Thermo-Magnetic Motor With Reciprocating Magnets for Crankshaft-Free Torque
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing thermal engines face challenges in maximizing the expansion of fluids to generate sufficient torque without leaks or energy losses, particularly due to the use of crankshafts and mechanical transmission mechanisms, which result in inefficiencies and design complexities.
Innovation Solution
A thermos-electromagnetic motor that utilizes reciprocating magnetic fields to convert thermal energy into mechanical and electrical energy without the need for crankshafts or gearing, using a combination of piston retainers and rotating magnets to transmit power through magnetic repulsion, eliminating mechanical contact and leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If crankshafts and mechanical transmission mechanisms are used to convert fluid expansion pressure into mechanical motion, then mechanical motion can be generated, but energy losses and design complexities increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical crankshaft and linkage system with a magnetic field-based direct drive system. Magnets mounted on the piston rod interact with stationary magnets in the cylinder head to produce rotational motion directly, eliminating mechanical contact and associated energy losses from friction, wear, and transmission inefficiencies.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and removes the crankshaft and mechanical transmission components from the system entirely. By using magnetic repulsion and attraction between moving and stationary magnets, the system achieves rotational motion without needing intermediate mechanical transmission elements, thereby eliminating their associated energy losses.
2Use of energy by moving object
If reciprocating piston motors with phase change fluids are used, then thermal energy can be converted to mechanical energy, but mechanical contact transmission causes energy losses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes magnetic field interaction for mechanical contact transmission. The phase change fluid still drives the piston reciprocation, but the conversion to rotational motion is achieved through magnetic coupling between the piston-mounted magnets and stationary magnets, eliminating mechanical transmission losses while preserving thermal energy conversion efficiency.
3Power
If conventional reciprocating piston in cylinder is used, then combustion pressure can be converted to mechanical motion, but vibration and energy losses occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional crankshaft mechanism that converts linear piston motion to rotation with a magnetic field-based system. The interaction between magnets on the piston rod and stationary magnets produces smooth rotational motion without the vibration and mechanical stress associated with rigid mechanical linkages and sliding contacts.
4Power
If rotating vanes with gear teeth are used to generate mechanical motion, then pressurized gas can drive rotation, but mechanical contact and leakage occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical vane and gear systems with a magnetic field-based direct drive system. The piston rod with magnets directly interacts with stationary magnets to produce rotation, eliminating the need for rotating vanes, gear teeth, and associated sealing surfaces that are prone to leakage and wear.
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 motor achieves high efficiency and torque generation with minimal energy loss by leveraging magnetic repulsion for power transmission, allowing for scalable designs and the use of non-combustible fluids like steam and air to generate both mechanical and electrical energy.
Implementation Method 1
the magnet in the piston retainer and the rotating magnet are so oriented that their fields repel each other when they are in proximity to each other such that the piston retainer is propelled radially outward
Implementation Method 2
the magnet in the piston retainer magnetically attracts and closes the exhaust valve
Implementation Method 3
utilizes reciprocating magnetic fields to convert stored potential energy in a thermal mass to regenerate mechanical energy using expansion pressure of fluid vapors and gases
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus includes a circumferential array of rotatable magnetic field generating members centered on an axis of rotation and free to rotate about said axis of rotation; and wherein said rotatable magnetic field generating members are encircled by a circumferential array of radially reciprocating magnetic field generating members free to move reciprocally in a radial direction when pushed by a momentary force of fixed duration; and such that said radially reciprocating magnetic field generating members repel said repel said rotatable magnetic field generating members during the duration of said force and cause them to rotate about said axis of rotation; and such that upon rotation, and after the duration of said force, said rotatable magnetic field generating members repel said reciprocating magnetic field generating members in turn to repeat the process when said force is reapplied to said reciprocating magnetic field generating members for said duration.