Magnetic Torque Multiplication via Segmented Disc Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current magnetic coupling devices face limitations in efficiently multiplying rotational movement without loss of torque or rotational speed, particularly in applications requiring increased mechanical output without additional energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
A rotational movement multiplier system comprising a support structure, platforms, bushings, driver and rotor discs, and strategically arranged magnets for magnetic coupling, allowing the driver disc to transmit rotational movement to multiple rotor discs with magnetic levitation, thereby multiplying rotational movement without energy loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single motor drives multiple rotors through magnetic coupling, then rotational movement is transmitted to multiple outputs, but torque multiplication is limited without additional energy input
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the magnetic coupling into multiple independent rotor discs, each with its own magnets and shaft. The driver disc magnetically couples to multiple rotor discs simultaneously, allowing one motor to drive multiple outputs through segmented magnetic interactions rather than a single coupled system
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional planar magnetic coupling to a three-dimensional radial configuration where driver and rotor magnets are arranged in concentric arrays. This dimensional change allows multiple rotor discs to be stacked axially, enabling torque multiplication through vertical stacking rather than horizontal expansion
2Object-generated harmful factors
If magnetic coupling is used to transmit torque without direct physical contact, then friction forces are reduced, but torque multiplication capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates multiple magnetic field copies through identical magnet arrangements on different rotor discs. Each rotor disc replicates the magnetic coupling configuration, allowing the driver's magnetic field to simultaneously interact with multiple copies of the rotor structure, thereby multiplying mechanical output without mechanical contact
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic coupling system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it transmits torque without contact to reduce friction, enables torque multiplication through multiple rotor outputs, and provides magnetic levitation for bearingless support. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the frictionless magnetic coupling the foundation for torque multiplication rather than a limitation
3Strength
If rotor shafts are supported by traditional mechanical bearings, then structural support is provided, but friction and energy loss occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical bearing systems with magnetic levitation. Magnets attached to the rotor shafts interact with magnets on the support structure to provide contactless structural support, eliminating mechanical friction and associated energy losses while maintaining the necessary structural support for the rotating 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 effectively multiplies rotational movement by maintaining torque and speed across multiple rotor discs, enabling increased mechanical output without the need for additional motors, scalable from small devices to large power plants.
Implementation Method 1
Magnetic coupling devices are able to transmit torque between a driver and a rotor by exploiting magnetic fields between the members
Implementation Method 2
the rotor shafts may further levitate magnetically due to a number of magnets rigidly connected to the lower end of the two or more rotor shafts that may interact with a number of magnets rigidly connected to the support platform
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AI summary
According to an exemplary embodiment, a rotational movement multiplier apparatus may be described. The rotational movement multiplier may be formed of at least one of a support structure, a lower platform, a support platform, and an upper platform that may be rigidly connected to the support structure. A driver disc may be rigidly connected to a driver shaft and a coupler may connect the driver shaft to a motor. Two or more rotor discs may be rigidly connected to a corresponding rotor shaft that may be rotatably connected with bearings to the support structure, and a first plurality of magnets may be rigidly connected to the driver disc and a second plurality of magnets may be rigidly connected to the rotor disc. Finally, the driver disc may be magnetically coupled to the rotor disc and may transmit rotational movement to the rotor disc without loss of torque or rotational speed.