AMAZING New Gravity Wheel Design!

[ruggero]

another solution is to let the whole set up flip on a horizontal axis.

yeah - maybe even start the rotation when the weight is lifted just over halfway up...?

ruggero  ;-)

[noonespecial]

Hi Ruggero,

I like the way you think! In fact, this could make it into a runner easier than the original design.
Too bad your response got lost at the end of this thread. You should repost it on the other one.

Regards,
Charlie

[ruggero]

Hi Charlie,

which thread is that exactly?

Edit: OK, found it...
ruggero 

[Flyboy]

I hope I'm wrong but I am figuring that the center of mass remains constant in this model.  Given the assumptions I used (sizes, amount, travel,  etc...) the short traveling weights (which are heavier) have an equal effect on the center of balance as the main weight with lots of travel... I'm really hoping someone will prove me wrong.  Reguardless, brilliant and simple design!  I love it!!!!

[Ken the Great]

This design will not work.

It is obvious that the length of travel in the center weight is more than the circumference of the smaller diameter discs with the weights attached.

Also what stops the discs with the weights from turning when not in contact with the center weight? 

What happens to the energy wasted when the weight hits the end of its travel?

I see no way this design can work.