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Abstract
A torque converter device comprises a flywheel rotatable about a first axis, the flywheel including a first body portion having a first radius from a circumferential surface and a first radius of curvature, a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each having first ends disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and each of the first ends of first plurality of magnets having a second radius of curvature similar to the first radius of curvature of the first body portion, a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and a generator disk rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the generator disk including a second body portion, and a third plurality of magnets within the second body portion for magnetically coupling to the first and second pluralities of magnets.
Description
TORQUE CONVERTER AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME
[0001] The present application claims convention priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 11/171,336 filed on July 1, 2005, which is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S.
Patent Application No. 10/758,000 filed on January 16, 2004, which claims priority to U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 60/440,622 filed on January 17, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present application claims convention priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 11/171,336 filed on July 1, 2005, which is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S.
Patent Application No. 10/758,000 filed on January 16, 2004, which claims priority to U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 60/440,622 filed on January 17, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a torque converter and a system using a torque converter. More specifically, the present invention relates to a torque converter that is capable of multiplying a given torque input based upon compression and decompression of permanent magnetic fields. In addition, the present invention relates to a systein that uses a torque converter.
DISCUSSION OF THE RELATED ART
DISCUSSION OF THE RELATED ART
[0003] In general, torque converters make use of mechanical coupling between a generator disk and a flywheel to transmit torque from the flywheel to the generator disk.
However, due to frictional forces between the generator disk and the flywheel, some energy provided to the generator disk is converted into frictional energy, i.e., heat, thereby reducing the efficiency of the torque converter. In addition, the frictional forces cause significant mechanical wear on all moving parts of the torque converter.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
However, due to frictional forces between the generator disk and the flywheel, some energy provided to the generator disk is converted into frictional energy, i.e., heat, thereby reducing the efficiency of the torque converter. In addition, the frictional forces cause significant mechanical wear on all moving parts of the torque converter.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a torque converter that substantially obviates one or more of the problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art.
[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a torque converter having an increased output.
[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a system using a torque converter that reduces frictional wear.
[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a system using a torque converter that does not generate heat.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a system using a torque converter than does not have physical contact between a flywheel and a generator disk.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a system using a torque converter that allows an object to be inserted or reside between a flywheel and a generator disk.
[0010] Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.
[0011] To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described, a torque converter device includes a flywheel rotating about a first axis, the flywheel having a first body portion having a first radius from a circumferential surface and have a first radius of curvature, a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each having first ends disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and each of the first ends of first plurality of magnets having a second radius of curvature similar to the first radius of curvature, a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, anda generator disk rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the generator disk having a second body portion, and a third plurality of magnets within the second body portion for magnetic coupling with the first and second pluralities of magnets.
[0012] In another aspect, a torque converter device transferring rotational motion from a first body rotatable about first axis to a second body rotatable about and second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the first and second bodies separated by a gap, one of the first and second bodies includes a first plurality of radially mounted magnets, a plurality of backing plates, each disposed adjacent to innermost end portions of the first plurality of magnets, and a magnetic ring disposed apart from each of the backing plates, wherein the backing plates are disposed between an end of the first plurality of radially mounted magnets and the magnetic ring.
[0013] In another aspect, a method of transferring rotational motion from a first body rotatable about a first axis to a second body rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis includes sequentially compressing magnetic fields of a first plurality of magnets radially mounted in the first body using at least one of a second plurality of magnets mounted in the second body, and decompressing the compressed magnetic fields of the first plurality of magnets as the first body and second body rotate to transfer the rotational motion of the first body to the second body.
[0014] In another aspect, a system for generating electrical power includes a motor, a flywheel rotating about a first axis, the flywheel having a first body portion having a first radius from a circumferential surface and having a first radius of curvature, a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each having first ends disposed from the circunlferential surface of the first body portion, and each of the first ends of first plurality of magnets having a second radius of curvature similar to the first radius of curvature, a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and a generator disk rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the generator disk having a second body portion, and a third plurality of magnets within the second body portion for magnetic coupling to the first and second pluralities of magnets, and at least one electrical generator coupled to the at least one generator disk.
[0015] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:
[0017] FIG. lA is a layout diagram of an exemplary flywheel according to the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 1B is a side view of an exemplary flywheel according to the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 1 C is a side view of an exemplary attachment structure of the flywheel according to the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary retaining ring according to the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of region A of FIG. IA showing an exemplary placement of driver magnets within a flywheel according to the present invention;
[0022] FIGs. 4A and 4B are views of an exemplary driver magnet according to the present invention;
[0023] FIGs. 5A and 5B are views of another exemplary driver magnet according to the present invention;
[0024] FIGs. 6A and 6B are views of another exemplary driver magnet according to the present invention;
[0025] FIGs. 7A and 7B are views of another exemplary driver magnet according to the presentinvention;
[0026] FIG. 8A is a layout diagram of an exemplary generator disk according to the present invention;
[0027] FIG. 8B is a side view of an exemplary shaft attachment to a generator disk according to the present invention;
[0028] FIG. 9 is a scheinatic diagram of exemplary magnetic fields of the flywheel of FIGs. lA-C according to the present invention;
[0029] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary initial magnetic compression process of the torque converter according to the present invention;
[0030] FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram of an exemplary magnetic compression process of the torque converter according to the present invention;
[0031] FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram of another exemplary magnetic compression process of the torque converter according to the present invention;
[0032] FIG. 11 C is a schematic diagram of another exemplary magnetic compression process of the torque converter according to the present invention;
[0033] FIG. 11D is an enlarged view of region A of FIG. 11A according to the present invention;
[0034] FIG. 11E is another enlarged view of region A of FIG. 11A according to the present invention;
[0035] FIG. 11F is another enlarged view of a region A of FIG. 1 1A according to the present invention;
[0036] FIG. 12 is a schematic diagrain of an exemplary magnetic decompression process of the torque converter according to the present invention;
[0037] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary magnetic force pattern of the flywheel of FIG. 1 during a magnetic compression process of FIG. 11 according to the present invention;
[0038] FIG. 14 is a layout diagram of another exemplary flywheel according to the present invention;
[0039] FIG. 15 is a layout diagranl of another exemplary flywheel according to the present invention;
[0040] FIG. 16 is a layout diagram of another exemplary flywheel according to the present invention;
[0041] FIG. 17 is a schematic diagrain of an exemplary system using the torque converter according to the present invention; and [0042] FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram of another exemplary system using the torque converter according to the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0043] Reference will now be made in detail to the illustrated einbodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
[0044] FIG. lA is a layout diagrain of an exemplary flywheel according to the present invention. In FIG. lA, a flywheel 109 may be formed from a cylindrical core of composite material(s), such as nylon, and may be banded along a circumferential edge of the flywheel by a non-magnetic retaining ring 116, such as non-magnetic stainless steel or phenolic materials. The flywheel 109 may include a plurality of magnets 102 disposed witliin a plurality of equally spaced first radial grooves 101 of the flywheel 109, wherein each of the magnets 102 may generate relatively strong magnetic fields.
In addition, each of the magnets 102 may have cylindrical shapes and may be backed by a backing plate 203, such as soft iron or steel, disposed within each of the plurality of first radial grooves 101 in order to extend the polar fields of the magnets 102 closer to a center C of the flywheel 109.
In addition, each of the magnets 102 may have cylindrical shapes and may be backed by a backing plate 203, such as soft iron or steel, disposed within each of the plurality of first radial grooves 101 in order to extend the polar fields of the magnets 102 closer to a center C of the flywheel 109.
[0045] In FIG. lA, the flywheel 109 may also include a plurality of suppressor magnets 108 disposed within a plurality of second radial grooves 107 along a circumferential face of the flywheel 109. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 3, surfaces 110 of the magnets 102 may be spaced from a circumferencial surface S of the flywheel 109 by a distance X, and surfaces of the suppressor magnets 108 may be recessed from the circumferencial face S of the flywheel 109 by a distance Y.
[0046] In FIG. lA, each of the plurality of second radial grooves 107 may be disposed between each of the plurality of first grooves 101. For example, each one of eight suppressor magnets 108 may be disposed within each of eight grooves 107 and each one of eight magnets 102 may be disposed within each of eight grooves 101.
Accordingly, an angular separation (3 between each of the first radial grooves 101 may be twice an angular separation a between adjacent first and second radial grooves 101 and 107. Of course, the total number of magnets 102 and 108 and the first and second grooves 101 and 107, respectively, may be changed. The suppressor magnets 108 in the eight grooves 107 and the magnets 102 in the eight grooves 101 of the flywheel have their north magnetic fields facing toward the circumferential surface S
(in FIG. 3) of the flywheel 109 and their soutlz inagnetic fields facing radial inward toward a center portion C of the flywheel 109. Alternatively, opposite polar arrangement may be possible such that the suppressor magnets 108 and the magnets 102 may have their south magnetic fields facing toward the circumferential surface S (in FIG. 3) of the flywheel 109 and their north magnetic fields facing radial inward toward a center portion C of the flywheel 109.
Accordingly, an angular separation (3 between each of the first radial grooves 101 may be twice an angular separation a between adjacent first and second radial grooves 101 and 107. Of course, the total number of magnets 102 and 108 and the first and second grooves 101 and 107, respectively, may be changed. The suppressor magnets 108 in the eight grooves 107 and the magnets 102 in the eight grooves 101 of the flywheel have their north magnetic fields facing toward the circumferential surface S
(in FIG. 3) of the flywheel 109 and their soutlz inagnetic fields facing radial inward toward a center portion C of the flywheel 109. Alternatively, opposite polar arrangement may be possible such that the suppressor magnets 108 and the magnets 102 may have their south magnetic fields facing toward the circumferential surface S (in FIG. 3) of the flywheel 109 and their north magnetic fields facing radial inward toward a center portion C of the flywheel 109.
[0047] In FIG. 1A, backing plates 203 may be disposed at end portions of the magnets disposed within the plurality of first grooves 101 at the south poles of the magnets 102 in order to form a magnetic field strength along a radial direction toward the circumferential surface S (in FIG. 3) of the flywheel 109. Although not specifically shown, each of the backing plates may be attached to the flywheel 109 using a fastening system, such as retaining pins and/or bolts, or may be retained within the flywheel 109 due to the specific geometry of the magnets 102 within the first grooves 101.
Accordingly, interactions of the magnetic fields of the magnets 102 within the plurality of first grooves 101 and the suppressor magnets 108 disposed within the plurality of second grooves 107 create a magnetic field pattern (MFP), as shown in FIG. 9, of repeating arcuate shapes, i.e., sinusoidal curve, around the circumferential surface S (in FIG. 3) of the flywheel 109.
Accordingly, interactions of the magnetic fields of the magnets 102 within the plurality of first grooves 101 and the suppressor magnets 108 disposed within the plurality of second grooves 107 create a magnetic field pattern (MFP), as shown in FIG. 9, of repeating arcuate shapes, i.e., sinusoidal curve, around the circumferential surface S (in FIG. 3) of the flywheel 109.
[0048] In FIG. lA, the flywheel 109 may be formed of plastic material(s), such as PVC
and Plexiglas. In addition, the flywheel may be formed of molded plastic material(s), and may be formed as single structure. The material or materials used to form the flywheel 109 may include homogeneous materials in order to ensure a uniformly balanced system. In addition to the circular geometry shown in FIG. lA, other geometries may be used for the flywheel 109. For example, polygonal and triangular geometries may be used for the flywheel 109. Accordingly, the number of magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 and placement of the magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 may be adjusted to provide magnetic coupling to a corresponding generator disk 111 (in FIG. 8).
and Plexiglas. In addition, the flywheel may be formed of molded plastic material(s), and may be formed as single structure. The material or materials used to form the flywheel 109 may include homogeneous materials in order to ensure a uniformly balanced system. In addition to the circular geometry shown in FIG. lA, other geometries may be used for the flywheel 109. For example, polygonal and triangular geometries may be used for the flywheel 109. Accordingly, the number of magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 and placement of the magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 may be adjusted to provide magnetic coupling to a corresponding generator disk 111 (in FIG. 8).
[0049] FIG. 1B is a side view of an exemplary flywheel according to the present invention. In FIG. 1B, the flywheel 109 may include first and second body portions 109a and 109b. Accordingly, the first and second grooves 101 and 107 may be formed as semicircular grooves lOla and 107a in the first and second body portions 109a and 109b. In addition, although the first and second grooves 101 and 107 are shown to be circular, other geometries may be provided in order to conform to the geometries of the magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108.
[0050] In FIG. 1A, the total number of the magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 may be adjusted according to an overall diameter of the flywheel 109. For example, as the diameter of the flywheel 109 increases, the total number of magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 may increase. Conversely, as the diameter of the flywheel 109 decreases, the total nuinber of magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 may decrease. Furthermore, as the diaineter of the flywheel 109 increases or decreases, the total number of magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 may increase or decrease, respectively. Alternatively, as the diameter of the flywheel 109 increases or decreases, the total number of magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 may decrease or increase, respectively.
[0051] FIG. 1C is a side view of an exemplary attachment structure of the flywheel according to the present invention. In FIG. 1 C, the flywheel 109 includes a fastening system having plurality of spaced fastening members 122 that may be used to attach a major face of the flywheel 109 to a shaft backing plate 120. Accordingly, a shaft 124 may be fastened to the shaft backing plate 120 using a plurality of support members 126. In FIG. 1 C, the shaft backing plate 120 may be formed having a circular shape having a diameter less than or equal to a diameter of the flywheel 109. In addition, the shaft 124 may extend through the flywheel 109 and may be coupled to an expanding flywheel 130. The expanding flywheel 130 may be spaced from the flywheel 109 by a distance X in order to prevent any deteriorating magnetic interference with the magnets 102 and suppressor magnets 108 within the flywheel 109. The expanding flywheel may include structures (not shown) that would increase an overall diameter D
of the expanding flywheel 130 in order to increase the angular inertia of the flywheel 109.
Moreover, the shaft 124 may extend through the expanding flywheel 130 to be supported by a support structure (not shown).
of the expanding flywheel 130 in order to increase the angular inertia of the flywheel 109.
Moreover, the shaft 124 may extend through the expanding flywheel 130 to be supported by a support structure (not shown).
[0052] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary retaining ring according to the present invention. In FIG. 1 A, the retaining ring 116 of the flywheel 109 may include a single band of stainless steel material, or may include first and second retaining ring portions 116a and 116b, and may include attachment tabs 118a, 118b, and 118d that attach to the flywheel 109 via fasteners 11 8c. The first retaining ring portion 11 6a may have outermost attachment tabs 11 8a and innermost tabs 11 8b, and the second retaining ring portion 11 6b may have outemlost attaclunent tabs 11 8d and innermost tabs 11 8b.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, each of the attachment tabs 118a, 11 8b, and 11 8d may include attachment holes 318 for use with a fastener 118c. Each of the attachment tabs 11 8a, 11 8b, and 11 8d may be positioned within a region between the first and second grooves 101 and 107. Although not specifically shown, each of the attachment tabs 11 Sa, 11 8b, and 11 8d of the first and second retaining ring portions 11 6a and 11 6b may be formed to include two of the attachment holes 318 for use with two fasteners 11 8c.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, each of the attachment tabs 118a, 11 8b, and 11 8d may include attachment holes 318 for use with a fastener 118c. Each of the attachment tabs 11 8a, 11 8b, and 11 8d may be positioned within a region between the first and second grooves 101 and 107. Although not specifically shown, each of the attachment tabs 11 Sa, 11 8b, and 11 8d of the first and second retaining ring portions 11 6a and 11 6b may be formed to include two of the attachment holes 318 for use with two fasteners 11 8c.
[0053] As shown in FIG. 1 A, the first and second retaining ring portions 11 6a and 11 6b may cover the entire circumferential surface S (in FIG. 3) of the flywheel 109.
Accordingly, the outermost attachment tabs 11 8a of the first retaining ring portion 11 6a and the outermost attachment tabs 11 8d of the second retaining ring portion 11 6b may be fastened to the flywheel 109 at adjacent locations to each other. In addition, although each of the first and second retaining ring portions 11 6a and 116b are shown having three innermost attachment tabs 11 8b, different pluralities of the innermost attachment tabs 11 8b may be used according to the size of the flywheel 109, the number of magnets 102 and 108, and other physical features of the flywheel 109 components within the flywheel 109.
Accordingly, the outermost attachment tabs 11 8a of the first retaining ring portion 11 6a and the outermost attachment tabs 11 8d of the second retaining ring portion 11 6b may be fastened to the flywheel 109 at adjacent locations to each other. In addition, although each of the first and second retaining ring portions 11 6a and 116b are shown having three innermost attachment tabs 11 8b, different pluralities of the innermost attachment tabs 11 8b may be used according to the size of the flywheel 109, the number of magnets 102 and 108, and other physical features of the flywheel 109 components within the flywheel 109.
[0054] Although not shown in FIG. lA, a reinforced tape may be provided along an outer circumference of the retaining ring 116. Accordingly, the reinforced tape may provide protection from abrasion to the retaining ring 116.
[0055] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of region A of FIG. lA showing an exemplary placement of driver magnets within a flywheel according to the present invention. In FIG. 3, the surface 110 of the magnet 102 may have a radius of curvature Rl similar to the radius R2 of the flywheel 109. For example, Rl may be equal to R2, or Rl may be approximately equal to R2. In addition, the surface 108a of the suppressor magnet 108 may have a radius of curvature R3 similar to the radiuses Rl and R2. However, the surface 108a of the suppressor magnet 108 may simply have a flat shape.
[0056] FIGs. 4A and 4B are views of an exemplary driver magnet according to the present invention. In FIG. 4A, the magnet 102 may have a first surface 110 having the radius of curvature Rl that may be similar to the radius R2 of the flywheel 109 (in FIG.
3). In addition, as shown in FIG. 4B, the magnet 102 may include a cylindrical side surface 130 that is constant from a bottom surface 120 of the magnet 102 to the first surface 110 of the magnet 102.
3). In addition, as shown in FIG. 4B, the magnet 102 may include a cylindrical side surface 130 that is constant from a bottom surface 120 of the magnet 102 to the first surface 110 of the magnet 102.
[0057] FIGs. 5A and 5B are views of another exemplary driver magnet according to the present invention. In FIG. 5A, the magnet 202 may have a first surface 210 having the radius of curvature R1 that may be similar to the radius R2 of the flywheel 109 (in FIG.
3). In addition, as shown in FIGs. 4A and 4B, the magnet 202 may include a cylindrical side surface 230 that is tapered from a bottom surface 220 of the magnet 202 to the first surface 210 of the magnet 202. Accordingly, the first grooves 101 of the flywheel 109 may have corresponding sidewalls that conform to the tapered cylindrical side surface 230 of the magnet 202. In addition, the back plates 203 may also have corresponding tapered cylindrical surfaces as those of the magnet 202. However, the backing plates may not have tapered cylindrical surfaces as those of the magnet 202.
3). In addition, as shown in FIGs. 4A and 4B, the magnet 202 may include a cylindrical side surface 230 that is tapered from a bottom surface 220 of the magnet 202 to the first surface 210 of the magnet 202. Accordingly, the first grooves 101 of the flywheel 109 may have corresponding sidewalls that conform to the tapered cylindrical side surface 230 of the magnet 202. In addition, the back plates 203 may also have corresponding tapered cylindrical surfaces as those of the magnet 202. However, the backing plates may not have tapered cylindrical surfaces as those of the magnet 202.
[0058] FIGs. 6A and 6B are views of another exemplary driver magnet according to the present invention. hi FIG. 6A, the magnet 302 may have a first surface 310 having the radius of curvature Rl that may be similar to the radius R2 of the flywheel 109 (in FIG.
3). In addition, the magnet 302 may have a shoulder portion 350 that transitions from a neck portion 340 having a first diameter Dl to a body portion 330 having a second diameter D2. Furthermore, as shown in FIGs. 6A and 6B, the body portion 330 of the magnet 302 may having a constant diameter D2 from a bottom surface 320 of the magnet 202 to the shoulder portion 350 of the magnet 302. Accordingly, the first grooves 101 of the flywheel 109 may have corresponding portions that conform to the neck, shoulder, and body portions 340, 350, and 330 of the magnet 302.
3). In addition, the magnet 302 may have a shoulder portion 350 that transitions from a neck portion 340 having a first diameter Dl to a body portion 330 having a second diameter D2. Furthermore, as shown in FIGs. 6A and 6B, the body portion 330 of the magnet 302 may having a constant diameter D2 from a bottom surface 320 of the magnet 202 to the shoulder portion 350 of the magnet 302. Accordingly, the first grooves 101 of the flywheel 109 may have corresponding portions that conform to the neck, shoulder, and body portions 340, 350, and 330 of the magnet 302.
[0059] FIGs. 7A and 7B are views of another exemplary driver magnet according to the present invention. In FIG. 7A, the magnet 402 may have a first surface 410 having the radius of curvature R1 that may be similar to the radius R2 of the flywheel 109 (in FIG.
3). In addition, the magnet 402 may have a shoulder portion 450 that transitions from a neck portion 440 having a first diameter Dl to a body portion 430 having a second diameter D2. Furthermore, as shown in FIGs. 7A and 7B, the body portion 430 of the magnet 402 may having a constant diameter D2 from a bottom surface 420 of the magnet 402 to the shoulder portion 450 of the magnet 402. Accordingly, the first grooves 101 of the flywheel 109 may have corresponding portions that conform to the neck, shoulder, and body portions 440, 450, and 430 of the magnet 402.
3). In addition, the magnet 402 may have a shoulder portion 450 that transitions from a neck portion 440 having a first diameter Dl to a body portion 430 having a second diameter D2. Furthermore, as shown in FIGs. 7A and 7B, the body portion 430 of the magnet 402 may having a constant diameter D2 from a bottom surface 420 of the magnet 402 to the shoulder portion 450 of the magnet 402. Accordingly, the first grooves 101 of the flywheel 109 may have corresponding portions that conform to the neck, shoulder, and body portions 440, 450, and 430 of the magnet 402.
[0060] FIG. 8A is a layout diagram of an exemplary generator disk according to the present invention. In FIG. 8A, a generator disk 111, preferably made from a nylon or composite nylon disk, may include two rectangular magnets 301 opposing each other along a first common center line CL1 through a center portion C of the generator disk 111, wherein each of the rectangular magnets 301 may be disposed along a circumferential portion of the generator disk 111. In addition, additional rectangular magnets 302 may be provided between the two rectangular magnets 301, and may be opposing each other along a second cominon center line CL2 through a center portion C
of the generator disk 111 that is perpendicular to the first common center line CL1.
Alternatively, the additional rectangular magnets 302 may be replaced with non-magnetic weighted masses in order to prevent an unbalanced generator disk 111.
of the generator disk 111 that is perpendicular to the first common center line CL1.
Alternatively, the additional rectangular magnets 302 may be replaced with non-magnetic weighted masses in order to prevent an unbalanced generator disk 111.
[0061] In FIG. 8A, each of the two rectangular magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may have a first length L extending along a direction perpendicular to the first and second common center lines CL1 and CL2, wherein a thickness of the two rectangular magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weiglzted masses, may be less than the first length L. In addition, each of the two rectangular magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302, may have a relatively large magnetic strength, wherein surfaces of the two rectangular magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302, parallel to a major surface of the generator disk 111 may be one of south and north poles. Moreover, either an even-number or odd-number of magnets 301 may be used, and interval spacings between the magnets 301 may be adjusted to attain a desired magnetic configuration of the generator disk 111.
[0062] FIG. 8B is a side view of an exemplary shaft attachment to a generator disk according to the present invention. In FIGs. 8A and 8B, the generator disk 111 includes a plurality of spaced fastening members 305 that may be used to attach the generator disk 111 to a shaft backing plate 306. Accordingly, a shaft 307 may be fastened to the shaft backing plate 306 using a plurality of support members 308. In FIG. 8B, the shaft backing plate 306 may be formed having a circular shape having a dianieter less than or equal to a diameter of the generator disk 111.
[0063] In FIGs. 8A and 8B, the generator disk 111 may be formed of the same, or different materials from the materials used to form the flywheel 109 (in FIG.
1 A).
Moreover, the geometry of the generator disk 111 may be circular, as shown in FIG.
8A, or may be different, such polygonal and triangular shapes. In addition, the total number of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may be adjusted according to an overall diameter of the flywheel 109 and/or the generator disk 111. For example, as the diaineter of the flywheel 109 and/or the generator disk 111 increases, the total number and size of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may increase. Conversely, as the diameter of the flywheel 109 and/or generator disk 111 decreases, the total number and size of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may decrease. Furthermore, as the diameter of the flywheel 109 and/or the generator disk 111 increases or decreases, the total number and size of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may increase or decrease, respectively. Alternatively, as the diaineter of the flywheel 109 and/or the generator disk 111 increases or decreases, the total number and size of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may decrease or increase, respectively.
1 A).
Moreover, the geometry of the generator disk 111 may be circular, as shown in FIG.
8A, or may be different, such polygonal and triangular shapes. In addition, the total number of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may be adjusted according to an overall diameter of the flywheel 109 and/or the generator disk 111. For example, as the diaineter of the flywheel 109 and/or the generator disk 111 increases, the total number and size of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may increase. Conversely, as the diameter of the flywheel 109 and/or generator disk 111 decreases, the total number and size of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may decrease. Furthermore, as the diameter of the flywheel 109 and/or the generator disk 111 increases or decreases, the total number and size of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may increase or decrease, respectively. Alternatively, as the diaineter of the flywheel 109 and/or the generator disk 111 increases or decreases, the total number and size of the magnets 301, as well as each of the additional rectangular magnets 302 or the non-magnetic weighted masses, may decrease or increase, respectively.
[0064] FIG. 9 is a scheinatic diagram of exeinplary magnetic fields of the flywheel of FIG. 1 according to the present invention. In FIG. 9, interactions of the magnetic fields of the magnets 102 and the suppressor magnets 108 create a magnetic field pattern (MFP) of repeating arcuate shapes, i.e., sinusoidal curve, around the circumferential surface S of the flywheel 109. Accordingly, the backing plates 203 and the suppressor magnets 108 provide for displacement of the south fields of the magnets 102 toward the center C of the flywheel 109.
[0065] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary initial magnetic compression process of the torque converter according to the present invention, FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of aii exemplary magnetic compression process of the torque converter according to the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary magnetic decompression process of the torque converter according to the present invention. In each of FIGs. 10, 11, and 12, the schematic view is seen from a rear of the generator disk, i.e., the surface opposite to the surface of the generator disk 111 having the two rectangular magnets 301, and the flywheel 109 is located behind the generator disk 111. In addition, the flywheel 109 is rotating in a downward clockwise direction and the generator disk 111 is rotating along a counterclockwise direction, wherein the generator disk 111 may be spaced from the flywheel 109 by a sniall air gap, such as within a range of about three-eighths of an inch to about 0.050 inches.
Alternatively, the small air gap may be detemiined by specific application.
For example, systems requiring a larger configuration of the flywheel and generator disk may require larger or smaller air gaps. Similarly, systems requiring more powerful or less powerful magnets may require air gaps having a specific range of air gaps.
Moreover, for purposes of explanation the magnets 102 will now simply be referred to as driver magnets 102.
Alternatively, the small air gap may be detemiined by specific application.
For example, systems requiring a larger configuration of the flywheel and generator disk may require larger or smaller air gaps. Similarly, systems requiring more powerful or less powerful magnets may require air gaps having a specific range of air gaps.
Moreover, for purposes of explanation the magnets 102 will now simply be referred to as driver magnets 102.
[0066] In FIG. 10, one of the two rectangular inagnets 301 disposed on the generator disk 111 begins to enter one of the spaces witliin a magnetic field pattern (MFP) of the flywheel 109 between two north poles generated by the driver magnets 102. The driver magnets 102 may be disposed along a circumferential center line of the flywheel 109, or may be disposed along the circumference of the flywheel 109 in an offset configuration.
The gap between the driver magnets 102 in the flywheel 109 is a position in which the MFP where the south pole field is the closest to the circumferential surface S
(in FIG.
9) of the flywheel 109.
The gap between the driver magnets 102 in the flywheel 109 is a position in which the MFP where the south pole field is the closest to the circumferential surface S
(in FIG.
9) of the flywheel 109.
[0067] In FIG. 10, as the flywheel 109 rotates along the downward direction, the north pole of one of the two rectangular magnets 301 on the generator disk 111 facing the circumferential surface S (in FIG. 9) of the flywheel 109 enters adjacent north magnetic field lines of the driver magnets 102 along a shear plane of the two rectangular magnets 301 and the driver magnets 102. Accordingly, the shear force required to position one of the two rectangular magnets 301 between the adjacent driver magnets 102 is less than the force required to directly compress the north magnetic field lines of the two rectangular magnets 301 between the adjacent driver magnets 102. Thus, the energy necessary to position one of the two rectangular magnets 301 between adjacent ones of the driver magnets 102 is relatively low.
[0068] In addition, the specific geometrical interface between the driver and rectangular magnets 102 and 301 provides for a relatively stable repulsive magnetic field.
For example, the cylindrical surface 130 (in FIG. 4) of the adjacent driver magnets 102, as well as the cylindrical surfaces of the other exemplary driver magnets 202, 302, and 402 in FIGs. 5, 6, and 7, generate specific magnetic fields from the curved surfaces 110 and the bottom surfaces 120 of the driver magnets 102. In addition, the planar surfaces P
(in FIG. 8) of the rectangular magnet 301 entering the adjacent magnetic fields of the adjacent driver magnets 102 generate anotlier specific magnetic field.
Accordingly, the interaction of the magnetic fields of the driver and rectangular magnets 102 and 301, and more specifically, the manner in which the magnetic fields of the driver and rectangular magnets 102 and 301 are brought into interaction, i.e., along a magnetic shear plane, create a relatively stable repulsive magnetic field.
For example, the cylindrical surface 130 (in FIG. 4) of the adjacent driver magnets 102, as well as the cylindrical surfaces of the other exemplary driver magnets 202, 302, and 402 in FIGs. 5, 6, and 7, generate specific magnetic fields from the curved surfaces 110 and the bottom surfaces 120 of the driver magnets 102. In addition, the planar surfaces P
(in FIG. 8) of the rectangular magnet 301 entering the adjacent magnetic fields of the adjacent driver magnets 102 generate anotlier specific magnetic field.
Accordingly, the interaction of the magnetic fields of the driver and rectangular magnets 102 and 301, and more specifically, the manner in which the magnetic fields of the driver and rectangular magnets 102 and 301 are brought into interaction, i.e., along a magnetic shear plane, create a relatively stable repulsive magnetic field.
[0069] In addition, although the suppressor magnet 108 also provides a repelling force to the driver magnet 102, the force of repulsion of the suppressor magnet 108 is relatively less than the repulsive force of the rectangular magnet 301.
However, as will be explained with regard to FIG. 12, the suppressor magnet 108 provides an additional repulsion force when the magnetic fields of the driver and rectangular magnets 102 and 301 are decompressed.
However, as will be explained with regard to FIG. 12, the suppressor magnet 108 provides an additional repulsion force when the magnetic fields of the driver and rectangular magnets 102 and 301 are decompressed.
[0070] In FIG. 1 1A, once the rectangular magnet 301 on the generator disk 111 fully occupies the gap directly between the north poles of two adjacent driver magnets 102 of the flywheel 109, the weaker north pole (as compared to the north poles of the driver and rectangular magnets 102 and 301) of the suppressor magnet 108 on the flywheel 109 is repelled by the presence of the north pole of the rectangular magnet 301 on the generator disk 111. Thus, both the north and south magnetic fields of the MFP
below the outer circumference of the flywheel 109 are compressed, as shown at point A (in FIG. 13).
below the outer circumference of the flywheel 109 are compressed, as shown at point A (in FIG. 13).
[0071] In FIG. 11A, a centerline CL3 of the flywheel 109 is aligned with a centerline CL4 of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111 during magnetic field compression of the driver magnets 102, the suppressor magnet 108, and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 301. Accordingly, placement of the rotation axis of the flywheel 109 and the rotation axis of the generator disk 111 must be set such that the centerline CL3 of the flywheel 109 is aligned with the centerline CIA of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111.
[0072] However, as shown in FIGs. 11B and 11C, placement of the rotation axis of the flywheel 109 and the rotation axis of the generator disk 111 may be set such that the centerline CL3 of the flywheel 109 may be offset from the centerline CL4 of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111 by a distance X. Accordingly, the magnetic field compression of the driver magnets 102, the suppressor magnet 108, and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 301 may be altered in order to provide specific repulsion forces between the driver magnets 102, the suppressor magnet 108, and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 301.
[0073] FIG. 11D is an enlarged view of region A of FIG. 11A according to the present invention. In FIG. 11D, a distance X between facing surfaces of the driver magnet 102 (and likewise the other driver magnet 102 adjacent to the opposing end of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111) is set in order to provide specific inagnetic field compression of the driver magnets 102 and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111.
Preferably, the distance X may be set to zero, but may be set to a value to ensure that no torque slip occurs between the flywheel 109 and the generator disk 111. The torque slip is directly related to the magnetic field compression strength of the driver magnets 102 and the magnet 301, as well as the magnetic strength and geometries of the driver magnets 102 and the magnet 301.
Preferably, the distance X may be set to zero, but may be set to a value to ensure that no torque slip occurs between the flywheel 109 and the generator disk 111. The torque slip is directly related to the magnetic field compression strength of the driver magnets 102 and the magnet 301, as well as the magnetic strength and geometries of the driver magnets 102 and the magnet 301.
[0074] FIG. 11E is another enlarged view of region A of FIG. 11A according to the present invention. In FIG. 11, the driver inagnet 102 may have a cross-sectional geometry that includes a polygonal shape, wherein a side of the polygonal shaped driver magnet 102 may be parallel to a side of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 11.
However, the distance X between facing surfaces of the driver magnet 102 (and likewise the other driver magnet 102 adjacent to the opposing end of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111) is set in order to provide specific magnetic field coinpression of the driver magnets 102 and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111.
Preferably, the distance X may be set to zero, but may be set to a value to ensure that no torque slip occurs between the flywlieel 109 and the generator disk 111.
However, the distance X between facing surfaces of the driver magnet 102 (and likewise the other driver magnet 102 adjacent to the opposing end of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111) is set in order to provide specific magnetic field coinpression of the driver magnets 102 and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111.
Preferably, the distance X may be set to zero, but may be set to a value to ensure that no torque slip occurs between the flywlieel 109 and the generator disk 111.
[0075] FIG. 11F is another enlarged view of a region A of FIG. 11A according to the present invention. In FIG. 11F, pairs of driver magnets 102a and 102b may be provided in the flywheel 109. The driver magnets 102a and 102b may be provided along centerlines CL3A and CL3B, respectively, and may be spaced apart from the centerline CL3 of the flywheel 109, as well as the aligned centerline CL4 of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111. Accordingly, the magnetic field compression of the pair of driver magnets 102a and 102b and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 301 may be altered in order to provide specific repulsion forces between the pair of driver magnets 102a and 102b, the suppressor magnet 108, and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 301.
As with the polygonal shaped geometry of the single driver magnets 102, in FIG.
11E, the pair of driver magnets 102a and 102b may have polygonal shaped geometries. In addition, similar to the distance X, as shown in FIGs. 11D and 11E, distances between facing surfaces of the pair of driver magnets 102a and 102b (and likewise the other pair of driver inagnets 102a and 102b adjacent to the opposing end of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111) is set in order to provide specific magnetic field compression of the pair of driver magnets 102a and 102b and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111.
Preferably, the distance X may be set to zero, but may be set to a value to ensure that no torque slip occurs between the flywheel 109 and the generator disk 111.
As with the polygonal shaped geometry of the single driver magnets 102, in FIG.
11E, the pair of driver magnets 102a and 102b may have polygonal shaped geometries. In addition, similar to the distance X, as shown in FIGs. 11D and 11E, distances between facing surfaces of the pair of driver magnets 102a and 102b (and likewise the other pair of driver inagnets 102a and 102b adjacent to the opposing end of the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111) is set in order to provide specific magnetic field compression of the pair of driver magnets 102a and 102b and the magnet 301 of the generator disk 111.
Preferably, the distance X may be set to zero, but may be set to a value to ensure that no torque slip occurs between the flywheel 109 and the generator disk 111.
[0076] In FIG. 12, as the rectangular magnet 301 on the generator disk 111 begins to rotate out of the compressed magnetic field position and away from the flywheel 109, the north pole of the rectangular magnet 301 is strongly pushed away by the repulsion force of the north pole of the trailing driver magnet 102 on the flywheel 109 and by the magnetic decompression (i.e., spring back) of the previously coinpressed north and south fields in the MFP along the circumferential surface S (in FIG. 9) of the flywheel 109. The spring back force (i.e., magnetic decompression force) of the north pole in the MFP provides added repulsion to the rectangular magnet 301 of the generator disk 111 as the rectangular magnet 301 moves away from the flywheel 109.
[0077] Next, another initial magnetic compression process is started, as shown in FIG.
10, and the cycle of magnetic compression and decompression repeats. Thus, rotational movement of the flywheel 109 and the generator disk 111 continues.
10, and the cycle of magnetic compression and decompression repeats. Thus, rotational movement of the flywheel 109 and the generator disk 111 continues.
[0078] FIG. 14 is a layout diagram of another exemplary flywheel according to the present invention. In FIG. 14, a flywhee1209 may include all of the above-described features of the flywheel 109 (in FIGs. 1 A-C), but may include suppressor magnets 208 disposed from the circumferential surface S of the flywhee1209 by a distance X. For example, the distance X may be less that a depth of the first grooves 101, and may be disposed between adjacent backing plates 203. Similar to the relative angular displacements a and 0 of the driver and suppressor magnets 102 and 301, the relative positioning of the suppressor magnets 208 may be disposed between the driver magnets 102. Thus, the suppressor magnets 208 may further displace the south magnetic fields of the driver magnets 102 transmitted by the backing plates 203 toward the center C of the flywheel 209. Moreover, the different exemplary driver magnets of FIGs. 4-7 may be incorporated into the flywheel 209 of FIG. 14.
[0079] FIG. 15 is a layout diagram of another exemplary flywheel according to the present invention. In FIG. 15, a flywheel 309 may include all of the above-described features of the flywheel 109 (in FIGs. lA-C), but may include suppressor magnets 308 disposed from an end portion of the backing plates 203 by a distance X. In addition, the suppressor magnets 308 may be placed along a centerline of the driver magnets 102.
Thus, the suppressor magnets 208 may further displace the south magnetic fields of the driver magnets 102 transmitted by the backing plates 203 toward the center C
of the flywheel 309. Moreover, the different exemplary driver magnets of FIGs. 4-7 may be incorporated into the flywhee1309 of FIG. 15.
Thus, the suppressor magnets 208 may further displace the south magnetic fields of the driver magnets 102 transmitted by the backing plates 203 toward the center C
of the flywheel 309. Moreover, the different exemplary driver magnets of FIGs. 4-7 may be incorporated into the flywhee1309 of FIG. 15.
[0080] FIG. 16 is a layout diagram of another exemplary flywheel according to the present invention. In FIG. 16, a flywheel 409 may include all of the above-described features of the flywheel 109 (in FIGs. lA-C), but may include a suppressor magnet ring 408 concentrically disposed with the center C of the flywheel 409. Thus, the suppressor magnet ring 408 may further displaces the south magnetic fields of the driver magnets 102 transmitted by the backing plates 203 toward the center C of the flywhee1409.
Moreover, the different exemplary driver magnets of FIGs. 4-7 may be incorporated into the flywheel 409 of FIG. 16.
Moreover, the different exemplary driver magnets of FIGs. 4-7 may be incorporated into the flywheel 409 of FIG. 16.
[0081] FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary system using the torque converter according to the present invention. In FIG. 17, a system for generating power using the torque converted configuration of the present invention may include a motor 105 powered by a power source 101 using a variable frequency motor control drive 103 to rotatably drive a shaft 407 coupled to the flywheel 109, as well as any of the flywlleels of FIGs. 1 and 14-16. In addition, the generator disk 111 may be coupled to a drive shaft 113, wherein rotation of the generator disk 111 will cause rotation of the drive shaft 113. For example, a longitudinal axis of the drive shaft 113 may be disposed perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the drive shaft 107.
[0082] In FIG. 17, the drive shaft 113 may be coupled to a rotor 119 of an electrical generator comprising a plurality of stators 117. An exemplary generator is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application No. 10/973,825, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Specifically, the rotor 119 may include an even number of magnets, and each of the stators 117 may include an odd number of coils, wherein each of the coils includes an amorphous core. The amorphous cores do not produce any heat during operation of the electrical generator. Rotation of the rotor 119 may cause the electrical generator to produce an alternating current output to a variable transformer 121, and the output of the variable transformer 121 may be provided to a load 123.
[0083] FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram of another exemplary system using the torque converter according to the present invention. In FIG. 18, a plurality of the generator disks 111 may be clustered around and driven by a single flywheel 109,, as well as any of the flywheels of FIGs. 1 and 14-16, wherein the generator disks 111 may each be coupled to AC generators similar to the configuration shown in FIG. 17.
[0084] The present invention may be modified for application to mobile power generation source systems, as drive systems for application in stealth teclinologies, as an alternative for variable speed direct drive systems, as drive systems for pumps, fans, and HVAC systems. Moreover, the present invention may be modified for application to industrial, commercial, and residential vehicles requiring frictionless, gearless, and/or fluidless transmissions. Furthermore, the present invention may be modified for application in frictionless fluid transmission systems through pipes that require driving of internal impeller systems. Furthermore, the present invention may be modified for application in onboard vehicle battery charging systems, as well as power systems for aircraft, including force transmission systems for aircraft fans and propellers.
[0085] In addition, the present invention may be modified for application in zero or low gravity environments. For example, the present invention may be applied for use as electrical power generations systems for space stations and interplanetary vehicles.
[0086] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the torque converter and system using the same of the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the inventions. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims (61)
1. A torque converter device, comprising:
a flywheel rotatable about a first axis, the flywheel including:
a first body portion having a first radius from a circumferential surface and a first radius of curvature;
a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each having first ends disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and each of the first ends of first plurality of magnets having a second radius of curvature similar to the first radius of curvature of the first body portion;
a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion; and a generator disk rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the generator disk including:
a second body portion; and a third plurality of magnets within the second body portion for magnetically coupling to the first and second pluralities of magnets.
a flywheel rotatable about a first axis, the flywheel including:
a first body portion having a first radius from a circumferential surface and a first radius of curvature;
a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each having first ends disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and each of the first ends of first plurality of magnets having a second radius of curvature similar to the first radius of curvature of the first body portion;
a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion; and a generator disk rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the generator disk including:
a second body portion; and a third plurality of magnets within the second body portion for magnetically coupling to the first and second pluralities of magnets.
2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the flywheel further comprises a plurality of backing plates, each backing plate disposed adjacent to each of the first plurality of permanent magnets.
3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the flywheel further comprises a retaining ring disposed along the circumferential surface of the first body portion.
4. The device according to claim 3, wherein the retaining ring includes a plurality of retaining ring portions, each having a plurality of attachment tabs fastened to the first body portion.
5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the attachment tabs are fastened to the first body portions between the first and second pluralities of magnets.
6. The device according to claim 5, wherein the attachments tabs are fastened to the first body portions using fasteners.
7. The device according to claim 1, wherein the radius of curvature of the first ends of the first plurality of magnets is equal to the first radius of curvature of the first body portion.
8. The device according to claim 1, wherein a radius of curvature of end portions of each of the second plurality of magnets disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion is equal to the radius of curvature of the first body portion.
9. The device according to claim 1, wherein each of the first plurality of magnets include a cylindrical side surface having a diameter that is constant from a second end to the first end of the magnet.
10. The device according to claim 1, wherein each of the first plurality of magnets include a tapered cylindrical side surface having a diameter that increases from a second end to the first end of the magnet.
11. The device according to claim 1, wherein each of the first plurality of magnets include a body portion having a constant first diameter and a neck portion adjacent to the first end having a constant second diameter less than the first diameter.
12. The device according to claim 11, wherein each of the first plurality of magnets further include a shoulder portion transitioning from the body portion to the neck portion.
13. The device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of third magnets of the generator disk includes a first pair of magnets symmetrically disposed along a first centerline of the second body portion.
14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of third magnets of the generator disk includes a second pair of magnets symmetrically disposed along a second centerline perpendicular to the first centerline of the second body portion.
15. The device according to claim 13, wherein the generator disk includes a plurality of counterweights symmetrically disposed along a second centerline perpendicular to the first centerline of the second body portion.
16. The device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of second magnets are disposed between a center of the flywheel and an innermost side of the first plurality of magnets.
17. The device according to claim 16, wherein the plurality of second magnets are axially aligned with the first plurality of magnets.
18. The device according to claim 17, further comprising a plurality of backing plates, each backing plate disposed between the plurality of second magnets and the first plurality of magnets.
19. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a fastening system coupling the flywheel to a shaft to rotate the flywheel about the first axis.
20. The device according to claim 19, wherein the fastening system includes a shaft backing plate coupled to a major face of the flywheel and the shaft.
21. The device according to claim 19, further comprising an expanding flywheel coupled to the shaft spaced from the flywheel by a distance.
22. The device according to claim 21, wherein the expanding flywheel increases angular inertia of the shaft about the first axis.
23. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first body portion includes first and second body portions.
24. The device according to claim 1, wherein the generator disk is coupled to a rotor of an electrical generator.
25. The device according to claim 24, wherein the stator is disposed between a pair of stators.
26. The device according to claim 25, wherein the rotor includes an even number of magnets and each of the stators include an odd number of coils.
27. The device according to claim 26, wherein each of the coils includes an amorphous core.
28. The device according to claim 27, wherein the amorphous core does not produce any heat.
29. A torque converter device transferring rotational motion from a first body rotatable about first axis to a second body rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the first and second bodies separated by a gap, one of the first and second bodies comprising:
a first plurality of radially mounted magnets;
a plurality of backing plates, each disposed adjacent to innermost end portions of the first plurality of magnets; and a magnetic ring equally disposed apart each of the backing plates, wherein the backing plates are disposed between the first plurality of radially mounted magnets and the magnetic ring.
a first plurality of radially mounted magnets;
a plurality of backing plates, each disposed adjacent to innermost end portions of the first plurality of magnets; and a magnetic ring equally disposed apart each of the backing plates, wherein the backing plates are disposed between the first plurality of radially mounted magnets and the magnetic ring.
30. The device according to claim 25, wherein the magnetic ring displaces magnetic fields of the first plurality of magnets toward a center of the one of the first and second bodies.
31. A method of transferring rotational motion from a first body rotatable about a first axis to a second body rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, comprising:
compressing magnetic fields of a first plurality of magnets radially mounted in the first body using at least one of a second plurality of magnets mounted in the second body; and decompressing the compressed magnetic fields of the first plurality of magnets to transfer the rotational motion of the first body to the second body.
compressing magnetic fields of a first plurality of magnets radially mounted in the first body using at least one of a second plurality of magnets mounted in the second body; and decompressing the compressed magnetic fields of the first plurality of magnets to transfer the rotational motion of the first body to the second body.
32. The method according to claim 31, wherein the step of compressing the magnetic fields includes placing magnetic field lines of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets within magnetic field lines of adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets along a shear plane of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets and the adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets.
33. The method according to claim 31, wherein the step of decompressing the magnetic fields includes disengaging magnetic field lines of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets from magnetic field lines of adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets along a shear plane of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets and the adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets.
34. The method according to claim 33, wherein the step of decompressing magnetic fields includes a third plurality of magnets mounted in the second body to provide a repulsive force to the at least one of a second plurality of magnets.
35. The method according to claim 31, wherein the first and second bodies are separated by a gap.
36. The method according to claim 31, wherein the first axis and the second axis are coplanar.
37. The method according to claim 31, wherein the steps of compressing and decompressing the magnetic fields includes an interface between the at least one of a second plurality of magnets and adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets.
38. The method according to claim 37, wherein a centerline of the at least one of the second plurality magnets and a centerline of the adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets are parallel.
39. The method according to claim 38, wherein the centerline of the at least one of the second plurality magnets and the centerline of the adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets are offset from each other.
40. The method according to claim 38, wherein the centerline of the at least one of the second plurality magnets and the centerline of the adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets are coincident.
41. The method according to claim 37, wherein the interface includes different geometries.
42. The method according to claim 41, wherein the different geometries include a cylindrical surface of the adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets and planar surfaces of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets.
43. A system for generating electrical power, comprising:
a motor;
a flywheel rotating about a first axis, the flywheel including:
a first body portion having a first radius from a circumferential surface and a first radius of curvature;
a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each having first ends disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and each of the first ends of first plurality of magnets having a radius of curvature similar to the first radius of curvature of the first body portion;
a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion; and a generator disk rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the generator disk including:
a second body portion; and a third plurality of magnets within the second body portion magnetically coupled to the first and second pluralities of magnets; and at least one electrical generator coupled to the at least one generator disk.
a motor;
a flywheel rotating about a first axis, the flywheel including:
a first body portion having a first radius from a circumferential surface and a first radius of curvature;
a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each having first ends disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and each of the first ends of first plurality of magnets having a radius of curvature similar to the first radius of curvature of the first body portion;
a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion; and a generator disk rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the generator disk including:
a second body portion; and a third plurality of magnets within the second body portion magnetically coupled to the first and second pluralities of magnets; and at least one electrical generator coupled to the at least one generator disk.
44. The system according to claim 43, wherein one of the first and second bodies causes rotation motion about the first axis and the second axis.
45. The system according to claim 44, wherein the rotation include compressing magnetic fields of the first plurality of magnets using at least one of the second plurality of magnets, and decompressing the compressed magnetic fields of the first plurality of magnets to transfer the rotational motion of the first body to the second body.
46. The system according to claim 45, wherein the compressing the magnetic fields includes placing magnetic field lines of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets within magnetic field lines of adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets along a shear plane of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets and the adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets.
47. The system according to claim 45, wherein the decompressing the magnetic fields includes disengaging magnetic field lines of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets from magnetic field lines of adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets along a shear plane of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets and the adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets.
48. The system according to claim 45, wherein the steps of compressing and decompressing the magnetic fields includes an interface between the at least one of a second plurality of magnets and adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets.
49. The system according to claim 48, wherein the interface includes different geometries.
50. The system according to claim 48, wherein the different geometries include a cylindrical surface of the adjacent ones of the first plurality of magnets and planar surfaces of the at least one of a second plurality of magnets.
51. The system according to claim 43, wherein the first and second bodies are separated by a gap.
52. The system according to claim 43, wherein the first axis and the second axis are coplanar.
53. A flywheel of a magnetic transmission system, comprising a body portion having a first plurality of radially disposed magnets and second plurality of radially disposed magnets different from the first plurality of radially disposed magnets.
54. The flywheel according to claim 53, wherein the first plurality of magnets and the second plurality of magnets each include a first end portion having a radius of curvature similar to a radius of the body portion of the flywheel.
55. The flywheel according to claim 54, wherein the first plurality of magnets include a body portion having one of a constant diameter and a tapered diameter.
56. The flywheel according to claim 54, wherein the first plurality of magnets include a neck region adjacent to the first end, a body region opposite to the first end, and a shoulder region between the first end and the body region.
57. The flywheel according to claim 56, wherein a diameter of the neck region is less than a diameter of the body region.
58. The flywheel according to claim 57, wherein the shoulder region is inclined at an angle with respect to the body region.
59. The flywheel according to claim 57, wherein shoulder region is perpendicular with respect to the body region.
60. The flywheel according to claim 53, wherein each of the first plurality of radially disposed magnets includes a pair of identical magnet geometries.
61. The flywheel according to claim 53, wherein the difference between the first and second pluralities of radially disposed magnets includes one of magnetic strength, size, geometry, and position within the body portion.
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