Gravity Motor Patent 7/10/08

[dudeman750]

Yes TK, I played with the springs, but only for a few minutes. I wish I knew of some software just like this but just a little more advanced with just a few more tools and options, man that would be powerful for creative people, (which sadly Im not). It seems that magnetism could be incorporated into this package very well since they already have the code for gravity and air it would not be that much different.

Trying .... to ... tear.. my self... off this.... computer.... can't .. do .. it... aaarrrrrgh....

[Harvey]

This concept is very similar to the post I made on Clanzer's site many weeks ago where I analyzed Quinns concept and outlined what needed changed it was to work. In that post, if you'll recall, I outlined the use of a diametrically magnetized cylinder magnet to be placed in the center. This eliminates the need for any latches.

I must say, the latches in this design are novel and gravity powered I like 'em even if they aren't necessary.

RE: No Attracting Magnets.
I'm afraid this point works both ways. If the attracting force cannot be overcome by Gravity, then neither can the repulsive force. If the repulsive force magnets can be arranged to allow gravity to overtake them, then the same holds true for the attractive force magnets. All permanent magnets in production have a distance (usually withing arms reach) where gravity will over take the pull force. You simply have to tune your wane at the proper distance so that momentum shear and gravity can separate the pull.

I wish everyone the greatest success!

Cheers,

Harvey

[Harvey]

Man Tinsel, you show us buddie!

I love PHUN!  I have an almost working model of Mondresek's wheel. Unfortunately the software lacks the mechanism I need to fire the 12 and 6 masses. Im thinking I can map this to my 120 button flight controller, but the mass acceleration coefficient dosent seem to be enough to simulate what a short burst em pulse would do. When I manually actuate the masses, the wheel sure enough generates drive though. Im definately feeling positive about the concept still despite the controversy. Im no physicist, but always had an interest in all areas of science! This is fun whether it works or not!!! I will continue tweaking my phun model and see if I can get something to show you tomorrow. Im beat for the night. Thanks for all the input guys, that last post on magnetic field manipulation looks interesting. Good night!

Try a motorized firing pin. Use a motor to kock the spring and a cam on the wheel to relese it.

[Harvey]

Just a quick note on Clanzers brass rods.

Ever drop a magnet down a copper tube? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcVG6c_OvYU&feature=related

Or even slide in in an aluminum track?

Using highly conductive materials (yes even salt water) around magnets, will impede movement due to the eddy currents.

Lenz's Law applies.

Cheers,

Harvey

[CLaNZeR]

@ Mondrasek
Sorry mate had to get out of the workshop and into the shower to go out for a meal and TOO much drink LOL
Now sat here with a bad hangover, doing plenty of coffee and smokes.

One thing I did conclude last night is that I broke my own rule of using a bloody metal wheel. The spokes are attacted to the Stator magnets way too much.
Gonna let my head get better this end and go cut out a wooden wheel later.


@Xee
Nice idea and thanks for the drawing, had a similar idea yesterday and was using some rigid thin laminated paper, but was a little bit too rigid.

@rlortie
You should not be surprised that I am working on this, I work on most ideas, even if they are mad ones because I enjoy playing aorund with this stuff. Most of the designs I see and attempt to build shout out at me that they will not work even before I begin, but I still go ahead because I enjoy it and it is a great learning curve.
And of course there is always that WHAT IF! moment of madness that creaps in hehehe

@LarryC
Nice design mate.


@Kevin
Have played around sticking magnets together before, last time was to make an Radial Magnetized Ring magnet by squeesing two Axial Magnetised ones together. Was a bitch to get them together and I clamped them in a holder which seemed secure, but overnight the damm things broke the holder, amasing strength these neo's have LOL 

@Harvey
Agree with you regards the brass rods, but for the moment it is the least restrictive way I see of moving magnets up and down as doing. They move very freely and do the job for now!

More coffee needed 

Cheers

Sean.