Radial Magnetic Generator Layout for Higher Power in Compact Volume
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing magnetic devices for power generation or drive motors can be improved by optimizing the arrangement of magnetic poles and magnetic field generating blocks to increase power without increasing the device's volume.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic device with a radial configuration comprising concentric circular bodies and a central magnetic field generator block with overlapping ends, allowing for increased power generation and kinetic energy harnessing without enlarging the device's diameter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If the device uses a conventional linear arrangement of magnetic poles and magnetic field generating blocks, then the structure is simpler, but the power output is limited and cannot be increased without increasing the device volume
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a linear arrangement to a radial configuration, organizing magnetic poles and magnetic field generating blocks in concentric circles around a central axis. This dimensional change allows multiple magnetic interactions to occur simultaneously at different radial positions, significantly increasing power output without proportionally increasing the device's volumetric footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The radial configuration nests multiple functional components within a compact cylindrical volume. Inner and outer magnetic poles are arranged concentrically around a central magnetic field generating block, creating a nested structure where each component utilizes the space efficiently. This nesting allows maximum magnetic interaction density within the available volume, achieving high power output without device enlargement.
2Productivity
If the device increases its diameter to accommodate more magnetic components, then the power generation capability increases, but the spatial footprint and device size increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of expanding the device diameter to increase power generation capability, the patent utilizes the radial dimension by arranging magnetic components in concentric circles. This allows multiple magnetic poles to be positioned at different radial distances from the center, enabling increased power generation within the same circular footprint by utilizing the radial space efficiently.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs curved radial arrangements of magnetic poles and magnetic field generating blocks in circular patterns around a central axis. This curved geometry allows compact packaging of multiple components within a small spatial footprint while maintaining effective magnetic interaction paths, thereby increasing power generation capability without proportionally increasing the device's area.
3Power
If the device uses a radial configuration with concentric bodies, then the power output increases without increasing volume, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The radial configuration is segmented into distinct functional zones: an inner magnetic pole assembly, an outer magnetic pole assembly, and a central magnetic field generating block. Each segment is independently positioned and can be optimized separately, but together they create a coordinated system that achieves high power output. The segmentation allows for modular assembly and maintenance while achieving complex magnetic interaction patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of multiple magnetic components into a unified radial structure. The inner and outer magnetic poles work together with the central magnetic field generating block to create a coordinated magnetic interaction system. This merging of components into a single radial assembly achieves high power output while consolidating the structural complexity into one integrated design rather than multiple separate systems.
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 device achieves higher power output and kinetic energy generation without increasing spatial dimensions, utilizing a radial configuration with concentric bodies and overlapping magnetic field generator cores.
Implementation Method 1
an electrical generator is a device capable of maintaining an electrical potential difference between two of its points (called poles or terminals) transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy. This transformation is achieved by the action of a magnetic field on the electrical conductors arranged on an armature (stator). If a relative movement is produced mechanically between the conductors and the magnetic field, an electromotive force (E.M.F.) is generated. This system is based on Faraday's law.
Implementation Method 2
uses the repelling capacity of the magnetic poles with opposite signs to generate an electric current when excited by a magnetic field, in order to, from an initial external thrust that rotates a first circular body of magnetic poles, generate electrical energy with a high power level thanks to the particular configuration of the cores of the magnetic field generator block with overlapping ends and the arrangement of the magnetic poles in the circular bodies cause the second circular body to rotate in the opposite direction, increasing the magnetic field generated and also generating kinetic energy
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AI summary
Disclosed is a magnetic device suitable for use as a power generator or drive motor, which comprises a shaft (2) to which are coupled two concentric circular bodies (3, 4), one inner and one outer, provided with a plurality of magnets (5) arranged radially, with successively alternating positive and negative polarity, a central magnetic-field-generating block (6) being fixedly coupled between the circular bodies (3, 4). An external element causes the first circular body (3) to rotate, thereby exciting the magnetic-field-generating block (6), which in turn causes the second circular body (4) to rotate in the opposite direction. The generator block (6) is formed by a plurality of overlapping cores (7) and is disposed concentrically with the shaft (2) between the inner circular body (3) and the outer circular body (4).