Vehicle Propulsion Unit Using Controlled Load-Element Motion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing propulsion technologies face challenges in achieving long-distance travel with efficient energy supply while minimizing environmental impact and resource consumption, particularly in spacecraft, where traditional fuels are limited by transport capacity, range, and pollution concerns.
Innovation Solution
A propulsion unit comprising at least two modules with load elements and motors, where the mutual positions and movements of these elements generate a resultant force for movement, utilizing electric motors or servos powered by DC or AC, with load elements having equal masses and controlled by an electronic system to achieve displacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If traditional fuels are used to power vehicles, then energy supply and propulsion are achieved, but transport capacity is limited, range is restricted, and environmental pollution increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional chemical combustion engines with an inertial propulsion system that uses rotating masses and centrifugal forces to generate thrust, eliminating the need for fossil fuels and reducing environmental pollution while maintaining propulsion capability
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the fundamental operating parameters from chemical energy conversion to mechanical inertial forces, using controlled rotation speeds and mass distributions to generate propulsive force without combustion, thereby improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions
2Object-affected harmful factors
If hybrid and electric drives are used, then environmental impact is reduced, but travel distance and energy supply capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The propulsion system uses periodic oscillation of rotating inertial masses to generate pulsed thrust, allowing continuous operation without the range limitations of battery electric vehicles, thereby extending travel distance while maintaining environmental benefits
Solution Approach 2:
The inertial propulsion system enables continuous thrust generation through sustained rotation and oscillation of masses, eliminating the intermittent operation and range anxiety associated with electric vehicle battery recharging, thus extending operational duration and travel distance
3Force
If inertial force propulsion devices are built according to patent literature, then propulsion might be achieved, but the devices do not fulfil basic physics principles such as Newton's third law or conservation of momentum
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs counterbalancing inertial masses that rotate in opposite directions to cancel out unwanted vibrations and reactions, while the asymmetric positioning and controlled oscillation of these masses generate net propulsive force that complies with Newton's third law and conservation of momentum
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses dynamically controlled rotation speeds and oscillation amplitudes of the inertial masses, allowing the propulsion mechanism to adapt its force generation while maintaining physics compliance through controlled asymmetric motion patterns that produce net thrust without violating fundamental physics principles
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 propulsion unit efficiently moves vehicles by generating force through controlled movements of load elements, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional fuels, suitable for various vehicle types including spacecraft, aircraft, and boats.
Implementation Method 1
motors causing a change in the position of the load elements... utilizing electric motors or servos powered by DC or AC
Implementation Method 2
The vehicle propulsion unit comprises at least two modules connected by a frame 1, where each module comprises work motors 5a, 5b and 6a, 6b mounted on mounting beams 3a and 3b and provided with controllers 9a, 9b and 10a, 10b, at the ends of which are placed load elements 7a, 7b and 8a, 8b
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AI summary
A method of operation and a propulsion unit for vehicles, where the movement of the propulsion unit comprising at least two modules, each consisting of a frame (1) and fixing beams (3a) and (3b) and provided with controllers (9a), (9b) and (10a), (10b) for work motors (5a), (5b) and (6a), (6b), at the ends of which are placed load elements (7a), (7b) and (8a), (8b) preferably with a mass of more than 1% of the mass of the module, and torque generating base motors (2a) and (2b), provided with controllers (4a) and (4b) and a power source (11) preferably at least 5 V and an electronic system (12) for controlling the rotation and the sequence of starting of the base motors (2a) and (2b) and the work motors (5a), (5b) and (6a), (6b), is implemented by controlling the position and movement of the load elements.