Power transmission system

Abstract

This system controls multiple moving objects that operate using the repulsive force of a shape-deforming repulsive member with a single braking device. It can store the repulsive force that would otherwise escape during the process of storing power in the repulsive member without putting a load on the power source, and transmit the power to the objects without losing it. The system also allows for the free setting of the direction and speed of movement for each moving object. [Solution] Rotating body 1 incorporating a ratchet mechanism, rotating bodies 3 and 4 requiring power, rotating body 8 incorporating a ratchet mechanism, and object 10 requiring power are shown with ordinary solid lines for simplification, but the curved surfaces of all rotating bodies are shaped and made of materials that can rotate the rotating bodies in contact with them as needed. In addition, among the various types of repulsive members, Figure 1 is shown as an example of the case using the most popular spring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a power transmission device system that can store power or transmit power to a rotating body 3 that requires power or an object 10 that requires power when a rotating body 1 serving as a power source generates power in the direction of 1a by using a plurality of rotating bodies 1 incorporated with a ratchet mechanism, objects 8 incorporated with a ratchet mechanism, etc. There are several types such as a type in which an extension pipe 2 and an extension pipe 9 serve as a ratchet mechanism. This time, it will be described according to the specifications of FIG. 1.

Background Art

[0002] When an appropriate force such as winding with a winding reel like a spring is applied, a repulsion member that changes its shape and generates a repulsive force tries to return to its original deformed shape and generates a repulsive force. The generated repulsive force returns to the power source, but if the power source is fixed, a load is applied to the power source. Also, if it is not fixed, the repulsive force that has returned as power will cause the power source to rotate in the reverse direction and escape. It is possible to store power without fixing the power source or transmit power to an object that requires power. <00>

[0003] When the power source 1 is rotated in the direction of 1a, the rotating body 4 rotates in the direction of 4a, the shaft 5 rotates in the direction of 4a, and the rotating body 8 is rotated in the direction of 8a. At this time, the repulsion member 7 connected to the shaft 5 in the animal power device 6 is wound in the direction of 7a and stores a repulsive force.

[0004] The combination of the rotating body 1, the pipe 2, and the rotating body 3 with the left and right reversed is the combination of the rotating body 8 incorporated with a ratchet mechanism, the extension pipe 9 of the ratchet mechanism, and the object 10 that requires power. Therefore, even if the rotating body 8 is rotated in the direction of 8a, the object 10 does not rotate in the direction of 10a.

[0005] When the braking device 11 is released in a state where the repulsion member 7 can generate a repulsive force, the rotating body 10 is rotated in the direction of 10b, and the rotating body 3 is rotated in the direction of 3b.

[0006] [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] none [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] Conventionally, during the process of storing power in the repulsive member 7, repulsive force is generated at various points, causing the stored power to escape. However, this new system allows for storage without putting a load on the power source, transmission of power to the rotating body 3 or object 10 that requires power without losing power, and control of multiple moving bodies that operate using repulsive force with a single braking device 11. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] When appropriate force is applied, such as winding a spring, the repulsive member deforms its shape and generates a repulsive force. When power is transmitted to this repulsive member, it generates a repulsive force as it tries to return to its original shape. The generated repulsive force returns to the power source, but if the power source is fixed, the repulsive force stops at the power source, but the shape of the repulsive member does not return to its original state, thus putting a load on the power source. Also, if it is not fixed, the repulsive force that returns as power will escape, but it can still be transmitted to an object that needs power, even if it is released.

[0010] In the diagram, rotating body 1, which incorporates the ratchet mechanism that serves as the power source, as well as rotating bodies 3 and 4, rotating body 8, which also incorporates the ratchet mechanism, and object 10, which requires power, are shown with simple solid lines for simplification. However, the curved surfaces of all rotating bodies are made of shapes and materials that can rotate the rotating bodies in contact with them as needed. Furthermore, while there are various types of repulsive members, Figure 1 is used as an example to illustrate the case where the most popular type, a spring, is used.

[0011] Taking the rotating body 1, which is the power source, as an example, if rotating body 1 is rotated in direction 1a, rotating body 3 will not rotate in either direction, but if it is rotated in direction 1b, rotating body 3 will rotate in direction 3b. Also, if rotating body 3 is rotated in direction 3b, rotating body 1 will not rotate in either direction, but if it is rotated in direction 3a, rotating body 1 will rotate in direction 1a.

[0012] When the power source 1 is rotated in direction 1a, it is connected to the rotating body 3 by the ratchet extension pipe 2, but the ratchet mechanism prevents the rotating body 3 from rotating, while the rotating body 4, which is in contact with it over a surface, rotates in direction 4a. If the power supply is interrupted even for a moment, the deformed repulsion member 7 will try to restore its shape by rotating in direction 7b, generating a repulsive force that rotates the rotating body 4 in direction 4b, and via the rotating body 1, rotates the rotating body 3 in direction 3b. However, if the braking device 11 is activated, this will not happen, and if the rotating body 1 is rotated in direction 1a while the braking device is activated, the power supply can be continued.

[0013] Since the rotating body 4 and the rotating body 8 are connected by the shaft 5, the shaft 5 rotates in the direction of 4a, causing the rotating body 8 to rotate in the direction of 8a. At this time, the repulsive member 7 installed in the energy storage device 6 located in the middle of the shaft 5 is connected to the shaft 5, so as the shaft 5 rotates, it is wound in the direction of 7a and accumulates repulsive force.

[0014] The combination of the rotating body 8, which incorporates a ratchet mechanism, the extension pipe 9 of the ratchet mechanism, and the object 10 that requires power is the same as the combination of rotating body 1, pipe 2, and rotating body 3, but reversed left and right. Therefore, even if the rotating body 8 is rotated in the direction of 8a, the object 10 will not rotate in the direction of 10a. If the power supply is interrupted even for a short time, the deformed repulsive member 7 will try to restore its shape and rotate in the direction of 7b, generating a repulsive force that will cause all the rotating bodies that have been rotating up to that point to rotate in the opposite direction. However, if the braking device 11 is activated, this will not happen, and if the rotating body 1 is rotated in the direction of 1a while the device is activated, the power supply can be continued.

[0015] If the braking device 11 is not installed and the power supply is cut off, all the power that has been stored in the repulsion member 7 up to that point will be released.

[0016] When the repulsion member 7 is in a state where it can generate a repulsive force and the braking device 11 is released, the repulsion member 7 generates a repulsive force in the direction of 7b. In the case of Figure 1, the rotating body 8 rotates in the direction of 8b, causing object 10 to rotate in the direction of 10b. Also, the rotating body 4 rotates in the direction of 4b, causing rotating body 1 to rotate in the direction of 1b and rotating body 3 to rotate in the direction of 3b. In addition, this type of system can control all moving bodies with just one braking device, even if there are multiple moving bodies.

[0017] If you want to rotate the rotating body 10 in the direction of 10a in the system shown in Figure 1, By replacing the ratchet mechanism in which object 3 rotates in direction 3b when rotating body 1 rotates in direction 1b, and then reversing this mechanism and swapping rotating body 8 and object 10, object 10 can be easily rotated in direction 10a. In this case as well, if the braking device 11 is activated, power can be continuously supplied by rotating body 1 in direction 1b while the braking device is activated. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] This invention provides a system that allows multiple moving objects to be moved or stopped individually or simultaneously by using a ratchet mechanism, the number, orientation, and position of rotating bodies, a braking device, and other means, as well as the ability to freely change the direction of movement and store power in a power storage device without loading the power source. It also allows the repulsive force from a repulsive member to be used as power to supply power to objects that require it, and enables the control of multiple power-operated moving objects with a single braking device. Furthermore, by changing the size of each rotating body, the system allows the speed of each of the multiple moving objects to be freely set. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0019] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing an example of a functional configuration from the power source to the device requiring power according to the present invention.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] The embodiments described below are all illustrative of general or specific examples. The order, etc., such as the shape, members, components, arrangement positions of the components, connection forms, etc. shown in the following embodiments are just examples and not intended to limit the present invention. Also, among the components in the following embodiments, the embodiments of the components not described in the independent claims are explained as optional components.

[0021] Note that the figures are schematic and not necessarily drawn precisely. Also, for substantially the same configurations in the figures, the same reference signs are used, and duplicate explanations may be omitted or simplified.

[0022] (Embodiment) [Configuration] The configuration of the power transmission system according to the embodiment will be described. The rotating body 1 of the power source incorporating the ratchet mechanism, the rotating body 3 that requires power, the rotating body 4, the rotating body 8 incorporating the ratchet mechanism, and the object 10 that requires power are depicted with ordinary solid lines for simplicity, but on the surfaces of all the rotating bodies, they are of shapes and materials that can rotate each other as required. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the functional configuration of the power transmission system according to the embodiment.

Explanation of Reference Signs

[0023] 1 Rotating body serving as a power source incorporating a ratchet mechanism 1a Rotation direction of the rotating body 1 1b Rotation direction of the rotating body 1 2 Extension pipe of the ratchet mechanism 3 Rotating body that requires power 3a Rotation direction of the rotating body 3 3b Rotation direction of the rotating body 3 4 Rotating body 4a Rotation direction of the rotating body 4 4b Rotation direction of the rotating body 4 5. Shaft connecting rotating body 4 and rotating body 8. 6 Animal power device 7. Rebound member inside the animal power device 7a Direction in which the repulsive member 7 exerts repulsive force 7b Direction in which the repulsive member 7 generates repulsive force 8. Rotating body incorporating a ratchet mechanism 8a Rotation direction of the rotating body 8 8b Direction of rotation of the rotating body 8 9. Ratchet mechanism extension pipe 10 Objects that require power 10a Direction of rotation of object 10 10b Direction of rotation of object 10 11 Braking device used when the rotating body 3 is not rotating 12. Center shaft 13. Central shaft

Claims

[Claim 1] This power transmission system utilizes a repulsive element that deforms when a suitable force is applied, such as winding it up like a spring. The repulsive force generated by this element is transmitted to objects requiring power. This force is then stored without putting a load on the power source, or transmitted to multiple objects requiring power, using a ratchet mechanism or braking device that transmits power in only one direction. This allows for the free setting of how to move, stop, change the direction of movement, and change the speed of multiple objects. The term "rebounding member" here is not limited to mainsprings; it also includes other members that deform in shape and generate a rebound force when an appropriate force is applied, such as coil springs, leaf springs, and coil springs. Furthermore, instead of utilizing the rebound force from a rebounding member, a power source operated by a motor or similar device may also be used.

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