GB2433971A - A clip for storing the energy of a compression spring - Google Patents

Abstract

Springs are compressed using the weight of gravity, and are pinned by clips adapted to straddle either end of the spring, and form spring clips. Dividers and rods in conjunction with the spring clips allow them to convert the force within them into forward momentum. The dividers have metal flanges which make contact only with the springs whilst preventing the clips from touching each other. The rod passes through the central core of each spring clip and divider. When a force greater than the force within each spring is subjected to the spring clips on the rod, the springs are each further compressed beyond the point at which the clips can hold them. The clips then fall and release the energy of the spring in the form of a forward momentum.

Description

<p>The Mary SpringClip This patent covers tl1e process described in pages

1 to 9 which enables the natural force of gravity to be captured, then held indefinitely, and released later to produce momentum.</p>

<p>Springs are compressed using the weight of gravity and are then pinned by a special clip designed to straddle each end of the compressed spring.</p>

<p>When these two components are in place together they are known as SpringClips:-The patent covers the method by which the four integral components:-Spring, Clip, Divider and Rod are interlinked to provide a way of using Gravity to provide Momentum. Each component part is described in detail below together with a photograph and architectural drawings of a typical example to demonstrate how they interact with one another.</p>

<p>Spring The typical spring (see appendix I) is made of steel, and can be compressed to half its length whilst under a compression of K kilos.</p>

<p>Clip (see appendix II) is made of steel and has been specifically designed to match each spring and clamp over both ends whilst the spring is under compression of K kilos.</p>

<p>Precise sizes and specifications relating to one typical example are shown on Appendix I Compression of Springs The drawing shows how a lever mechanism enables a person of average weight to applying a force of just over K kilos to compress a spring to half it normal length.</p>

<p>These top and bottom claws have been specially designed so that pressure can be applied directly to the ends of the springs whilst leaving room for the clip to be inserted which clamps the spring at both ends pinning it at its compressed length.</p>

<p>The clip is so shaped as to fit into slots cut in the top and bottom claws of a leverage system designed to compress the spring. The springclip is then removed and stored and the next spring inserted ready to he compressed.</p>

<p>Divider and Rod (see appendix LU) have been designed in conjuction with the springclips to allow them to convert the force within them into forward momentum.</p>

<p>Precise details are shown on appendix IT The rod is shaped so that it fits perfectly into the central core of each springclip and divider. The divider has, on top of and below the level of the rod, metal flanges which reach between the jaws of the clip to make contact oniy with the spring within.</p>

<p>This allows each spring to contact only the adjoining spring but does not allow the clips to be in contact with each other. Each springclip can then slide onto the rod followed in turn by the special divider.</p>

<p>Release of Momentum When the Springclips are at rest side by side on the rod they will remain so until they are subjected to a sideways force greater than the force already retained in the spring.</p>

<p>At this point the spring is compressed further than the clip can hold. The clip is then released and either falls by gravity or is ejected by the smaller sideways spring. The lbrce within the main spring is then released and can he used in any manner of ways to provide forward momentum.</p>

<p>Process Explanation Process Explanation Newton's cradle formation When a series of SpringClips are set in a line on a rod, so that each is separated by a divider, and a force of less than K kilos of applied to one end, that force passes by action and reaction (as proved by Newton's Cradle) along the line The clips are not in contact with anything other than the springs and as the force is less than K kilos all clips hold fast This can be demonstrated by placing the springciips in the classic Newton's Cradle formation Projectiles When a number of springclips and divders on a rod are placed so that the last divider is against an immovable object, and a force of more than K kilos is applied to the divider at the other end, each spring is compressed beyond the critical length held by the clip, which then falls and separates itself The combined force of all the springs is released simultaneously giving a very vigorous forward projection.</p>

<p>Care must be taken to control this force.</p>

<p>Timing It is possible to have springs of the same physical dimensions but of different compression strengths held by the same clip. If springs of different compressions are used in series, then the springclip with the lowest compression will be released first. This allows for a large measure of control in the various applications where timing is important Appendices: -Appendix I -shows the Clip Appendix TI -shows how the Spring, Clip, Divider and Rod interact Appendix III -shows how the Springs are compressed to become SpringClips All dimensions shown in these Appendices are of one typical example of the Springclips and how they interact with one another The concept applies to Springclips of all sizes</p>

Claims (1)

1. <p>Patent Application GB 0600040.0 Claim 1 Mary Springclips allow the

   force of gravity, retained within a compressed Spring, to be released to provide forward momentum.</p>