GB2621893A

GB2621893A - Repelling magnetic instrument

Info

Publication number: GB2621893A
Application number: GB2212462.2A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Andrew Karim Arif
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-08-26
Filing date: 2022-08-26
Publication date: 2024-02-28
Also published as: GB202212462D0; WO2024042335A1

Abstract

A repelling magnetic instrument comprises a pair of spaced apart side supports 2a,2b and at least one connecting portion 10a,10b extending between, in which a chamber is defined between the connecting portions and the pair side supports. The instrument further comprises at least one first magnetic component 8, in which the magnetic component is positioned within the chamber 12. The instrument further comprises a pair of spaced apart resilient members 14a,14b, resilient member being mounted on a connecting portion and extending towards and engaging an end of the magnetic component. On application of a force the magnetic component is operable to provide oscillation movement. In a preferred embodiment, an additional magnetic component may be positioned adjacent to the first magnetic component and configured to repel the adjacent first magnetic component.

Description

REPELLING MAGNETIC INSTRUMENT

The present invention provides a repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) for conservation of momentum, motion and energy. In particular, the present invention provides a low frictional, non-collisional, repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) with reduced mechanical impedance.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

There are many scientific apparatus for conservation of momentum, motion and energy.

However, there are various issues relating to mechanical impedance which impact the conservation of momentum, motion and energy in these instruments that are well--known in the art.

In 17th century, Edrne Marlette designed the invention commonly know as the Newtons cradle attributed to Newtons laws of physics regarding the conservation of momentum, motion and energy. The Newtons cradle has found itself used as a relaxing executive desktop toy through to scientists laboratory demonstrations to suit a variety of conditions. It has probably been one of the most successfully sold apparatus commercially sold as a desktop toy since 1960's worldwide.

In the classroom" this device can be used by educators to demonstrate the principles behind momentum and the conservation of energy. Traditionally, a user pulls back one of the metal spheres to a desired height before releasing it. As the sphere swings back to its starting position, it impacts the row of spheres creating a shockwave of elastic collisions, conserving and transferring a shockwave of vibrational energy through the group of spheres and sending almost the exact energy and force to the opposite row end causing the last sphere to absorb the shockwave of energy containing velocity and mass. The last sphere has no end mass force pushing against it, so the velocity carries the mass to swing upwards almost matching the starting height where the original sphere was released. While useful in demonstrating these principles, most Newton's Cradle type instruments allow the effects of mechanical impedance to violate conservation of momentum and energy.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for an apparatus with improved conservation of momentum, motion and energy.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) comprising: a pair of spaced apart side supports, each side support having a first end and an opposed second end; at least one connecting portion extending between the pair of spaced apart side supports, in which a chamber is defined between the connecting portion and the pair of spaced apart side support; at least one magnetic component comprising a magnetic source, in which the at least one magnetic component is positioned within the chamber, in which the at least one magnetic component comprises a first end and an opposed second end defining a first longitudinal axis extending therebetween; at least one pair of spaced apart resilient members, in which within the or each pair, a first resilient member is mounted on the connecting portion and extends towards and engages at or adjacent the first end of the at least one magnetic component, and a second resilient member, spaced apart from the first resilient member, is mounted on the connecting portion and extends towards and engages at or adjacent the second end of the at least one magnetic component such that the at least one magnetic component is supported thereon, in which on application of a force the at least one magnetic component is operable to provide oscillation movement in one plane of free motion along the first longitudinal axis.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) as herein described, comprising: obtaining a pair of spaced apart side supports, each side support having a first end and an opposed second end; positioning at least one connecting portion to extend between the pair of spaced apart side supports to define a chamber extending therebetween; mounting at least one pair of spaced apart resilient members on the at least one connecting portion, positioning at least one magnetic component within the chamber such that a first resilient member of the at least one pair of spaced apart resilient members engages at or adjacent a first end of the at least one magnetic component, and a second resilient member of the at least one pair of spaced apart resilient members engages at or adjacent a second end of the at least one magnetic component, such that on application of a force the at least one magnetic component is operable to provide oscillation movement in one plane of free motion along the first longitudinal axis.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a repelling magnetic system (RMS) comprising a plurality of repelling magnetic systems as herein described.

Each of the side supports preferably defines a second longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends thereof. The or each side support may comprise tubular frame members. The or each side support may comprise planar members. The side supports preferably extend substantially parallel to each other.

The side supports are preferably composed of non-magnetic material.

In one embodiment, the first longitudinal axis extends substantially parallel to the second longitudinal axis.

The connecting portion (or each connecting portion) preferably comprises a first edge and an opposed second edge. Each of the first and second edges being configured in use to be located at or adjacent a corresponding side portion.

The connecting portion (or each connecting portion) preferably comprises a first end and an opposed second end extending between the first and second edges thereof. The connecting portion may for example be an elongate member. The connecting portion preferably defines a third longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends thereof.

In one embodiment, the connecting portion comprises a plurality of connecting portions, for example a plurality of spaced apart connecting portions. Each of the connecting portions preferably comprises a first end and an opposed second end, defining a third longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The connecting portions preferably extend substantially parallel to each other, such that for example the respective third longitudinal axes are aligned with each other.

The third longitudinal axis of the or each connecting portion preferably extends substantially parallel to the first and/or second longitudinal axes.

In one embodiment, the instrument comprises a pair of spaced apart connecting portions. Each connecting portion is located at or adjacent a corresponding first or second end of the side supports.

In one embodiment, each side support comprises a lower surface configured to be supported on a contact surface and an opposed upper surface with side surfaces extending therebetween. In one embodiment, the or each connecting portion is located at or adjacent the lower surfaces of the side supports. In one embodiment, the magnetic component(s) is located at or adjacent the upper surface of the side supports.

The chamber may be defined by inner side surfaces of each side support and an upper surface of the connecting portion (or upper surfaces of a plurality of connecting portions).

In one embodiment, each connecting portion is in communication with at least one pair of spaced apart resilient members. For example, each connecting portion may by in communication with a pair of spaced apart resilient members, in which a resilient member is located at or adjacent each end of the connecting portion. Each resilient member In one embodiment, the resilient members are planar members. For example, the resilient members preferably comprise ribbon-type material. Preferably, the resilient member is composed of non-magnetic material.

In one embodiment, the resilient members provide a degree of resistance to oscillation movement of the magnetic component(s) within the chamber in a direction away from the first longitudinal axis.

In one embodiment, the resilient member has a length (as measured between opposed ends thereof) which is at least equal to the width (as measured between the edges extending between opposed ends thereof). In one embodiment, the length of the resilient member is no more than three times, preferably no more than twice, the width.

In one embodiment, the resilient member has a width (as measured between the edges extending between opposed ends thereof) which is at least half of the width, preferably substantially equal to the width, of the magnetic component(s).

The instrument may comprise a single magnetic component or a plurality of magnetic components.

The magnetic components and/or magnetic source may be composed of magnetic material, such as for example neodymium. The magnetic components may be permanent magnets. 20 The magnetic components may be temporary magnets, such as for example electromagnets.

The magnetic components and/or magnetic source may have any suitable magnetic field strength.

For example, the instrument may comprise a plurality of magnetic components arranged in use to extend along an alignment axis (for example the first longitudinal axis) and to repel the or each adjacent magnetic component within the chamber.

The alignment axis is preferably located substantially centrally between the pair of spaced apart side supports. The alignment axis preferably extends in a direction extending between opposing ends of the spaced apart side supports.

The magnetic components within each chamber of the device are configured to repel the or each adjacent magnetic component within the chamber and adjacent chambers to provide oscillation movement in one plane of free motion of the first and optionally further chambers of the device.

In one embodiment, the magnetic source chamber comprises a plurality of repelling magnetic components, each spaced apart from the or each adjacent magnetic component(s) by spacers.

In one embodiment, the magnetic source chamber comprises a plurality of attracting magnetic components, each spaced apart from the or each adjacent magnetic component(s) by spacers.

The spacer(s) is preferably composed of non-magnetic material.

The magnetic source chamber of the device of the present invention preferably contains a plurality of repelling magnetic components that are, in one embodiment, compressed together by one or more spacers, in a direction extending along the alignment axis thereof thereby increasing magnetic flux density and the magnetic fields that operates beyond the chamber, and preferably beyond the side supports of the device to energise an array of solenoid coils located adjacent the device.

The first longitudinal axis is preferably located substantially centrally between the pair of spaced apart side supports.

In one embodiment, the height of the RMI (as measured between the upper and lower surfaces of the side portions) is greater than the width of the RMI (as measured between the side portions thereof). For example, the height of the RMI is no more than 50%, preferably no more than 30%, greater than the width of the RMI.

In one embodiment, the height of the RMI (as measured between the upper and lower surfaces of the side portions) is substantially equal to or less than the width of the RMI (as measured between the side portions thereof).

It is to be understood that the configuration of the RMI enables the RMI to be placed in any orientation without detrimentally affecting or impeding the oscillation movement of the magnetic component. For example, the RMI may be rotated through 90 degrees or 180 degrees about the first longitudinal axis whilst remaining operable to provide the intended oscillation of the at least one magnetic component.

The oscillation movement may result from exertion of an external force applied to the instrument. The external force may for example be applied by force applied to one or more magnetic components of the instrument. The force may for example be an external magnetic force, for example by a magnetic force exerted by a further, adjacent, repelling magnetic instrument as herein defined. The oscillation movement may include movement towards a base or contact surface located between the side supports, such as for example a table or ground surface.

Oscillation may be initiated by any force considered within the quantum field, for example one or more of: electromagnetic, electromotive, electrodynamic, vibrational force or kinetic force.

The repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) of the present invention uses an entanglement of repelling magnetic forces between magnetic components to provide the oscillation movement. The magnetic components are preferably mounted on the connection portion and extend towards the side supports in stable equilibrium. The repelling magnetic forces between adjacent magnetic components create an unstable equilibrium causing the oscillation movement whilst the magnetic components are trying to rebalance the forces to 0 net G force. The imbalance of the unstable equilibrium creates a complex pattern of movement thus conserving motion, momentum and energy. The movement of the magnetic components continues for over a much increased time period when compared to the conventional Newtons Cradle due to the increased conservation in energy provided.

The repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) is preferably non-collisional. The term "non-collisional" is used herein to refer to the magnetic components being free to move along the first axis without contact with adjacent magnetic components. The repelling magnetic instrument, and in particular the predetermined distances between adjacent magnetic components, is configured to prevent contact between adjacent magnetic components during the oscillation movement along the first axis.

The present invention provides a repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) for conservation of motion, momentum and energy. In particular, the present invention provides a low frictional, non-collisional, repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) with reduced mechanical impedance.

The oscillation movement is preferably provided by swinging motions of the magnetic components. The oscillation movement preferably includes movement towards the connecting portions, or towards a contact surface located between the side supports (depending on the orientation of the RMI), such as for example a table or ground surface.

In one embodiment, the chamber may be open ended at the first and second opposed ends of the side supports to allow movement of the magnetic components therethrough. For example, the magnetic components preferably move or oscillate in a direction along the first axis, with one plane, through the chamber and through an open end of the chamber, and repeating the movement or oscillation.

The repelling magnetic instrument may further comprise an arm member comprising a first free end providing a second magnetic component comprising a second magnetic source. The second magnetic component is preferably configured in use to be positioned in alignment with the first longitudinal axis and to repel an adjacent magnetic component.

The second magnetic component and/or second magnetic source may be composed of magnetic material, such as for example neodymium. The second magnetic component and/or second magnetic source may be permanent magnets. The second magnetic component and/or second magnetic source may be temporary magnets, such as for example electromagnets.

The first free end of the arm member providing the second magnetic component may be positioned at or adjacent the first ends of, and between, the spaced apart side supports.

The first free end of the arm member providing the second magnetic component may be positioned at or adjacent a first end of a connecting portion.

It is to be understood that the repelling magnetic instrument may comprise a pair of arm members. Each arm member comprising a first free end providing a second magnetic component composed of magnetic material. The second magnetic component of each arm member is preferably configured in use to be positioned in alignment with the first longitudinal axis and to repel an adjacent magnetic component. For example, a first arm member may be positioned at or adjacent the first end of, and between, the spaced apart side supports. A second arm member may be positioned at or adjacent the second end of, and between, the spaced apart side supports. The first arm member may be positioned at or adjacent the first end of a connecting portion, and the second arm member may be positioned at or adjacent the second end of the connecting portion.

The arm member(s) may be configured for releasable or detachable engagement with the instrument. For example, the arm member may be configured for releasable or detachable engagement with one or both spaced apart side supports and/or the base of the instrument.

The arm member(s) may be configured for adjustable positioning relative to the side portions and/or base and/or adjacent magnetic component of the instrument. The location of the arm member(s) relative to the side portions and/or connecting portion(s) and/or adjacent magnetic component of the instrument may be adjustable in order to provide a predetermined repulsion force between the second magnetic member and adjacent magnetic component and/or predetermined oscillation movement. For example, the adjustable arm member(s) may be moved closer to or further away from the adjacent magnetic component to create the required repulsion force between the second magnetic member and adjacent magnetic component and/or predetermined oscillation movement.

Oscillation movement of the magnetic components is preferably restricted to within a single plane.

The magnetic component of the RMI is preferably configured to repel adjacent magnetic components (such as the second magnetic member) within the instrument at 0 net G force. The resistance members are configured to provide a resistance force sufficient to maintain a consistent, stable separation between the magnetic component and the adjacent side supports.

The magnetic component mounted on the resilient members is preferably elongate in shape, for example cylindrical. It is however to be understood that the magnetic component may have any suitable shape and dimensions.

The second magnetic component may be cuboid in shape. It is however to be understood that the second magnetic component may have any suitable shape such as for example spherical, hemi-spherical, cuboid, cube, prismoidal, polyhedral, cylindrical, or any combination thereof.

In one embodiment, the instrument comprises one or more additional magnetic components located at any suitable location configured to provide a predetermined magnetic field for interaction with one or more of the first and/or second magnetic components (and optionally third magnetic component) to effect a predetermined oscillation of the magnetic components.

The repelling magnetic system (RMS) may comprise any suitable number of RMIs. For example, the RMS may comprise a pair of RMIs, or three RMIs or more than three RMIs. The RMIs may be provided in any suitable configuration with any suitable alignment. The spacing between the magnetic component in a first RMI and one or more adjacent RMIs may be selected to provide a predetermined oscillation of the magnetic components. For example, the spacing between an end of a magnetic component in a first RMI and an adjacent end of a further magnetic component within an adjacent RMI (for example an RMI aligned along the first longitudinal axis of the magnetic component of the first RMI) may be selected to provide a predetermine oscillation of the magnetic components. In one embodiment, the first longitudinal axis of the magnetic component of a first RMI may be aligned with the first longitudinal axis of the magnetic component of a second (or further) RMI. In one embodiment, the first longitudinal axis of the magnetic component of a first RMI may extend parallel to and be spaced apart from the first longitudinal axis of the magnetic component of a second (or further RMI). In one embodiment, the first longitudinal axis of the magnetic component of a first RMI may extend at an angle (for example perpendicular) to the first longitudinal axis of the magnetic component of the a second (or further RMI). The repelling system may comprise a plurality of layers of RMIs, each layer comprising one or more RMIs. The RMS may comprise a plurality of RMIs provided in a single layer array, for example a 2 x 2, 2 x 3, 3 x 3 array of RMIs. In one embodiment, the RMS may comprise a plurality of layers array, such as for example a 2 x 2 x 2, 2 x 2 x 3, 2x3x3,3x3x3 array of RMIs. The array may comprise any suitable number of RMIs provided in the or each layer in any suitable configuration. The RMIs within the array may be provided in any suitable orientation. Each RMI may be provided in any desired orientation. For example, one or more RMIs may be arranged in a perpendicular arrangement within the RMS.

Each RMI within an RMS may be identical to each other. In one embodiment, the RMS may comprise RMIs with varying features, such as for example varying numbers of magnetic components and/or varying shapes of magnetic components and/or varying separation between adjacent magnetic components and/or varying magnetic field strengths of the magnetic components.

The system may comprise a plurality of RMIs arranged in any suitable orientation. For example a first RMI may be rotated at an angle about the first longitudinal axis of the magnetic component relative to an adjacent second RMI.

The magnetic forces experienced and created by the magnetic components within a first RMI may also interfere with the magnetic forces experienced and created by magnetic components within an adjacent second RMI, and vice versa, resulting in complex oscillations. The separation between adjacent RMIs within a system may be adjustable in order to vary the oscillation movement of the magnetic components.

The repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) of the present invention uses an entanglement of repelling magnetic forces between magnetic components to provide the oscillation movement. The magnetic components are mounted on the connection portion and extend towards the side supports in stable equilibrium. The repelling magnetic forces between adjacent magnetic components create an unstable equilibrium causing the oscillation movement whilst the magnetic components are trying to rebalance the forces to 0 net G force. The imbalance of the unstable equilibrium creates a complex pattern of movement thus conserving motion, momentum and energy. The movement of the magnetic components continues for over a much increased time period due to the increased conservation in energy provided. The resistance members are configured to provide a resistance force sufficient to maintain a consistent, stable separation between the magnetic component and the adjacent side supports.

The instrument may further comprise at least one coil, for example a solenoid, for example an array of solenoids, located at or adjacent the chamber such that oscillation motion of the magnetic components within the chamber to deliver alternating current (AC) energy, to supply continuous power whilst storing potential momentum energy. The era created in the coil produces alternating current. The instrument of the present invention also utilises the effects of low mechanical impedance to increase the conservation of momentum.

In one embodiment, an array of solenoid coils may be located at or adjacent at least one end, preferably at both ends, of the instrument.

In one embodiment, an array of solenoid coils may be located at or adjacent a lower surface of the instrument, for example at or adjacent the connecting portion(s), In one embodiment, an array of solenoid coils may be located at or adjacent one or each of the side supports.

In one embodiment, an array of solenoid coils may be located at or adjacent one or more armature.

The array of solenoid coils may extend along an axis extending substantially parallel to the first, second and/or third longitudinal axes.

The array of solenoid coils may extend along an axis extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the magnetic component.

The magnetic component is preferably aligned to the centre of an adjacent array of solenoid The solenoid coil may be in communication with a bridge rectifier configured in use to channel the generated AC current (generated by movement of the magnetic components relative to the coil) to a parallel DC negative and positive power lines. The power lines are preferably connected in use or connectable to supply energy, supply energy for use as data, power a supply circuit or store energy.

Each solenoid coil within the array of solenoid coils is preferably spaced apart from any adjacent solenoid coil by a width which is equivalent to the width of the spacer of the device.

Each solenoid coil is preferably configured in use to be induced by the oscillating motion of the repelling magnetic sources of the magnetic source chamber creating intense flux magnetic fields that operates beyond the magnetic source chamber to energise each solenoid coil, this results in higher edi current being produced in a smaller window of motion.

The present invention provides Motion Alternation Current (MAC) by absorption of motion energy and conversion of conserved momentum and motion energy into alternating electricity. In particular, the present invention creates alternating current from the unstable equilibrium forces generated by oscillating type of magnetic components which provides a low frictional, non-collisional, oscillation and therefore reduced mechanical impedance leading to an improved and efficient source of electrical energy and renewable energy.

The MAC of the present invention uses an entanglement of repelling magnetic forces between adjacent magnetic components to provide the oscillation movement which is energised by the coil. The repelling magnetic forces between adjacent magnetic components create an unstable equilibrium causing the oscillation movement whilst the magnetic components are trying to rebalance the forces to 0 net G force the array of solenoid coils are excited by alternating electromagnetic forces and produce electricity. The imbalance of the unstable equilibrium creates a complex pattern of movement thus conserving motion, momentum and energy, which is converted by edi currents that energise each array of solenoid coils into producing alternating current. The resistance members are configured to provide a resistance force sufficient to maintain a consistent, stable separation between the magnetic component and the adjacent side supports. The movement of the magnetic components continues to produce energy long after the initial force applied to the MAC and for over a much increased time period due to the method of conservation in energy provided by low frictional, noncollisional momentum.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail in relation to the accompanying Figures:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a view from above of the repelling magnetic instrument according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic illustration of a view from a first end of the repelling magnetic instrument of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of a perspective view from below of the repelling magnetic instrument of Figure 1; Figure 4 is a schematic illustration of a view from a first end view of the repelling magnetic instrument according to a further embodiment of the present invention; FigureS is a schematic illustration of a view from above of the repelling magnetic instrument of Figure 4; Figure 6 is a schematic illustration of a perspective view from above of the repelling magnetic instrument of Figure 4; Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of a perspective view of the repelling magnetic instrument according to a further embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of a view from above of the repelling magnetic instrument of Figure 7; Figure 9 is a schematic illustration of a perspective view from above of the repelling magnetic instrument of Figure 7; Figure 10 is a schematic illustration of a view from above of the repelling magnetic instrument according to a further embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 is a schematic illustration of a perspective view of an array of a plurality of repelling magnetic instruments of Figure 1; and Figure 12 is a schematic illustration of a view from above of an array of a plurality of repelling magnetic instruments of Figure 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

With reference to the Figures, the repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) 1 comprises a pair of spaced apart side supports 2a, 2b. Each side support 2a, 2b has a first end 4a, 4b and an opposed second end 6a, 6b. In the illustrated embodiment, the side supports 2a, 2b are planar members. It is however to be understood that one or more, for example each, side support may be provided as a tubular member and is not to be limited to planar members.

The side supports 2a, 2b extend substantially parallel to each other.

The side supports 2a, 2b are composed of any suitable non-magnetic material, such as for example plastic or metal (or a combination thereof).

The instrument 1 further comprises a magnetic component 8 composed of magnetic material.

Although the instrument 1 illustrated in Figures 1 to 4 and 7 to 12, comprise a single magnetic component, it is to be understood that each instrument may comprise a single magnetic component or a plurality of magnetic components aligned along an alignment axis.

The instrument 1 comprises a pair of spaced apart connecting portions 10a, 10b extending between the pair of spaced apart side supports 2a, 2b. A chamber 12 is defined between the connecting portions 10a, 10b and the pair of spaced apart side supports 2a, 2b.

The magnetic component 8 comprising a magnetic source is positioned within the chamber 30 12.

A pair of spaced apart resilient members 14a, 14b are mounted on respective connecting portions 10a, 10b. A first resilient member 14a is mounted on a first connecting portion 10a and extends towards and engages the first end of the magnetic component 8. A second resilient member 14b, spaced apart from the first resilient member, is mounted on the second connecting portion 10b and extends towards and engages the second end of the magnetic component 8 such that the magnetic component 8 is supported thereon within the chamber 12.

The magnetic component 8 comprises a first end located at or adjacent the first ends 4a, 4b of the side supports 2a, 2b and an opposed second end located at or adjacent the second ends 6a, 6b of the side supports 2a, 2b. The magnetic component 8 defines a first longitudinal axis extending therebetween.

In use, on application of a force the magnetic component 8 is operable to provide oscillation movement in one plane of free motion along the first longitudinal axis. The resilient members 14a, 14b provide a degree of resistance to oscillation movement of the magnetic component 8 within the chamber in a direction away from the first longitudinal axis.

The instrument 1 is operable to provide for oscillation movement when rotated about the first longitudinal axis. As such, the instrument 1 has improved versatility and the orientation may be varied depending on the requirements.

As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the instrument 1 may further comprise an array of solenoid coils 18 positioned adjacent a side support 2a.

Furthermore, the magnetic component 8 comprises a plurality of magnetic components 20a-e arranged in use to extend along the first longitudinal axis within a tube, and to repel the or each adjacent magnetic component within the chamber 12. The plurality of repelling magnetic components 20a-e are each spaced apart from the or each adjacent magnetic component(s) by spacers 22a-d.

The spacers are composed of non-magnetic material.

The plurality of repelling magnetic components 20a-e are compressed together, within a tube, by one or more spacers, in a direction extending along the alignment axis thereof thereby increasing magnetic flux density and the magnetic fields that operates beyond the chamber, and preferably beyond the side supports of the instrument to energise an array of solenoid coils 18 located adjacent the device. It is to be understood that the instrument may comprise any suitable number of magnetic components 20a-e and spacers and is not limited to having five aligned magnetic components 20a-e.

In use, on application of a force the magnetic component 8 is operable to provide oscillation movement in one plane of free motion along the first longitudinal axis. The resilient members 14a, 14b provide a degree of resistance to oscillation movement of the magnetic component 8 within the chamber 12 in a direction away from the first longitudinal axis.

The solenoid coil 18 is positioned to be induced by the oscillating motion of the repelling magnetic component 8 (magnetic components 20a-e) creating intense flux magnetic fields that operates beyond the magnetic source chamber to energise each solenoid coil 18, this results in higher edi current being produced in a smaller window of motion.

The MAC of the present invention uses an entanglement of repelling magneticforces between adjacent magnetic components to provide the oscillation movement which is energised by the coil. The repelling magnetic forces between adjacent magnetic components create an unstable equilibrium causing the oscillation movement whilst the magnetic components are trying to rebalance the forces to 0 net G force the array of solenoid coils are excited by alternating electromagnetic forces and produce electricity. The imbalance of the unstable equilibrium creates a complex pattern of movement thus conserving motion, momentum and energy, which is converted by edi currents that energise each array of solenoid coils into producing alternating current. The resistance members are configured to provide a resistance force sufficient to maintain a consistent, stable separation between the magnetic component and the adjacent side supports. The movement of the magnetic components continues to produce energy long after the initial force applied to the MAC and for over a much increased time period due to the method of conservation in energy provided by low frictional, non-collisional momentum.

With reference to Figures 7 to 10, the instrument 1 further comprises one or more arm members 24a, 24b. Each arm member 24a, 24b comprising a first free end 26 providing a second magnetic component 28 composed of magnetic material. Each arm member 24a, 24b is located adjacent a corresponding end of the instrument 1, for example adjacent a first end 4a, 4b or second end 6a, 6b of the side supports 2a, 2b and positioned centrally therebetween.

The second magnetic component 28 is aligned with the first longitudinal axis defined by the magnetic component 8 (i.e. is substantially centrally located between the side portions 2a, 2b). The second magnetic component 28 is configured to repel the adjacent magnetic component 8. It is to be understood that the second magnetic component may repel the adjacent magnetic component but may in some embodiments attract the adjacent magnetic component.

It is to be understood that the instrument may, in some embodiments (for example as shown in Figures 1 to 3), not contain an arm member. Furthermore, in one or more embodiments, the instrument 1 may comprise a pair of arm members (as shown in Figures 7 to 9). Each arm member being located adjacent opposed ends of the side portions. Furthermore, as illustrated in Figure 10, the instrument 1 may comprise a single arm member located adjacent one end of the side portions.

The instruments 1 may be provided in an array of instruments 1 as shown in Figures 11 and 12. The array may comprise any suitable number of instruments aligned within a single plane, and/or stacked within layers. The instruments 1 may be aligned in the same orientation, or may be rotated about the first longitudinal axis defined by the magnetic component 8, depending on the requirements.

The instrument 1 of the present invention has reduced cross-sectional dimensions and may be used in a number of different orientations without impeding oscillation movement. As such, the instrument 1 of the present invention has improved versatility and can be used in multiple different orientations with easy stacking to provide the desired result.

The magnetic component within a first instrument 1 may experience the magnetic fields from magnetic components within one or more adjacent instruments to provide the desired oscillation motion.

The spring constant (k) and standing equilibrium force (F) for a system comprising two magnetic components may be calculated as follows: I. r = suspended distance apart, 2, B = the magnetic flux and 3.11 = magnetic field strength; Spring constant (k) = BiHir + B2H2r) V>99.99%= k Standing equilibrium force, wherein m = said mass with magnetic properties.

F = (00/411) (mirn2/r2) The oscillation movement may result from exertion of an external force applied to the instrument. The external force may for example be applied by force applied to one or more magnetic components of the instrument, and one by an external magnetic force. The oscillation movement may include movement towards a base or contact surface located between the side supports, such as for example a table or ground surface.

Oscillation may be initiated on application of an external force to the instrument, for example to one or more magnetic components. The external force may be applied for example by a contact force, or by a non-contact force such as for example by a magnetic force. The resistance members are configured to provide a resistance force sufficient to maintain a consistent, stable separation between the magnetic component and the adjacent side supports.

The movement of a magnetic component towards an adjacent magnetic component, whilst experiencing magnetic repulsion forces, provides complex oscillation movement (for example complex harmonic motion), of the magnetic components of the instrument along the first axis and within a single plane.

The repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) of the present invention uses an entanglement of repelling magnetic forces between magnetic components to provide the oscillation movement. The magnetic components are mounted on the connecting portion and extend towards the side supports in stable equilibrium. The repelling magnetic forces between adjacent magnetic components create an unstable equilibrium causing the oscillation movement whilst the magnetic components are trying to rebalance the forces to 0 net G force. The imbalance of the unstable equilibrium creates a complex pattern of movement thus conserving motion, momentum and energy. The movement of the magnetic components continues for over a much increased time period due to the increased conservation in energy provided.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) comprising: a pair of spaced apart side supports, each side support having a first end and an opposed second end; at least one connecting portion extending between the pair of spaced apart side supports, in which a chamber is defined between the connecting portion and the pair of spaced apart side support; at least one magnetic component comprising a magnetic source, in which the at least one magnetic component is positioned within the chamber, in which the at least one magnetic component comprises a first end and an opposed second end defining a first longitudinal axis extending therebetween; at least one pair of spaced apart resilient members, in which within the or each pair, a first resilient member is mounted on the connecting portion and extends towards and engages at or adjacent the first end of the at least one magnetic component, and a second resilient member, spaced apart from the first resilient member, is mounted on the connecting portion and extends towards and engages at or adjacent the second end of the at least one magnetic component such that the at least one magnetic component is supported thereon, in which on application of a force the at least one magnetic component is operable to provide oscillation movement in one plane of free motion along the first longitudinal axis.
2. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in claim 1, in which the instrument is noncollisiona I.
3. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in either of claims 1 and 2, in which the pair of spaced apart side supports extend substantially parallel to each other.
4. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any preceding claim, in which each of the side supports defines a second longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends thereof, and in which the first longitudinal axis extends substantially parallel to the second longitudinal axis.
5. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the connecting portion comprises a first end and an opposed second end defining a third longitudinal axis extending therebetween, in which the third longitudinal axis extends substantially parallel the first, and optionally second, longitudinal axis.
6. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the instrument comprises a pair of spaced apart connecting portions.
7. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in claim 6, in which each connecting portion is located at or adjacent a corresponding first or second end of the side supports.
8. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any preceding claim, in which each side support comprises a lower surface configured to be supported on a contact surface and an opposed upper surface with side surfaces extending therebetween, the or each connecting portion is located at or adjacent the lower surfaces of the side supports.
9. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in claim 8, in which the magnetic component is located at or adjacent the upper surface of the side supports.
10. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any preceding claim, in which each pair of resilient members comprises a first resilient member located at or adjacent a first end of a connecting portion and a second resilient member located at or adjacent a second end of the connecting portion.
11. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the length of the resilient member is at least equal to the width of the resilient member.
12. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the height of the RMI is no more than 50%, preferably no more than 30%, greater than the width of the RMI.
13. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11, in which the height of the RMI is substantially equal to or less than the width of the RMI.
14. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the chamber is open ended.
15. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any preceding claim, further comprising an arm member comprising a first free end providing a second magnetic component comprising a second magnetic source, in which the second magnetic component is configured in use to be positioned adjacent to the magnetic component and in alignment with the first longitudinal axis and to repel the adjacent magnetic component.
16. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in claim 15, in which the first free end of the arm member is positioned at or adjacent the first ends of, and between, the spaced apart side supports.
17. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in either of claims 15 and 16, in which the repelling magnetic instrument comprises a pair of arm members, in which each arm member comprises a first free end providing a second magnetic component composed of magnetic material.
18. A repelling magnetic instrument as claimed in any one of claims 15 to 17, in which the arm member(s) is configured for releasable or detachable engagement with the instrument.
19. A method of manufacturing a repelling magnetic instrument (RMI) as herein described, comprising: obtaining a pair of spaced apart side supports, each side support having a first end and an opposed second end; positioning at least one connecting portion to extend between the pair of spaced apart side supports to define a chamber extending therebetween; mounting at least one pair of spaced apart resilient members on the at least one connecting portion, positioning at least one magnetic component within the chamber such that a first resilient member of the at least one pair of spaced apart resilient members engages at or adjacent a first end of the at least one magnetic component, and a second resilient member of the at least one pair of spaced apart resilient members engages at or adjacent a second end of the at least one magnetic component, such that on application of a force the at least one magnetic component is operable to provide oscillation movement in one plane of free motion along the first longitudinal axis.
20. A repelling magnetic system (RMS) comprising a plurality of repelling magnetic instruments as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 19.