Magnetic Field Propulsion Drive Using Coil Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current propulsion systems rely on friction or mass separation, leading to inefficiencies and energy dissipation, and there is a need for an alternative that does not require friction or mass acceleration.

Innovation Solution

The Magnetic Cloud Accelerator (MCA) system uses a magnetic field propulsion unit with air-coil inductors and a control unit to generate a propulsion force by creating and dispersing a magnetic field, allowing for directional movement without external reliance, using electrical energy to power the system.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If friction-based propulsion systems are used, then movement can be achieved through simple mechanical contact, but energy dissipation increases and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy dissipationVSAvoidpropulsion system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces friction-based mechanical propulsion systems with a magnetic field-based propulsion system. The magnetic cloud accelerator uses electromagnetic fields to accelerate a magnetic cloud, eliminating the need for mechanical contact and friction, thereby reducing energy dissipation while maintaining propulsion functionality.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the fundamental parameter of propulsion from mechanical force to magnetic field interaction. By using controllable magnetic fields generated by coil assemblies to accelerate a magnetic cloud, the system achieves propulsion without the energy losses associated with friction, while the complexity is managed through electronic control of the magnetic field parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by moving object

If mass separation-based propulsion systems are used, then propulsion force can be generated, but the system requires acceleration of expendable mass which increases energy consumption

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidpropulsion force
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mass separation-based propulsion (which requires accelerating expendable mass) with a magnetic field-based system. The magnetic cloud accelerator uses electromagnetic fields to directly accelerate a magnetic cloud, eliminating the need to continuously expel mass and thereby reducing energy consumption while maintaining propulsion force through field-matter interaction.

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional propulsion systems are used, then movement in a specific direction can be achieved, but the system relies on external conditions (friction surfaces, propeller medium) which limits versatility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemovement direction controlVSAvoidpropulsion reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic cloud accelerator is designed to provide universal propulsion capability across different environments. By using magnetic fields rather than friction or propellers, the system can operate in vacuum, atmosphere, or underwater without relying on external medium properties, achieving multi-environment versatility while maintaining reliable propulsion through controlled magnetic field interactions.

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

The MCA system achieves efficient propulsion by generating a force through the expansion of magnetic fields, reducing energy dissipation and enabling movement in any direction without friction or mass acceleration, with the potential for high-speed movement and efficient energy use.

Implementation Method 1

The magnetic field generating device (10) comprises multiple conductive lines (100) which are configured to conduct a current so as to generate a magnetic field

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The contact breaker arrangement (20) is configured to individually transition each of the multiple conductive lines (100) from a conductive state to a non-conductive state

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical resistance control: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 3

The inductors interact with each other to create a propulsion force in a defined direction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field interaction: Magnetic Field

Data Source

PatentUS11632031B2Magnetic field propulsion drive
Publication Date: 2023.04.18 TOMORROWS MOTION GMBH
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AI summary

A magnetic field propulsion unit includes a magnetic field generating device with multiple conductive lines conduct a current to generate a magnetic field; a contact breaker arrangement individually transitions each of the multiple conductive lines from a conductive state to a non-conductive state; an energy supply unit provides the magnetic field generating device with electrical energy; and a control unit controls the energy supply unit so that energy supply to each individual conductive line is controlled and control the contact breaker arrangement. The multiple conductive lines are arranged along a longitudinal axis. The control unit supplies a first conductive line with electrical energy so that a first magnetic field surrounding the first conductive line is generated, transitions the first conductive line to a non-conductive state, and supplies a second conductive line with electrical energy so that a second magnetic field is generated.