Planetary Gear Angular Momentum Engine for Vehicle Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current alternative energy systems for vehicles lack an efficient and powerful solution to overcome net force resistance, which is continuously changing in real-time environments, limiting their ability to accelerate and maintain velocity effectively.
Innovation Solution
The Angular Momentum Engine utilizes a 1-stage planetary gearbox design with a tungsten weight and gear system to convert rotating centripetal forces into linear centripetal forces, which are exponentially greater and can reach up to 118,016 ft/lbs, efficiently overcoming a vehicle's net force resistance by interfacing with the propulsion system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If conventional propulsion systems are used, then vehicles can maintain basic motion, but they cannot efficiently overcome continuously changing net force resistance in real-time environments
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the rotational speed of the planetary gear assembly in real-time to match changing net force resistance conditions. The control system continuously monitors vehicle state and environment, modifying the angular velocity of the tungsten weight to optimize the generated centripetal force, thereby resolving the contradiction between maintaining basic motion and achieving efficient acceleration under varying loads.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical parameters of the system by using a variable mass tungsten weight (1-1000 lbs) and adjusting its rotational speed (0-10,000 RPM). By varying these parameters, the system can generate exponentially greater centripetal force (up to 118,016 ft/lbs) to overcome net force resistance, transforming the propulsion system from linear to exponential force generation capability.
2Power
If higher acceleration force is generated, then vehicle performance improves, but energy efficiency may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs periodic rotational action of the planetary gear assembly, where the tungsten weight rotates in cycles to generate centripetal force. This periodic motion allows the system to deliver high power impulses during acceleration phases while returning to lower energy consumption states during cruising, thereby maintaining high acceleration power without continuous high energy input.
Solution Approach 2:
By changing the operational parameters such as rotational speed (0-10,000 RPM) and tungsten weight mass (1-1000 lbs), the system can optimize the balance between power output and energy consumption. The exponential force generation from angular momentum allows high acceleration power with relatively low energy input compared to conventional linear propulsion systems.
3Device complexity
If a simple add-on design is used, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to interface with continuously changing real-time propulsion requirements is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The planetary gear assembly serves multiple functions: it generates centripetal force through angular momentum, acts as a variable transmission mechanism, and provides real-time force adjustment capability. This multi-functional design allows a relatively simple add-on structure to interface with continuously changing propulsion requirements by adjusting the rotational speed and mass distribution within the same mechanical framework.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates dynamic control capabilities that allow real-time adjustment of the tungsten weight's rotational velocity and position within the planetary gear assembly. This dynamic adaptability enables the simple add-on structure to respond to continuously changing net force resistance conditions, maintaining versatility without increasing structural complexity.
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 engine achieves high energy efficiency and powerful acceleration, with a 95% efficiency rate and the ability to produce forces significantly beyond conventional automotive power curves, suitable for various transportation modes including space applications, while maintaining a high mpg estimate.
Implementation Method 1
The alternative energy system in this patent application uses three simple systems: angular momentum, centripetal force, and relative motion to create one of the more powerful alternative engines in the world
Implementation Method 2
Centripetal force is defined as 'the force that is necessary to keep an object moving in a circular path and is directed inward toward the center of rotation'
Implementation Method 3
The pinion gears have a two to one gear ratio to the planet gears. The planet gears have a one to one gear ratio to the sun gear
Implementation Method 4
centrifugal force is defined as 'the apparent force that is felt by an object moving in a curved path that acts outwardly away from the center of rotation'
Implementation Method 5
It includes an objects inertia, gravitational and frictional forces
Implementation Method 6
A centripetal force can never accelerate a vehicle as its force becomes tangential when greater than a vehicles 'net force resistance', its inertia, gravitational and frictional resistance forces that oppose a change in velocity
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AI summary
This Angular Momentum Engine in this patent application uses three simple systems: angular momentum, centripetal force, and relative motion to convert a rotational centripetal force to a linear centripetal force. This Angular Momentum Engine is an ‘add-on’ to any existing vehicles propulsion system. Centripetal force cannot accelerate a vehicle as once this centripetal force reaches a vehicles ‘net force resistance’, the resistance of a physical object to any change in velocity, the centripetal force becomes tangential. This Angular Momentum Engine centripetal force can only equal a vehicles ‘’ net force resistance, therefore acceleration is left to the exiting propulsion system, such as a series or parallel automotive hybrid systems, as an example. Centripetal forces are exponential, as its force is proportional to the square of the speed, while acceleration forces are linear giving this patent design an exponential edge over existing propulsion systems.