Flywheel apparatus with electromagnetic generator

Abstract

An apparatus for harnessing the rotational kinetic energy of a flywheel and converting it into electricity. The apparatus includes a metal frame, a DC electric motor, two DC altemators / generators, a cast iron flywheel and an external source of power, such as batteries and / or solar panels. The external power source supplies power to the DC electric motor, which rotates the flywheel. The rotational kinetic energy of the flywheel is then converted into electricity by the altemators / generators.

Description

[0001] 02 February 2026 (02-02-2026)

[0002] REGENERATOR; ELECTRIC GENERATOR

[0003] PATENT APPLICATION; January 20, 2025

[0004] Inventor: John J. Cretney, 4275 Hwy 95 Box 55 Parson British Columbia VOA 1 L0 [CANADA]

[0005] 1

[0006] REGENERATOR; ELECTRIC GENERATOR

[0007] CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0008] Not applicable to this application

[0009] STATEMENT REGARGING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0010] Not applicable to this application

[0011] BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0012] I. Field of the Invention

[0013] Previous application / October 29,2010

[0014] Application No. 2,694,395

[0015] Title PERPETUAL GENERATOR

[0016] Owner CRETNEY, JOHN

[0017] Classification H02K53 / 00 (2006.01)

[0018] Examiner Guillaume Murere

[0019] The present invention relates generally to the generating of electricity using an external source of electricity. More specifically the Regenerator harness’s the momentum of the flywheel’s rotational kinetic energy to generate electricity. A flywheel is essentially a mechanical battery that stores electricity in the form of kinetic energy.

[0020] 2. Description of Related Art

[0021] Any discussion of the prior art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such prior art is widely known or forms part of a common general knowledge in the field.

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[0023] 2

[0024] REGENERATOR; ELECTRIC GENERATOR

[0025] BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0026] In view of the forgoing disadvantages inherent in the know types of electric generators now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new efficient carbon neutral way of generating electricity.

[0027] The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new clean environmentally friendly source of electricity. The Regenerator has many advantages and many novel features that may result in a new Regenerator system which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art electric generator devices, either alone or in any combination thereof.

[0028] To attain this, the present invention generally comprises of an external source of power DC electric motor, two DC generators / altemators and a cast iron flywheel attached to a frame wherein electricity is produced

[0029] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims appended to hereto.

[0030] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in this application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practised and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of the description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0031] A primary object of the present invention is to provide carbon-neutral power generation.

[0032] A second object is to create greater efficiency by providing a viable alternative for renewable energy limitations. Another object is to provide a safer alternative for the generation of electricity.

[0033] An additional objective is to provide size expansion and increased voltages.

[0034] A further object is to provide a quieter alternative for the generation of electricity.

[0035] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become obvious to the reader and it is intended that these objects and advantages are within the scope of the present invention.

[0036] To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended claims.

[0037] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Various other components, and features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become fully appreciated as the same becomes understood when considered in the conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts though-out the several views, wherein:

[0039] 12 Claims 8 Drawing Sheets

[0040] FIG.l is a left angle perspective view of the present invention.

[0041] FIG.2 is a left angle perspective view of the frame of the present invention.

[0042] FIG.3 is a left angle perspective view of the flywheel of the present invention.

[0043] FIG.4 is a left angle perspective view of the motor and alternators of the present invention.

[0044] FIG.5 is a detailed left angle perspective view of the present invention.

[0045] FIG.6 is a top view of the present invention.

[0046] FIG.7 is a right angle perspective view of the present invention.

[0047] FIG.8 is a detailed right angle perspective view of the present invention.

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[0049] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0050] A. Overview

[0051] Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote elements throughout views as shown in FIG / through 8, illustrate the Regenerator, electric generator system 12. The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, comprises a Frame 1, 36 volt DC electric Motor 2, 36 volt DC Altemator / Generator 3, 24 volt DC Alternator / Generator 4, 421b cast iron Flywheel 5, 3k 36 volt Battery pack power supply to the motor 6, 3k 36 volt Battery pack for return charge from 36 volt Alternator / Generator 7, 36 volt Solar panels 8, Solar charge controller 9, VFD speed controller 29, and a master control unit 33. The DC electric Motor 2, two DC Generators / Altemators 3, 4 and cast iron Flywheel 5, are aligned and attached in a precise sequence to the Frame I, to create rotational energy. The DC Alternator / Generators 3, 4 and Flywheel 5, connected by V belts 27, 28 driven by the motor 2 convert energy into motion. The Flywheel 5, momentum or rotational kinetic energy is then harnessed to generate electricity. The 24 volt Alternator / Generator 4 provides charge to the 24 volt 4k Battery pack 10, a 5k DC to AC Inverter 11, to provide Electricity to the user. The Regenerator electric generator system 12, also includes additional components and features that will be described herein.

[0052] B. Frame

[0053] The Frame 1 is preferably comprised of a tubular square metal structure configuration, as shown in FIG I through 8 excluding 3,4. The Frame 1 preferably is 36 inches by 36 inches square and 16 inches in height, includes a front pillow block metal support plate 16. The metal support plate 16 preferably extends longitudinally across the Regenerator electric generator system 12. The Frame 1, preferably includes a bottom metal support plate 15, for the 36 volt DC electric motor 2. The frame I, preferably includes a rear pillow block metal support plate 13, the metal support plate 13 preferably extends longitudinally across the Regenerator electric generator system. The Frame 1, also preferably includes an alternator / generator meta) support plate 1. The Frame 1, also preferably includes an altemator / generator metal adjustment bracket 18. The frame 1, further includes support-bracing 17; this is for added support to the frame 1, while using the Regenerator electric generator system.

[0054] C. Flywheel

[0055] The Flywheel 5, is preferably a 421b cast iron flywheel as shown in FIGS / through 8 excluding 2,4. The Flywheel 5, preferably circular with the majority of the weight concentrated on the perimeter of the Flywheel 5. The Flywheel 5, when in motion creates momentum or rotational kinetic energy while driven by the motor 2. The Flywheel 5, preferably includes a rear BBHU pillow block 19, preferably bolted in a precise position to metal support plate 13 attached to the frame 1. The Flywheel 5, preferably includes a front BBHU pillow block 23, preferably bolted in a precise position to metal support plate 16 attached to the frame 1. The flywheel 5, preferably includes a one and a half-inch solid steel shaft 20, preferably 32 inches in length. The Flywheel 5, preferably includes a 6 inch sheave / pulley 21, attached in a precise position to the steel shaft 20, to drive the 36 volt altemator / generator 3. The Flywheel 5, preferably includes a 4-inch sheave / pulley 22, attached in a precise position to the steel shaft 20, to drive the 24 volt altemator / generator 4. The Flywheel 5 when in motion creates rotational kinetic energy while driven by the motor 2. The Regenerator electric generator system 12, harnesses the rotational kinetic energy and converts it into electricity.

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[0057] D. Motor 36 Volt DC

[0058] The Motor 2, is preferably a 36 volt 3 horsepower electric Motor 2, as shown in 1 through 8 excluding 2,3. The Motor 2, preferably includes a 3 and a half-inch pulley 26. The pulley 26 is connected by a V belt to pulley 28 pulley 22 and pulley 25. The Motor 2, is preferably bolted in a precise position to metal support plate 15. The Motor 2, is preferably bolted in a precise position to support plate IS to line up with pulley 22 and pulley 25. The Motor 2, preferably includes a variable frequency drive VFD speed control 29, to achieve optimum efficiency and maintain the required RPM for the Regenerator 12. The 36 volt Motor 2, preferably includes two 36 volt 3k battery packs one 3k 36 volt battery pack 6, power supply to the Motor 2, and a second 3k 36 volt battery pack 7, for return charge from 36 volt altemator / generator 3. The Motor 2, preferably includes 36 volt solar panels 8, solar charge controller 9, to maintain and ensure adequate charge as an external source of power for the Regenerator electric generator system 12.

[0059] E. Alternator / Generator 36 Volt

[0060] The return power Altemator Generator is preferably a 36 volt 250 amp DC Altemator / Generator3, as shown in FIGS 1 through 8 excluding 2,3. The Alternator / Generator 3, preferably includes a 3 and a half-inch pulley 24. The pulley 24 is connected by a V belt 28 to pulley 21. The Alternator / Generator 3, is preferably bolted in a precise position to metal support plate 14. The Alternator / Generator 3, is preferably bolted positioned and tightened to support plate 14, to precisely line up pulley 24 with pulley 21. The Altemator / Gcncrator3 also preferably includes a manual field exciter on / off switch 31 and automatic field exciter on / off switch connected to and operating through the master control unit 33, for return charge from 36 volt Alternator / Generator 3. The Altemator Generator 3, preferably includes two 36 volt 3k battery packs one 3k 36 volt battery pack 6, power supply to the motor 2, and a second 3k 36 volt battery pack 7, for return charge from 36 volt Alternator / Generator 3. The Alternator / Generator 3., preferably also includes two 3k 36 volt battery packs 6 and 7, that are connected to 36 volt solar panels 8, solar charge controller 9, connected to and operating through the master control unit 33, as an external source of power.

[0061] F. Alternator / Generator 24 Volt

[0062] The supply Alternator / Generator is preferably a 24 volt 200 amp DC AltematorGenerator 4, as shown in FIGS / through 8 excluding 2,3. The Alternator / Generator 4, preferably includes a 3 and a half-inch pulley 25, the pulley 25 is connected by a V belt to pulley 28, pulley 26 and pulley 22. The Alternator / Generator 4, is preferably bolted in a precise position to metal support plate 14. The Alternator / Generator 4 is preferably bolted positioned and tightened to support plate 14, to precisely line up pulley 25 with pulley 26 and pulley 22. The Alternator / Generator 4, preferably includes Alternator / Generator adjustment bracket 18, for preferred adjustment and for tightening V belt. The Alternator Generator 4, also preferably includes a manual field exciter on / off switch 35 and automatic field exciter on / off switch connected to and operating through the master control unit 33. The Alternator / Generator 4, connected to and providing charge to the 24 volt 4k, C battery pack 10, connected to and providing charge to a 5k DC to AC inverter 11, to provide electricity to the user.

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[0064] G. Speed Control

[0065] The Speed controller 29 is preferably a 36 volt variable Speed controller, as shown in FIG 7 through 8. The Regenerator electric generator system 12 preferably includes an accelerator 30 the accelerator 30 may be adjusted to control the velocity and torque of the 36 volt DC motor 2. Regenerator electric generator system 12 preferably includes an RPM meter 34 that displays the accurate speed of the Regenerator electric generator system 12. The Speed controller 29 is preferably connected to the master control unit 33. The Speed controller 29 preferably includes a safety shut down switch in case of operational malfunction.

[0066] H. Batteries

[0067] The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, preferably includes three Battery packs A, B and C as shown in FIG 7 through 8. Battery pack A-6 is preferably a 3k 36 volt Battery pack, Battery pack B-7 is preferably a 3k 36 volt Battery pack. Battery pack A-6 and Battery pack B-7, are preferably connected to the master control unit 33 for power supply to the 36volt motor 2. The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, preferably includes two 36 volt 3k Battery packs one 3k 36 volt Battery pack 6, power supply to the motor 2, and a second 3k 36 volt Battery pack 7, for return charge from 36 volt altemator / generator 3 and the solar panels 8. The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, preferably includes a transfer switch that will automatically switch the field exciter when the Battery pack voltage is low. The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, preferably includes auto -switching, so the recharged Battery pack can be utilised while the depleted Battery pack can be charged. Battery pack C-10 is preferably a 24 volt 4k Battery pack. The Battery pack C-10, preferably has a 5k DC to AC inverter 11, to provide AC Electricity to the user.

[0068] I. Solar Panels

[0069] The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, preferably includes an external source of power. The Regenerator Solar Panels 8 as shown in FIG 7 through 8. Solar Panels 8, preferably includes a 36 volt 500 watt Solar panel 8, Solar charge controller 9, connected to both battery packs A 6, and B 7 and the master control. The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, preferably includes auto switching, so the recharged battery pack can be utilised while the depleted battery pack are charged by 36 volt Solar panels 8, Solar charge controller 9. The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, preferably includes a transfer switch that will automatically switch the battery pack when the battery pack voltage is low and requires charge from the 36 volt Solar panels 8, Solar charge controller 9. The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, preferably includes Solar Panels 8, to provide an external source of power to maintain and ensure adequate charge for the Regenerator electric generator system 12, and to mitigate constant loses.

[0070] J. Master Control unit

[0071] The Regenerator, electric generator system 12, preferably includes a Master Control unit 33, as shown in FIGS as shown in FIG 7 through 8. The Master Control unit 33 preferably includes a duel power supply charge controller system to provide an optimum charge to batteries from the Alternator / Generator 3 and solar panels 8 when in operation. Master Control unit 33, preferably includes a safety shut down switch in case of operational malfunction. Master Control unit 33, also preferably includes a transfer switch that will automatically switch the battery pack when the battery pack voltage is low and requires charge from the 36 volt solar panels 8, and 36volt Altemator / Generator 3. The Regenerator, electric generator system 12 preferably includes auto-switching, so the recharged battery pack can be utilised while the depleted battery pack is being charged. The Master Control unit 33, also preferably includes a automatic field exciter on / off transfer switch connected to and operating through the Master Control unit 33.

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[0073] K. In use

[0074] In use, the operator first turns on the Regenerator 12 by turning on the Master switch 32, then turning on the 5k DC to AC Inverter 11. The operator then switches on both manual Field exciter switches 35 and 31, this allows power to run through the control unit to recharge the system. The operator then chooses a Battery pack by setting the Master control unit 33 to run on the desired 36 volt 3k Battery pack A-6 or B-7. The operator preferably selects the battery pack with the most voltage preferably 36 volts to 39 volts. Then the operator switches on the run button by pressing the Master control box 33, on-off run button. This allows power to run through the Speed control unit 29, to the Motor 2. The operator then adjusts the Accelerator if necessary 30 to the desired operating speed preferably 2000 Rpm by monitoring the Rpm meter 34. The operator can then utilise the electricity that is being generated by the Regenerator, electric generator system 12 through the 5k DC to AC Inverter 11, Electricity for the user. The Regenerator, electric generator system 12 can then be operated in manual, or automatic. This new innovative technology the Regenerator, electric generator 12 aims to address the pressing need for carbon-neutral power generation by offering a greener substitute for the user.

[0075] What has been described and illustrated herein is a preferred embodiment of the invention along with some of its variations. The terms, descriptions and figures used herein are set forth by way of illustration only and are not meant as limitations. Those skilled in the art will recognise that many variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the invention, which is intended to be defined by the following claims [and their equivalents] in which all terms are meant in their broadest reasonable sense unless otherwise indicated. Any heading utilised within the description are for convenience only and have no legal or limiting effect.

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Claims

02 February 2026 (02-02-2026)3REGENERATOR; ELECTRIC GENERATORCLAIMS;1. A Regenerator, electric generator comprising of a frame wherein said frame includes an adjustment member, wherein said adjustment member adjusts said altemator / generator;a electric motor unit atached to said frame;a altemator / generator unit attached to said frame to supply return power to the said motor;a altemator / generator unit atached to said frame to supply power to the said inverter;a altemator / generator unit atached to said frame to supply DC power output or said inverter;a flywheel unit attached to said frame wherein said flywheel is positioned to rotate to supply kinetic energy; a flywheel unit attached to said frame wherein said flywheel is positioned to rotate attached to said alternators and said motor;a flywheel unit attached to said frame wherein said flywheel is positioned to be engaged by said motor in a rotating manner to move in synch with said alternator units to generate electricity.

2. The Regenerator, electric generator of claim 1, wherein the drive motor unit is powered by said batteries.

3. The Regenerator, electric generator of claim I, wherein the drive motor unit is powered by said solar panels.

4. The Regenerator, electric generator of claim 1, wherein the said flywheel is comprised of cast iron and weighted.

5. The Regenerator, electric generator of claim 1, wherein the flywheel includes a solid steel shaft.

6. The Regenerator, electric generator of claim 1, wherein the said master control unit includes auto-switching.

7. The Regenerator, electric generator of claim 1, wherein the speed controller includes variable frequency drive.

8. The Regenerator, electric generator of claim 1, wherein the master control unit includes a field exciter transfer switch.

9. The Regenerator, electric generator of claim 1, wherein external power includes three separate battery packs two 36 volt 3k battery packs and one 24 volt 4k batery pack.

10. The Regenerator, electric generator of claim 1, wherein external power includes solar panels.

11. A Regenerator, is a carbon neutral electric generator the Regenerator harness’s the rotational kinetic energy of the said flywheel and converts it into electricity;a flywheel unit attached to said frame wherein said flywheel is positioned to rotate atached to said alternators and said motor;a flywheel unit attached to said frame wherein said flywheel is expanded and enlarged then positioned to rotate attached to said alternators / generator and said motor;a motor unit atached to said frame wherein said motor size and voltage is increased and positioned to rotate atached to said alternators / generator and said flywheel;a altemator / generator unit attached to said frame wherein said altemator / generator size and voltage is increased and positioned to rotate attached to said motor and said flywheel.a regenerator sheet metal enclosure unit for safety wherein said regenerator electric generator is enclosed and contained;a regenerator sheet metal enclosure unit wherein said enclosure is expanded and enlarged to enclosed and contain a larger said regenerator electric generator.INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (RULE 20.6)02 February 2026 (02-02-2026)12. A Regenerator electricity generating system, harness’s the momentum or rotational kinetic energy of a flywheel powered by an electric motor to generate electricity;a electric motor unit attached to said frame;a altemator / generator unit attached to said frame to supply return power to the said motor;a altemator / generator unit attached to said frame to supply power to the said inverter;a altemator / generator unit attached to said frame to supply DC power output;a flywheel unit attached to said frame wherein said flywheel is positioned to rotate to supply kinetic energy; a flywheel unit attached to said frame wherein said flywheel is positioned to rotate attached to said alternators and said motor;a flywheel unit attached to said frame wherein said flywheel is positioned to be engaged by said motor in a rotating manner to move in synch with said altemator / generator units to generate electricity.• « • • •INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (RULE 20.6)

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