941, wherein one or more magnets 91C / 92C are embedded or buried within the housing 941.

[0163] In the two embodiments described above, it can be understood that when the main magnetic connectors 91, 910 and the auxiliary magnetic connectors 92, 920 are in a magnetic connection device, such as... Figures 21 to 22 and Figures 46 to 49 When used in the magnetic coupling device 200 shown, the housing 941 will still be sufficient to allow one or more magnets 91C, 92C, 910C, 920C of the main magnetic couplings 91, 910 and the auxiliary magnetic couplings 92, 920 to interact magnetically with each other.

[0164] In addition, such as Figure 54 As shown, each of one or more magnets 910C / 920C may also include a hole 915C / 925C to allow housing 941 to be formed within the hole 915C / 925C, which thereby improves the fixation of the main magnetic connector 910 / auxiliary magnetic connector 920 within housing 941.

[0165] In some forms, the housing 941 may also be made primarily of a low cohesive friction material such as plastic, polymer, or polytetrafluoroethylene. Alternatively, the housing 941 may also be made primarily of rubber and / or other high cohesive friction materials.

[0166] exist Figures 55 to 57 An alternative implementation of the main magnetic connector 910 / secondary magnetic connector 920 is shown in the figure. Figures 55 to 57 The main magnetic connector 910 / auxiliary magnetic connector 920 is similar to Figures 50 to 54 The main magnetic connector 910 / secondary magnetic connector 920 shown, but also includes a plate 930 which can be removably fixed to one or more magnets 910C / 920C by fastening or interference / friction engagement, or can be non-removably fixed to one or more magnets 910C / 920C by welding, gluing or integral molding.

[0167] Plate 930 may be adapted to increase rigidity and / or secure / retain one or more magnets 910C / 920C in place, such that when the primary magnetic connector 910 / secondary magnetic connector 920 is impregnated into resin to form housing 941, the one or more magnets 910C / 920C do not move or deform. Alternatively or additionally, plate 930 may include one or more holes 935 to allow housing 941 to be formed within one or more holes 935, thereby improving the retention of primary magnetic connector 910 / secondary magnetic connector 920 within housing 941.

[0168] exist Figure 58 The image shows an example embodiment of a magnetic connection device / system 300, wherein the device / system 300 is... Figure 46 Modification of the magnetic coupling device / system 200 shown. Figure 58 The connectors 60, 60A, 60B, frame assembly 70, and flange bearing 80 of the device / system 300 shown are connected to... Figure 46 The connectors 60, 60A, 60B, frame assembly 70, and flange bearing 80 shown are substantially the same and therefore will not be described again below.

[0169] The magnetic coupling device / system 300 similarly includes a main drive component 16 and intermediate driven components 17 / 18. The main drive component 16 has a main drive shaft 36A configured to rotate the main magnetic coupling 910, and the intermediate driven components 17 / 18 have intermediate driven shafts 37B / 38B configured to rotate via the secondary magnetic coupling 920. Furthermore, the main magnetic coupling 910 and the secondary magnetic coupling 920 similarly include a plurality of spaced-apart magnets 910C, 920C, such that when the main drive component 16 rotates, power is transmitted via the main magnetic coupling 910 and the secondary magnetic coupling 920 to drive the intermediate driven component 17 / 18.

[0170] However, with Figure 46 The device / system 200 shown is different. Figure 58 The primary magnetic connector 910 and secondary magnetic connector 920 of the magnetic coupling device / system 300 shown may each additionally include a housing 941, which may be made substantially of an elastic material such as rubber or polyurethane, and a plurality of spaced-apart magnets 910C, 920C are embedded or embedded within the housing 941. In some forms, the primary magnetic connector 910 and secondary magnetic connector 920 may be similar to Figures 50 to 54 The magnetic connectors 910 / 920 shown can be similar to Figures 55 to 57 The magnetic connector 910 / 920 shown has a housing 941, or may be similar to Figures 23 to 33 and Figures 43 to 46 The magnetic connectors 91 / 92 shown have a housing 941.

[0171] The device / system 300 may also include one or more spring mechanisms 970 configured to adjust the position of the main magnetic coupling 910 and the auxiliary magnetic coupling 920 based on the mass or load attached to the main shaft 910B and the auxiliary shaft 920B. Alternatively or additionally, the spring mechanism 970 may include a spring member 971 that compresses or expands based on a predetermined range of mass or load. Figure 59As depicted, the spring mechanism 970 can be associated with a vertically oriented shaft, which in this case is the secondary rotatable shaft 920B, such that the spring member 971 can adjust the position of the secondary magnetic connector 920 based on the mass / load attached to the vertically oriented secondary rotatable shaft 920B.

[0172] However, it is understood that the position of the main shaft 910B and the secondary shaft 920B can be adjusted alternatively by manually tightening and / or screwing the spring mechanism 970 and / or the spring member 971, thereby enabling the spring mechanism 970 to also be used with the horizontally oriented main rotatable shaft 910B / secondary rotatable shaft 920B.

[0173] Figure 60 A cross-sectional view of the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920 is shown when connectors 60, 60A, 60B, frame assembly 70, and flange bearing 80 are omitted. (Refer to...) Figure 58 and Figure 60 When the drive unit 16 is operated, the main drive shaft 36B is caused to rotate, thereby rotating the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A of the first magnetic connector 910 via the connected connectors 60, 60A. Then, through the interaction of attractive and repulsive forces between one or more magnets 910C, 920C of the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A, the second driven shaft 920B of the second magnetic connector 920 and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A are caused / induced to rotate. The rotation of the second driven shaft 920B of the second magnetic connector 920 then causes the intermediate driven shaft 37B or the secondary driven shaft 38B due to the connected connectors 60, 60B, which subsequently drive the dummy or miscellaneous component / intermediate driven component 17 or driven component 18, respectively.

[0174] like Figure 60 As shown, the first rotatable shaft 910B is substantially orthogonal to the second rotatable shaft 920B, wherein the second rotatable shaft 920B is oriented in a substantially vertical position along the vertical axis XX, and the first rotatable shaft 910B is oriented in a substantially horizontal position along the horizontal axis YY. However, it should be readily understood that the magnetic coupling device / system 300 can incorporate other angles and is therefore not limited to transmitting rotation / energy between shafts oriented at 90° to each other.

[0175] In addition, such as Figure 60As shown, the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A are caused / induced to rotate along the vertical axis XX in the opposite direction to the rotation of the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A along the horizontal axis YY. Specifically, the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A can rotate clockwise along the horizontal axis YY, while the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A can rotate counterclockwise along the vertical axis XX. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A can rotate counterclockwise along the horizontal axis YY, while the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A can rotate clockwise along the vertical axis XX. This also applies to the main drive shaft 36B and the intermediate driven shaft 37B / secondary driven shaft 38B.

[0176] Alternatively, it will be readily understood that the intermediate driven shaft 37B / secondary driven shaft 38B can be connected to the first magnetic connector 910, while the main drive shaft 36B can be connected to the second magnetic connector 920. In this case, the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A of the first magnetic connector 910A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A are caused / induced to rotate due to the rotation of the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A of the second magnetic connector 920.

[0177] like Figure 61 As shown, the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A of the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920, along with one or more magnets 910C, 920C, are arranged and / or configured such that, in the event of an overload, the first magnetic connector 910 slips past the second magnetic connector 920. This overload may be due to a damaged / broken component in the magnetic coupling device / system 300, a damaged / broken drive shaft 36B / driven shaft 37B, 38B, or a damaged / broken drive component 16 / driven component 18 / miscellaneous component 17, and / or may be due to an unexpected problem in the transmission system, production line, or other components of the engine being driven. The slippage of the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920 provides a safe slip clutch mechanism to protect personnel / operators from injury and to prevent mechanical damage.

[0178] However, when the load / mass attached to the secondary rotatable shaft 920B exceeds a certain threshold, overload may occur, causing the attractive and / or repulsive interactions between one or more magnets 910C, 920C of the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920 to be insufficient to cause / induce the second rotatable shaft 920B to rotate at substantially the same speed / torque as the first rotatable shaft 910B. In this case, typically referred to as a large operation, the spring mechanism 970 is adapted to adjust the position of the secondary magnetic connector 920 such that the housings 941 of the first magnetic connector 910 and the secondary magnetic connector 920 are physically abutted against each other. Figure 62 In this configuration, when the drive component 16 rotates the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A of the first magnetic connector 910, the housing 941 of the first magnetic connector 910 engages with the housing 941 of the second magnetic connector 920 and physically pushes the housing 941 of the second magnetic connector 920, thereby causing the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A of the second magnetic connector 920 to rotate. A physical mechanical connection is established between the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920, and the housing 941 of the first magnetic connector 910 continues to drive the housing 941 of the second magnetic connector 920 via mechanical friction until the first magnetic connector 910 stops rotating or the spring mechanism 970 adjusts the position of the second magnetic connector 920 away from the first magnetic connector 910.

[0179] In some forms, the housing 941 may be substantially durable and impact-resistant, so that the magnet will not be damaged or only slightly damaged by impact with the housing 941 in the event of such overload conditions. In some forms, the housing 941 may also be made substantially of a low cohesive friction material such as plastic, polymer, or polytetrafluoroethylene to allow sliding in the event of changes in overload conditions. In some forms, the housing 941 may also be made substantially of rubber and / or other high cohesive friction materials.

[0180] exist Figures 63 to 65 The image shows another example embodiment of the magnetic connection device / system 400, wherein the device / system 400 is... Figure 58 The magnetic coupling device system 300 shown is a modification. Figure 63 The magnetic connectors 910, 920, connectors 60, 60A, 60B, frame assembly 70, and flange bearing 80 of the device / system 300 shown are connected to... Figure 58 The magnetic connectors 910, 920, connectors 60, 60A, 60B, frame assembly 70, and flange bearing 80 shown are substantially the same and therefore will not be described further below.

[0181] However, alternative Figure 58 and Figure 59The spring mechanism 970 shown, the magnetic coupling device / system 400 includes one or more electrically operated spring mechanisms 970a, 970b, such as Figure 64 and Figure 65 As shown, one or more electric spring mechanisms 970a, 970b are similarly configured to adjust the position of the main magnetic coupling 910 and the secondary magnetic coupling 920 based on the mass or load attached to the main rotatable shaft 910B and the secondary rotatable shaft 920B. Alternatively or additionally, the spring mechanisms 970a, 970b may include spring members 971a, 971b and controllers 972a, 972b.

[0182] In some configurations, after the controllers 972a, 972b determine the mass / load attached to the main rotatable shaft 910 and / or the auxiliary rotatable shaft 920, the spring mechanisms 970a, 970b can be adjusted by fastening and / or tightening the spring members 971a, 971b via the controllers 972a, 972b. This allows the spring mechanisms 970a, 970b to also be used with the horizontally oriented main rotatable shaft 910B / auxiliary rotatable shaft 920B.

[0183] Figure 66 A cross-sectional view of the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920 is shown when connectors 60, 60A, 60B, frame assembly 70, and flange bearing 80 are omitted. (Refer to...) Figure 63 and Figure 66 When the drive unit 16 is operated, the main drive shaft 36B is caused to rotate, thereby rotating the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A of the first magnetic connector 910 via the connected connectors 60, 60A. Then, through the interaction of attractive and repulsive forces between one or more magnets 910C, 920C of the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A, the second driven shaft 920B of the second magnetic connector 920 and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A are caused / induced to rotate. The rotation of the second driven shaft 920B of the second magnetic connector 920 then causes the intermediate driven shaft 37B or the secondary driven shaft 38B due to the connected connectors 60, 60B, which subsequently drive the dummy or miscellaneous component / intermediate driven component 17 or driven component 18, respectively.

[0184] like Figure 66 As shown, the first rotatable shaft 910B is substantially orthogonal to the second rotatable shaft 920B, wherein the second rotatable shaft 920B is oriented in a substantially vertical position along the vertical axis XX, and the first rotatable shaft 910B is oriented in a substantially horizontal position along the horizontal axis YY. However, it should be readily understood that the magnetic coupling device / system 300 can incorporate other angles and is therefore not limited to transmitting rotation / energy between shafts oriented at 90° to each other.

[0185] In addition, such as Figure 66 As shown, the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A are caused / induced to rotate along the vertical axis XX in the opposite direction to the rotation of the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A along the horizontal axis YY. Specifically, the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A can rotate clockwise along the horizontal axis YY, while the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A can rotate counterclockwise along the vertical axis XX. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A can rotate counterclockwise along the horizontal axis YY, while the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A can rotate clockwise along the vertical axis XX. This also applies to the main drive shaft 36B and the intermediate driven shaft 37B / secondary driven shaft 38B.

[0186] Alternatively, it will be readily understood that the intermediate driven shaft 37B / secondary driven shaft 38B can be connected to the first magnetic connector 910, while the main drive shaft 36B can be connected to the second magnetic connector 920. In this case, the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A of the first magnetic connector 910A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A are caused / induced to rotate due to the rotation of the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A of the second magnetic connector 920.

[0187] like Figure 67 As shown, the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A of the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920, along with one or more magnets 910C, 920C, are arranged and / or configured such that, in the event of an overload, the first magnetic connector 910 slips past the second magnetic connector 920. This overload may be due to a damaged / broken component in the magnetic coupling device / system 300, a damaged / broken drive shaft / driven shaft 36B, 37B, 38B, or a damaged / broken drive component 16 / driven component 17 / miscellaneous component 18, and / or may be due to an unexpected problem in the transmission system, production line, or other components of the engine being driven. The slippage of the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920 provides a safe slip clutch mechanism to protect personnel / operators from injury and to prevent mechanical damage.

[0188] However, overload may also occur when the load / mass attached to the secondary rotatable shaft 920B exceeds a certain threshold, such that the interaction of attractive and / or repulsive forces between one or more magnets 910C, 920C of the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920 is insufficient to cause / cause the second rotatable shaft 920B to rotate at substantially the same speed / torque as the first rotatable shaft 910B. In this case, which is generally referred to as a large operation, spring mechanisms 970a, 970b are adapted to adjust the position of the primary magnetic connector 910 and / or the secondary magnetic connector 920 such that the housings 941 of the first magnetic connector 910 and the secondary magnetic connector 920 are physically abutted against each other. Figure 68 In this configuration, when the first rotatable shaft 910B and the first bevel gear / flywheel 910A of the first magnetic connector 910 are induced to rotate by the drive member 16, the housing 941 of the first magnetic connector 910 engages and physically pushes the housing 941 of the second magnetic connector 920, thereby causing the second rotatable shaft 920B and the second bevel gear / flywheel 920A of the second magnetic connector 920 to rotate. A physical mechanical connection is established between the first magnetic connector 910 and the second magnetic connector 920, and the housing 941 of the first magnetic connector 910 continues to drive the housing 941 of the second magnetic connector 920 via mechanical friction until the first magnetic connector 910 stops rotating or the spring mechanism 970 adjusts the positions of the main magnetic connector 910 and / or the auxiliary magnetic connector 920 to be far apart from each other.

[0189] In some forms, the controllers 972a, 972b of the spring mechanisms 970a, 970b may be adapted to monitor / measure the mass / load attached to the main rotatable shaft 910b and / or the auxiliary rotatable shaft 920b to determine when to adjust the position of the main magnetic connector 910 and / or the auxiliary magnetic connector 920. Alternatively or additionally, the controllers 972a, 972b of the spring mechanisms 970a, 970b may be adapted to send and / or receive wireless signals 901 to and / or from the remote device 900 to indicate to the operator characteristics of the device / system 400, such as the status of the magnetic connectors 910, 920 and / or the current mass / load attached to the main rotatable shaft 910b and / or the auxiliary rotatable shaft 920b.

[0190] In some forms, the housing 941 may possess considerable durability and impact resistance, ensuring that the magnet is not damaged or only slightly damaged by impacts to the housing 941 during such overload conditions. In some forms, the housing 941 may also be made substantially of a low-cohesive-friction material such as plastic, polymer, or polytetrafluoroethylene to allow sliding when overload conditions change. In some forms, the housing 941 may also be made substantially of rubber and / or other high-cohesive-friction materials.

[0191] Although the magnetic coupling devices / systems 200, 300, and 400 include couplings 60, 60A, and 60B that are essentially mechanical, it is easy to understand that these couplings can also be replaced by magnetic coupling devices and still achieve their purpose of connecting shafts 36B, 37B, 38B, 91B, and 92B together.

[0192] While the flange bearings 80 of the magnetic coupling devices / systems 200, 300, 400 are generally known to include ball bearings, this is not intended to be limiting, and the flange bearings 80 may additionally or alternatively include other types of mechanical and / or magnetic bearings. In one example, the magnetic bearing may be the magnetic bearing described in PCT / AU2022 / 050601.

[0193] In addition, to avoid possible backward rotation due to misalignment of the magnets, the magnetic coupling system 30 and / or the magnetic coupling devices / systems 200, 300, 400 may include the use of one-way bearings to ensure that each driven component in the driven component 18 can be correctly driven in the desired counterclockwise or clockwise direction.

[0194] Throughout this specification, the term "magnetic idler wheel" is intended to be defined as a rotatable gear or flywheel that transmits rotational force from the first magnetic connector to the second magnetic connector. This "magnetic idler wheel" may also be referred to as an "intermediate magnetic connector" or "intermediate magnetic idler wheel."

[0195] Throughout the instruction manual, the term "one or more magnets" may also be referred to as "a plurality of spaced-apart magnets".

[0196] In general, the magnetic coupling system 30 and magnetic coupling devices / systems 200, 300, and 400 are suitable for engines in the transportation, marine, industrial, mining, and agricultural sectors.

[0197] Throughout the specification and appended claims, unless the context otherwise requires, the word “comprise” and variations such as “comprises” or “comprising” shall be understood to imply inclusion of the stated integer or step or group of integers or steps, but not to exclude any other integer or step or group of integers or steps.

[0198] In the foregoing description of the preferred embodiments, specific terms have been used for clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms chosen, and it should be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to achieve similar technical purposes. Terms such as “front” and “rear,” “inner” and “outer,” “upper” and “lower,” “upper part” and “lower part” are used as convenient terms to provide a reference point and should not be construed as limiting terms.

Claims

1. A beltless drive system for power transmission, the beltless drive system comprising: A main drive component having a main drive shaft configured to rotate a main magnetic connector; as well as, A secondary driven component, the secondary driven component having a secondary driven shaft configured to rotate via a secondary magnetic connector. Each of the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector includes a plurality of spaced-apart magnets, such that once the main drive component rotates, power is transmitted through the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector to drive the auxiliary driven component. At least one of the connectors includes a housing, which is substantially made of an elastic material, such as rubber or polyurethane. The plurality of spaced magnets are embedded or embedded within the housing.

2. The beltless drive system according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the connectors is constructed as a beveled connector.

3. The beltless drive system according to claim 2, wherein, The inclined connector is basically truncated conical in shape.

4. The beltless drive system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein, The inclined connector includes an inclined connecting surface having the plurality of spaced-apart magnets.

5. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, The beveled connector includes a slotted portion adapted to receive stepped portions of the plurality of spaced-apart magnets therein.

6. The beltless drive system according to claim 5, wherein, The stepped portion is tapered to allow it to be inserted into the corresponding slotted portion of the beveled connector.

7. The beltless drive system according to claim 6, wherein, The tapered, stepped portion of the magnet can be removably fixed to the corresponding slotted portion of the beveled connector via interference or friction fit.

8. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein, At least one of the connectors further includes a back plate to secure the stepped portions of the plurality of spaced-apart magnets within the slotted portion of the beveled connector.

9. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein, The housing is adapted to secure the stepped portions of the plurality of spaced-apart magnets within the slotted portion of the beveled connector.

10. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 4 to 9, wherein, The magnet is embedded in the inclined connecting surface or extends outward from the inclined connecting surface.

11. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 4 to 10, wherein, The inclined connecting surface is set at 45 degrees or any other desired angle.

12. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 2 to 11, wherein, During an overload, the magnet of one of the beveled connectors is adapted to slide over the magnet of the other beveled connector.

13. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 2 to 12, further comprising a spring mechanism configured to adjust the positions of the main magnetic coupling and the secondary magnetic coupling based on the mass or load attached to the main shaft and the secondary shaft.

14. The beltless drive system according to claim 13, wherein, During overload, the housing of the primary connector engages with the housing of the secondary connector within a specific mass or load range.

15. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 2 to 14, wherein, Each of the main shaft and the secondary shaft is set at an angle relative to each other.

16. The beltless drive system according to claim 15, wherein, The main shaft and the secondary shaft are set at 90 degrees or any other desired angle.

17. The beltless drive system according to claim 1, wherein, The housing of the connector is substantially star-shaped.

18. The beltless drive system according to claim 17, wherein, During an overload, the housing of one of the connectors engages with the housing of the other connector in the connector.

19. The beltless drive system according to claim 18, wherein, During an overload, the toothed portion of the housing of one of the connectors engages with the toothed portion of the other connector in the connector.

20. The beltless drive system according to claim 18 or 19, wherein, During an overload, the housing of one of the connectors continues to drive the housing of the other connector through mechanical friction.

21. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 18 to 20, wherein, During overload, the magnet of one of the connectors is adapted to slide over the magnet of the other connector within a specific torque range.

22. The beltless drive system according to claim 21, wherein, During an overload, the toothed portion of the housing of one of the connectors slides over the toothed portion of the other connector within a specific torque range.

23. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 17 to 22, wherein, One or more of the magnets are in the form of a rhomboid prism, a rectangular prism, a circular prism, an arrowhead prism, a tree prism, and / or other suitable shapes.

24. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 17 to 23, wherein, The connector includes one or more protruding plates.

25. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 1 to 24, wherein, The housing of the connector is substantially made of plastic, polymer, polytetrafluoroethylene and / or other low cohesive friction materials.

26. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 1 to 24, wherein, The housing of the connector is made primarily of rubber and / or other high cohesive friction materials.

27. The beltless drive system according to claim 1 or any one of 17 to 26, wherein, At least one of the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector is configured as a magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector, the magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector comprising: Sun gear, the sun gear being connected to the first shaft; and A planetary ring gear, the planetary ring gear surrounding the sun gear. Each of the sun gear and the planetary ring gear includes a plurality of magnets.

28. The beltless drive system according to claim 27, wherein, The sun gear and the planetary ring gear are adapted to rotate in the same direction via the magnets of the sun gear and the planetary ring gear.

29. The beltless drive system according to claim 27, wherein, The magnetic gearbox connector further includes one or more planetary gears, each of which is positioned between the sun gear and the planetary ring gear, wherein each of the one or more planetary gears includes multiple magnets.

30. The beltless drive system according to claim 29, wherein, The sun gear and the one or more planetary gears are adapted to rotate in opposite directions via the magnets of the sun gear and the one or more planetary gears, and The one or more planetary gears and the planetary ring gear are adapted to rotate in the same direction via the magnets of the one or more planetary gears and the planetary ring gear.

31. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 27 to 30, wherein, During an overload, the magnet of one gear in the gears of the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector is adapted to slide over the magnet of the other gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector.

32. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 27 to 31, wherein, During an overload, the housing of one of the connectors engages with the housing of the other connector in the connector.

33. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 27 to 32, wherein, The sun gear, the planetary gear, and / or the planetary ring gear include a gear housing made of a substantially elastic material, such as rubber or polyurethane, wherein the plurality of spaced magnets are embedded or embedded within the gear housing.

34. The beltless drive system according to claim 33, wherein, The gear housing of the connector is substantially star-shaped and / or includes toothed portions.

35. The beltless drive system according to claim 34, wherein, During an overload, the gear housing of one gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector engages with the gear housing of the other gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector.

36. The beltless drive system according to claim 35, wherein, During overload, the gear housing of one gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector continues to drive the gear housing of the other gear in the magnetic gearbox arrangement connector through mechanical friction.

37. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 27 to 36, wherein, The sun gear and / or one or more planetary gears are in the form of circular aerodynamic gears.

38. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 27 to 37, wherein, The ratio of the number of magnets in one gear of the magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector to the number of magnets in the other gear of the magnetic gearbox arrangement structure connector is disproportionate or abstract.

39. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 1 to 38, wherein, The main drive shaft and the secondary driven shaft rotate in opposite directions.

40. The beltless drive system according to claim 39, wherein, The main drive shaft and the secondary driven shaft rotate in the same direction with respect to their main drive components and secondary driven components.

41. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 1 to 40, wherein the beltless drive system further comprises: An intermediate magnetic coupling idler wheel is positioned between the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector. Thus, once the main drive component rotates, power is transmitted from the main magnetic connector to the auxiliary magnetic connector via the intermediate connector, thereby driving the auxiliary driven component.

42. The beltless drive system according to claim 41, wherein, The main drive shaft and the secondary driven shaft rotate in the same direction.

43. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 1 to 42, wherein, The main drive component is a crankshaft, motor, turbine, or other drive component.

44. The beltless drive system according to claim 43, wherein, The main drive shaft is connected to the harmonic balancer magnetic coupling device.

45. The beltless drive system according to claim 43 or 44, wherein, The secondary driven component is any one or a combination of the following: Water pump; Alternating current generator; Air conditioning compressor; Power steering pump; or Another accessory used in the engine.

46. ​​A beltless drive system for power transmission, the beltless drive system comprising: A main drive component having a main drive shaft configured to rotate a main magnetic connector; as well as, A secondary driven component, the secondary driven component having a secondary driven shaft configured to rotate via a secondary magnetic connector. Each of the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector includes a plurality of spaced-apart magnets, such that once the main drive component rotates, power is transmitted through the main magnetic connector and the auxiliary magnetic connector to drive the auxiliary driven component. The main connector and the auxiliary connector are constructed as inclined plane connectors. The magnet includes a tapered, stepped portion that is adapted to be inserted into a correspondingly shaped slotted portion of the beveled connector.

47. The beltless drive system according to claim 46, wherein, The tapered, stepped portion of the magnet can be removably fixed to the corresponding slotted portion of the beveled connector via interference or friction fit.

48. The beltless drive system according to claim 46 or 47, wherein, The inclined connector is basically truncated conical in shape.

49. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 46 to 48, wherein, The inclined connector includes an inclined connecting surface having the plurality of spaced-apart magnets.

50. The beltless drive system according to claim 49, wherein, The magnet is embedded in the inclined connecting surface or extends outward from the inclined connecting surface.

51. The beltless drive system according to claim 49 or 50, wherein, The inclined connecting surface is set at 45 degrees or any other desired angle.

52. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 46 to 51, wherein, During an overload, the magnet of one of the beveled connectors is adapted to slide over the magnet of the other beveled connector.

53. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 46 to 52, wherein, Each of the main shaft and the secondary shaft is set at an angle relative to each other.

54. The beltless drive system according to claim 53, wherein, The main shaft and the secondary shaft are set at 90 degrees or any other desired angle.

55. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 46 to 54, wherein, At least one of the connectors further includes a back plate to secure the stepped portions of the plurality of spaced-apart magnets within the slotted portion of the beveled connector.

56. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 46 to 55, wherein, At least one of the connectors includes a housing made of a generally elastic material, such as rubber or polyurethane, wherein the plurality of spaced magnets are embedded or embedded within the housing.

57. The beltless drive system according to claim 56, wherein, The housing is adapted to secure the stepped portions of the plurality of spaced-apart magnets within the slotted portion of the beveled connector.

58. The beltless drive system of claim 56 or 57 further includes a spring mechanism configured to adjust the positions of the main magnetic coupling and the auxiliary magnetic coupling based on the mass or load attached to the main shaft and the auxiliary shaft.

59. The beltless drive system according to claim 58, wherein, During overload, the housing of the primary connector engages with the housing of the secondary connector within a specific mass range.

60. The beltless drive system according to claim 59, wherein, During an overload, the housing of the main connector continues to drive the housing of the secondary connector through mechanical friction.

61. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 56 to 60, wherein, The housing of the connector is substantially made of plastic, polymer, polytetrafluoroethylene and / or other low cohesive friction materials.

62. The beltless drive system according to any one of claims 56 to 60, wherein, The housing of the connector is made primarily of rubber and / or other high cohesive friction materials.

63. A method of assembling or manufacturing a beveled connector for a beltless drive system according to any one of claims 2 to 16 or 46 to 62, the method comprising the steps of: Manufacture the beveled connector comprising one or more of the magnets.

64. The method according to claim 63, wherein, The steps for manufacturing the beveled connector include the following: Insert one or more stepped portions of the magnets into one or more slotted portions of the beveled connector.

65. The method according to claim 63 or 64, further comprising the step of: Secure the back plate to the rear side of the beveled connector.

66. The method according to any one of claims 63 to 65, further comprising the step of: The beveled connector is impregnated in a resin that is essentially an elastic material, such as rubber or polyurethane. as well as The impregnated beveled connector is dried and / or cooled to form a housing in which the magnet is embedded or buried.

67. The method of claim 66, wherein, The resin generally also includes plastics, polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene and / or other low cohesive friction materials.

68. The method according to claim 66, wherein, The resin generally also includes rubber and / or other highly cohesive friction materials.

69. The method according to any one of claims 63 to 68, wherein, The stepped portion is tapered so that it can be inserted into the corresponding slotted portion of the beveled connector.

70. The method according to claim 69, wherein, The tapered, stepped portion of the magnet can be removably fixed to the corresponding slotted portion of the beveled connector via interference or friction fit.

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