US4075542A
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Inertia power system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-29
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1995-07-29
Abstract
Abstract An inertia power system in which the rotational energy stored in a rotating inertia wheel is translated into useful work. The system includes an inertia wheel which is electrically driven. A magnetic clutch is provided for engaging and disengaging the rotating inertia wheel into and out of driving relationships with a transmission assembly through which the rotation of energy of the inertia wheel is translated into useful work, e.g.; to drive a vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Szegedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:50
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K7/00; H02K7/02; H02K7/025; F; F16; F16H; F16H33/00; F16H33/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
282 words
An inertia power system comprising: an inertia means including an inertia wheel for storing rotational energy and having an input and output end, a drive means for effecting the rotation of said inertia wheel, operatively associated with the input end, said drive means comprising an input magnet having a north and south pole journalled to said inertia wheel to rotate therewith, a plurality of serially energized electromagnets circumferentially spaced about said input magnet so as to be opposite the poles of said magnet, a second magnet rotatably mounted so as to be under the influence of said first magnet, said second magnet having a field which is substantially less than the field of said input magnet, spaced commutator stator stations operatively associated with said second magnet, a terminal contact, said electromagnets having windings connected between the associated commutator stator sections and said terminal contact, and said second magnet having its poles oppositely disposed relative to the poles of said input magnet, and a brush carried on one of the poles of said second magnet so as to electrically contact said commutator stator sections, and a source of electrical energy for serially energizing said electromagnets whereby the developed field effects the rotation of said input magnet which imparts rotation to said inertia wheel and said second magnet, and including a clutch means having; an output magnet connected to the output end of said inertia wheel to rotate therewith, a complementary clutch member moveably mounted relative to said output magnet, said complementary clutch member including a plurality of magnets adapted to lock and unlock onto said output magnet as said complementary member is moved relative thereto, and means for actuating said complementary clutch member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
282 words
An inertia power system comprising: an inertia means including an inertia wheel for storing rotational energy and having an input and output end, a drive means for effecting the rotation of said inertia wheel, operatively associated with the input end, said drive means comprising an input magnet having a north and south pole journalled to said inertia wheel to rotate therewith, a plurality of serially energized electromagnets circumferentially spaced about said input magnet so as to be opposite the poles of said magnet, a second magnet rotatably mounted so as to be under the influence of said first magnet, said second magnet having a field which is substantially less than the field of said input magnet, spaced commutator stator stations operatively associated with said second magnet, a terminal contact, said electromagnets having windings connected between the associated commutator stator sections and said terminal contact, and said second magnet having its poles oppositely disposed relative to the poles of said input magnet, and a brush carried on one of the poles of said second magnet so as to electrically contact said commutator stator sections, and a source of electrical energy for serially energizing said electromagnets whereby the developed field effects the rotation of said input magnet which imparts rotation to said inertia wheel and said second magnet, and including a clutch means having; an output magnet connected to the output end of said inertia wheel to rotate therewith, a complementary clutch member moveably mounted relative to said output magnet, said complementary clutch member including a plurality of magnets adapted to lock and unlock onto said output magnet as said complementary member is moved relative thereto, and means for actuating said complementary clutch member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and including a transmission means connected to said clutch means, said transmission means comprising; a fluid system including a pump means operatively connected to said clutch means whereby said pump means is driven by said inertia wheel to pressurize the fluid of said fluid system, a fluid drive means, supply conduit interconnecting said pump means to said fluid drive means whereby said pressurized fluid is directed to said drive means, and a drive shaft operatively connected to said fluid drive means to be driven thereby when said fluid drive means is activated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said fluid system includes a tank for containing a supply of fluid, a return conduit, said tank being disposed in said return conduit between the outlet of said drive means and said pump means, a by pass interconnected between said supply conduit and return conduit; and a pressure relief valve disposed in said by pass to relieve the system in any build up of pressure therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said source of electrical energy comprises a solar cell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said source comprises a heat battery unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
241 words
An inertia power system comprising: an inertia means including an inertia wheel for storing rotational energy, drive means for effecting the rotation of said inertia wheel, a transmission means, and a clutch means disposed between said transmission means and said inertia wheel for engaging and disengaging said transmission means into and out of driving relationship with said transmission means, said drive means comprising an electromagnetic drive, said electromagnetic drive including an input magnet journalled to said inertia wheel to rotate therewith, a series of electromagnets circumferentially spaced to define a stator about said input magnet, means for serially engaging said electromagnets for attracting said input magnet to effect rotation of said input magnet and connected inertia wheel, said last mentioned means including a commutator segment electrically connected to each of said electromagnets, a distributing bar magnet rotatably disposed relative to said commutator segments, a contact connected to one end of said bar magnet for making contact with said commutator segments on which said bar magnet revolves, and a source of electrical energy connected to said distributing bar magnet, wherein said source comprises a heat battery unit, wherein said heat battery comprises a compressor coil and an evaporating coil, a compressable gas circulated through said coils, a compressor for compressing said gas, and a supply line having a branch conduit connected to said compressor whereby said compressor is actuated by the high pressure fluid flowing to said compressor through said branch conduit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
241 words
An inertia power system comprising: an inertia means including an inertia wheel for storing rotational energy, drive means for effecting the rotation of said inertia wheel, a transmission means, and a clutch means disposed between said transmission means and said inertia wheel for engaging and disengaging said transmission means into and out of driving relationship with said transmission means, said drive means comprising an electromagnetic drive, said electromagnetic drive including an input magnet journalled to said inertia wheel to rotate therewith, a series of electromagnets circumferentially spaced to define a stator about said input magnet, means for serially engaging said electromagnets for attracting said input magnet to effect rotation of said input magnet and connected inertia wheel, said last mentioned means including a commutator segment electrically connected to each of said electromagnets, a distributing bar magnet rotatably disposed relative to said commutator segments, a contact connected to one end of said bar magnet for making contact with said commutator segments on which said bar magnet revolves, and a source of electrical energy connected to said distributing bar magnet, wherein said source comprises a heat battery unit, wherein said heat battery comprises a compressor coil and an evaporating coil, a compressable gas circulated through said coils, a compressor for compressing said gas, and a supply line having a branch conduit connected to said compressor whereby said compressor is actuated by the high pressure fluid flowing to said compressor through said branch conduit.
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