Angular momentum engine 2
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing propulsion systems face inefficiencies in counteracting net force resistances such as inertia, gravity, aerodynamic drag, and frictional forces, limiting their ability to maintain constant velocity and accelerate vehicles effectively, especially in dynamic environments.
Innovation Solution
The Angular Momentum Engine 2 converts rotating centripetal forces into linear centripetal forces using two identical side-by-side single-stage planetary gearboxes with a tungsten weight and lightening holes, allowing for continuous adjustment of centripetal force to counteract net force resistances, thereby facilitating vehicle acceleration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If conventional propulsion systems are used, then vehicles can operate with simple design, but they cannot effectively counteract net force resistances and maintain constant velocity
Solution Approach 1:
The propulsion system is divided into two independent planetary gearboxes (first and second) that can be controlled separately. Each gearbox handles specific force requirements, allowing the system to manage complexity through modular segmentation while generating sufficient centripetal force to counteract net force resistances
Solution Approach 2:
The planetary gearboxes are designed with variable speed capabilities, allowing the rotational speeds of the first and second gearboxes to be dynamically adjusted. This enables the system to optimize centripetal force output in real-time based on changing resistance conditions, maintaining effectiveness across varying operational demands
2Force
If single planetary gearbox is used, then device complexity is reduced, but sufficient centripetal force cannot be generated to counteract all net force resistances
Solution Approach 1:
Two planetary gearboxes are merged into a single integrated propulsion system where the first and second gearboxes work simultaneously. Their combined linear centripetal forces add together, generating sufficient total propulsion power to counteract all net force resistances including aerodynamic drag, gravity, and frictional forces
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed speed rotation is used, then control system is simple, but centripetal force cannot be continuously adjusted to match changing net force resistance
Solution Approach 1:
A motion control system with feedback capability is implemented to continuously monitor vehicle performance and resistance conditions. This feedback loop enables the system to automatically adjust the rotational speeds of the planetary gearboxes, optimizing centripetal force generation while adapting to changing environmental and operational conditions
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enables efficient and powerful propulsion by exponentially increasing centripetal force with speed, achieving up to 95% efficiency and 29,504 ft/lbs of linear centripetal force at 16,000 rpm, making it suitable for various transportation modes including space travel.
Implementation Method 1
This Angular Momentum Engine 2 applies its linear centripetal force, created by angular momentum
Implementation Method 2
Centripetal force is defined as 'the force that is necessary to keep an object moving in a circular path and is directed inward toward the center of rotation'
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AI summary
This Angular Momentum Engine 2 in this patent application uses three simple systems: angular momentum, centripetal force, and relative motion to convert a rotational centripetal force to a linear centripetal force. This Angular Momentum Engine 2 is an ‘add-on’ to any existing vehicles propulsion system. Centripetal force cannot accelerate a vehicle as once this centripetal force reaches a vehicles ‘net force resistance’, the resistance of a physical object to any change in velocity, the centripetal force becomes tangential. This Angular Momentum Engine centripetal force can only equal a vehicles' ‘net force resistance’, therefore acceleration is left to the exiting propulsion system, such as a series or parallel automotive hybrid systems, or electric vehicles as examples. Centripetal forces are exponential, as its force is proportional to the square of the speed, while acceleration forces are linear giving this patent design an exponential edge over existing propulsion systems.