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US4498015A
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Flywheel device for a moving vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-12-13
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Granted: 1985-02-05
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Expires: 2002-12-13
Abstract
Abstract An energy storage device comprising three flywheels mounted mutually perpendicular on said shafts in three dimensions within a rigid enclosure. The shafts are interconnected within the enclosure through a bevel gear arrangement in which the motion of one flywheel is imparted to the other flywheels. The shafts pass through the walls of the enclosure through a bearing arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 Mario H. Gottfried
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60L; B60L50/00; B60L50/30; B60L2200/00; B60L2200/26; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/60; Y02T10/70; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1218; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2117
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
An apparatus for storing kinetic energy comprising: a first flywheel means mounted on a first rotatable shaft extending in a first plane; a second flywheel means mounted on a second rotatable shaft extending in a second plane perpendicular to said first plane; a third flywheel means mounted on a third rotatable shaft extending in a third plane perpendicular to said second plane and perpendicular to said first plane; said first, second and third flywheel means, including a frame means, for maintaining said first, second and third rotatable shafts in fixed position in relation to said first, second and third planes; kinetic energy input means connected to one of said first, second and third rotatable shafts for initiating and maintaining rotational movement of said first, second and third flywheel means; and output means for converting said rotation of said first, second and third flywheel means into potential energy.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
An apparatus for storing kinetic energy comprising: a first flywheel means mounted on a first rotatable shaft extending in a first plane; a second flywheel means mounted on a second rotatable shaft extending in a second plane perpendicular to said first plane; a third flywheel means mounted on a third rotatable shaft extending in a third plane perpendicular to said second plane and perpendicular to said first plane; said first, second and third flywheel means, including a frame means, for maintaining said first, second and third rotatable shafts in fixed position in relation to said first, second and third planes; kinetic energy input means connected to one of said first, second and third rotatable shafts for initiating and maintaining rotational movement of said first, second and third flywheel means; and output means for converting said rotation of said first, second and third flywheel means into potential energy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said first, second and third flywheel means being of generally similar size, shape and configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 2, said first, second and third flywheel means rotating at generally similar angular velocities.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said first, second and third flywheel means being geared into each other, such that the rotational movement of one of said first, second and third flywheel means is transmitted to other of said first, second and third flywheel means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said first, second and third flywheel means being the rotors of electric motors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said frame means being an enclosure containing said first, second and third flywheel means, said shafts of said first, second and third flywheel means being supported within the walls of said enclosure by bearing arrangements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said enclosure is evacuated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said first, second and third flywheels are the rotors of electric motors.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
224 words
An energy storage device comprising: a first flywheel mounted on a first shaft extending in a first plane between a first bearing and a second bearing; an enclosure with a wall in which said first bearing is embedded and with an opening through a wall on the opposite side of said enclosure in which said second bearing is attached to said enclosure and through which said first shaft protrudes; a second flywheel mounted on a second shaft extending in a second plane perpendicular to said first plane between a third bearing and a fourth bearing, said third and fourth bearings being embedded in the walls of said enclosure; a third flywheel mounted on a third shaft extending in a third plane perpendicular to said second plane and perpendicular to said first plane between a fifth bearing and a sixth bearing, said fifth and sixth bearings being embedded in the walls of said enclosure; a first beveled gear mounted on said first shaft meshing with a second beveled gear mounted on said second shaft, whereby rotary motion and torque of said first shaft is transmitted to said second shaft; and a third beveled gear mounted on said first shaft meshing with a fourth beveled gear mounted on said third shaft, whereby rotary motion and torque of said first shaft is transmitted to said third shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
224 words
An energy storage device comprising: a first flywheel mounted on a first shaft extending in a first plane between a first bearing and a second bearing; an enclosure with a wall in which said first bearing is embedded and with an opening through a wall on the opposite side of said enclosure in which said second bearing is attached to said enclosure and through which said first shaft protrudes; a second flywheel mounted on a second shaft extending in a second plane perpendicular to said first plane between a third bearing and a fourth bearing, said third and fourth bearings being embedded in the walls of said enclosure; a third flywheel mounted on a third shaft extending in a third plane perpendicular to said second plane and perpendicular to said first plane between a fifth bearing and a sixth bearing, said fifth and sixth bearings being embedded in the walls of said enclosure; a first beveled gear mounted on said first shaft meshing with a second beveled gear mounted on said second shaft, whereby rotary motion and torque of said first shaft is transmitted to said second shaft; and a third beveled gear mounted on said first shaft meshing with a fourth beveled gear mounted on said third shaft, whereby rotary motion and torque of said first shaft is transmitted to said third shaft.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-02-05 | 1988-08-06 | 1989-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-05 | 1992-08-06 | 1993-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-05 | 1996-08-06 | 1997-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |