U.S. patent application number 14/460347 was filed with the patent office on 2016-02-18 for one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system for a frictionless wind turbine.
The applicant listed for this patent is Joseph M. Hill. Invention is credited to Joseph M. Hill.
Application Number | 20160049832 14/460347 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51229039 |
Filed Date | 2016-02-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160049832 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hill; Joseph M. |
February 18, 2016 |
ONE-WAY SHIELDED MAGNETIC REPULSION SYSTEM FOR A FRICTIONLESS WIND
TURBINE
Abstract
A one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system for use with a
frictionless wind turbine comprises a stationary inner core unit
having a plurality of inner one-way shielded magnets arranged
around a core shaft portion; a rotating outer core unit having a
plurality of outer one-way shielded magnets, arranged along a
circumference thereof and optimally angled towards the plurality of
inner one-way shielded magnets in the stationary inner core unit to
create a magnetic repulsive force; and a switching means for
raising/lowering the stationary inner core unit to engage/disengage
the plurality of inner one-way shielded magnets with the plurality
of outer one-way shielded magnets. The magnetic repulsive force
between the plurality of inner one-way shielded magnets and the
plurality of outer one-way shielded magnets causes a continuous
rotational motion of the outer core unit around the inner core unit
thereby rotating the frictionless wind turbine without wind.
Inventors: |
Hill; Joseph M.; (Hawthorne,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Hill; Joseph M. |
Hawthorne |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
51229039 |
Appl. No.: |
14/460347 |
Filed: |
August 14, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
310/152 ;
74/DIG.9 |
Current CPC
Class: |
Y02B 10/30 20130101;
H02K 1/06 20130101; F05B 2220/7066 20130101; Y10S 74/09 20130101;
H02K 53/00 20130101; Y02E 10/74 20130101; F03D 3/062 20130101; F03D
80/70 20160501; F05B 2240/51 20130101 |
International
Class: |
H02K 1/06 20060101
H02K001/06 |
Claims
1. A one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system for use with a
frictionless wind turbine, the system comprising: a stationary
inner core unit operatively attached to a rigid shaft along a
longitudinal axis of the frictionless wind turbine, the stationary
inner core unit having a plurality of inner one-way shielded
magnets arranged around a core shaft portion; a rotating outer core
unit operatively attached to a housing of the frictionless wind
turbine, the rotating outer core unit having a plurality of outer
one-way shielded magnets, having same magnetic polarity as the
plurality of inner one-way shielded magnets, arranged along a
circumference thereof and optimally angled towards the plurality of
inner one-way shielded magnets in the stationary inner core unit to
create a magnetic repulsive force; and a switching means for
raising/lowering the core shaft portion of the stationary inner
core unit to engage/disengage the plurality of inner one-way
shielded magnets with the plurality of outer one-way shielded
magnets; whereby the magnetic repulsive force between the plurality
of inner one-way shielded magnets and the plurality of outer
one-way shielded magnets causes a continuous rotational motion of
the outer core unit around the inner core unit thereby rotating the
frictionless wind turbine without wind.
2. The one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system of claim 1
wherein each of the inner/outer one-way shielded magnets further
comprises: an outer casing having a first side, a second side, a
third side and a fourth side; an inner casing enclosed in the outer
casing proximate the first side and the second side thereof, the
inner casing further comprising: a magnet proximate the first side
and the second side of the outer casing; a plastic shield proximate
the fourth side of the outer casing; and a first discharged
alkaline battery proximate the third side of the outer casing; a
cardboard shield enclosed in the outer casing proximate the fourth
side thereof; a metal shield enclosed in the outer casing proximate
the fourth side thereof; and a second discharged alkaline battery
enclosed in the outer casing proximate the third side thereof.
3. The one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system of claim 2
wherein each of the plurality of inner and outer one-way shielded
magnets has the third side and the fourth side suppressed and
thereby does not conduct magnetic flux emission.
4. The one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system of claim 2,
wherein the plurality of inner and outer one-way shielded magnets
has a single positive/negative polarity while an opposite polarity
is suppressed.
5. The one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system of claim 1,
wherein the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion assembly rotates
the frictionless wind turbine during no-wind condition.
6. A method of rotating a frictionless wind turbine using a one-way
shielded magnetic repulsion system, the method comprising the steps
of: a) providing the frictionless wind turbine incorporating the
one-way shielded magnetic repulsion assembly having a stationary
inner core unit with a plurality of inner one-way shielded magnets
and a rotating outer core unit with a plurality of outer one-way
shielded magnets; b) engaging the stationary inner core unit of the
one-way shielded magnetic repulsion assembly with the rotating
outer core unit by a switching means; c) generating a magnetic
repulsive force between the plurality of inner one-way shielded
magnets and the plurality of outer one-way shielded magnets; d)
rotating the outer core unit around the inner core unit; and e)
rotating the frictionless wind turbine being operatively attached
to the rotating outer core unit.
7. The method of claim 6, wherein the one-way shielded magnetic
repulsion system is arranged along a longitudinal axis of the
frictionless wind turbine.
8. The method of claim 6, wherein the one-way shielded magnetic
repulsion system rotates the frictionless wind turbine during
no-wind condition.
9. The method of claim 6, wherein the plurality of inner and outer
one-way shielded magnets has a single positive/negative polarity
side while an opposite polarity is suppressed.
10. The method of claim 6, wherein the plurality of inner one-way
shielded magnets and the plurality of outer one-way shielded
magnets have same magnetic polarity sides in magnetic communication
with each other and optimally angled towards each other to create
the magnetic repulsive force.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is an improvement upon and incorporates by
reference in its entirety, as if set forth in full, U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 13/844,531, filed on Mar. 15, 2013.
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable.
SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM
[0003] Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND
[0004] This invention relates to wind turbines, and more
particularly to a one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system for
use with a frictionless wind turbine that rotates without the need
for wind.
[0005] Wind turbines are rotary devices that generate energy from
the wind. Coupling a wind turbine to a generator or alternator
provides a renewable source of electricity that does not require
fossil fuels or excrete carbon byproducts. Most wind turbines are
supported by one or more bearing assemblies. These assemblies hold
a wind turbine in place and allow its rotation while attempting to
minimize operational friction of the wind turbine. Nevertheless,
friction in a wind turbine remains a significant problem.
Operational friction of a wind turbine can limit the useful force
available for power generation and typically leads to reduced
reliability and high maintenance costs.
[0006] Many attempts have been made to minimize operational
friction of the wind turbine using magnetic levitation. Such
magnetic levitating frictionless wind turbines often allow the
generation of electricity at very low wind power due the lack of
friction between the rotating parts. But none of the frictionless
wind turbines provide a means for rotating the turbine during
downtime of the turbine blades without the need for wind.
[0007] This renders the frictionless wind turbines ineffective for
durable, uninterrupted power generation.
[0008] Recent advancements in the art provide a frictionless wind
turbine (See U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/844,531, filed on
Mar. 15, 2013) utilizing a plurality of magnetic levitation
bearings for magnetic levitation. The frictionless wind turbine
comprises a housing, a plurality of turbine blades, a rigid shaft,
a plurality of magnetic levitation bearings, at least one
compression bearing, a plurality of stationary electrical coiled
segments and a plurality of magnet segments. The magnetic
levitation bearings are arranged in magnetic communication with
each other to create a magnetic repulsive force for magnetic
levitation. The magnetic repulsive force and a twisting motion of
the turbine blades cause a rotational motion of the magnet
segments, thereby inducing electrical energy in the stationary
electrical coiled segments. However, the turbine blades require at
least a minimal amount of wind to spin thereby preventing the
turbine from rotating when there is no wind.
[0009] U.S. Pat. Application No. 20100213723 by Kazadi (Aug. 26,
2010) provides a novel wind turbine configuration that utilizes a
permanent magnetic male and female levitation support for magnetic
levitation. The novel wind turbine has a female part attached to a
payload which is magnetically levitated above a male part of the
levitation support. The female part and the payload are further
operatively attached to a vertical axle structure which is held
stationary by a point of contact. The point of contact and the
vertical axle structure provide a stable axis of rotation for the
payload and the female part, which can be rotated with near-zero
friction. However, the components of the wind turbine contact each
other during use which subjects the above detailed invention to
excessive wear and tear. Further, the wind turbine does not rotate
in no-wind conditions.
[0010] Moreover, U.S. Pat. Application No. 20090322095 by Mazur
(Dec. 31, 2009) discloses a wind turbine having one or more sets of
opposing magnets to create an opposing force between a turbine
support and a turbine rotor great enough to form a space between
turbine support and a turbine rotor, thereby reducing friction
between the turbine support and the turbine rotor. The reduction of
friction between the turbine rotor and the turbine support allows
for an increase in energy production and scale of the wind
turbines. However, the wind turbine does not produce energy at
lower and zero wind speeds, occupies a lot of space and requires
high maintenance costs.
[0011] U. S. Pat. No. 7,303,369 issued to Rowan (Dec. 4, 2007)
provides a lift and drag-based vertical axis wind turbine in which
the vertical axis and foils mounted thereon are magnetically
levitated above the turbine's base, thereby reducing friction
within the system. The foils or vanes are three-dimensionally
shaped about the vertical axis and capture wind through 360 degrees
of rotation under any wind condition. The system has an axial flux
alternator using variable resistance coils which can be
individually and selectively turned on or off depending on wind
conditions and electrical draw requirements. However, the vertical
axis wind turbine is a large scale installation that cannot be used
for commercial purposes when the wind is not blowing. Moreover, the
operating cost of the wind turbine is relatively high.
[0012] Therefore, there is a need for a one-way shielded magnetic
repulsion system for use with a frictionless wind turbine that can
rotate in no-wind condition. Such a system would allow the
frictionless wind turbine to spin using the magnetic repulsion
force generated by a plurality of one-way shielded magnets with the
same poles facing each other, coming in close proximity of each
other. Further, the system would have a switching means to engage
or disengage the system depending on the presence of wind. Finally,
the system would eliminate the downtime of the frictionless wind
turbine when there is no wind, thereby providing uninterrupted
power generation. The present invention accomplishes all these
objectives.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] The present invention is a one-way shielded magnetic
repulsion system for use with a frictionless wind turbine that uses
the magnetic repulsion force generated by a plurality of one-way
shielded magnets with the same poles facing each other, coming in
close proximity of each other to rotate without the need for wind.
Said invention comprises a stationary inner core unit and a
rotating outer core unit. The stationary inner core unit has a
plurality of inner one-way shielded magnets arranged around an
inner cylinder which is operatively attached to a rigid shaft along
a longitudinal axis of the frictionless wind turbine. The rotating
outer core unit has a plurality of outer one-way shielded magnets
arranged along the inner circumference of an outer cylinder and
optimally angled towards the plurality of inner one-way shielded
magnets in the stationary inner core unit. The rotating outer core
unit is operatively attached to a housing of the frictionless wind
turbine. Both the plurality of inner and outer one-way shielded
magnets have same magnetic polarity to create a magnetic repulsive
force for continual rotating motion of the outer core unit around
the inner core unit.
[0014] Each of the plurality of inner and outer one-way shielded
magnets has at least two sides suppressed and thereby does not
conduct magnetic flux emission. The inner and outer one-way
shielded magnets have a single positive/negative polarity while an
opposite polarity is suppressed. The inner and outer one-way
shielded magnet is a housing unit created by combing a magnet with
multiple layers of spacing using plastic, paper, various metals and
discharged alkaline batteries, and any other magnetic flux
absorbing material that suppresses the magnetic flux that is being
emitted by of one of the magnetic poles of the magnet while the
opposite pole maintains almost 100% of its magnetic flux
emission.
[0015] In use, the stationary inner core unit is raised into
position to engage the inner one-way shielded magnets and the outer
one-way shielded magnets in magnetic repulsion to spin the
frictionless rotating outer core unit around the stationary inner
core unit. With the same poles aligned facing towards one another,
the rotating outer core unit is free to spin continually until the
stationary inner core unit is lowered and disengaging the magnetic
repulsion. The wind turbine uses the magnetic repulsion force
generated by the one-way shield magnetic suppression system to spin
thereby generating electricity even in no-wind conditions. A
switching means is used for raising or lowering the inner cylinder
of the stationary inner core unit to engage or disengage the
plurality of inner one-way shielded magnets with the plurality of
outer one-way shielded magnets. The one-way shielded magnetic
repulsion system eliminates the downtime of the wind turbine when
there is no wind, thereby providing uninterrupted power
generation.
DRAWINGS
[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention,
illustrating a one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system;
[0017] FIGS. 2A-2D show perspective, exploded and sectional views
of the present invention shown, illustrating a one-way shielded
magnet of the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system;
[0018] FIGS. 3A and 3B show perspective views of the exterior of
the present invention, illustrating a frictionless wind turbine
incorporating the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system;
[0019] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the interior of the present
invention, illustrating a frictionless wind turbine incorporating
the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system, each component
shown in exploded views;
[0020] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of rotating the
frictionless wind turbine using the one-way shielded magnetic
repulsion system.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0021] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention,
illustrating a one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system 10 for
use with a frictionless wind turbine (not shown). The one-way
shielded magnetic repulsion system 10 comprises a stationary inner
core unit 12 and a rotating outer core unit 14. The stationary
inner core unit 12 has a plurality of inner one-way shielded
magnets 16 arranged around an inner cylinder 18 which is
operatively attached to a rigid shaft 20 along a longitudinal axis
(not shown) of the frictionless wind turbine (not shown). The
rotating outer core unit 14 has a plurality of outer one-way
shielded magnets 22 arranged along the inner circumference of an
outer cylinder 24 and optimally angled towards the plurality of
inner one-way shielded magnets 16 in the stationary inner core unit
12. The rotating outer core unit 14 is operatively attached to a
housing (not shown) of the frictionless wind turbine (not shown).
Both the plurality of inner one-way shielded magnets 16 and the
plurality of outer one-way shielded magnets 22 have same magnetic
polarity to create a magnetic repulsive force for continual
rotating motion of the outer core unit 14 around the inner core
unit 12.
[0022] FIG. 2A shows a perspective view of the present invention,
illustrating the is inner/outer one-way shielded magnet 16, 22 of
the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion assembly 10. The
inner/outer one-way shielded magnet 16, 22 is a housing unit
created by combing a magnet 26 with multiple layers of spacing
using plastic, paper, various metals and discharged alkaline
batteries, and any other magnetic flux absorbing material that
suppresses the magnetic flux that is being emitted by of one of the
magnetic poles of the magnet 26 while the opposite pole maintains
almost 100% of its magnetic flux emission.
[0023] FIGS. 2B and 2C show exploded views of the present invention
shown in FIG. 2A, illustrating the inner/outer one-way shielded
magnet 16, 22 of the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion assembly
10. The inner/outer one-way shielded magnet 16, 22 comprises an
outer casing 28 having a first side 30, a second side 32, a third
side 34 and a fourth side 36. The outer casing 28 encloses an inner
casing 38 proximate the first side 30 and the second side 32, a
cardboard shield 40 proximate the fourth side 36, a metal shield 42
proximate the fourth side 36, and a second discharged alkaline
battery 44 proximate the third side 34. The inner casing 38
encloses the magnet 26 proximate the first side 30 and the second
side 32 of the outer casing 28, a plastic shield 46 proximate the
fourth side 36 of the outer casing 28, and a first discharged
alkaline battery 48 proximate the third side 34 of the outer casing
28. The inner/outer one-way shielded magnet 16, 22 has the third
side 34 and the fourth side 36 suppressed and conducts no, or
limited levels of magnetic flux emission. FIG. 2D shows a sectional
view of the present invention shown in FIG. 2A, illustrating the
inner/outer one-way shielded magnet 16, 22.
[0024] By suppressing or containing one of the magnetic poles in
the inner/outer one-way shielded magnet 16, 22, the ability to have
effective repulsion is maximized and the counter effects of the
opposite pole no longer has any bearing on competing with the
attraction of each pole to one another. The inner one-way shielded
magnets 16 in the stationary inner core unit 12 and the outer
one-way shielded magnets 22 in the rotating outer core unit 14 has
the same poles angled and facing each other (North pole towards
North pole, or South pole towards South pole).
[0025] FIGS. 3A and 3B show perspective views of the exterior of
the present invention, illustrating a frictionless wind turbine 50
incorporating the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system 10.
The wind turbine 50 comprises a housing 52 and a plurality of
turbine blades 54. The housing 52 includes a rigid head portion 56,
a rotating shaft portion 58 and a rigid base portion 60. The
plurality of turbine blades 54 is attached to the rotating shaft
portion 58.
[0026] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the interior of the present
invention, illustrating the frictionless wind turbine 50
incorporating the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system 10.
The wind turbine 50 comprises a rigid shaft 20, a plurality of
magnetic levitation bearings 62, at least one magnetic compression
bearing 64, a plurality of stationary electrical coiled segments
66, a plurality of magnet segments 68 and the one-way shielded
magnetic repulsion system 10. The rigid shaft 20 is arranged along
a longitudinal axis 70 of the housing 52. The magnetic levitation
bearings 62 are operatively attached to the housing 52 and the
magnetic compression bearing 64 is arranged along the longitudinal
axis 70 and operatively attached to the rotating shaft portion 58.
The stationary electrical coiled segments 66 are attached to the
rigid shaft 20 and the magnet segments 68 are operatively attached
to the stationary electrical coiled segments 66.
[0027] Each of the magnetic levitation bearings 62 includes a
positive polarity side 72 and a negative polarity side 74. The same
magnetic polarity sides of a pair of the plurality of magnetic
levitation bearings 62 are arranged in magnetic communication with
each other to create a magnetic repulsive force for magnetic
levitation. Each of the magnet segments 68 has a magnetic polarity.
During wind flow, a twisting motion of the turbine blades 54 and
the magnetic repulsive force generated in the pair of the plurality
of magnetic levitation bearings 62 and cause a rotational motion of
the magnet segments 68 thereby inducing electrical energy in the
stationary electrical coiled segments 66.
[0028] The one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system 10 is
incorporated into the turbine 50 for rotating the turbine 50 when
low wind or no wind conditions occur. The one-way shielded magnetic
repulsion system 10 is operatively attached to the housing 52
between the plurality of magnetic levitation bearings 62 and the at
least one magnetic compression bearing 64.
[0029] When there is no wind, the stationary inner core unit 12 is
raised into position to engage the inner one-way shielded magnets
16 and the outer one-way shielded magnets 22 in magnetic repulsion
to spin the frictionless rotating outer core unit 14 around the
stationary inner core unit 12. With the same poles aligned facing
towards one another, the rotating outer core unit 14 is free to
spin continually until the stationary inner core unit 12 is lowered
and disengaging the magnetic repulsion. The wind turbine 50 uses
the magnetic repulsion force generated by the one-way shield
magnetic suppression system 10 to spin thereby generating
electricity even in no-wind conditions. A switching means 76 is
used for raising or lowering the inner cylinder 18 of the
stationary inner core unit 12 to engage or disengage the plurality
of inner one-way shielded magnets 16 with the plurality of outer
one-way shielded magnets 22.
[0030] FIG. 5 is a flowchart 80 illustrating a method of rotating
the frictionless wind turbine 50 using the one-way shielded
magnetic repulsion system 10. As shown in block 82, the stationary
inner core unit 12 of the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion
system 10 is engaged with the rotating outer core unit 14. The
magnetic repulsive force is generated between the plurality of
inner one-way shielded magnets 16 and the plurality of outer
one-way shielded magnets 22 as indicated at block 84. The outer
core unit 14 rotates around the inner core unit 12 as indicated at
block 86. The rotating outer core unit 14 rotates the frictionless
wind turbine 50 which is operatively attached thereto, as indicated
at block 88.
[0031] The one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system 10 eliminates
friction in the area where rotation occurs, eliminates transmission
oil required and rotates the frictionless wind turbine 50 without
the need for wind. The one-way shielded magnetic repulsion system
10 eliminates the downtime of the frictionless wind turbine 10 when
there is no wind, thereby providing uninterrupted power generation.
Once the operation starts, the one-way shielded magnetic repulsion
system 10 will run until the magnetism in the one-way shielded
magnets 16, 22 are depleted, which should be close to twenty
years.
[0032] While a particular form of the invention has been
illustrated and described, it will be apparent that various
modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is not intended that the
invention be limited, except as by the appended claims.
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