Möbius Magnetic Toroid for Vibration-Driven Rotary Coupling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rotary apparatuses rely heavily on electromagnetic fields for actuation, requiring significant electrical power and precise magnetic field reversal, which are inefficient and prone to limitations.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic toroid with a Möbius-like structure, orthogonally magnetized with rotating polarity, and a magnetically actuated rotary coupling device using interacting magnetic fields to convert vibrations into torque and generate electricity, allowing for efficient energy conversion with reduced stress fluctuations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If electromagnetic fields are used to actuate rotary apparatuses, then rotational motion can be generated, but significant electrical power is required and precise magnetic field reversal is needed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverotational outputVSAvoidelectrical power consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional electromagnetic actuation system with a passive magnetic toroid that converts environmental vibrations directly into rotational motion. Instead of using electrical power to generate electromagnetic fields for rotation, the invention uses a magnetically actuated rotary coupling device where vibrations are converted into torque through magnetic flux interactions, eliminating the need for continuous electrical power supply to the rotating component.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic toroid is designed to be passively actuated by ambient vibrations without requiring external electrical power or control systems. The device self-regulates its rotational motion by converting mechanical vibrations into torque through its magnetic field configuration, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating complex power management requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If electromagnetic fields are used for rotary actuation, then rotation can be achieved, but the system becomes prone to limitations and inefficiencies

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverotational operationVSAvoidoperational stability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the reliance on electromagnetic fields by replacing them with a passive magnetic vibration-to-torque conversion system. This substitution removes the need for precise magnetic field reversal and complex electrical control, thereby improving operational reliability and reducing system limitations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention extracts and eliminates the problematic electromagnetic field generation components from the rotary actuation system. By removing the need for electrical power supply, control electronics, and magnetic field reversal mechanisms, the system achieves simpler operation and higher reliability while maintaining rotational functionality through passive magnetic toroid interaction with vibrations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 magnetic toroid generates refined magnetic flux with less power consumption and stress fluctuations, effectively converting vibrations into torque and electricity, while impacting magnetic fluids, offering a more efficient and stable energy generation mechanism.

Implementation Method 1

each side of the Möbius-like toroid is orthogonally magnetized to form the magnetic toroid, thereby creating a magnetic field having rotating polarity around the magnetic toroid when the magnetic toroid is spinning on its axis

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic field generation through orthogonal magnetization: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 2

a magnetically actuated rotary coupling device using interacting magnetic fields to convert vibrations into torque and generate electricity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration to torque conversion through magnetic interaction: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 3

converts vibrations or slight movements into torque and magnetic flux to generate electricity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12198852B2Magnetic toroid and a magnetically actuated rotary coupling device comprising thereof

Publication Date: 2025.01.14 HERMSEN FRANCISCUS JOHANNES

AI summary

The present invention relates to a magnetic toroid (100) characterized by a Möbius-like toroid twisted by a degree, wherein the cross section of the Möbius-like toroid is a closed shape with at least four straight sides, wherein each side of the Möbius-like toroid is orthogonally magnetized to form the magnetic toroid (100), thereby creating a magnetic field having rotating polarity around the magnetic toroid (100) when the magnetic toroid (100) is spinning on its axis. The present invention also relates to a magnetically actuated rotary coupling device (200) comprising a first magnetic toroid (101) and a second magnetic toroid (102) being disposed adjacent to the first magnetic toroid (101), wherein the first magnetic toroid (101) is rotatable on its own axis relative to motion of the second magnetic toroid (102) when portions of their respective magnetic fields interact with each other.