CA2807791A1 - A gravity driven motor device - Google Patents

Abstract

A gravity driven motor device, which comprises of a spinning wheel frame/motor (9).
The motor has weights (4) that rest over the spokes (10) of the wheel frame/motor (9), and are capable of sliding along the spokes (10), so that it causes the wheel frame to turn due to the pull of gravity by making one side of the wheel frame/motor (9) heavier than the other, like a teeter totter effect, which spins the wheel frame/motor (9) using gravity.
The device can be used for generating power when attached to a generator, pump, motors for cargo ships, trains, cranes, or the like.

Description

Specifications A gravity driven motor device Field of Invention:
[0001] The field of this invention relates to motors. In particular, the field of this invention relates to environment-protective energies and motors.
More in particular, the present invention relates to a gravity driven motor device comprising of a wheel frame/motor (9) with weights (4) which slide on the spoke wheels (7) located in the spokes (10) of the wheel frame/motor (9). The weights (4) are fastened onto rods (5), which fasten onto a rotor (11), which fastens onto to a pin (6) which is part of a pin hub (8) located at the center of the wheel frame/motor (9). The weights (4) all move simultaneously inside the wheel frame/motor (9) when the pin hub (8) is rotated compromising the balance of the wheel frame/motor (9) and therefore causing rotation of the wheel frame/motor (9). The wheel frame/motor (9) is located inside a motor guide frame (2). Rollers (1) are attached to the inner side of the guide frame (2) to guide the motor (9).

[0002] The device can be hooked to any other device which requires power for successful operation, such as a power generator, a pump, motors for cargo ships, trains, cranes, or the like.
Background of Invention:

[0003] Several devices and motors have been developed to generate power by utilizing the gravity force to produce torque and induce rotation of a shaft.

[0004] U.S Application No. 2003/0155770, discloses a gravity motor which has an output shaft, a support structure for rotatably supporting the output shaft, a rotor having a hub and a plurality of radial arms secured to the output shaft, a plurality of movable weights where at least one weight is slidably connected to each of the radial arms, a first guide surface positioned to be contactable by each of the movable weights where the first guide surface causes each of the movable weights to move from a distal end of the radial arm toward the hub as the rotor rotates, and a second guide surface positioned to be contactable by each of the movable weights where the second guide surface causes each of the movable weights to move away from the hub to the distal end of the radial arm as the rotor rotates.

[0005] U.S Application No. 2008/0011552, discloses a gravity powered rotational machine for rotating an output shaft to power a generator, pump or the like.
The machine comprises a frame mounted pivot bar, a plurality of first swing arms rotatably attached to a center section of the pivot bar, a weight member slidably mounted on the first swing arms, a stationary railing defining a path around the center section, a rotational structure rotatably mounted on end sections of the pivot bar, second swingarms interconnecting the rotational structure and the first swingarms, and a driving mechanism interconnecting the rotational structure and output shaft. The center section of the pivot bar is off-set from its end sections. The stationary railing guides the first swing arms around the center section and directs the weight members inwardly and outwardly on the first swing arms while they group in a drop zone and spread in a lift zone of the path to rotate the output shaft.

[0006] U.S Application No. 2002/0108369, discloses gravity-actuated motor apparatus that includes a frame rotatably supporting a horizontal shaft connected to a power generator. A plurality of circumferentially equally spaced apart elongated supports extend radially away from and connect to the shaft. Each support carries a weight that radially moves relative to the shaft along a closed path, thereby providing variable torque to the shaft under gravity and induce its rotation. A track member guides the displacement of the weights relative to the shaft along at least a tracking portion of the closed path. The track member is releasably engaged by the weights. An active guiding means mounted on the track member actively guides the weights along the tracking portion of the closed path. The weights could also have a low density, such as floats, and be displaced by buoyancy while being immersed within a denser soaking medium inside an enclosure.

[0007] U.S Application No. 6237342, discloses a gravity motor which is formed of at least one motor unit which has at least one motor member fixed to an output shaft. The output shaft is rotationally mounted on a housing. The housing includes a guide surface.
The motor member is low frictionally longitudinally movable relative to an output shaft.
Each end of the motor member includes a weighted follower which is low frictionally movable relative to a guide surface. The rotation of the motor unit will cause one weighted follower to be moved toward the output shaft by the guide surface with the opposite eighted follower of the motor member being moved away from the output shaft.
The result is gravity produces an overall clockwise torque on the motor member which causes rotation of the output shaft.

[0008] U.S Patent No. 7768142, discloses a gravity motor wherein a beam is pivotally mounted intermediate its opposite ends for oscillation in a vertical plane about a pivot point on a support structure. A moveable weight is slidably connected to the beam for reciprocal movement between the opposite ends of the beam past the pivot point. A drive unit is mounted and engaged for driving the weight back and forth between opposite ends of the beam thereby causing reciprocation of the beam about the pivot point by gravity to rotate a shaft in order to generate electricity or to provide other motor functions.

[0009] US Patent Application No. 2003/0132635, discloses an electric power generator harvesting the gravitational pull of the Earth, having a platform member, an electric generator housing slidably positioned on the platform member, the electric generator housing coupled to an axle having a rotor gear, an endless belt having tread members, a drive wheel, and an idler wheel, wherein the rotor gear is in mating contact with the tread member of the endless belt. Change of orientation of the platform member along a horizontal longitudinal axis causes the electric generator housing to slide on the platform member while the counter motion of the rotating endless belt maintains position of the electric generator housing on the platform member. As a result of rotation of the axle, electric power is generated by turbine generator located inside of the electric generator housing. Some of the generated electric power could be utilized to supply the needed power for rotation of the drive wheel rotating the endless belt. Hence, the electric power generator is capable of being self-sustaining.
Summary of Invention:

[0010] It is an object of the present invention to provide a gravity driven motor device that does not require external source of energy for operation of the motor.

[0011] It is another object of the invention to provide a gravity driven motor device that can be hooked up to another device, which needs power for operation, such as a power generator, a pump, motors for cargo ships, trains, cranes, or the like.

[0012] It is yet another object of the invention to provide a gravity driven motor device, which does not cause pollution to the environment by expelling harmful gases and pollutants while operational.

[0013] It is another object of the invention to provide a gravity driven motor device, which is capable of rotating in both forward and backward directions with various speeds, and can stop.

[0014] Yet, it is another object of the invention to provide a gravity driven motor device, which can operate under extreme temperatures, under water, or above water.

[0015] Yet, it is another object of the invention to provide a gravity driven motor device, which stops or decreases speed without a braking system.

[0016] The objects of the invention are met by providing a gravity driven motor device comprising a wheel frame/motor (9) with weights (4) which can slide along the spokes (10) of the wheel frame/motor (9).

[0017] The sliding of the weights (4) is supported by spoke wheels (7) incorporated in the spokes (10). The sliding weights (4) resting on to the spokes (10) of the wheel frame/motor (9) are used to shift the center of mass of the wheel frame/motor (9) and create torque. The wheel frame/motor (9) power increases by increasing the size of the weights (4).

[0018] As the center of mass changes, by the sliding of the weights (4) along the spokes (10) , one side of the wheel frame/motor (9) obtains a higher mass than the other side, thereby causing, by the action of the gravity force on those masses, rotation of the wheel frame/motor (9). The wheel frame/motor (9) can run at various speeds in both forward and reverse, stop, or be neutral. Located at the center of the wheel frame/motor (9) is a hub with a pin (8) connected to the hub in a point away from the center of it which, for the purpose of this invention, will be called pin hub (8). The rotation of the pin hub (8) clockwise or counter-clockwise changes the position of the rods (5) that are connected to the weights (4).

[0019] The rods (5) are connected to a rotor (11), which is connected to the pin hub (8), so the weights (4) connected to the other ends of the rods (5) are manipulated when the pin hub (8) is rotated clockwise or counter clockwise. This allows the weights (4) to slide along the spokes (10) inside the wheel frame/motor (9) towards the outer perimeter of the wheel frame/motor (9), and in turn can draw the weights (4) back towards the center of the wheel frame/motor (9) on the opposite side.

[0020] The wheel frame/motor (9) comprised of a smaller inside rim (14) and an outside larger rim with the groove (3) are connected by spokes (10) with spoke wheels (7) that allow weights (4) to slide along the spokes (10). On the outside rim a groove allows the wheel frame/motor (9) to be guided. This motor (9) will spin freely depending on the position of the pin hub (8).

[0021] The wheel frame/motor (9) is located inside the motor guide frame (2) which is equipped with rollers (1) on the inner side to guide the spinning of the wheel frame/motor (9). Also, connected to the motor guide frame (2) is the pin hub bracket (12).
Detailed description of the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1: shows perspective view of the gravity driven motor device.

[0023] Figure 2: shows perspective view of the gravity driven motor device in stop Position.

[0024] Figure 3: shows perspective view of the gravity driven motor device in forward Direction.

[0025] Figure 4: shows perspective view of the gravity driven motor device in backward Direction.

[0026] Figure 5: shows perspective view of the back side of the gravity driven motor device.

[0027] Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the pin hub (8), worm gear (13), notches (15), and pin (6).

[0028] Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the roller (1) and location of the roller (1).

[0029] Figure 8 shows a perspective view of the motor guide frame (2).

[0030] Figure 9 shows a perspective view of the groove (3) and location of the groove (3).

[0031] Figure 10 shows a perspective view of the weights (4) and location of the weights (4).

[0032] Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the rods (5) and location of the rods (5).

[0033] Figure 12 shows a perspective view of inside rim (14) and location of the inside rim (14).

[0034] Figure 13 shows a perspective view of the spoke wheels (7) and location of the spoke wheels (7).

[0035] Figure 14 shows a perspective view of the wheel frame/motor (9).

[0036] Figure 15 shows a perspective view of the spokes (10) and location of the spokes (10).

[0037] Figure 16 shows a perspective view of the rotor (11) and location of the rotor (11).

[0038] Figure 17 shows a perspective view of the pin hub bracket (12).

[0039] Furthermore, the parts of this invention are labeled with numbers as follows:
1 Rotors 2 Motor guide frame 3 Outer groove 4 Weights Rods 6 Pin 7 Spoke wheels 8 Pin hub 9 Wheel frame motor Spokes 11 Rotor 12 Pin hub bracket 13 Worm gear 14 Inside rim Notches Detailed description of the invention:

[0040] The present invention relates to a gravity driven motor device, which comprises of a spinning wheel frame/motor (9). The motor has weights (4) that rest over the spokes (10) of the wheel frame/motor (9), and are capable of sliding along the spokes (10), so that it causes the wheel frame to turn due to the pull of gravity by making one side of the wheel frame/motor (9) heavier than the other, like a teeter totter effect, which spins the wheel frame/motor (9) using gravity. The device can be used for generating power when attached to a generator, pump, motors for cargo ships, trains, cranes, or the like.

[0041] The wheel frame/motor (9) is mounted inside a motor guiding frame (2).
Rollers (1) are attached to the inner side of the guide frame (2), to guide the spinning of the wheel frame/motor (9).

[0042] There are various advantages associated with the motor of the present invention.
The motor of the present invention does not use fuel like gas, diesel, propane, natural gas, steam, solar energy, wind energy, or any such kind of energy or fuel, except gravity.
Furthermore, it does not use or consume air.

[0043] A further advantage of the present invention is that the motor can run above or under water.

[0044] Yet another advantage of the motor of the present invention is that there are no pollutants emitted by the motor. The motor will run continually as long as there is an amount of operating gravity force, or it is shot down by being put in neutral, or the parts of the motor wear out or break.

[0045] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it can operate under extreme temperatures.

[0046] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it does not require any braking system.

[0047] The speed of the motor of the present invention can be controlled and managed.
Further to this, the motor can run either in clockwise (forward) direction or in counterclockwise (backward) direction, or stop. The speed and direction of the motor is managed and controlled by the position of the pin hub (8).

[0048] The pin hub (8) acts as a universal gear and is rotated by a worm gear (13) which is incorporated into the notches (15) of the outer part of the pin hub (8), and when rotated left, right, or down can start or stop the power output and manipulate the direction, the speed, and the flow of the motor.

[0049] Using the analogy of a 12-hour clock, in reference to the position of the pin hub, 3 o'clock means to the far right, 6 o'clock means the lowest position, and 9 o'clock means to the far left.

[0050] Speed of the wheel frame/motor (9) is maximal when the pin hub (8) is rotated to 3 o'clock, shifting the weights (4) to the right of the motor, causing the motor to rotate clockwise/forward, as shown in Figure 3, or when the pin hub (8) is rotated to o'clock shifting the weights (4) to the left of the motor, causing the motor to rotate counter-clockwise/backward, as shown in Figure 4. The speed decreases as the pin hub (8) is rotated until it reaches its lowest point (6 o'clock) which will bring the motor to a stop because it creates the most amount of concentrated weight at the lowest point of the motor, as shown in Figure 2.

[0051] The outer rim groove (3), which is located on the outside of the wheel frame/motor (9), is guided by the rollers (1) located on the motor guide frame (2) which offer stability and direction to the outer rim groove (3) of the wheel frame/motor (9) thus allowing less friction, perfect balance, and smooth rotation. This allows symmetrical movement to each of the sliding weights (4) sliding on the spokes (10) of the wheel frame/motor (9).

[0052] The device can be hooked up to another device that needs revolutions or spinning to operate or function, for example a power generator, a pump, motors for cargo ships, trains, cranes, or the like.

[0053] Figure 1 shows perspective view of the gravity driven motor of the present invention. The wheel frame/motor (9) is positioned in the center of the motor guide frame (2). Rollers (1) are attached to the inner side of the motor guide frame and direct the external groove (3) of the wheel frame/motor (9). Located at the center of the wheel frame/motor (9) is a pin hub (8). Sliding weights (4) rest on the spoke wheels (7) located in the spokes (10) of the wheel frame/motor (9). The weights (4) fasten onto rods (5), which are fastened onto a rotor (11), which fits onto the pin (6) which is part of the pin hub (8), located at the center of the wheel frame/motor (9), and connected to the pin hub (8) bracket. The position of the rotor (11), rods (5), and connected weights (4) will adjust accordingly to the position of the pin hub (8).

[0054] The multiple sliding weights (4) resting on the spoke wheels (7) of the wheel frame/motor (9) are used to shift the balance of the wheel frame/motor (9) to create torque. As the balance of the weight changes, one side of the wheel frame/motor (9) receives a different balance than the other side, thereby causing rotation of the wheel frame/motor (9) due to the pull of the gravity force on the weights.

[0055] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the gravity driven motor device indicating the position of the pin hub (8) at "stop" position. When the pin is in the bottom position, it creates the most amount of concentrated weight at the lowest point of the motor causing the motor to stop.

[0056] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the wheel frame/motor (9) of the gravity driven motor device indicating the position of the pin hub (8) when the motor is to be moved in clockwise direction, i.e. forward direction. When the pin hub (8) is rotated to the right, the weights (4) are shifted to the right side of the motor, causing the motor to rotate clockwise (forward direction).

[0057] Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the wheel frame/motor (9) of the gravity driven motor device indicating the position of the pin hub (8) when the motor is to be moved in counter-clockwise direction, i.e. backward direction. When the pin hub (8) is rotated to the left, weights (4) are shifted to the left side of the motor, causing the motor to rotate counter-clockwise (backward direction).

[0058] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the opposite side of the entire machine. The pin hub bracket (12) and the worm gear (13) are located on this side of the machine.
Turning the worm gear clockwise or counter-clockwise, in return, will turn the pin hub (8) clockwise or counter-clockwise. The pin hub (8) bracket holds the pin hub (8) in a secure location. The rotor (11) is mounted onto the pin hub (8).

[0059] Figure 6 shows a perspective view of worm gear (13) and notches (15).
Pin hub (8) acts as a universal gear and is rotated by a worm gear (13) which is incorporated into the notches (15) of the outer part of the pin hub (8).
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[0040] This motor can be used for an air pump, an oxygen pump, an oil well pump, an energy generator, an elevator, a crane, a water pump, a train, a conveyer, a cargo ship, a drilling rig, a fan, and in general where torque is required.

Claims (17)

1. A gravity driven motor device comprising of a motor guide frame (2) with rollers (1) and a pin hub bracket (12); a worm gear (13) which is incorporated into the notches (15) of the outer part of the pin hub (8); a pin hub (8) located at the center of the wheel frame/motor (9) secured to the pin hub bracket (12);
a rotor (11) attached to a pin (6) which is part of the pin hub (8); rods (5) attached to the rotor (11); weights (4) connected to the rods (5); spoke wheels (7) located in the spokes (10) join the small inside rim (14) to the large outside rim with grooves (3) of the wheel frame/motor (9); a wheel frame/motor (9) located in the center of the motor guide frame (2).

2. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein there is wheel frame/motor (9) comprised of a smaller inside rim (14) and a larger outside rim with a groove (3) that are connected by spokes (10) with spoke wheels (7) that allow weights (4) to slide along the spokes (10). The outside rim groove (3) allows the wheel frame/motor (9) to be guided.

3. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the position of the rotor (11), rods (5), and connected weights (4) will adjust accordingly to the position of the pin hub (8).

4. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein there is an outer rim groove (3), which is located on the outside of the wheel frame/motor (9), that is guided by the rollers (1) located on the motor guide frame (2) which offer stability and direction to the outer rim groove (3) of the wheel frame/motor (9) thus allowing less friction, perfect balance, smooth rotation, and symmetrical movement to each of the sliding weights (4) sliding on the spoke wheels (7) of the wheel frame/motor (9).

5. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pin hub (8) acts as a universal gear and is rotated by a worm gear (13) which is incorporated into the notches (15) of the outer part of the pin hub (8), and when rotated left, right, or down can start or stop the power output and manipulate the direction, the speed, and the flow of the motor.

6. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rods (5) are connected to a rotor (11), which is connected to the pin hub (8), so the weights (4) connected to the other ends of the rods (5) are manipulated when the pin hub (8) is rotated clockwise or counter clockwise.

7. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motor (9) is capable of being rotated at various speeds controlled by the position of the pin hub (8).

8. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, looking at the front view of the motor, the speed of the motor is maximal when the pin hub (8) is positioned to the far right (3 o'clock) or to the far left (9 o'clock).

9. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, looking at the front view of the motor, the motor is stopped when the pin hub (8) is positioned at the bottom (6 o'clock).

10. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, looking at the front view of the motor, the motor rotates in a clockwise/forward direction when the pin hub (8) moves towards the right side (from 6 to 3 o'clock).I

11. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, looking at the front view of the motor, the motor rotates in counter clockwise/reverse direction, when the pin hub (8) moves towards the left side (from 6 to 9 o'clock).

12. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motor is capable of operating under water and above water.

13. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motor is capable of operating in extreme temperatures.

14. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motor can be stopped, or decrease speed without being equipped with a braking system.

15. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motor operates with no fuel input or other energy input except gravity.

16. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motor power increases by increasing the size of the weights (4).

17. The gravity driven motor device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said motor device can be hooked to a power generator, an air compressor, a water pump, a conveyer, a fan, and in general where torque is required.