Electromagnetic Platform Motor Linear-to-Rotational Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for generating electrical energy, such as hydroelectric power, nuclear energy, coal energy, and gasoline motors, face environmental disruptions, pollution, and inefficiencies, making them unsuitable for sustainable and efficient energy production.

Innovation Solution

An electromagnetic platform motor with track wheels, hinged levers, and a ratcheting system converts linear motion into rotational motion to power an electric generator, utilizing super strong permanent magnets and a reversible electromagnetic field to produce torque and speed, driven by a D.C. Variable Power Supply or series-connected batteries.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If hydroelectric power is used to generate electrical energy, then enormous electrical energy can be produced, but massive structures must be constructed in waterways and rivers, disrupting marine life and water resources

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical energy productionVSAvoidenvironmental disruption
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical turbine system with an electromagnetic field-based linear motor system. The electromagnetic platform motor uses magnetic fields to produce linear motion directly, eliminating the need for water turbines and massive dam structures, thus generating electricity without environmental disruption to waterways and marine life

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the fundamental operating parameters from hydraulic flow-based energy conversion to electromagnetic field-based energy conversion. By using super strong permanent magnets and electromagnetic coils to create alternating magnetic fields that drive linear reciprocating motion, the system achieves power generation without the harmful environmental impacts of traditional hydroelectric infrastructure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Power

If nuclear power is used to generate electrical energy, then enormous electrical energy can be produced, but the impact of a nuclear meltdown on the environment and nearby residents can be catastrophic

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical energy productionVSAvoidnuclear meltdown risk
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs conventional, well-understood electromagnetic components (permanent magnets, copper coils, aluminum tubes) that are inherently safe and do not pose catastrophic risks. These components can be replaced or repaired if needed, eliminating the long-term safety hazards and catastrophic failure modes associated with nuclear power plants

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention converts the potentially harmful concentrated energy storage of nuclear materials into a distributed electromagnetic field system using readily available materials. The electromagnetic field provides the necessary energy conversion without the catastrophic risks of nuclear meltdown, effectively turning a safety hazard into a safe operating principle

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Power

If coal energy is used to generate electrical energy, then the energy void can be filled, but the environment is highly polluted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical energy productionVSAvoidenvironmental pollution
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces combustion-based thermal energy conversion with direct electromagnetic field-based energy conversion. By using electromagnetic forces to drive the linear motor and subsequent mechanical linkage system, the invention eliminates coal combustion and its associated air pollution, providing a clean energy generation method

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Power

If gasoline motors are used to power electric generators in hybrid automobiles, then electrical energy can be generated, but the system requires a bank of batteries that must be recharged for continued operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical energy generationVSAvoidbattery system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a self-sustaining energy system where the electromagnetic platform motor converts mechanical motion directly into electrical energy through its inherent electromagnetic design. The system generates its own operating power from the mechanical input without requiring external battery recharging, eliminating the complexity of battery banks and charging infrastructure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The electromagnetic platform motor serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as both the prime mover and the electrical generator. The same electromagnetic components that produce linear motion also generate electrical energy through the mechanical linkage system, eliminating the need for separate gasoline motors and battery systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 provides a sustainable and efficient means of generating electricity without environmental disruption, offering a high torque and speed transformation mechanism that overcomes the limitations of existing energy production methods.

Implementation Method 1

A magnet has two poles: 'north and south'. The north end of one magnet will attract the south end of another magnet. The north ends of two magnets will repel each other (and similarly, the south end of one magnet will repel the south end of another magnet). The electromagnetic field in a coil circuit can be increased thousands of times by increasing the number of turns of the enameled magnetic copper wire (coil), where the voltage source remains the same.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic field: Electromagnet

Implementation Method 2

The reversible electrical system connections reverse current flow to the electromagnetic aluminum tube, thereby reversing the magnetic field that attracts/repels and repels/attracts the groups of super strong permanent magnets attached to the platform motor frame, producing inward and outward movements of the frame.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force: Lorentz Force

Implementation Method 3

The lever sections are connected to a ratcheting system having a wheel. The wheel is connected to a series of gear connections to transform speed and torque force to rotate the input gear/shaft of an electric generator.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Implementation Method 4

The wheel is connected to a series of gear connections to transform speed and torque force to rotate the input gear/shaft of an electric generator to produce electricity.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS9641045B2Electromagnetic platform motor (EPM) (EPM-1) (EPM-2)
Publication Date: 2017.05.02 LEWIS SR BILL
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AI summary

The present invention is a new 21st Century Electric Generation. It is an electromagnetic actuated generator mechanism that use magnetic field like a wrecking yard uses extremely powerful electromagnet device to move heavy piece of metal from one place to another. The electromagnetic actuated generator is supported by a platform with a track and wheel system, whereby the mechanism is control by the magnetic field of a wound coil of magnet wire, wherein current is supply by a DC variable power supply or a plurality of battery packs. The mechanism is connected to a plurality of levers with mechanical advantage connection to a ratchet system transforming reciprocating mechanical power to rotation mechanical power connected to a gear transmission system connected to an electrical generator for transforming the mechanical power to electrical energy.