Spiral Pathway Rotor for Fluid-Driven Force Amplification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wheel and axle systems require significant power input to generate desired output force, and their operation is often inconsistent due to reliance on natural resources like wind and water, necessitating backup power sources.
Innovation Solution
A spiral pathway rotor system is introduced, where a housing with inlets delivers liquid or gas through spiral pathways to increase the input force or reduce the power required, utilizing a rotor with an inner and outer disk configuration to enhance rotation and amplify output force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If a traditional wheel and axle system is used to generate input force, then the output force can be amplified, but the power required to generate the desired input force is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a rotor with spiral pathways that directs fluid flow (liquid or gas) to interact with the rotor blades, generating rotational force. This fluid-based mechanism replaces the traditional mechanical wheel and axle, reducing the power required to generate the desired input force while maintaining force amplification capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies the traditional wheel and axle by introducing spiral pathways and changing the interaction mechanism from direct mechanical contact to fluid flow interaction. This parameter change in the system architecture reduces the power requirement while maintaining the force amplification function.
2Use of energy by moving object
If windmills or waterwheels are used to rotate the axle, then power can be generated from natural resources, but the operation is not consistent or reliable when wind or water is not available
Solution Approach 1:
The rotor system is designed to accept multiple types of input (fluid flow from pumps, compressed air, or other fluid sources) and convert them into rotational motion. This multi-functional design allows the system to operate reliably regardless of whether natural wind or water is available, as it can utilize alternative fluid sources or stored energy.
Solution Approach 2:
The spiral pathway rotor is designed to efficiently convert various forms of fluid energy into rotational motion without requiring external mechanical assistance. The fluid flow through the spiral pathways naturally drives the rotor, making the system self-sufficient and reliable across different operating conditions.
3Force
If a pump is used to pump water or air to turn the wheel, then the wheel can rotate and generate force, but additional power is required to create the necessary pressure and volume
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes fluid dynamics directly within the rotor structure, where spiral pathways guide fluid flow to create rotational force. This eliminates the need for separate pumping systems, as the fluid flow through the spiral pathways naturally generates the required rotational motion, reducing the additional power needed for pumping.
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 spiral pathway rotor system efficiently amplifies input force and reduces power requirements, providing a durable and reliable operation by leveraging the principles of levers and wheel-axle dynamics.
Implementation Method 1
a rotor with spiral pathways is mounted on a shaft, and a housing with inlets provides a liquid or gas to flow through the spiral pathways, increasing the force or reducing the power required to achieve the desired input force
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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.