US4446418A
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Generator and drive system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-01-11
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2002-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A generator system for producing an electrical power output or for providing rotary motion for a drive system. The system includes a central shaft supported on bearings for free rotation. The shaft further includes a flywheel and a vibratory gyroscope mounted on it for storing energy. A drive means is used to apply torque to the shaft to cause it and the flywheel to rotate up to speed. A further coil is mounted on the shaft co-operable with opposed magnets to provide an electrical power output to an external load. Also a mechanical power output may be taken from the shaft for an external drive.
Inventors
- 👤 Royest L. Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:27
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K7/00; H02K7/02; H02K7/025; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A generator system for providing an electrical power output, comprising: a central shaft; a support bearing for rotatably supporting said shaft at its lower end; a flywheel mounted on said shaft intermediate its end; an input means for providing a rotative drive to said shaft; a gyro of the vibratory type mounted on said shaft proximate its upper end; said gyro including a plurality of relatively thin rods extending symmetrically from said shaft, each such rod including a weight mounted on its free end; and means for periodically interrupting the drive to said shaft, said flywheel and said gyro operable to continue the rotation of said shaft during such periodic interruption.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A generator system for providing an electrical power output, comprising: a central shaft; a support bearing for rotatably supporting said shaft at its lower end; a flywheel mounted on said shaft intermediate its end; an input means for providing a rotative drive to said shaft; a gyro of the vibratory type mounted on said shaft proximate its upper end; said gyro including a plurality of relatively thin rods extending symmetrically from said shaft, each such rod including a weight mounted on its free end; and means for periodically interrupting the drive to said shaft, said flywheel and said gyro operable to continue the rotation of said shaft during such periodic interruption.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for applying rotative drive to said shaft includes an electrical motor, a power source for operating it, and a switch periodically operated for connecting said source to said electrical motor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein a delay means is operably connected to said switch for operating it for a predetermined time interval.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said flywheel is of the liquid containing type.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 including an inner coil rotatably with said flywheel and an outer stationary coil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein an electrical output is taken from said shaft by a commutator means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said shaft is supported at its lower end by a ball bearing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bearing means is of the magnetic bearing type.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said input means for providing a rotative drive to said shaft comprises a turbine mechanical drive means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein a plurality of spaced permanent magnets are mounted juxtaposed to said inner coil.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-01 | 1987-10-31 | 1988-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-01 | 1991-10-31 | 1992-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-01 | 1995-10-31 | 1996-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |