Magnetic Reciprocator Energy Transformer With Selective Field Shielding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing energy transformers are inefficient and lack adaptation to utilize naturally occurring forces like wind and hydro power, resulting in high energy expenditure and mass requirements for rotation, as seen in previous technologies like Denev, Maeng, and Liu, which fail to enhance the momentum of their reciprocators effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing a pair of first magnets and a reciprocator with a pair of second magnets, along with shields that can be selectively positioned to alter magnetic field interactions, allowing for efficient transformation of kinetic energy into electric power through magnetic repulsion, and incorporating additional mass to enhance momentum, with a power generator that includes coils and magnets for energy conversion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If rotating magnets are used for selective repulsion (as in Denev and Maeng), then magnetic force interaction is achieved, but mass to be rotated and energy expenditure significantly increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the magnetic interaction system into two separate components: stationary magnets fixed to the stator and magnets attached to the reciprocator. This segmentation eliminates the need to rotate the magnets themselves, as only the reciprocator needs to move linearly. The magnetic repulsive force is achieved through the interaction between these segmented magnetic components at different positions along the linear path.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical rotation of magnets with a linear reciprocating motion of the reciprocator carrying magnets. Instead of rotating the magnetic components to achieve selective repulsion, the system uses linear back-and-forth motion of the reciprocator, substituting rotational mechanics with linear mechanics while maintaining the magnetic repulsive force effect.
2Force
If rotating magnets are used for selective repulsion (as in Denev and Maeng), then magnetic force interaction is achieved, but energy expenditure to cause rotation significantly increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the magnetic system into stationary and moving components, the patent eliminates the energy required to rotate magnets. The stationary magnets remain fixed while only the reciprocator with its magnets moves linearly, significantly reducing the energy expenditure compared to rotating the entire magnetic assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The substitution of rotational motion with linear reciprocating motion reduces energy expenditure. Linear motion requires less energy to initiate and maintain compared to rotational motion of comparable mass, especially when combined with the magnetic repulsive force that provides continuous propulsion during the reciprocation cycle.
3Device complexity
If only one magnet is used on the reciprocator (as in Maeng), then device complexity is reduced, but momentum and kinetic energy production are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple magnets on the reciprocator, with at least one magnet positioned at each end of the reciprocator. This merging of multiple magnetic components increases the total momentum and kinetic energy production while maintaining relatively simple device architecture. The combined magnetic mass provides greater energy output compared to a single magnet configuration.
4Power
If additional mass is added to the reciprocator, then momentum is enhanced, but mass requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functional requirement of momentum enhancement with the operational requirement of magnetic interaction by positioning magnets at both ends of the reciprocator. This combination serves dual purposes: providing the necessary magnetic repulsive force interaction while simultaneously increasing the mass and momentum of the reciprocator without requiring separate added mass components.
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 system achieves efficient energy transformation with adjustable power generation rates, reducing energy loss and mass requirements, enabling effective conversion of kinetic energy into electric power while utilizing natural forces like wind and hydro power.
Implementation Method 1
a pair of second magnets, each disposed on one end of the reciprocator shaft, the pair of second magnets further disposed along a second axis within the spaced-apart pair of first magnets such that each the second magnet is configured to interface with one of the pair of first magnets in a magnetic field interaction
Implementation Method 2
a pair of shields, a shield positioner for positioning the pair of shields and an input receiver for motivating the shield positioner, wherein each of the pair of shields is configured to be selectively placed between a second magnet and a first magnet with which the second magnet interacts, whereby a selective disposition of each of the pair of shields by the shield positioner within its respective space between a second magnet and a first magnet with which the second magnet interacts alters the magnetic field interaction
Implementation Method 3
a power generator that includes coils and magnets for energy conversion
Data Source
AI summary
An energy transformer includes a spaced-apart pair of first magnets disposed along a first axis; a reciprocator including a support member; a reciprocator shaft disposed on the support member; a pair of second magnets, each disposed on one end of the reciprocator shaft, the pair of second magnets further disposed along a second axis within the spaced-apart pair of first magnets such that each the second magnet is configured to interface with one of the pair of first magnets in a magnetic field interaction, the second axis is coaxially disposed with respect to the first axis, the magnetic field interaction is dependent upon a distance along the first axis between a second magnet and a first magnet with which the second magnet interacts; and a pair of shields, a shield positioner for positioning the pair of shields and an input receiver for motivating the shield positioner.