Spiral Pathway Rotor Amplifies Force via Fluid Jets

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wheel and axle systems that rely on natural resources like wind and water for power generation are inconsistent and require backup power sources due to dependence on environmental conditions, and the use of pumps to generate force requires significant energy input.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a spiral pathway rotor that utilizes liquid or gas flowing from a center to an exterior to rotate, amplifying the input force and reducing the energy required to achieve desired speed and power generation, by using an inner disk with central receptacles and spiral pipes connected to nozzles that expel pressurized jets onto a gear-covered outer disk.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If natural resources (wind, water) are used to rotate the wheel, then power generation is achieved without external power consumption, but the operation is inconsistent and unreliable due to dependence on environmental conditions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidoperational consistency

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses its own output to sustain its operation. The wheel generates power that is used to drive the pump, creating a self-sustaining system where the generated power serves the system's own needs for fluid circulation, reducing external power requirements while maintaining consistent operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system operates in cycles where the wheel rotates to generate power, which then drives the pump to supply fluid back to the wheel, creating a periodic self-reinforcing operation that maintains consistency independent of environmental conditions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

2Reliability

If pumps are used to generate force and rotate the wheel, then consistent operation is achieved, but significant energy input is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational consistencyVSAvoidenergy input

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The pump and wheel are merged into a single integrated system where the pump is driven by the wheel's generated power rather than external power sources. This combination allows the system to use its own output to sustain its input requirements, significantly reducing external energy input while maintaining operational consistency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback loop where the wheel's rotation generates power that is fed back to drive the pump, which in turn supplies fluid to the wheel. This positive feedback mechanism allows the system to self-regulate and maintain consistent operation with minimal external energy input

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Force

If the input lever arm is made longer than the output lever arm to amplify force, then output force increases, but the device complexity and size increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoutput forceVSAvoidsize difference between levers

Core Design Contradiction:

ForceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The traditional linear lever is replaced with a curved spiral pathway where fluid flows from the center to the circumference. This curvature allows the fluid to act at varying radii, effectively creating a lever arm that changes length along the spiral, maximizing force amplification while maintaining a compact circular footprint

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

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 solution enhances power generation efficiency and reduces energy consumption by leveraging the law of levers, allowing for consistent operation and potentially eliminating the need for a pump once the system is operational.

Implementation Method 1

a rotor having a plurality of spiral pathways to pass liquid or gas therethrough to increase power thereof

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFluid flow:

Implementation Method 2

Wheels and axels are a variation of a lever that can be also be utilized to amplify an input force to provide a greater output force

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Implementation Method 3

The law of the lever defines that the input force times a distance the input force is from the fulcrum (input lever arm) equals the output force times a distance the output force is from the fulcrum (output lever arm)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLever principle: Lever

Data Source

PatentUS12129856B2Rotor having a plurality of spiral pathways to pass liquid or gas therethrough to increase power thereof

Publication Date: 2024.10.29 RADZIKH YURIY

AI summary

A rotor having spiral pathways to enable liquid or gas to flow from a center to an exterior thereof. The spiral pathways increases power generated (input force) as liquid/gas travels therethrough. The spiral pathway rotor includes an inner disk and an outer disk. Inner disk includes a central opening for receiving the liquid/gas and is connected to a plurality of pathways that extend toward an outer edge in a spiral manner. Nozzles may be utilized to expel the liquid/gas. Outer disk includes an open interior having a plurality of teeth formed on an interior surface. The teeth are configured to receive the liquid/gas expelled from inner disk which causes the rotor to rotate and thus increases the input force thereof. The input force is amplified to an output force on a shaft connected thereto.