Spherical Magnet Generator Layout for Better Field Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electric generators primarily utilize a moving coil within a stationary magnetic field, with magnets typically shaped as bars or horseshoes, limiting the efficiency and versatility of magnetic field utilization, particularly in generating electrical energy from spherical or axial-spherical magnetic sources.
Innovation Solution
The use of a rotating spherical or axial-spherical permanent magnet with a Gaussian Surface magnetic field that cuts through a stationary coil, enhanced by strategically placed focus magnets to optimize the Faraday effect, allowing for efficient electrical energy generation from spherical or axial-spherical magnetic sources, and applicable in various scaled configurations for power generation and energy harvesting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a conventional moving coil within a stationary magnetic field is used, then the generator structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the efficiency and versatility of magnetic field utilization is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional generator configuration by making the magnet stationary and the coil rotating, rather than the traditional moving coil within a stationary magnetic field. This inversion allows for more efficient magnetic field utilization while maintaining structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs spherical or axial-spherical magnet shapes instead of conventional bar or horseshoe magnets. This spherical geometry creates a Gaussian surface magnetic field that provides more uniform and versatile magnetic field distribution, improving electrical energy generation efficiency
2Device complexity
If bar or horseshoe magnets are used in conventional generators, then the magnet structure is simple, but the magnetic field utilization efficiency is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional bar or horseshoe magnet shapes with spherical or axial-spherical magnet configurations. This spherical geometry creates a Gaussian surface that provides more uniform magnetic field distribution and better utilization, improving productivity without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent strategically places focus magnets at specific locations around the stationary coil to optimize the magnetic field distribution in critical areas. This local enhancement of magnetic field quality improves overall utilization efficiency
3Productivity
If a rotating spherical magnet with Gaussian Surface magnetic field is used, then the electrical energy generation efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional configuration to have a stationary magnet with rotating coil, which simplifies the mechanical support structure while maintaining high magnetic field utilization efficiency. The stationary spherical magnet eliminates the need for complex rotational magnet mounting
Solution Approach 2:
The spherical magnet design with Gaussian surface provides universal applicability across different generator configurations and scales. The same basic design can be adapted for various power generation applications, reducing overall system 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 approach enables efficient electrical power generation, eliminating the need for batteries in low-power RF transceivers and harnessing ambient environmental energy for reduced energy costs and increased vehicle efficiency, while also allowing for angular deviation measurement and three-dimensional positional identification.
Implementation Method 1
momentary or sustained movement of a rotating spherical or axial-spherical permanent magnet and its associated surrounding and encompassing magnetic field lines of force generates electrical power by the action of said lines of force cutting through a stationary coil of insulated wire
Implementation Method 2
strategic placement of a focus magnet or a plurality of focus magnets around the outside of said stationary coil, whose magnetic field lines are aligned parallel to the planar surface of said stationary coil and perpendicular to any instant point along said coil winding, will enhance the Faraday effect for optimum efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
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