GB2447656A - Gyroscopic device producing lift - Google Patents

Abstract

A gyroscopic device comprises several gyroscopes arranged about a central axis. In use the device produces lift or vertical force.

Description

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A Gyro propelled Air/space-craft engine, with zero pollution for all transport.

BACKGROUND

Flying objects of all descriptions have been noticed for thousands of years.

The recent increase in pollution due to the present flying machines has to be stopped.

This invention tackles the problem. It has taken over fifty years to reach this stage.

It had to overcome the error in interpreting Newton' 3". Law.

The original law, in Latin, was Actions have Reactions' Somewhere, the words Equal and Opposite'were added. This prohibited all investigations into developments in this realm. The few inventors that did venture, were treated rather unkindly for suggesting that Newton was wrong.

The truth being, that the added words were wrong.

Because of this, the investigation into gyros etc., has been neglected, and given a wide berth by engineers and mathematicians.

The subject is not simple, but this invention will stimulate more interest.

Units have been built to prove that this engine does lose weight.

Well qualified engineers and others have viewed the action, and signed certificates to this effect.

This invention can be the start of a new science of anti-gravitational forces.

STATEMENT OF INVENTION.

This invention is an engine, that uses gyros 1 to defeat gravity. Fig.2/4.

It uses several gyros I, that revolve about a central axis, .3, which has bearings at the top and bottom. 4.

The upward force generated by each gyro is collected by a tie, 5, which allows the total force to be directed upwards.

The gyros are driven by electric motors, 6, fed from re-chargeable batteries via slip-rings 7 at the top of the frame8.

The rotation is on a turntable, 9, using a simple belt and pulley, 10, with a small motor II, mounted on the frame 8.

This frame is a simple light-weight structure, using wood strips 8.

The gyros are mounted on small ball races, 12, Fig. 1/4.

These are held firmly by the side plates 13.made of aluminium,.

and clamped firmly by end blocks, maybe of wood, secured by screws.

The inner plate 13, is extended to form a cranked arm that carries the gyro. Fig 3/4 The operation depends on two thndamental laws as follows 1. The vector cross product and 2. 2. Euler's dynamic equations. Illustrated Fig 4/4 These Laws do not contravene Newtons' 31 law which in its oiiginal form was simply,

ACTIONS RAVE REACTIONS

This was in Latin. There was no mention of equal and opposite!. 2.

ADVANTAGES.

A gyro-propelled air/space-craft engine.

This invention is an engine consisting of several gyros revolving about a centre. Fig. 114D These produce a force perpendicular to the gyro plane and parallel to the centre.

The centre may be a central shaft, or a virtual centre of the machine. .Fig.4/4E Several engines may be used to both propel and guide the craft. Fig 4/4 G They may also be used in a braking mode using a Helical Manoeuvre. Fig. 2/4 L Tilting of these engines for any purpose needs to be done when the gyros are stationary.

The gyros and the main frame, may be driven by air, electricity or similar forces.

This suggests Solar power; travelling at high altitudes will require little energy.

The landing and take-off site can be minimal. The machine rises vertically and it can hover.

Large machines will have multiple gyros arranged about a virtual centre, Fig.4/4 E. Arranged in tiers to give extra power, allows a central area free of obstruction.

Leaving earth at Ig and maintaining this thrust, means that occupants will not feel a change of gravity. This will lead to high velocities, suitable for planetary travel, but for landing, the vehicle will need to be reversed. This will involve the Helical manoeuvre. Fig. 2/4L Landing can be at Ig and as soft as desired by controlled braking.

The noise element is considerably reduced compared to normal aircraft.

The pollution will be minimal and there will be no vapour trails or contrails.

DETAiLED DESCRIPTION.

The gyros 1 are made of I S cm. diameter steel discs with lightening holes. Fig. 2/4 They have brass central bushes 2 carrying a ball race 12 on each side.

These are contained by aluminium side-plates. 13 Fig.114 Small wooden blocks, 5, at each end are bolted to keep these plates fixed The inner sideplate 13 is extended to carry the gyro, motor, 6 etc., Fig 2/4 This assembly is balanced both statically and dynamically to 20,000 rpm.

This inner plate extends to the fUrthest diametrical point for a pivot 7 Fig.2/4 The outer sideplate, 13, also connects to the vertical tie. 8 Fig. 1/4 This tie S is carefully adjusted by the locknuts 16 to tie to the base. 9.. Fig. 1/4 Each gyro, as it rotates and turns, will rise if the rotations are correct.

The regular precession is illustrated on item F. Fig. 4/4 TheTIE. 8 When the gyro attempts to move, the Tie 8, will allow it to fall without hindrance, but any upward force is transmitted to the base via this tie..

Thus the Tie is acting as an electrical diode allowing pulses in one direction only.

These pulses are integrated by the gyro action of the frame into an upward thrust.

This can be compared to an auger. Fig.2/4K TheARM 13.

This arm carrying the gyro is cranked to allow the two main vectors, Fig. 3/4 namely the gyro vector, 15 and the Centrifugal vector, 16 to meet at an appreciable angle A. This can give an angle for the formula, but by skewing the arm even more, to position B, it is possible to increase this angle giving a much greater value to the sine of the angle The PIVOT 7.

This pivot 7.for the arm, 13, needs to be as distant as possible from the gyro centre Fig.3/4 Here, this is across the base, 9,.In other improved cases, it may be a virtual pivot at infinity. The arm 13 acts as a lever of the third order, allowing the maximum rising thrust of the gyros to be used for propulsion.

These three items, the Tie, the Pivot, and the Cranked arm, are the essential features of this engine.They are revealed here for the first time.

The present gyros are shaft driven by a electric motors 6,. but rim drive may be preferable in view of the twisting of the gyro as it turns about the centre. There is considerable fatigue This rim drive could be by electricity, air, gas ions, or nuclear forces.

This is in a frame 8 which was originally covered by a lightweight material.

The turntable is driven by a small electric motor 11, with a belt and pulley 10. Fig.2/4 The speed of this motor governs the rise of the machine.

The power supply is from re-chargeable batteries, which can be charged from solar cells; hence the claim for this engine to be pollution-free.

Gyros can be arranged around a virtual centre leaving the central section free. Fig. 4/4 E This would permit easy maintenance and greater capacity for the machine.

If the gyros are mounted in tiers, they can give great power when required. Fig 414.E Drawings 1 to 4 The following drawings describe the action of the gyros, arms etc. Figure 1f4. C. This shows a basic machine in an enclosed cover D.. Two gyros are circling about a central shaft.

1 5 12.... A basic gyro unit.

The Tie 8 that collects the pulses.

Figure 2/4 A general assembly of the machine K.. The Auger to iElustrate the incremental rise due to the. gyros.

L.. The helical path using centriftigal force to provide a g force while the machine reverses and brakes.

Figure 3/4. An illustration of an arm showing the reason for the crank.

Note that the angle B is much greater than angle A. This is most important to obtain a high sine value.

Figure 4/4.. A multi-tiered unit E showing the free inside area. The gyros will be mounted in enclosed units complete with rim drive, and hydraulic or similar systems to collect the pulses,as does the tie 8.

The precessing gyro F rises and falls following a cycloidal path but generating a steady upward force, integrated by the gyroscopic nature of.the system. The four engines G are shown with the central main unit at the centre, while the three remaining units are set for steering.

Obviously these three units can be used for lift, if the occasion demands.jt.

Any changes to the machines' position necessitates a stopping of rotation of that gyro. This may involve mechanical or electrical plug braking This is a simple diagram H to illustrate the Vector cross product, with the area indicating the power of the vertical vector and the angle between the two main vectors. A. The sine of this angle is critical.

K Eulers' Law; the Dynamic Equations, are illustrated. The spinning gyro is.turning about the X axis. if it then swings around the Y axis, then the Dynamic Equations insist that it turns over the Z axis.

Claims (21)

CLAIMS.

1. This invention is an engine using gyros to produce a vertical force from a basic revolving base.

2. The gyros are driven by electric motors, but air or other forces could be used.

3. The laws governing this action are Eulers' Dynamic Equations, and the Vector Cross Product.

4. The machine can rise, thil, hover and needs a very small landing space

5. It is capable of very high velocities, and yet land softly anywhere.

6. It can move in all environments, even submerged in water.

7. It will travel using Solar Power but.an auxilliary power supply will be carried 8. It will be ideal for detecting and deflecting asteroids.

It will be very quiet in operation.

10. It will be ideal for disposing Toxic waste, thus reducing fossil fuel stations.

ii. It can tackle emergencies, quickly and safely.

12. It will be much safer, since there is no great quantity of fuel on board.

1. It can be remotely controlled by officers at landing sites.

14 Tall buildings, rock faces, glaciers, etc.,can be approached easily.

15. It will cost but a fraction to build, compared to the modern aircraft.

16. Its military uses are numerous. See separate sheet.

Military qualifications.

1. Can be extremely quick in flight.

2. It is able to hover.

3. Needs a very small area. to land and take-off 4. No under-c.arriage, allowing roll-onroll-off 5. The vital components are stored centrally and safely.

6. It can be remotely controlled.

7. It consumes little fuel and is solar powered.

8. The construction is relatively simple.

9. It will operate in any environment.

10. It can even be submerged in water.

II. It can have hospitals, etc on board.

12. It leaves no vapour trails or contrails

13. It could be made radar proof.

14. The outer skin could be puncture-proof.

15. Tiered machines could lift very heavy loads.

16. The top deck could open up for satellite repairs.

17. It has little heat attraction.

18. It can approach caves and rocky ledges, safely.

19. A thousand troops could be deployed in minutes, using aircraft styled chutes.

20. Small units can act as remote investigators with remote control.

21. Even broomstick' warriors may be developed. &