JP2020010589A - Rotary mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a rotary mechanism capable of efficiently collecting rotational kinetic energy having a simple configuration and low energy loss.SOLUTION: An example of the rotary mechanism includes: a spiral rail 1 formed with the same diameter; a column member 2 arranged inside the rail 1; a rotary shaft 3 inserted through and fixed to a center of the column member 2; a moving body 4 attachable to the rail 1; and a magnet body 5 arranged slightly away from the column member 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotation mechanism. More specifically, the present invention relates to a rotating mechanism that has a simple configuration, has low energy loss, and can efficiently generate rotational kinetic energy.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a rotating mechanism that recovers rotational kinetic energy and electric energy by inputting various types of energy such as fluid, electric power, and combustion gas to an object configured to be capable of rotational movement has been used.

  When recovering rotational kinetic energy, electric energy, or the like from such a rotation mechanism, the rotation mechanism is improved in energy conversion efficiency in order to increase the amount of recoverable energy with respect to the amount of energy input. Various innovations have been made.

  For example, the rotating mechanism described in Patent Document 1 has a structure in which a rotor is disposed eccentrically inside a casing, and a vane provided in the rotor separates a fluid entering from an inlet and a fluid exiting from an outlet. Has become.

  Further, the rotor is rotated by applying a pressure difference between the inlet side and the discharge side of the casing to the vane. A magnet is provided on the vane, and a coil and ferrite are provided on the casing. This integrates a turbine that converts fluid energy into rotational energy and a generator that converts rotational energy into electrical energy.

  The power generation device including the rotation mechanism described in Patent Literature 1 integrates a rotation mechanism that converts fluid energy into mechanical energy and a power generation mechanism that converts mechanical energy into electric energy. Further, the speed at which the magnetic charge of the vane moves is maximized by creating an alternating magnetic field by the vane located at the outermost peripheral portion inside the outer cylinder member.

JP 2008-208766 A

  However, the rotating mechanism described in Patent Literature 1 requires a fluid flow as input energy. For this reason, a flow path through which the fluid flows and a partition that generates a pressure difference must be formed. The structure of the rotation mechanism was complicated.

  Further, since it is necessary to take the fluid into the rotation mechanism, there is a disadvantage that the position where the rotation mechanism is installed is limited.

  In addition, the conventional rotating mechanism that consumes electric power and the consumption of raw material of combustion gas as input energy requires a separate energy source to be used together, so a remarkable improvement in energy conversion efficiency is expected. It is difficult.

  Further, in the conventional rotating mechanism, there is also a demand for a device for providing an auxiliary mechanism to be combined with an existing driving source to further increase the efficiency of the rotating motion and the energy conversion efficiency.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide a rotation mechanism that has a simple configuration, has low energy loss, and can efficiently collect rotational kinetic energy. .

  In order to achieve the above object, a rotation mechanism of the present invention has a first rail portion formed in a spiral shape and configured to be rotatable about an axis, and is attachable to the first rail portion, and A moving portion configured to be movable along the first rail portion, and a first region in the moving portion, a direction in which the first rail portion is rotated in a first direction. Rail moving force applying means for applying a force of 1 to a second region including an area different from the first area in the moving section, and moving the moving section from one side to the other side in the first rail section. Moving force applying means for applying a second force in a direction in which the moving portion moves toward the first rail portion with the first force and the second force. And the movement of rotating the first rail portion in the first direction is repeated. The it has assumed for moving the other of the first rail portion.

  Here, since the first rail portion is formed in a spiral shape and is configured to be rotatable about an axis, a first force is applied to the first region of the moving portion, and It is possible to rotate the entire rail portion. That is, for example, rotational kinetic energy can be obtained from the movement of rotating the first rail portion. In addition, it is possible to convert the rotational kinetic energy of the first rail portion and output the converted kinetic energy as power or electric energy for moving the object.

  Here, the first force refers to a force in a tangential direction of a spiral outer shape (circle) of the first rail portion in a plan view when the first rail portion is viewed from an axial direction. is there. Further, the tangential force includes a force in which a force having a certain direction is decomposed and the direction of the decomposed force is substantially parallel to the tangential direction.

  Further, the first rail portion is configured to be rotatable about the axis, and the moving portion is configured to be mountable to the first rail portion, so that the moving portion is mounted to the first rail portion. Thus, it becomes possible to rotate the first rail section and move the moving section along the first rail section. The term “mountable” here does not mean only the state where the moving unit is in direct contact with the first rail unit. For example, even if a magnetic force acts between the first rail portion and the moving portion and the two are not in direct contact (even if another member is sandwiched or a space is provided therebetween), the first rail portion can be used. This also includes a state where the moving unit is attracted to a position where the moving unit can move along the outer diameter of the unit.

  Further, since the moving portion is configured to be attachable to the first rail portion and movable along the first rail portion, it is possible to exert a force on the first rail portion via the moving portion. it can. That is, for example, a force based on a magnetic force or an elastic force is applied to the moving unit, and the force received by the moving unit can be transmitted to the first rail unit. Further, a force is exerted on the moving section, and the moving section can be moved along the first rail section.

  Also, the first rail portion is configured to be rotatable about the axis, and the moving portion is configured to be attachable to the first rail portion and configured to be movable along the first rail portion. Based on the force received by the moving unit, the moving unit can further transmit the force to the first rail unit to rotate the first rail unit. Alternatively, the rotational movement of the rotating first rail portion can be further accelerated by the force transmitted from the moving portion to the first rail portion. Here, in the motion of rotating the first rail portion by the force transmitted by the moving portion to the first rail portion, the first rail portion is rotated when the first rail portion rotates in the first direction. Is moved together with the first rail. Here, the “first direction” means a direction in which the first rail portion is to be rotated about its axis.

  Further, the rail rotating force applying means applies the first force to the first area in the moving section in a direction for rotating the first rail portion in the first direction, thereby providing the first rail. The part can be rotated. Alternatively, the rotational movement of the rotating first rail portion can be further accelerated. Note that the first region in the moving unit here may be, for example, an end of the moving unit or a central portion as long as the region includes a region different from a second region described later. The area is not limited.

  Further, the moving force imparting means may move the moving portion from one side to the other side of the first rail portion with respect to a second region including a region different from the first region in the moving portion. By applying the second force, the moving portion can be moved along the first rail portion. Note that the movement of the moving unit referred to here includes that the position of the moving unit in the first rail unit relatively changes as the first rail unit rotates. The movement of the moving unit includes a movement in which the moving unit itself moves along the first rail while rotating. In addition, the second region in the moving unit referred to here may be, for example, an end or a center of the moving unit as long as the second region includes a region different from the first region. It is not limited.

  Further, the first force and the second force repeat the relative movement of the moving unit with respect to the first rail portion and the movement of rotating the first rail portion in the first direction, thereby providing the first force. The first rail section can be continuously rotated in the first direction while moving the moving section along the rail section. That is, a first force is applied to the first region and a second force is applied to the second region in the moving unit, and different target forces are applied to the two regions of the moving unit. By applying the force, the rotational force can be transmitted to the first rail portion, or the rotational movement of the rotating first rail portion can be continuously and further accelerated.

  Further, the first force and the second force repeat the relative movement of the moving part with respect to the first rail part and the movement of rotating the first rail part in the first direction, thereby causing the moving part to move in the first direction. Applying a force to continuously rotate the first rail portion in the first direction until the moving portion reaches the other end of the first rail portion by moving the other portion of the first rail. Can be.

  Further, in order to achieve the above object, a rotation mechanism of the present invention has a first rail portion formed annularly and configured to be rotatable about an axis, and is attachable to the first rail portion. A first moving portion configured to be movable along the first rail portion; and a first region in the moving portion, the first rail portion being rotated in one direction. Rail rotational force applying means for applying a force; and a second area including an area different from the first area in the moving section, the moving section being connected to the one along the first rail section. Moving force applying means for applying a second force in a direction to move in the opposite direction, wherein the first rail portion moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction. And / or the moving portion is moved along the first rail portion. The movement of the moving portion is restricted by the first force and the second force, and the movement of rotating the first rail portion in the first direction by the first force and the second force. Is configured to be repeatable.

  Here, the first rail portion is formed in a ring shape and is configured to be rotatable about an axis, and the moving portion is attachable to the one rail portion and is movable along the first rail portion. The structure of the rotation mechanism can be made compact. That is, as compared with a structure in which the first rail portion is formed in a spiral shape, the volume of the first rail portion is reduced, and the moving portion is moved with respect to the first rail portion. The rotation mechanism can be made more compact.

  Further, the rotation of the first rail portion in the second direction opposite to the first direction is restricted, and / or the moving portion moves toward one side along the first rail portion. By restricting the movement, the first rail portion can be easily rotated in the first direction. That is, when the rotation of the first rail portion in the second direction is restricted, when the second force is applied to the moving portion, the first rail portion moves along the first rail portion in a direction opposite to the one direction. Even if a force is generated to rotate the first rail in the second direction in accordance with the movement of the moving part toward, the rotation can be suppressed. Further, when the movement of the moving portion toward one side along the first rail portion is restricted, the moving portion exerts a first force on the first rail portion when exerting a force on the moving portion. Without moving, the movement in the first direction along the first rail portion can be suppressed. As a result, the first force is easily generated, and the first rail portion is easily rotated in the first direction.

  In addition, when the moving unit is configured to include a region that receives a magnetic force in at least a part, a force based on the magnetic force can be applied to the first rail unit via the moving unit. That is, for example, when the region of the moving unit that receives the magnetic force receives an attractive force or a repulsive force from another magnet or the like, the force received by the moving unit can be transmitted to the first rail unit. Further, a magnetic force is exerted on the magnetic force portion, and the moving portion can be moved along the first rail portion. In the present invention, the “region receiving a magnetic force” includes not only a region formed of a magnet but also a region formed of a metal or the like which is affected by a magnetic attraction or repulsion. Further, the term “magnet part” or “magnet” in the present invention means not only a permanent magnet but also an electromagnet.

  In addition, when the moving unit has at least a part that has a region that receives a magnetic force, and the first force is generated based on the magnetic force that acts on the region that receives the magnetic force, the region that receives the magnetic force of the moving unit is The first force is generated based on the attraction or repulsion received from another magnet or the like, and the first rail can be rotated by the first force. Alternatively, the rotational movement of the rotating first rail portion can be further accelerated. Further, the first force is based on magnetic force and is not consumed like electric power or combustion gas, so that the energy conversion efficiency is excellent.

  Further, when the second force is generated based on the gravity acting on the moving unit, the second force can be generated from the gravity according to the mass of the moving unit itself. That is, the second force can be generated by using the moving unit itself, and the configuration can be simplified. Further, the gravity applied to the moving part is not consumed like electric power or combustion gas, so that the energy conversion efficiency is excellent.

  Further, when the moving portion is configured to have a magnetic force receiving region in at least a part thereof and the second force is generated based on the magnetic force acting on the magnetic force receiving region, the second force is generated from the magnetic force reaching the magnetic force receiving region. , A second force can be generated. In other words, the second force can be generated only by providing the magnet body that exerts the magnetic force in the region of the moving portion that receives the magnetic force, and the configuration can be simplified. Further, the magnetic force generated by the magnet body is not consumed like electric power or combustion gas, so that the energy conversion efficiency is excellent.

  In addition, when the moving unit is configured to have a magnetic force receiving region in at least a part thereof, and the second force is generated based on at least one of gravity acting on the moving unit or magnetic force acting on the magnetic force receiving region. The second force can be generated from the gravity according to the mass of the moving unit itself, the magnetic force over the region receiving the magnetic force of the moving unit, or both the gravity and the magnetic force. In other words, the second force can be generated by using the moving unit itself or only by providing a magnet body that exerts a magnetic force in a region of the moving unit that receives the magnetic force, so that a simple configuration can be achieved. Further, the gravity applied to the moving part and the magnetic force generated by the magnet body are not consumed like electric power or combustion gas, so that the energy conversion efficiency is excellent. Further, it is possible to efficiently generate the second force by using both the magnetic force and the gravity.

  At this time, for example, the second force is constituted only by the gravitational force applied to the moving portion, and when the moving portion moves slowly along the first rail portion, the force based on the magnetic force is applied to the second force. It is possible to increase the force and speed up the movement of the moving unit. Further, the second force is constituted only by the gravity acting on the moving portion, and even when the moving portion does not move along the first rail portion, the second force is increased by applying the force based on the magnetic force. , The moving section can be moved along the first rail section.

  When the first force is generated based on the elastic force acting on the moving unit, for example, an elastic body is connected to the moving unit, and the first force is generated from the elastic force generated by the elastic body. Can be. That is, the first force can be generated by using the elastic body, and the configuration can be simplified. Further, since the elastic force acting on the moving part is not consumed like electric power or combustion gas, the energy conversion efficiency is excellent.

  When the second force is generated based on the elastic force acting on the moving unit, for example, an elastic body is connected to the moving unit, and the second force is generated from the elastic force generated by the elastic body. Can be. That is, the second force can be generated by using the elastic body, and the configuration can be simplified. Further, since the elastic force acting on the moving part is not consumed like electric power or combustion gas, the energy conversion efficiency is excellent.

  In addition, the moving unit is configured to have a magnetic force receiving region in at least a part thereof, and the first force is generated based on at least one of the magnetic force acting on the magnetic force receiving region or the elastic force acting on the moving unit. In this case, the first force can be generated from the magnetic force of the moving portion that receives the magnetic force, the elastic force generated from the elastic body, or both the magnetic force and the elastic force. Further, the first rail portion can be rotated by the first force. Alternatively, the rotational movement of the rotating first rail portion can be further accelerated.

  Further, when the second force is generated based on at least one of the gravity acting on the moving unit or the elastic force acting on the moving unit, the gravity corresponding to the mass of the moving unit itself, the elastic force exerted on the moving unit, Alternatively, the second force can be generated from both gravity and elastic force. That is, the second force can be generated by using the moving unit itself or only by connecting the elastic body to the moving unit, so that a simple configuration can be achieved. In addition, since the gravity applied to the moving unit and the elastic force applied to the moving unit are not consumed like electric power or combustion gas, the energy conversion efficiency is excellent. Further, it is possible to efficiently generate the second force by using both the magnetic force and the gravity.

  At this time, for example, the second force is constituted only by the gravitational force applied to the moving portion, and when the moving portion moves slowly along the first rail portion, the second force is applied by applying the force based on the elastic force. The movement of the moving unit can be accelerated by increasing the force of the moving unit. Further, the second force is constituted only by the gravity acting on the moving portion, and even when the moving portion does not move along the first rail portion, the second force is increased by applying the force based on the elastic force. Thus, the moving unit can be moved along the first rail.

  Further, the rail rotational force applying means and the moving force applying means are constituted by magnetic force means for applying a magnetic force to a region receiving the magnetic force, and the magnetic force means of the rail rotational force applying means and the magnetic force means of the moving force applying means are When at least a part of the source of the magnetic force is a common magnet body, both the first force and the second force can be generated from the same magnet body. Thereby, the first rail portion is rotated while moving the moving portion along the first rail portion only by exerting the magnetic force of the magnet body on the moving portion attached to the first rail portion. Can be. Alternatively, the rotational movement of the rotating first rail portion can be further accelerated. Further, since the structure is such that the magnet body is merely arranged to generate the first force and the second force, the rotation mechanism can be simplified in structure, and the size can be easily reduced.

  Further, the rail rotational force applying means is a substantially columnar body, and has a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel in the longitudinal direction, and a columnar magnet having different magnetic poles on the first surface and the second surface. In the case of being constituted by a body, the magnetic force generated from the first surface or the second surface of the columnar magnet body can exert a magnetic force on a region of the moving portion that receives the magnetic force. This makes it possible to apply a magnetic force to a certain range with one columnar magnet body.

  When the rail rotation force applying means is formed of a magnet body having a curved shape, it becomes easy to arrange the magnet body closer or farther in accordance with the degree of bending of the first rail portion. As a result, it becomes easy to increase the magnetic force exerted on the moving part. Further, it becomes easy to adjust the strength of the magnetic force exerted on the moving part.

  Further, the rail rotational force applying means is a substantially columnar body, and has a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel in the longitudinal direction, and a columnar magnet having different magnetic poles on the first surface and the second surface. The columnar magnet body is configured to have a magnetic pole attracting to a magnetic pole of a region that is in contact with the first rail portion or a magnetic pole of a region closer to the first rail portion in a region receiving the magnetic force of the moving portion. When the first surface or the second surface having the first rail portion is disposed in a direction facing the first rail portion, and the longitudinal direction thereof is inclined in accordance with the direction in which the spiral of the first rail portion is inclined, A repulsive force of the columnar magnet portion is exerted on a region farther from the first rail portion in a region of the moving portion receiving the magnetic force, and the first force can be applied to the moving portion based on the repulsive force.

  Further, the rail rotational force applying means is a substantially columnar body, and has a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel in the longitudinal direction, and a columnar magnet having different magnetic poles on the first surface and the second surface. The columnar magnet body is configured to have a magnetic pole attracting to a magnetic pole of a region that is in contact with the first rail portion or a magnetic pole of a region closer to the first rail portion in a region receiving the magnetic force of the moving portion. The first surface or the second surface having the first rail portion is disposed so as to face the rail portion, the longitudinal direction thereof is inclined in accordance with the direction in which the spiral of the first rail portion is inclined, and the first rail portion is provided. When one end located in the direction of the other end of the moving part is tilted in a direction approaching the first rail, it comes into contact with the first rail in the area receiving the magnetic force of the moving part. In the area to be formed or in the area near the first rail section, Exerting a force, it can be imparted to the second force to the moving unit on the basis of this attraction. Further, the first rail portion can be rotated while the moving portion is moved from one side to the other along the first rail portion by the attraction and repulsion caused by the magnetic force of the columnar magnet portion. Alternatively, the rotational movement of the rotating first rail portion can be further accelerated. Here, even when the angle formed between the axis of the first rail portion and the vertical direction is 90 degrees or more and the gravity of the moving portion cannot be used as the moving force applying means, the first magnet portion can be used as the first magnet. The force and the second force can be applied to the moving unit.

  Further, the rail rotational force applying means is a substantially columnar body, and has a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel in the longitudinal direction, and a columnar magnet having different magnetic poles on the first surface and the second surface. And a magnetic pole that repels a magnetic pole of a region where the columnar magnet body is in contact with the first rail portion or a magnetic pole of a region closer to the first rail portion in a region receiving the magnetic force of the moving portion. When the first surface or the second surface having the following is arranged in the direction facing the first rail portion, the region that contacts the first rail portion among the regions that receive the magnetic force of the moving portion or The repulsive force of the columnar magnet portion can be exerted on a region near the first rail portion. Further, the attractive force of the columnar magnet portion can be exerted on a region farther from the first rail portion among the regions receiving the magnetic force of the moving portion.

  Further, when a plurality of columnar magnets are arranged, it is possible to exert a strong magnetic force on the moving portion moving along the first rail portion at each position where the columnar magnets are arranged. Becomes As a result, the efficiency with which the first rail rotates can be increased.

  In the case where the moving section itself is formed of a magnet and the first rail section is formed of a magnetic material capable of attracting the magnet, the moving section can be attached to the first rail section via a magnetic force. . In addition, it is possible to generate a first force and a second force by applying a magnetic force to the entire moving unit. Further, since the moving section can be constituted by magnets, the structure can be simplified. Here, the magnetic material means, for example, not only a metal that can be attracted by a magnet, but also a solid, a liquid, or a gas other than a metal if the magnet can be attracted.

  Further, when the first rail portion is configured to have a magnet and the moving portion is formed of a magnetic material that can be attracted to the magnet, the moving portion is attached to the first rail portion via a magnetic force. be able to. In addition, it is possible to generate a first force and a second force by applying a magnetic force to the entire moving unit.

  In addition, when the moving unit itself is configured with a magnet and the first rail unit is configured with a magnet, the moving unit can be attached to the first rail unit via a magnetic force. In addition, it is possible to generate a first force and a second force by applying a magnetic force to the entire moving unit.

  Further, when the moving portion is configured by a mounting portion that can be fitted to the first rail portion and a magnet portion connected to the mounting portion, the magnet portion may be arranged at a position different from the mounting portion. It becomes possible. That is, for example, the mounting portion can be formed by an annular member, and can be moved along the first rail portion through the first rail portion inside the mounting portion. Further, the magnet portion is connected to the attachment portion by a member such as a string, and a magnetic force is exerted on the position of the magnet portion to generate the first force and the second force.

  When a plurality of moving parts are provided, the first force acting on each moving part is combined, and the first rail part is further moved in the first direction as compared with a single moving part. Can be rotated strongly.

  In addition, when the moving unit has a wheel unit that can move by rotating along the first rail unit, the frictional force generated between the first rail unit and the moving unit can be easily reduced. The relative movement of the moving section along the first rail section can be made smooth. In addition, the wheel part here can be mounted on, for example, a first rail part, and there is a mode in which the wheel part moves while rotating on the first rail. In addition, for example, there is an embodiment in which wheels that can be mounted on a rail and rotatable are used in the same manner as a hanging pulley type runner mounted on a curtain rail.

  Further, in the case where a first movement restricting means for restricting the movement of the moving portion from the other side to the one side of the first rail portion is provided, the first force is further applied to the first rail portion. And the efficiency of the movement of the rotation of the first rail portion can be increased. In other words, if the moving portion is easily moved in the direction of one end of the first rail portion, only the moving portion changes the inclination of the spiral in the first rail portion when exerting a magnetic force or an elastic force on the moving portion. It moves in the ascending direction (only the moving part moves without moving the first rail). As a result, it is difficult for the moving portion and the first rail portion to integrally move to rotate in the first direction. Therefore, the first movement restricting means restricts the movement of the moving part from the other end to the one end of the first rail part, and based on the magnetic force and elastic force exerted on the moving part, The first force can be easily generated.

  The first movement restricting means here is, for example, as follows. (1) The shape of the path along which the moving portion of the first rail moves is such that the moving portion can move smoothly only in the direction from one to the other, and in the direction from the other to the moving portion. In this case, the ratchet mechanism is prevented from moving, and the ratchet mechanism is formed in a gear shape or a wavy shape. (2) Similarly, there is also a mode in which a minute brush is provided on the path along which the moving section of the first rail moves. (3) In addition, if the movement of the moving unit is performed by the wheels, the wheels are in the first rail portion from one side to the other direction (the direction toward the other end of the first rail portion). There is a mode that uses a wheel portion that can rotate only in the direction of rotation and that is prevented from rotating in the opposite direction.

  Further, when the rotation of the first rail portion in the second direction opposite to the first direction is restricted, the first rail portion facilitates the rotation of the first rail portion in the first direction. be able to. That is, when the second force is applied to the moving unit, the first rail unit is rotated in the second direction along with the movement of the moving unit in the direction opposite to the one along the first rail unit. Even if a force is generated, the rotation can be suppressed. As a result, the first force is easily generated, and the first rail portion is easily rotated in the first direction.

  Further, in the case where there is a weight portion fixed to the first rail portion and configured to be rotatable with the first rail portion, the weight portion rotates together with the first rail, and the centrifugal force is generated by the weight of the weight portion. The force can assist the rotation of the first rail.

  When the angle between the axis of the first rail portion and the vertical direction is in the range of 0 degree or more and less than 90 degrees, the gravity acting on the moving portion as the moving force applying means can be easily used. . In other words, a force having the same direction as the direction (direction of the inclination direction of the rail) from one side to the other in the first rail portion is applied to the gravity acting on the moving portion (or the gravity based on the angle between the axis and the vertical direction). The disassembled force) can be generated from the disassembled force based on the inclination angle of the spiral of the first rail portion.

  When the angle between the axis of the first rail portion and the vertical direction is 90 degrees or more, one end of the first rail portion has the same height as the other end in the vertical direction. The first rail portion is oriented such that the first rail portion is positioned (an angle of 90 degrees) or the position of one end portion is lower than the position of the other end portion (the angle formed exceeds 90 degrees). can do. Thereby, the degree of freedom of the arrangement position of the rotation mechanism can be increased.

  In addition, it is arranged inside the first rail portion, is formed in a spiral shape opposite to the spiral of the first rail portion, and is configured to be rotatable in the same direction with the first rail portion around the axis. When the second rail portion is provided, the moving portion is moved along the first rail portion, and the first rail portion is rotated in the first direction so that the second rail portion is moved in the same direction. Can be rotated. Here, the helical shape opposite to the helical shape of the first rail portion refers to, for example, the inclination of the helical shape of the first rail portion when the first rail portion and the second rail portion are viewed from the front. However, if the direction of the spiral increases from left to right, it means that the inclination of the spiral of the second rail portion becomes the direction of increasing from right to left. Furthermore, the directions of the spirals of the first rail portion and the second rail portion need only be opposite, and those having different spiral inclination angles may be employed.

  Further, the second rail portion is disposed inside the first rail portion, is formed in a spiral shape opposite to the spiral of the first rail portion, and has one end portion and the first rail portion. Between the other end and between the other end and one end of the first rail portion, the moving portion is configured to be movable, and the moving portion is connected to the second rail portion. When it is configured to be attachable to the first rail portion, the moving portion that has moved from one side to the other along the first rail portion can be moved to one end of the second rail portion. Become. Similarly, it is possible to move the moving part located at the other end of the second rail to one end of the first rail.

  When the second rail is rotated by the movement of rotating the first rail in the first direction and the moving part is moved to the other end of the second rail, the first rail is used. Based on the movement of rotating the part, the moving part reaches the other of the second rails, is moved to the first rail part again, and the moving part is moved between the first rail part and the second rail part. Can be circulated. As a result, the first rail portion and the second rail portion can be continuously rotated.

  Further, the circulating rail rotational force applying means moves the second rail portion in a first direction or a second direction which is opposite to the first direction with respect to a third region in the moving portion. When the third force is applied in the direction in which the second rail is rotated in the direction, the second rail can be rotated. Alternatively, the rotational movement of the rotating second rail portion can be further accelerated. Note that the rotation of the second rail portion here includes a motion of rotating the first rail portion in the first direction since the first rail portion and the second rail portion are connected. . In addition, the third region in the moving unit may be, for example, an edge or a center of the moving unit as long as the third region includes a region different from a second region described later. It is not something to be done. Further, the third area may overlap with the first area or the second area in the moving section described above.

  Further, the moving force imparting means for circulation moves the moving portion from one side to the other side of the second rail portion with respect to a fourth region including a region different from the third region in the moving portion. By applying the fourth force, the moving portion can be moved along the second rail portion. Note that the movement of the moving unit referred to here includes that the position of the moving unit in the second rail unit relatively changes as the second rail unit rotates. The movement of the moving unit includes a movement in which the moving unit itself moves along the second rail while rotating. In addition, the fourth region in the moving unit here may be, for example, an end portion or a central portion of the moving unit as long as the fourth region includes a region different from the third region. It is not limited. In addition, the fourth area may overlap with the first area or the second area in the moving unit described above.

  Further, by repeating the relative movement of the moving part with respect to the second rail part and the movement of rotating the second rail part in the first direction with the third force and the fourth force, the second force is obtained. The second rail portion can be continuously rotated in the first direction while moving the moving portion along the rail portion. Alternatively, the rotational movement of the rotating second rail portion can be continuously and further accelerated. Note that the rotation of the second rail section here also includes the rotation of the first rail section.

  Further, the third force and the fourth force repeat the relative movement of the moving part with respect to the second rail part and the movement of rotating the second rail part in the first direction, thereby causing the moving part to move in the first direction. Moving the second rail in the first direction until the moving part reaches the other end of the second rail by moving the second rail to the other end of the second rail. Can be granted.

  A second rail portion arranged at a predetermined distance from the first rail portion, formed in a predetermined spiral shape, and rotatable about an axis; A rotating force transmitting means for transmitting the rotation of the portion to the second rail portion to rotate the second rail portion, and when a predetermined spiral shape is formed in the opposite direction to the spiral of the first rail portion; The second rail portion is configured to be rotatable in the same direction as the first rail portion, or when a predetermined spiral shape is formed in the same direction as the spiral of the first rail portion, When the second rail portion is configured to be rotatable in a direction opposite to the first rail portion, the second rail portion moves the moving portion along the first rail portion, and moves the first rail portion to the first rail portion. By rotating the second rail in the same direction, the second rail is rotated in the same direction or in a direction opposite to the rotation of the first rail. Rukoto can. In addition, since the second rail portion is disposed with a predetermined interval from the first rail portion, the degree of freedom of the size and shape of the second rail portion is increased. Further, the degree of freedom in the position where a structure for applying a magnetic force or an elastic force to the moving portion moving along the second rail portion is increased.

  When the second rail is rotated by the movement of rotating the first rail in the first direction and the moving part is moved to the other end of the second rail, the first rail is used. Based on the movement of rotating the part, the moving part reaches the other of the second rails, is moved to the first rail part again, and the moving part is moved between the first rail part and the second rail part. Can be circulated. As a result, the first rail portion and the second rail portion can be continuously rotated.

  Further, the circulating rail rotational force applying means moves the second rail portion in a first direction or a second direction which is opposite to the first direction with respect to a third region in the moving portion. When the third force is applied in the direction in which the second rail is rotated in the direction, the second rail can be rotated. Alternatively, the rotational movement of the rotating second rail portion can be further accelerated. Note that the rotation of the second rail portion here includes a motion of rotating the first rail portion in the first direction since the first rail portion and the second rail portion are connected. . In addition, the third region in the moving unit may be, for example, an edge or a center of the moving unit as long as the third region includes a region different from a second region described later. It is not something to be done. Further, the third area may overlap with the first area or the second area in the moving section described above.

  Further, the moving force imparting means for circulation moves the moving portion from one side to the other side of the second rail portion with respect to a fourth region including a region different from the third region in the moving portion. By applying the fourth force, the moving portion can be moved along the second rail portion. Note that the movement of the moving unit referred to here includes that the position of the moving unit in the second rail unit relatively changes as the second rail unit rotates. The movement of the moving unit includes a movement in which the moving unit itself moves along the second rail while rotating. In addition, the fourth region in the moving unit here may be, for example, an end portion or a central portion of the moving unit as long as the fourth region includes a region different from the third region. It is not limited. In addition, the fourth area may overlap with the first area or the second area in the moving unit described above.

  Further, in the case where the holding means for defining the mounting angle of the moving section to the first rail section is provided, the moving section is fixed with the moving section mounted on the first rail section, and the first rail section of the moving section is fixed. It is easy to suppress the state where the movement along is stopped. That is, for example, when the moving part is completely attracted by the magnetic force of the magnet when applying the magnetic force to the moving part and moving along the first rail part, the moving part may not move. . Therefore, by providing the holding means and defining the mounting angle of the moving portion to the first rail portion, the tilt of the moving portion is adjusted so that the moving portion is not completely attracted by the magnetic force of the magnet body. Can be maintained. As a result, it is possible to secure the movement of the moving unit along the first rail.

  Further, in the case where a power conversion unit that is directly or indirectly connected to the first rail unit and converts the rotation of the first rail unit into power is provided, the first rail unit is obtained by rotating the first rail unit. The rotational kinetic energy obtained can be recovered, for example, as power for moving another object.

  In the case where a power conversion unit that is directly or indirectly connected to the first rail unit and converts the rotation of the first rail unit into electric power is provided, the rotation of the first rail unit is advantageous. The obtained rotational kinetic energy can be recovered as electric power energy.

  The rotation mechanism according to the present invention has a simple configuration, has a small energy loss, and can efficiently recover the rotational kinetic energy.

(A) is a schematic diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 1 (a). It is a figure explaining inclination of a pillar member to a perpendicular direction. It is a figure showing an example of a variation of a rail or a pillar member. It is a figure showing an example of a variation of a rail or a mobile. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the force which acts on a moving body. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the force which acts on a moving body. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the force which acts on a moving body. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the force at the time of applying a repulsive force to the terminal of a moving body. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation of the shape of a rail. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention, (b) is a schematic diagram showing a structure in which the angle between the axis of the rail and the column member and the vertical direction is 100 degrees. FIG. It is a figure showing the state where a 2nd embodiment of the present invention was seen in plane. It is a figure showing the state where it looked at diagonally upward from the bottom of a pillar member about a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the state where a pillar member was seen from the bottom and the upper part about a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation of the inclination of a rail and a column member. It is a schematic diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a mechanism which moves a mobile between two rails. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation of the length and arrangement | positioning of a rail. It is a figure showing a 6th embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram showing the force which acts on the terminal of a mobile in a 6th embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram showing the force which acts on the tip of the mobile in a 6th embodiment. It is a key map showing the force which acts on the tip and the end of the mobile in a 6th embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the force at the time of applying a repulsive force to the terminal of a moving body. It is a figure showing a 7th embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram showing the force which acts on the tip and end of a mobile in a 7th embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the force at the time of applying a repulsive force to the terminal of a moving body. It is a figure showing an 8th embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of a different variation of the eighth embodiment. FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of still another variation of the eighth embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the structure which circulates a mobile in an 8th embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a variation of a mounting structure of a mobile to a rail. It is a figure showing an example of a variation of a pressing member to a mobile.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the invention (hereinafter, referred to as “embodiments”) will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
A rotation mechanism A according to the present invention includes a spiral rail 1 having the same diameter, a column member 2 disposed inside the rail 1, and a rotation shaft 3 fixedly inserted through the center of the column member 2. And a movable body 4 that can be attached to the rail 1 and a magnet body 5 that is disposed slightly away from the column member 2 (see FIG. 1A).

  Note that the rail 1 here corresponds to the first rail portion in the claims of the present application. Further, the moving body 4 here corresponds to the moving section in the claims of the present application, and the magnet body 5 corresponds to the rail rotational force applying means in the claims of the present invention. Further, the magnet body 5 also corresponds to the moving force applying means in the claims of the present application, together with the gravity acting on the moving body 4 described later.

6A, the right side viewed in FIG. 6A is referred to as “right side” or “right side”, and the left side viewed in FIG. 6A is referred to as “left side” or “left side”. ". 6A, the upper side viewed in FIG. 6A is referred to as “rear side” or “rear”, and the lower side viewed in FIG. 6A is referred to as “front side” or “front”. Shall be.
FIG. 6A is a conceptual diagram showing the force acting on the moving body of the rotation mechanism A shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from above along the axial direction of the rail 1 and the column member 2. is there.

  In the following, a direction substantially perpendicular to the front-rear direction viewed in FIG. 6A is referred to as a left-right direction. Further, a direction substantially parallel to the front-rear direction and the left-right direction viewed in FIG. 6A is referred to as a horizontal direction. 1A, a direction along the spiral shape of the rail 1 is referred to as a “rail inclination direction”.

  Further, when the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3 are arranged to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction, depending on the angle at which the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3 are inclined, the area below the slope of the rail 1 in the vertical direction may be connected to the area above the slope connected thereto. It may be above the area.

  In the description below, the end of the moving body 4 (or the magnet constituting the moving body 4) on the side attached to the rail 1 (the side close to the rail 1) is referred to as “the (end of the moving body 4)”. The opposite end (on the side farther from the rail 1) is referred to as "the end (of the moving body 4)". For example, the S-pole side of the moving body 4 in FIG. 7 is the tip, and the N-pole side is the end.

  The rail 1 is a member that serves as a path along which the moving body 4 moves. In addition, it receives a rotating force via a moving body 4 that has received a first force (magnetic force) from a rail rotating force applying means to be described later, and receives the rotating force in one direction (see an arrow indicated by a symbol R in FIG. 1B). Is a member that rotates. Hereinafter, the direction in which the rail 1 is to be rotated in order to obtain the rotational kinetic energy from the rail 1 will be referred to as an “ideal direction”. Further, rotation in one direction in which the rail 1 rotates is referred to as “rotation in an ideal direction”, and rotation in the other direction in which the rail 1 rotates is referred to as “rotation in a direction opposite to the ideal direction”. . Further, the “ideal direction” here corresponds to the “first direction” in the claims of the present application, and the “direction opposite to the ideal direction (reverse direction)” corresponds to the “second direction” in the claims of the present application. I do.

  In addition, the rotational kinetic energy generated by the rotation of the rail 1 is transmitted to a motor (not shown) attached to the end of the rotating shaft 3 so that electric power energy can be generated. That is, the rail 1 is a member for generating rotational kinetic energy.

  Further, the rail 1 is formed in a spiral shape extending along the longitudinal direction of the rotating shaft 3, and the spiral has the same diameter (see FIG. 1A). The rail 1 is made of ferromagnetic iron.

  Although FIG. 1 shows the shape of the rail 1 having a narrow width, the rail 1 may have a wide width and a structure wound around the outer peripheral surface of the column member 2. Good (see FIGS. 2 and 3A). Further, as another structure, the rail 1 may have a wire-like shape and a narrow width. Therefore, in drawings other than FIG. 1, rails having different shapes may be denoted by reference numeral 1.

  The column member 2 is a substantially columnar member longer than the length of the rail 1 in the longitudinal direction, and is a member to which one end and the other end of the rail 1 are fixed (not shown) and which supports the rail 1 (FIG. 1). (A)). Further, portions other than the fixed one end side and the other end side of the column member 2 on the rail 1 do not abut on the outer peripheral surface of the column member 2, and have a gap with the column member 2. I have. A rotating shaft 3 is fixedly provided inside the column member 2.

  From the structure described above, the rail 1, the column member 2, and the rotating shaft 3 form a structure that rotates integrally. That is, the rail 1, the column member 2, and the rotating shaft 3 can be integrally rotated by the force for rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction.

  Further, the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3 are arranged at a predetermined angle from the vertical direction (for example, an angle between the vertical direction and the vertical direction is 10 degrees) (see FIGS. 1 and 2. In FIG. 2, FIG. The angle between the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3 with respect to the vertical direction is indicated as θ3). This angle can be changed, and details of the structure with the changed angle will be described later.

  In addition, since the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3 are disposed at a predetermined angle from the vertical direction, the rail 1 has a region in the rail 1 that faces downward in the rail inclination direction, and that extends upward from below in the vertical direction ( Hereinafter, it will be referred to as “elevated area”).

  The moving body 4 is formed of a spherical magnet that can be attached to the rail 1 via a magnetic force. 1 (a) and 1 (b), for convenience, the moving body 4 is shown by one spherical magnet, but the moving body 4 is formed by a plurality of magnets. Is also good. Further, the shape of the moving body 4 is not limited to a spherical shape, and for example, a shape formed by a rod-shaped or rectangular magnet may be adopted. In drawings other than FIG. 1, a reference numeral 4 may be used to indicate a different shape of the moving body 4 or a shape of a magnet included in the moving body 4.

  The moving body 4 is configured to be movable along the rail 1 below the spiral in the inclined direction or upward in the inclined direction. The moving body 4 is configured to be movable from the upper end to the lower end of the rail 1 along the rotating rail 1.

  In the present embodiment, the movement of the moving body 4 necessary to rotate the rail 1 is a combination of the rotation of the rail 1 and the movement of the moving body 4 toward the inclined lower side of the rail 1. It is realized.

  That is, for example, the movement of the moving body 4 mainly includes the movement of the moving body 4 moving on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating rail 1. At this time, the moving body 4 itself may be rotating.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped magnet body 5 is disposed slightly away from the column member 2. The magnet body 5 is a member that applies a magnetic force to the moving body 4 in a direction to attract the end of the moving body 4 in the direction of the magnet body 5 and to separate the tip of the moving body 4 in the direction opposite to the magnet body 5 side. is there. This magnet body 5 constitutes a rail rotational force applying means described later.

  The magnet body 5 also functions as a moving force applying means. The longitudinal length of the magnet body 5 is formed to be substantially the same as the longitudinal length of the column member 2.

  Further, the magnet body 5 is configured to have different magnetic poles on one surface 5a and the other surface 5b (see FIG. 1A). In the present embodiment, surface 5a has an S pole and surface 5b has an N pole.

  The magnet body 5 is arranged so that its longitudinal direction is substantially parallel to the longitudinal directions of the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3.

  Here, the rail 1 does not necessarily need to have a structure in which the rail 1 is supported by the column member 2, and it is sufficient if the rail 1 is configured to be rotatable. For example, a mode in which the rail 1 is formed of a material having high rigidity and the shape can be maintained only by the rail 1 without the column member 2 (see FIG. 3B) can be adopted. However, it is preferable that the rail 1 is supported by the column member 2 from the viewpoint that the rotation of the rail 1 is stabilized and the durability is improved by the rotation of the column member 2 and the rail 1 integrally.

  In addition, one end and the other end of the rail 1 do not necessarily need to be fixed to the column member 2. For example, a structure in which one end and the other end of the rail 1 are fixed to the rotating shaft 3 may be used. In addition, it is sufficient if the structure is such that the force for rotating the rail 1 can be transmitted to the rotating shaft 3, and the rotation of the rail 1 and the rotation of the rotating shaft 3 are directly or It only needs to be linked indirectly.

  Further, the rail 1, the column member 2, and the rotating shaft 3 do not necessarily need to have a structure in which the rail 1 rotates, and it is sufficient that the rail 1 rotates to generate a rotational kinetic energy. For example, a structure in which the rail 1 and the rotating shaft 3 are rotatably attached to the column member 2 may be employed. Furthermore, if the rail 1 is rotatable and the kinetic energy of the rotation can be transmitted to another mechanism, the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3 need not necessarily be provided.

  Further, it is not always necessary to form a gap between the rail 1 and the column member 2, and it is also possible to form a structure in which the rail 1 is wound around the outer peripheral surface of the column member 2 so as to be in contact with the column member 2 ( 2 and 3 (a)). However, by forming a gap between the rail 1 and the column member 2, when the moving body 4 attracted to the rail 1 moves to the lower end of the rail 1 along the rotating rail 1, the moving body 4 4 does not easily come into contact with the column member 2, and the friction between the moving body 4 and the column member 2 can be suppressed. As a result, the efficiency of the rotational movement of the rail 1 can be improved.

  Further, from the viewpoint of increasing the efficiency of the rotational movement of the rail 1, the outer peripheral surface of the region 20 (see FIG. May be structured so that the outer peripheral surface is hardly in contact with the outer peripheral surface. In the case of this structure, when the moving body 4 moves from the upper end to the lower end of the rail 1 along the rotating rail 1, friction occurs due to contact between the moving body 4 and the outer peripheral surface of the column member 2. This makes it difficult to improve the efficiency of the rotational movement of the rail 1.

  Further, from the viewpoint of increasing the efficiency of the rotational movement of the rail 1, a configuration is also adopted in which oil or a detergent is applied as a lubricant to the rail 1 or the moving body 4 to reduce friction between the rail 1 and the moving body 4. sell. Thereby, the frictional force that hinders the rotation of the rail 1 can be reduced, and the efficiency of the rotation of the rail 1 can be improved.

  Further, it is not always necessary to attach a motor to the end of the rotating shaft 3. For example, a mechanism may be used in which a rotatable belt is attached to the rotating shaft 3, a motor is connected to the belt, and the motor is rotated. Further, a structure in which a projection or a hook or the like is provided at any position on the rail 1 without providing the rotating shaft 3 and the rotational kinetic energy of the rail 1 is transmitted to other gear mechanisms or the like. Good. That is, a motor arranged at a separate position via a known transmission mechanism capable of transmitting the rotational kinetic energy of the rail 1 (for example, a mechanism configured by combining members such as a cam, a shaft, and a belt) is used. The structure which converts into the electric energy for rotation may be sufficient.

  Further, the power energy generated by the motor may be consumed as power as it is, or may be stored in a storage battery or the like.

  In addition, the rotational kinetic energy generated by the rail 1 does not necessarily need to be converted into electric energy by the motor. For example, a structure may be used in which the rotating shaft 3 is connected to a known crankshaft mechanism or piston mechanism, and rotational kinetic energy is converted into driving energy for moving another object and used. Furthermore, if the rotational kinetic energy of the rail 1 can be taken out in any form, the method of taking out the kinetic energy is not particularly limited.

  Further, the spiral shape of the rail 1 does not necessarily need to be formed with the same diameter, and if the rail 1 is configured to rotate based on the forces of the rail rotational force applying means and the moving force applying means described later, The shape is not limited. For example, a rail (see FIG. 3 (c)) including a spiral shape having the same diameter (see FIGS. 1 (a) and 3 (a)) or a spiral having different diameters of the spirals may be used. Further, although not shown, a structure is also used in which the circumference of the rail 1 is wound around the outer peripheral surface of the gourd-shaped column member so that the diameter of the circumference formed by the rail 1 differs in size, and the strength of the magnetic force received from the magnet body 5 is increased or decreased. Can. Furthermore, in consideration of the magnetic force exerted on the rail, it is conceivable that the magnet body 5 has a curved shape so as to have a curved surface.

  In addition, the rail 1 does not necessarily need to be formed of ferromagnetic iron, and the moving body 4 need not be formed of a magnet. It is sufficient that the moving body 4 is configured to be movable along the rotating rail 1 and to have a magnetic force portion that receives a magnetic force from the rail rotating force applying means.

  In view of the above, for example, a combination in which the rail 1 is formed of a magnet and the moving body 4 is formed of a ferromagnetic material (including, for example, iron, cobalt, nickel, and other materials that exhibit ferromagnetism with temperature change). There may be.

  Further, for example, a structure in which the rail 1 is formed of a magnet and the moving body 4 is formed of a ferromagnetic material such as iron may be employed. Even in this case, it is possible to attach the moving body 4 to the rail 1 and move the moving body 4 along the rail 1. Further, both the rail 1 and the moving body 4 may have a structure including a magnet unit.

  Further, the moving body 4 may be formed by a balloon, and a structure in which a liquid or a gas containing a magnetic substance is put inside the balloon. For example, by forming the rail 1 with a member including a magnet, it is possible to make a balloon adhere to the rail 1.

  It is also conceivable to use a tube having a through hole formed therein instead of the rail 1. By flowing a liquid or gas containing a magnetic substance inside the tube, for example, when the moving body 4 is formed of a magnet, the moving body 4 and the tube can be adsorbed.

  In connection with the above, for example, a structure in which a substantially U-shaped groove portion 10a is formed in a part of the rail 10 and a roller portion 40a that fits into the groove portion 10a and rotates, is provided on the moving body 40. (See FIG. 4A). The moving body 40 has a magnet part 40b.

  In this case, there is no need to use magnetic force when attaching the moving body 40 to the rail 10. Further, since the moving body 40 is moved by the rotation of the roller unit 40a, the moving body 40 can be smoothly moved along the rail 10. In this case, the formation position of the groove portion 10a and the formation position of the roller portion 40a are not limited, and can be appropriately selected.

  In the moving body 40 described above, the structure in which the moving body 40 is attached to the lower part of the rail 10 is shown, but the direction of the rail 10 and the method of attaching the moving body 40 are not limited thereto. . For example, it is also possible to attach the roller part 40a of the moving body 40 to the groove part 10a by inclining the angle of the rail 10. Furthermore, if the moving body 40 is movable, it is possible to adopt a structure in which the groove 10a is open upward.

  Further, for example, a tire 41a may be provided on the moving body 41 to form a vehicle-shaped moving body 41 (see FIG. 4B) that moves along the upper surface of the rail 11 as a movement path. At this time, the moving body 41 can be moved along the rail 11 by providing the tire 41a on the base on which the magnet portion 41b is arranged, and rotating the tire 41a.

  Further, as a structure of the rail and the moving body, for example, a structure in which the rail and the moving body are attached to the rail 1 via an annular ring portion 42 is also conceivable (see FIG. 31). The magnet portion 41 is attached to the annular ring portion 42, so that the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 reaches. As described above, the materials forming the rail 1 and the moving body 4 can be appropriately selected.

  Here, from the viewpoint of increasing the efficiency of rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction, the roller portion 40a and the tire 41a rotate smoothly downward in the inclination direction of the rail 1 and move in the opposite direction. It is also possible to adopt a structure in which rotation (rotation of the rail 1 in the upward direction in the inclination direction) is suppressed. Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult for the moving body 4 that hardly generates a force to rotate the rail 1 in an ideal direction, which will be described later, that the rail 1 moves upward in the inclined direction.

  Similarly, from the viewpoint of increasing the efficiency of rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction, it is conceivable to provide a part of the rail 1 with a corrugated shape as shown in FIG. 9B. In the rail 1 without the corrugated shape shown in FIG. 9A, the moving body 4 can easily move in both the upper and lower directions of the inclination direction of the rail 1.

  In the rail 1 shown in FIG. 9B, the moving body 4 is easy to move downward in the inclined direction along the waveform of the rail 1, but on the other hand, upward in the inclined direction of the rail 1. In this case, it is necessary for the moving body 4 to move over the unevenness between the corrugations, and the movement in the same direction is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the moving body 4 that hardly generates a force for rotating the rail 1 in an ideal direction, which will be described later, that the rail 1 moves upward in the inclined direction.

  Further, from the viewpoint of increasing the efficiency of rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction, a structure in which the rail 1 rotates in the ideal direction but is prevented from rotating in a direction opposite to the ideal direction may be considered. Thereby, the rail 1 can be easily rotated in the ideal direction, and the rotation efficiency can be increased.

  Although not shown, from the viewpoint of increasing the efficiency of rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction, gear-shaped irregularities are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the moving body 4 attached to the rail 1, and the rail 1 is provided with the gear-shaped unevenness. It is also conceivable to provide a concave portion to be fitted with the convex portion of the above. This is a shape in which a chain-like structure of a bicycle is provided on the rail 1, for example. In addition, the moving body 4 moves along the rail 1 while rotating itself, so that the gear-shaped convex portion and the concave portion of the chain-shaped structure of the rail 1 are fitted to each other. Moves while rotating along the rail 1, the rail 1 can be rotated in an ideal direction. In the present invention, such a structure can also be adopted.

  Also, in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, for convenience of explanation, only one moving body 4 is shown for one rail, but a mode in which a plurality of moving bodies are attached to the rail is shown. Conceivable. For example, a configuration in which a plurality of moving bodies 4 are attached along the rail 1 with an interval between the moving bodies 4 may be adopted.

  Thereby, each moving body 4 can receive the force for rotating the rail 1 and rotate the rail 1. For example, if there are a plurality of moving bodies 4, the force for rotating the rail 1 can be improved based on the forces received by the plurality of moving bodies 4. As a result, the force from each moving body 4 is transmitted to the rail 1, and the rail 1 can be rotated more strongly.

  Here, the moving body 4 does not necessarily need to be formed by one spherical magnet. As described above, in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b), the moving body 4 is merely shown as a single spherical magnet for convenience, and the moving body 4 is partially provided with a magnet. It is sufficient to have a structured area. For example, one in which one moving body 4 is composed of a plurality of spherical magnets may be employed (see FIG. 8). Further, the moving body 4 may be constituted by a rectangular magnet instead of a spherical magnet (see FIG. 7).

  Further, the length of the magnet body 5 in the longitudinal direction does not necessarily need to be formed to be substantially the same as the length of the column member 2 in the longitudinal direction. The length of the magnet body 5 is not limited as long as it has a length that can rotate the rail 1 by applying a magnetic force to a desired range to be applied. However, from the viewpoint that a magnetic force can be exerted on the rail 1 in a wide range in the longitudinal direction and the rotational movement of the rail 1 can be stabilized, the longitudinal length of the magnet body 5 is equal to the longitudinal length of the column member 2. Preferably, they are formed to have substantially the same length.

  Further, the shape of the magnet body 5 does not necessarily need to be formed in a columnar shape, and may be, for example, a structure having a gently curved shape. For example, a shape having a curved surface whose inner surface is the surface facing the rail 1 and whose outer surface is the outer surface may be used. Thereby, there is an advantage that a magnetic force is easily applied to a desired position. Further, the magnet body having a gently curved shape can be disposed around the rail 1 at an appropriate angle.

  Further, as the length and arrangement of the magnet body 5, for example, a mode in which a slightly longer magnet body 5 is arranged in a direction substantially parallel to the inclination direction of the rail 1 can be considered (see FIG. 18A). Further, for example, a configuration in which a plurality of magnet bodies 5 each having a short length are arranged in one longitudinal direction with respect to one rail 1 and the column member 2 can be adopted (see FIG. 18B). The magnet bodies 5 shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B are arranged in a direction parallel to the inclination direction of the rail 1, but the direction of each magnet body 5 is not limited to this. is not. For example, the rail 1 may be arranged so that the inclination direction of the rail 1 is different from the direction of the magnet body 5.

  Further, the magnet body 5 does not necessarily need to be arranged such that its longitudinal direction is substantially parallel to the longitudinal directions of the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3. For example, the longitudinal direction of the magnet body 5 can be arranged obliquely at a different angle from the longitudinal direction of the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3. By arranging the magnet body 5 obliquely, the manner of applying the magnetic force to the moving body 4 is changed, and the rotation efficiency of the rail 1 is further increased, and conversely, the rotation speed is reduced. The rotation speed of the rail 1 can also be controlled. Thus, the arrangement of the magnet body 5 is not particularly limited as long as it generates a force for rotating the rail 1, and can be appropriately set.

  Further, the magnet body 5 does not need to be formed of a magnet having the same magnetic force or an aggregate thereof, and may be configured so that the strength of the magnetic force partially differs. Thereby, it is possible to control the rotation speed of the rail 1 by changing the manner of applying a magnetic force to the moving body 4 to further increase the rotation efficiency of the rail 1 or, conversely, to reduce the rotation speed. it can.

  In addition, the magnet body 5 is necessarily disposed at a position slightly away from the column member 2, and the position does not need to be fixed. From the viewpoint of controlling the rotation speed of the rail 1 and controlling the start and stop of the rotation of the rail 1, a position adjusting mechanism capable of changing the arrangement position of the magnet 5 and the direction of the magnet 5 can be changed. A suitable angle adjusting mechanism may be provided together with the magnet body 5.

  Furthermore, a configuration in which a separate member, such as a magnet or a ferromagnetic material, capable of giving a change in magnetic force may be arranged between the magnet body 5 and the rail 1. In this manner, the rotation speed of the rail 1 and the start and stop of rotation of the rail 1 are controlled by changing the strength of the magnetic force exerted on the rail 1 (moving body 4) by the magnet body 5, the direction of the magnetic force, and the range of the magnetic force. It becomes possible. By providing a mechanism for controlling the rotation speed of the rail 1 and the start and stop of the rotation, maintenance of the rotation mechanism can be facilitated. Further, for example, when using the rotating mechanism of the present invention as a mechanism for assisting another energy generating mechanism, it is also possible to increase or decrease the assisting force of the rotating mechanism or stop the assisting.

  Although not shown, a structure in which a weight is attached to the rail 1 may be employed as a structure for enhancing the rotation of the rotation mechanism. The weight portion is configured to be rotatable integrally with the rail 1. When the rail 1 rotates, a centrifugal force applied to the weight portion is applied, and the rotating mechanism of the rotating mechanism can be further strengthened. Becomes

  Further, the magnet body 5 does not necessarily need to be arranged outside the rail 1 as shown in FIGS. As long as a magnetic force is exerted on the rail 1 and the rail 1 is configured to be rotatable, a structure in which the rail 1 is disposed inside the rail 1 may be used.

[Operation based on rail rotational force applying means and moving force applying means]
Subsequently, the rail rotational force applying means and the moving force applying means according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5, 6, and 7. FIG.

  First, in the present embodiment, two basic operations are repeatedly performed to rotate the rail 1 in the ideal direction. The first basic operation is an operation in which the rail 1 and the moving body 4 rotate slightly together in an ideal direction (hereinafter, referred to as “ideal rotation operation”). The second basic operation is an operation in which the moving body 1 moves slightly from one side of the rail 1 to the other side (downward in the rail inclination direction) along the inclination direction of the rail 1 (hereinafter, referred to as “moving body 1”). , "Rail advancing operation").

  That is, by repeatedly performing the ideal rotation operation and the rail advancing operation, the rail 1 rotates in the ideal direction, and the rotation operation can be continued. Further, by the movement of the rail 1 rotating in the ideal direction and the rail advancing operation, the moving body 4 changes its relative position on the rail 1 and moves from one side of the rail 1 to the other, and finally the rail 1 1 can be reached.

  Here, the fact that the rail 1 rotates in the ideal direction by repeatedly performing the ideal rotation operation and the rail advancing operation includes any of the following contents. (1) An operation in which the stationary rail 1 starts rotating in the ideal direction. (2) An operation for maintaining the rotation of the rail 1 rotating in the ideal direction. (3) An operation in which the rail 1 rotating in the ideal direction is further accelerated to rotate. (4) An operation of reducing the rotation of the rail 1 rotating in the ideal direction and rotating it. That is, in the present embodiment, not only the operation of starting or continuing the rotation of the rail 1, but also, for example, the state where the rail 1 is rotated in the ideal direction via another drive source, And the operation of assisting the rotation so as to increase the efficiency of the rotation. Further, it also includes an operation of adjusting the arrangement position and direction of the magnet body 5 to change the strength and direction of the magnetic force applied to the rail 1 and the range of the magnetic force to speed up or weaken the rotation.

  In the present embodiment, the ideal rotation operation is performed by applying a magnetic force to the magnet of the moving body 4 with the magnet body 5 to slightly rotate the rail 1 and the moving body 4 integrally in the ideal direction. Done.

[An aspect in which the magnet body 5 exerts an attractive force on the end of the moving body 4]
Here, the ideal rotation operation and the rail advancing operation can be roughly classified into two types, a mode in which “attraction” is applied to the end of the moving body 4 and a mode in which “repulsion” is applied. Hereinafter, first, an ideal rotation operation and a rail advancing operation in a mode in which the magnet body 5 applies an attractive force to the end of the moving body 4 will be described.

  In addition, depending on the arrangement of the magnets 5 and the configuration in which the plurality of magnets 5 are provided, both the attractive force and the repulsive force may be applied to the end of one moving body 4, but the main force of the magnetic force acting on the moving body 4 is considered. However, the present embodiment also includes a configuration in which the other magnetic force reaches the end of the moving body 4 due to “attraction” or “repulsion”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a force F (θ2) based on the magnetic force received from the magnet body 5 acts on the moving body 4. The force F (θ2) is, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a force based on Fd, which is a force that the magnet 5 attracts the end of the moving body 4.

More specifically, the force of the tangential component of the column member 2 (rail 1) in the attractive force Fd acting from the magnet body 5 to the end of the moving body 4 is F (θ2). F (θ2) is a force whose magnitude fluctuates due to the movement of the moving body 4. Note that tangential pole member 2 (rail 1) is shown in FIGS. 6 (a) the sign _{T 1,} are shown in FIG. 6 (b) the sign _{T 2.}

  Further, a force mg ′ based on gravity acting on the moving body 4 itself is acting on the moving body 4. The force mg 'is the apparent vertical component force in FIG. Hereinafter, the horizontal component and the vertical component in FIG. 5 are apparent in FIG. 5 and are different from the actual horizontal and vertical components.

  Note that, in FIG. 5, the notation of the force mg ′ based on the gravity acting on the moving body 4 itself is used, but the direction of the arrow of the force with the mg ′ in FIG. 5 is exactly the direction corresponding to the vertically downward direction. Rather, it is a downward direction along the longitudinal direction of the column member 2. As described above, in the present embodiment, the column member 2 and the rotating shaft 3 are arranged so as to be inclined such that the angle between the column member 2 and the vertical axis is θ3 (see FIG. 2).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the downward direction along the longitudinal direction of the column member 2 with respect to the actual gravity mg applied to the moving body 4 itself is mgcos θ3. This mgcos θ3 corresponds to the force mg ′ in FIG.

  Further, the force mg 'is decomposed into a force F1 decomposed in the direction of inclination of the rail 1 and a force F2 decomposed in the direction perpendicular to the direction of inclination of the rail 1 (see FIG. 5). Further, a force obtained by dissolving the force F1 in the horizontal direction is indicated by a force F1x. The force obtained by dissolving the force F2 in the horizontal direction is indicated by a force F2x. The angle between the inclination direction of the rail 1 and the horizontal direction is θ1.

  Here, the force F2x is a force of a certain magnitude because the force mg 'is used as a reference. A fluctuating force F (θ2) is applied to the constant force F2x, and acts as a force for rotating the rail 1 in an ideal direction. Further, the force F (θ2) and the force F2x have a tangential direction on a circular arc in the spiral of the rail 1 when viewed in a plan view (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). The force for rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction includes a force of F5y2x described later.

  Further, the force F1 is a force for moving the moving body 4 downward in the rail inclination direction.

  Further, since the force F2 is a force in a direction substantially orthogonal to the inclination direction of the rail 1, the force F2 is a force pressing the rail 1. That is, the force F2x obtained by disassembling the force F2 acts as a force for rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction.

  In the moving body 4, in addition to the force Fd in which the end of the moving body 4 is pulled by the magnetic force of the magnet body 5, a force (repulsive force) in which the tip of the moving body 4 is moved away by the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 acts. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the N pole on the distal end side of the moving body 4 is attracted to the S pole on the surface 5a of the magnet body 5 (reference F4), and The S pole receives a repulsive force F3 from the S pole on the surface 5a of the magnet body 5.

  When the forces F3 and F4 based on the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 act on the moving body 4, a force is generated in a direction in which the tip of the moving body 4 is directed downward, the end is directed upward, and the moving body 4 as a whole is rotated. I do. 7 (a) to 7 (c), the moving body 4 is shown as a moving body 4 composed of a bar-shaped magnet for easy understanding of the movement of the moving body 4.

  Due to the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 acting on the front end and the end of the moving body 4, the moving body 4 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 7A (in FIG. 7A, the range of rotation is indicated by a dotted line). ). In FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, for the sake of convenience, the reference numeral of the force F4 is assigned, but this force F4 is a force corresponding to the above-described force Fd. That is, the above-described force F (θ2) is generated based on the force F4 (Fd) at which the end of the moving body 4 is attracted to the magnet body 5.

  Further, a force F5 obtained by decomposing the force F3 is generated from the repulsive force F3 that the tip of the moving body 4 receives from the magnet body 5. Further, from the force F5, a force F5y that is decomposed in a downward direction along the longitudinal direction of the column member 2 is generated. This force F5y is a force having the same direction as the force mg 'shown in FIG. 5 described above. That is, the force F5y generated based on the force that the tip of the moving body 4 receives from the magnet body 5 is a force that is added to the force mg '.

  Further, when the moving body 4 is completely oriented horizontally as shown in FIG. 7C due to the force received from the magnet body 5, it becomes difficult to generate a force for rotating the rail 1. . Therefore, a structure for preventing the moving body 4 from becoming completely horizontal will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the structure shown in FIG. 32A, the holding plate 70 is arranged near the column member 2, and the holding plate 70 contacts the middle of the moving body 4. Accordingly, when the moving body 4 receives the magnetic force from the magnet body 5 (or the magnet body 5 ′), the moving body 4 does not lean more than necessary and can maintain its posture within a certain range. That is, the moving body 4 can be moved along the rail 1, and the rail 1 can be rotated.

  Further, as another structure, as shown in FIG. 32B, a structure in which a holding plate 70 is arranged around the end of the moving body 4 to control the inclination of the moving body 4 can be adopted. Further, it is also possible to arrange the holding plate 70 at the positions shown in FIGS. 32 (c) and 32 (d).

  In this way, by using the holding plate 70, the moving body 4 is prevented from being completely horizontal by the magnetic force received from the magnet body 5 (see FIG. 32 (e)), and the rotation of the rail 1 is prevented. Can be secured. Note that the pressing plate 70 here corresponds to an example of the pressing means of the present invention.

  Here, in order to control the direction of the moving body 4, it is not necessary to use the pressing plate 70, and the structure in which the magnetic force exerted on the moving body 4 by the magnet body 5 is adjusted to control the direction of the moving body 4. It may be. Further, for example, a thread-shaped member may be provided instead of the holding plate 70, and the material and shape of the holding plate 70 are not limited as long as the inclination of the moving body 4 can be controlled.

  Further, as long as the moving body 4 can be moved along the rail 1 and the rail 1 can be rotated, an area of the moving body 4 that can be pressed by the pressing plate 70 is not particularly limited. For example, a central portion of the moving body 4 (see FIG. 32A), an end of the moving body 4 (see FIGS. 32B and 32D), and a region near the end of the moving body 4 (FIG. c)) or are not limited thereto.

Subsequently, the force F5y added to the above-mentioned force mg 'will be described with reference to FIG.
This force F5y is decomposed into a force F5y1 decomposed in the direction of inclination of the rail 1 and a force F5y2 decomposed in the direction perpendicular to the direction of inclination of the rail 1. The force obtained by dissolving the force F5y1 in the horizontal direction is indicated by a force F5y1x. Further, a force obtained by dissolving the force F5y2 in the horizontal direction is indicated by a force F5y2x.

  Further, the force F5y1 is a force for moving the moving body 4 downward in the rail inclination direction. The force F5y1 is a force added to the force F1.

  Further, since the force F5y2 is a force in a direction substantially orthogonal to the inclination direction of the rail 1, the force F5y2 is a force for pushing the rail 1. That is, the force F5y2x obtained by decomposing the force F5y2 acts as a force for rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction. The force F5y2x is a force added to the force F2x.

Based on the above contents, the flow of the ideal rotation operation and the rail traveling operation will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the ideal rotation operation of the rail 1 and the moving body 4, at a certain point 15 on the rail 1, the other direction of the tangential direction T ₁ of the rail 1 (FIG. 6A). The force F (θ2), the force F2x, and the force F5y2x act on the rail 1 toward the lower right direction as viewed in FIG. Note that the angle indicated by the symbol θ2 is an angle formed by a line connecting the rotation center 31 of the rail 1 and the moving body 4 and a line connecting the rotation center 31 and the shortest distance between the surface 5a of the magnet 5.

  6 (a) and 6 (b), for the sake of convenience, the force at which the end of the moving body 4 is pulled by the magnet body 5 is indicated by a symbol Fd (corresponding to the force F4). That is, the force F (θ2) is also expressed as Fdsinθ2.

  When the force F (θ2), the force F2x, and the force F5y2x act on the rail 1, the rail 1 slightly rotates in the ideal direction (the direction indicated by the symbol R). At this time, the moving body 4 moves integrally with the rail 1.

  That is, when the rail 1 and the moving body 4 perform the ideal rotation operation, the moving body 4 moves from the point 15 (see FIG. 6A) to the point 16 (see FIG. 6B) with respect to the magnet 5. I do. In addition, the angle θ2 decreases with the rotation of the rail 1 and the moving body 4. As a result, the magnitude of the force F (θ2) decreases. That is, the force for rotating the rail 1 and the moving body 4 in the ideal direction decreases.

  Further, a force F1 and a force F5y1 act on the tip of the moving body 4, and the moving body 4 moves downward in the inclination direction of the rail 1. This operation is a rail traveling operation. The moving body 4 performs an operation of rotating in the ideal direction together with the rail 1 while moving down the slope of the rail 1, and by performing both these operations, the moving of the moving body 4 and the movement of the rail 1 in the ideal direction are performed. The rotation operation is continued.

  As described above, the magnetic force exerted by the magnet body 5 on the front end and the end of the moving body 4 generates not only the force mg ′ acting on the moving body 4 but also the force F (θ2), the force F5y1, and the force F5y2x. By these forces, the force of pushing the rail 1 in the direction in which the rail 1 rotates in the ideal direction and the force of moving the moving body 4 downward along the rail 1 along the rail 1 are increased. That is, the rail 1 can be more strongly rotated by the action of the magnetic force exerted on the moving body 4 by the magnet body 5.

  Note that, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the tip of the moving body 4 corresponds to an example of a first area in the claims of the present application, and the end of the moving body 4 is an example of a second area in the claims of the present invention. It corresponds to. The first region and the second region may be formed at the tip or end of the moving body 4 depending on the shape of the moving body 4 and the shape of the rail 1, the arrangement of the magnets of the moving body 4, and the shape and arrangement of the magnet 5. May be different from the above, and the present invention includes these different aspects as variations of the invention.

  In the above description, the ideal rotation operation and the rail traveling operation in the mode in which the magnet body 5 exerts “attraction” on the end of the moving body 4 have been described, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. is not. That is, the ideal rotation operation and the rail advancing operation can be performed in such a manner that the magnet body 5 ′ exerts “repulsive force” on the end of the moving body 4 (see FIGS. 8A and 8B).

  The difference between the above-described embodiment in which the magnet body 5 exerts "attraction" on the end of the moving body 4 and the embodiment described below in which the magnet body 5 'exerts "repulsive force" on the end of the moving body 4 is mainly as follows. It is in a point.

  In the embodiment in which the magnet body 5 ′ exerts a “repulsive force” on the end of the moving body 4, (1) a force F (θ2) that rotates the rail 1 and the moving body 4 in the ideal direction is applied to the end of the moving body 4. Is generated based on the repulsive force that is moved away by the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 ′. (2) A point corresponding to the above-described force F5y is generated from the attractive force that the tip of the moving body 4 receives from the magnet body 5 ′.

  Here, the arrangement position of the magnet body 5 ′ is not particularly limited as long as it can exert a repulsive force on the end of the moving body 4. For example, a magnet body 5 'may be arranged at a position opposite to the magnet body 5 with respect to the moving body 4 to apply a magnetic force Fd' to the moving body 4 (see FIG. 6A).

  Further, as another example of the arrangement position of the magnet body 5 ′, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the magnet body 5 ′ can be arranged on the front side and left side of the column member 2. In any of the embodiments, by arranging the magnet body 50, by applying an attractive force to the tip of the moving body 4 and applying a repulsive force to the terminal, a force corresponding to the force F (θ2), the force F5y1, and the force F5y2x can be generated. it can.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8C, the forces F3 and F4 based on the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 ′ act on the moving body 4, so that the tip of the moving body 4 faces downward and the end faces upward. In addition, a force is generated in the direction in which the moving body 4 rotates as a whole.

  Due to the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 ′ acting on the front end and the end of the moving body 4, the moving body 4 makes a tilting movement in the counterclockwise direction seen in FIG. In FIG. 8B and FIG. 8C, for convenience, the reference numeral of the force F4 is assigned, but the force F4 is a force corresponding to the above-described force Fd. That is, the above-described force F (θ) 2 is generated at the end of the moving body 4 based on the repulsive force F4 (Fd) acting from the magnet body 5.

  Further, a force F5 generated by decomposing the force F3 is generated from the attractive force F3 received by the tip of the moving body 4 from the magnet body 5. Further, from the force F5, a force F5y that is decomposed in a downward direction along the longitudinal direction of the column member 2 is generated. This force F5y is a force having the same direction as the force mg 'shown in FIG. 5 described above. That is, the force F5y generated based on the force that the tip of the moving body 4 receives from the magnet body 5 is a force that is added to the force mg '. As described above, even in a mode in which the attractive force is applied to the leading end of the moving body 4 and the repulsive force is applied to the trailing end, a force that is added to the force mg ′ is generated.

  Then, the force for pushing the rail 1 in the direction in which the rail 1 rotates in the ideal direction and the force for the moving body 4 to move downward in the direction of inclination of the rail 1 along the rail 1 become stronger, and the rail 1 is moved by the magnetic force. It is possible to rotate (or rotate the stationary rail 1).

[Second embodiment]
Subsequently, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description, members that are the same as those already described in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted unless necessary.
FIG. 10A is a schematic view of the rotation mechanism B as viewed from the side. FIG. 11 is a schematic view of the rotation mechanism B as viewed in plan. FIG. 12 is a schematic view of the lower part of the column member as viewed from the start point side to the end point side. FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the rotation mechanism B as viewed from the bottom.

  A rotating mechanism B according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes a thin plate-like rail 1, a columnar column member 2, and a moving body 4 including a plurality of spherical magnets (FIG. 10). (A)). Further, a magnet body 5 is arranged below the rail 1 and the column member 2. The second embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the axis of the rail 1 is arranged substantially parallel to the horizontal direction.

  That is, the present invention not only has a configuration in which the axis of the rail 1 is slightly inclined from the vertical direction as in the first embodiment described above, but also arranges the axis of the rail 1 substantially in parallel with the horizontal direction. The included configuration is included.

  In the description of the rotation mechanism B, the right side of the drawing is referred to as a “start point” and the left side of the drawing is referred to as an “end point” with reference to FIG. Also, with reference to FIG. 10A, the upper side of the paper is referred to as “upper or upper”, and the lower side of the paper is referred to as “lower or lower”. Further, based on FIG. 11, the right side of the paper is referred to as “right or right”, and the left side of the paper is referred to as “left or left”.

  The upper side of the paper in FIG. 11 corresponds to the “end point” shown in FIG. 10A, and the lower side of the paper in FIG. 11 corresponds to the “start point” shown in FIG. 10A. Also, the front side of the paper in FIG. 11 corresponds to “upper or upper” shown in FIG. 10A, and the back side of the paper in FIG. 11 corresponds to “lower or lower” shown in FIG. . 12 and 13 also refer to each direction according to FIGS. 10 (a) and 11.

  In the rotation mechanism B, a thin plate-like rail 1 made of a ferromagnetic metal is wound around the outer peripheral surface of the column member 2. Further, the rail 1 and the column member 2 are configured to be rotatable in one or the other direction around a rotation shaft (not shown).

  As for the direction in which the rail 1 rotates, in FIG. 10A, the rotation (the rotation in one direction) in which the rail 1 moves from the upper side to the lower side in FIG. Rotation in the direction ".

  The moving body 4 is composed of a plurality of spherical magnets, and the tip of the moving body 4, that is, the side attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rail 1 has an N pole. The end of the moving body 4 has an S pole.

  More specifically, the upper side of each of the spherical magnets constituting the moving body 4 is an N pole, and the lower mold is an S pole, and these are attracted to each other vertically by magnetic force to form the moving body 4. are doing.

  The magnet body 5 is formed in a columnar body, and has an upper surface (a surface facing the rail 1) having an S pole. The lower surface of the magnet body 5 (the surface opposite to the surface facing the rail 1) has an N pole.

  Further, the longitudinal direction of the magnet body 5 in the up-down direction and the left-right direction is arranged to be inclined with respect to the direction of the axis of the rail 1 and the column member 2. More specifically, in the vertical direction, the end point side of the magnet body 5 approaches the rail 1, and the start point side of the magnet body 5 is away from the rail 1 (see FIG. 10A). Further, in the left-right direction, the magnet body 5 is inclined such that the end point side of the magnet body 5 is located on the left side of the rail 1 and the start point side of the magnet body 5 is located on the right side of the rail 1 (FIG. 11).

The movement of the moving body 4 along the rail 1 and the movement of the rotation of the rail 1 in the rotation mechanism B will be described.
The tip (N pole) of the moving body 4 is attached to the rail 1 via a magnetic force, and the moving body 4 moves along the tilting direction of the rotating rail 1 by the attraction force of the tip to the rail 1. It moves from the start point side to the end point side.

  Further, a repulsive force Fd0 from the upper surface (S-pole) of the magnet body 5 acts on the end (S-pole) of the moving body 4, and the end of the moving body 4 is pushed rightward and toward the start point (FIG. 13). reference). Also, from this repulsive force Fd0, Fd0x decomposed in the tangential direction (rightward direction) of the rail 1 is generated (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

  This Fd0x is a force for rotating the rail 1 in an ideal direction (a force for rotating the moving body 4 in the ideal direction together with the rail 1). That is, the force Fd0x is a force that causes the above-described ideal rotation operation.

  In addition, an attractive force F6 from the top (S) pole of the magnet body acts on the tip (N pole) of the moving body 4, and the tip of the moving body 4 is attracted to the left side and the end point side (FIG. 12 and FIG. 12). See FIG. 13). Further, the attractive force F <b> 6 is a force for moving the moving body 4 along the inclination direction of the rail 1. That is, the force F6 is a force that causes the above-described rail traveling operation.

  That is, in the second embodiment, the magnetic force generated by the magnet body 5 becomes the repulsive force Fd0 for moving the end of the moving body 4 away. Rotate slightly.

  When the rail 1 rotates slightly in the ideal direction, the magnetic force generated by the magnet body 5 attracts the tip of the moving body 4 with the attractive force F6, and the attractive force F6 causes the moving body 4 to move slightly along the inclination direction of the rail. . The rotation of the rail 1 and the movement of the moving body 4 along the inclination direction of the rail 1 are repeated, and the rail 1 rotates based on the force received from the moving body 4.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, it is possible to rotate the rail 1 by applying the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 to the moving body 4 movably mounted along the rail 1. I have. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the rail advancing operation for moving the moving body 4 along the inclination direction of the rail 1 is performed mainly by the magnetic force of the magnet body 5. I have.

  Even in such a mode in which the axis of the rail 1 is arranged substantially parallel to the horizontal direction as in the second embodiment, the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 is applied to the rail 1 and the moving body 4. By applying the force, the rail 1 is rotated, and rotational kinetic energy can be obtained from the rail 1. Further, the moving body 4 moves toward the end point of the rail 1 along the rail tilt direction of the rotating rail 1.

  Here, in the second embodiment as well, as long as the rail 1 can be rotated, the magnetic force, the shape, the arrangement position, and the orientation of the magnet constituting the magnet body 5 are not particularly limited.

  Further, for example, from the viewpoint of increasing the rotation efficiency of the rail 1, it is also possible to provide a plurality of magnet bodies 5 and adjust the strength of the magnetic force exerted on the front end and the end of the moving body 4. For example, in the above-described second embodiment, a magnet body that exerts an attractive force is provided at the end of the moving body 4 separately from the magnet body 5 and attracted to further assist the force Fd0x for rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction. You can also apply force. As described above, a mode in which a plurality of magnet bodies are arranged so that the magnetic force effectively acts on the leading end or the trailing end of the moving body 4 can be adopted.

  Even in a mode in which the axis of the rail 1 and the column member 2 is further inclined (for example, the end point side is upward and the start point side is downward), similarly to the second embodiment, the rail 1 and the moving body 4 By applying the magnetic force of the magnet body 5, the rail 1 can be rotated by repeating the ideal rotation operation and the rail advancing operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the angle between the axis of the rail 1 and the column member 2 and the vertical direction is 100 degrees.

  Similarly to the second embodiment, the rail 1 shown in FIG. 10B applies the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 to the leading end and the end of the moving body 4 to rotate the rail 1 while moving the moving body 4 to the rail. 1 can be moved up to the end point side along the inclination direction.

  The first and second embodiments described so far are merely examples of the present invention. At an angle formed between the axis of the rail 1 and the column member 2 and the vertical direction, such as 0 degree (FIG. 14 (a), 10 degrees (FIG. 14 (b)), and 70 degrees (FIG. 14 (c)) It is possible to take various ranges.

  For example, if the angle between the axis of the rail 1 and the column member 2 and the vertical direction is 90 degrees, two rotation mechanisms for the rail 1 and the column member 2 are arranged and the end of the rail 1 A structure in which the two are connected to each other to reciprocate between two rotating mechanisms can be provided. Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange the moving body in the four rotating mechanisms by arranging the rotating body in a rectangular shape having four sides. Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange a required number of rotation mechanisms to form various shapes (for example, including polygonal, circular, and elliptical shapes) in plan view. That is, it suffices that the moving body 4 circulates through a plurality of rotating mechanisms to rotate the rail 1.

[Third Embodiment]
In the above description, the movement of rotating the rail 1 by applying a magnetic force to the moving body 4 with the structure of one rail 1 and the column member 2 has been described. The manner in which the rotational movement of the rail 1 is continuously performed will be described. In addition, since the basic movement for rotating the rail 1 is common, the points related to the circulation of the moving body 4 will be mainly described below.

A third embodiment is shown as a structure for circulating the moving body 4.
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, a lowering rotating mechanism C1 in which the moving body 4 moves downward from above, and a moving body 4 moving from the rotating mechanism C1 to move upward from below. (See FIG. 15).

  The rotation mechanism C1 is based on the first embodiment (rotation mechanism A) described above, and the rotation mechanism C2 is based on the second embodiment (rotation mechanism B). Each rail 1 is configured to rotate while the moving body 4 moves along the rail 1 by applying a magnetic force to the body 4 by a magnet body (not shown).

  That is, in the rotation mechanism C1, the moving body 4 moves downward while rotating the rail 1 using the magnetic force exerted by the magnet body on the moving body 4 and the gravity applied to the moving body 4. In the rotation mechanism C2, the moving body 4 moves upward while rotating the rail 1 using the magnetic force exerted by the magnet body on the moving body 4.

  Here, the region where the moving body 4 receives the magnetic force from the magnet body in the rotation mechanism C2 corresponds to an example of a third region and a fourth region of the present invention. Further, due to the magnetic force of the magnet body, for example, the third region is the tip of the moving body 4 and the fourth region is the end of the moving body 4, or the third region is the end of the moving body 4, and In some cases, the fourth region may be the tip of the moving body 4. Further, the third region and the fourth region are formed by the shape of the moving body 4 and the shape of the rail 1, the arrangement of the magnets of the moving body 4, the shape and the arrangement of the magnet body, and the like. It may be a site different from the terminal, and the present invention includes these different embodiments as variations of the invention.

  Further, the rail 1 of the rotation mechanism C1 rotates with the direction indicated by the symbol R1 being the ideal direction. Further, the rail 1 of the rotation mechanism C2 rotates with the direction indicated by the symbol R2 being the ideal direction. Further, the rotation of the rail 1 of the rotation mechanism C1 is transmitted to the rotation mechanism C2 via the timing belt 30, and the moving body 4 receives the magnetic force of the magnet to assist the movement of rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction. I have.

  Here, it is not necessary that the rotation of the rotation mechanism C1 and the rotation of the rotation mechanism C2 be interlocked via the timing belt 30. For example, the rotation of the rotation mechanism C1 and the rotation of the rotation mechanism C2 can be interlocked by combining members capable of transmitting a torque such as known gears and gears.

  Further, the rotations of the rotation mechanism C1 and the rotation mechanism C2 do not necessarily need to be linked, and if the moving body 4 is configured to be movable between the two, the rotation mechanism C1 and the rotation mechanism C2 are independently rotated. You may be able to. However, by linking the rotations of the two rotation mechanisms, the rotation kinetic energy can be obtained efficiently and the circulation of the moving body 4 is smooth, so that the rotations of the rotation mechanism C1 and the rotation mechanism C2 are preferably linked.

  In addition, the rail 1 of the rotation mechanism C1 and the rail 1 of the rotation mechanism C2 have upper ends connected to each other and lower ends, and the moving body 4 is configured to be movable.

  For example, the moving body 4 reaching the lower end of the rotating mechanism C1 is inclined by using the kinetic energy generated so far by inclining the lower end of the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C1 to the lower end of the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C2. To the lower end of the rail 1 of the rotation mechanism C2.

  Similarly, the moving body 4 that has reached the upper end of the rotating mechanism C2 by making an inclination from the upper end of the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C2 to the upper end of the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C1 utilizes the kinetic energy generated so far. It moves down the slope and moves to the upper end of the rail 1 of the rotation mechanism C1. With such a structure, the moving body 4 can move between the rails of the rotation mechanism C1 and the rotation mechanism C2.

  Here, it is not always necessary to connect the ends of the two rotation mechanisms with an inclination, but it is sufficient if the moving body 4 can move to the adjacent rotation mechanism by some means. For example, a structure for transporting the moving body 4 via another driving force may be employed.

  Further, in the movement of the moving body 4 between the rotating mechanism C1 and the rotating mechanism C2, when the moving body 4 passes through an area between the rotating mechanisms, a time occurs in which no rotational force is applied to the rail. Therefore, by using a plurality of moving bodies 4 for rotating the rotating mechanism, even if the force received by the rail from one moving body 4 is lacking, the force exerted on the rail from other moving bodies 4 continues. Thus, the rotation mechanism can be rotated.

  Further, another example of a mechanism in which a moving body moves between rails of two rotating mechanisms will be described. The rotation mechanism described here is a rotation mechanism different from the rotation mechanisms C1 and C2. For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a transport belt 31 that circulates between the rotation mechanism C1 and the rotation mechanism C2 is provided, and the transport unit 33 having the magnet bodies 32 is arranged at regular intervals. Note that the rotation mechanisms C1 and C2 rotate in the direction indicated by the symbol X.

  The transport belt 31 receives power from a separate drive source and rotates in the direction of arrow X in the drawing. The transport unit 33 provided on the transport belt 31 holds the moving body 4 that has risen along the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C2 and transports the moving body 4 to the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C1. The moving body 4 conveyed to the rotating mechanism C1 is transferred to the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C1 and is entered on the path of the rail 1.

  In this structure, the upper side of the rail 1 of the rotation mechanism C2 is formed of a thinner metal, and the upper side of the rail 1 of the rotation mechanism C1 is formed of a thicker metal. It is possible to receive and deliver the mobile unit 4 at the position.

  Further, as still another example, the moving means of the moving body 4 at the upper end of each rotating mechanism may have a structure shown in FIG. The structure shown in FIG. 16B differs in the method of holding the moving body 4, and the holding arm 34 holds the moving body 4.

  The moving body 4 that has reached the upper side of the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C2 is held by inserting the holding arm 34 into a narrow portion between the magnets constituting the moving body 4. Then, the holding arm 34 transports the moving body 4 to the rotation mechanism C1 with the movement of the transport belt 31. The moving body 4 is transferred to the rail 1 again on the upper side of the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C1, and is entered into the path of the rail 1. Thus, the moving body 4 can be moved by providing the transport belt 31.

  In addition to the structure shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, for example, the upper part of the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C2 in which the moving body 4 rises and the upper part of the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C1 It is also possible to adopt a structure in which a height difference is provided between the two rails and the two rails 1 are connected by rails. In this structure, the moving body can go down the rail connecting the two rails 1 by utilizing the height difference, and the moving body 4 can be entered above the rail 1 of the rotating mechanism C1. As described above, the moving body 4 can be moved between the two rotation mechanisms by various structures.

  In the third embodiment, the respective rails 1 of the rotation mechanism C1 and the rotation mechanism C2 rotate in the ideal direction via the magnetic force of the magnet that the moving body 4 receives. The moving body 4 moves from above to below in the rotating mechanism C1, from above to below in the rotating mechanism C2, and moves between the respective rotating mechanisms. For this reason, each rotation mechanism can be continuously rotated.

  Further, in the above-described third embodiment, the mode in which the magnetic force is used for “elevating” the moving body has been described. However, it is not always necessary to apply a magnetic force to the moving body in the rotating mechanism that performs the “elevation” of the moving body. There is no. For example, in the above-mentioned rotating mechanism C1, if the rotating force of the rail is strong, the moving body can move along the rotating mechanism C2 rotating along the rotating mechanism C2 while using the magnetic force without using magnetic force. It becomes possible.

  At this time, if the inclination angle of the rail of the rotating mechanism 2 is steep, the moving body may go down the rail on the rail of the rotating mechanism C2 due to gravity applied thereto. It is possible to provide. The pawl member is, for example, a long plate member or the like arranged near the rail and at a position that does not hinder the rotation of the rotation mechanism C2. Furthermore, if the inclination angle of the rail of the rotation mechanism 2 is gentle, the rail of the rotation mechanism C2 can be raised and moved without providing the pawl member and exerting no magnetic force on the moving body. As described above, a structure that does not use a magnetic force when “moving up” the moving body may be employed.

[Fourth Embodiment]
A fourth embodiment is shown as a structure for circulating the moving body 4.
In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, a rotation mechanism C3 is configured by a rail 1a having a large outer diameter and a rail 1b having a small outer diameter disposed inside the rail 1a.

  The direction of inclination of the rail 1a and the direction of inclination of the rail 1b are opposite to each other. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 17A, the rail 1a has a direction of inclination of the rail going downward from the upper right to the lower left, and the rail 1b has an inclination direction of the rail going downward from the upper left to the lower right. Has a direction.

  The rotation mechanism C3 has a structure in which the lower ends and the upper ends of the rails 1a and 1b are connected to each other, and rotates in the same ideal direction as a whole. In addition, a moving body (not shown) moves downward from above via the rail 1a. The moving body moves upward from below through the rail 1b.

  Further, the rotation mechanism C3 has a magnet body 5a that exerts a magnetic force on the moving body located on the rail 1a and a magnet body 5b that exerts a magnetic force on the moving body located on the rail 1b. Each magnet exerts a magnetic force on the moving body, and based on the magnetic force, the rail 1 rotates in an ideal direction, and the moving body moves along the rail 1.

  As in the fourth embodiment, the down rail and the up rail can be integrated. In the fourth embodiment, the description of the moving bodies is omitted, but a plurality of moving bodies can be arranged and circulated as in the previous embodiments. According to the fourth embodiment, the rails can be integrated and the structure can be made compact.

  Also, unlike the rotating mechanism C3, it is not always necessary to provide the two magnet bodies 5a and 5b. If the rotating force of the rails 1a and 1b is strong and the moving body can circulate on each of the rails, any of them can be used. It is also possible to omit one of the magnet bodies.

[Fifth Embodiment]
A fifth embodiment is shown as a structure for circulating the moving body 4.
In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17B, a transport mechanism 35 is provided on the side of the column member 2 around which the rail 1 is wound. The moving body 4 receives the magnetic force of a magnet (not shown) and rotates the rail 1 in the ideal direction R.

  The transport mechanism 35 has a transport body 36 and a lifting crane 37. The transporting body 36 and the lifting crane 37 transport the moving body 4 from the lower end of the rail 1 to the upper end of the rail 1 again via a driving force (not shown). As described above, a mode in which the moving body 4 is again entered at the upper end of the rail 1 via another driving force is also conceivable.

  In the fifth embodiment, the moving body 4 is circulated through another driving force. However, even with such a structure, the rotational kinetic energy of the rail 1 can be extracted. Further, by forming the moving body 4 with a light member, the energy consumed by the transport mechanism 35 can be reduced, and the overall energy efficiency can be increased.

  Further, in the fifth embodiment described above, a structure in which a plurality of moving bodies 4 are connected by a rope-shaped member instead of the transport mechanism 35 is also conceivable. As described above, by connecting the plurality of moving bodies 4 with the members of the rope, the movement of moving the moving body 4 reaching the lower end of the rail 1 is performed by the moving body descending along the rail 1. It becomes possible. In this way, the moving body 4 can be circulated without using the transport mechanism 35.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The sixth embodiment is different from the above-described structure in that the rail 1 is formed not in a spiral shape but in an annular shape. Hereinafter, the details will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, a rotation mechanism D according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is configured by winding an annular thin plate rail 1 around a columnar column member 2. Is formed of metal, and the moving body 4 composed of a magnet can be attached.

  Further, the rail 1 and the column member 2 are configured to be rotatable only in the ideal direction R, and the rotation in the direction opposite to the ideal direction is restricted. Further, a magnet body that exerts a magnetic force on the moving body 4 attached to the column member 2 is disposed (see FIG. 20).

  That is, in the rotation mechanism D, the moving body 4 receives the magnetic force from the magnet body and rotates the rail 1 in the ideal direction. However, since the rail 1 does not rotate in the opposite direction, the moving body 4 moves along the rail 1. (The movement from the upper right to the lower left as seen in FIG. 19A) and the rotation of the rail 1 in the ideal direction can be repeated.

  Here, the rail 1 and the column member 2 do not necessarily need to have a structure in which rotation in the direction opposite to the ideal direction is restricted. The moving body 4 is configured to be easily moved downward in the inclination direction of the rail 1, and the rail 1 and the moving body 4 are integrally moved when the moving body 4 rotates in the ideal direction of the rail 1. Is enough.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19B, a structure in which a wavy portion 39 inclined in one direction is provided on the rail 1 is also conceivable. In this rail 1, the moving body 4 can move smoothly over the corrugated portion 39 in the direction indicated by the symbol F. On the other hand, when the moving body 4 attempts to move in the direction indicated by the symbol G, the movement is hindered by the curved surface of the wavy portion 39. As a result, the moving body 4 cannot move in the direction indicated by the symbol G by the moving body 4 alone, and when the magnetic force reaches the moving body 4, the moving body 4 moves integrally with the rail 1 ( (Rotating).

  When the moving body is the above-described vehicle-shaped moving body 41 (see FIG. 4A), a structure in which the tire 41a does not rotate in the ideal direction but rotates in the opposite direction to the ideal direction is also considered. Can be In this way, when the moving body 41 moves only in the inclination direction of the rail 1 and performs the movement of rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction, the tire 41a does not rotate and moves together with the rail 1. It will be easier. Although the structure as described above is taken into consideration, a plurality of the above contents can be combined to further increase the rotation efficiency of the rail 1. Further, when the vehicle-shaped moving body 41 is configured to rotate only in the direction opposite to the ideal direction, the rail 1 that freely rotates in both the ideal direction and the opposite direction is adopted. You may.

How to apply force in the sixth embodiment will be further described.
The magnet body 5 is disposed slightly away from the column member 2 (see FIG. 20A). An attractive force Fd from the magnet body 5 is applied to the end of the moving body 4, and a force F1 is generated based on the attractive force Fd.

  Also, a force F (θ2) along the inclination direction of the rail 1 is generated from the force F1 applied to the end of the moving body 4, and this acts as a force for rotating the rail 1 in an ideal direction (FIG. 20A and FIG. FIG. 20 (b)).

  A repulsive force F3 acts on the tip of the moving body 4 from the magnet body 5 (see FIGS. 21 and 22A), and an attractive force F4 (Fd) acts on the end of the moving body 4. Further, a force F2 along the inclination direction of the rail 1 is generated from the repulsive force F3 acting on the tip of the moving body 4 (see FIG. 22A).

  The component force F2y1 of this force F2 (see FIG. 22B) is a force for moving the moving body 4 downward in the inclination direction of the rail 1. The moving body 4 is slightly moved downward in the inclination direction of the rail 1 by the force F2y1. Thereafter, the above-described force F (θ2) increases again, and the rail 1 and the moving body 4 rotate integrally in the ideal direction. By repeating this movement, the annular rail 1 rotates, and it becomes possible to obtain rotational kinetic energy therefrom.

Also in the sixth embodiment, the rail 1 can be rotated by applying a repulsive force to the end of the moving body 4.
As shown in FIG. 23, the magnet body 5 is arranged and a repulsive force F1 is applied to the end of the moving body 4. A component force F (θ2) is generated from the repulsive force F1, and this force F (θ2) acts as a force for rotating the rail 1 in an ideal direction.

  At the tip of the moving body 4, an attractive force F2 of the magnet body 5 acts. The force F2 generates a force F2y1 for moving the moving body 4 downward in the inclination direction of the rail 1. Thus, even if the magnet 5 exerts a repulsive force on the end of the moving body 4, the annular rail 1 can be rotated.

  Here, in the above-described sixth embodiment, the structure in which the rail 1 is rotated by exerting a magnetic force on the moving body 4 has been described. However, instead of the magnetic force, an elastic force is applied to the moving body 4, A structure for rotating the rail 1 can also be adopted.

  In this case, the distal end of the moving body 4 is pulled by an elastic body such as a spring member to exert a pulling force Fd. A force F (θ2) is generated based on the pulling force Fd (see FIG. 20B). Further, the tip of the moving body 4 is also pulled by an elastic body such as a spring member, and a force F2 along the inclination direction of the rail 1 is generated from the pulling force F3 (FIG. 22A).

  The component force F2y1 of this force F2 (see FIG. 22B) is a force for moving the moving body 4 downward in the inclination direction of the rail 1. The moving body 4 is slightly moved downward in the inclination direction of the rail 1 by the force F2y1. Thereafter, the above-described force F (θ2) increases again, and the rail 1 and the moving body 4 rotate integrally in the ideal direction. By repeating this movement, the annular rail 1 rotates, and it becomes possible to obtain rotational kinetic energy therefrom.

  As described above, in the sixth embodiment, the rail 1 can be rotated by applying an elastic force to the moving body 4 instead of the magnetic force. Further, in addition to the magnetic force in the sixth embodiment, an elastic force of a spring member or the like may be further applied to rotate the rail 1 more powerfully.

A seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the column member 2 provided with the annular rail 1 shown in the sixth embodiment has a structure in which the axes of the rail 1 and the column member 2 are arranged in a substantially horizontal direction. It is.

  In the rotation mechanism E according to the seventh embodiment, the moving body 4 is suspended below the annular rail 1 via magnetic force (see FIG. 24A). The rail 1 rotates in the ideal direction, and the rotation in the opposite direction is restricted.

  Further, a magnet body 5 is arranged below the column member 2. The magnet 5 exerts an attractive force Fd on the end of the moving body 4 and exerts a repulsive force Fd ′ on the tip of the moving body 4 (see FIG. 24B).

  Then, the force Fd generates a force F1 directed in a tangential direction of the rail 1, and the force F1 is a force for rotating the rail 1 together with the moving body 4 in an ideal direction (counterclockwise) (see FIG. 25). Also, a force F2 is generated from the force Fd '. This force F2 is a force for moving the moving body 4 in the clockwise direction along the rail 1 (see FIG. 25). As described above, also in the rotation mechanism E, the magnetic force of the magnet body 5 extends to the leading end and the trailing end of the moving body 4, and the rail 1 can be rotated.

  Also in the seventh embodiment, the rail 1 can be rotated by applying a repulsive force to the end of the moving body 4. As shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B, the magnet body 5 exerts a repulsive force Fd ′ on the end of the moving body 4 and exerts an attractive force Fd on the tip of the moving body 4. Based on these, a force F1 for rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction and a force F2 for moving the moving body 4 clockwise along the rail 1 are generated.

  Here, also in the above-described seventh embodiment, when the moving body is the above-described vehicle-shaped moving body 41 (see FIG. 4A), the tire 41a does not rotate in the ideal direction. A structure that rotates in the opposite direction to the direction is also conceivable. In this case, the moving body 41 moves only in the direction opposite to the ideal direction of the rail 1, and when performing the movement of rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction, the tire 41 a does not rotate, but is integrated with the rail 1. It becomes easy to move. Further, when the vehicle-shaped moving body 41 is configured to rotate only in the direction opposite to the ideal direction, the rail 1 is freely rotatable in both the ideal direction and the opposite direction. You may.

  Here, in the above-described seventh embodiment, the structure in which the rail 1 is rotated by exerting a magnetic force on the moving body 4 has been described. A structure for rotating the rail 1 can also be adopted.

  In this case, the distal end of the moving body 4 is pulled by an elastic body such as a spring member to exert a pulling force Fd, and the tip of the moving body 4 is also pulled by an elastic body such as a spring member to exert a pulling force Fd '. (See FIG. 24 (b)).

  Then, the force Fd generates a force F1 directed in a tangential direction of the rail 1, and the force F1 is a force for rotating the rail 1 together with the moving body 4 in an ideal direction (counterclockwise) (see FIG. 25). Also, a force F2 is generated from the force Fd '. This force F2 is a force for moving the moving body 4 in the clockwise direction along the rail 1 (see FIG. 25).

  As described above, in the seventh embodiment, it is possible to rotate the rail 1 by applying an elastic force to the moving body 4 instead of the magnetic force. Further, in addition to the magnetic force in the seventh embodiment, an elastic force of a spring member or the like may be further applied to rotate the rail 1 more powerfully.

[Eighth Embodiment]
Next, a structure in which an elastic force is applied to the moving body 4 to rotate the rail 1 will be described.
In the eighth embodiment of the present invention, a moving body 4 is attached to a rail 1 as shown in FIG. In addition, the moving body 4 may be attached to the rail 1 via a magnetic force, or the attachment structure is not limited to the magnetic force as long as it can move along the rail 1.

  One end of a spring 50 is attached to the tip of the moving body 4, and the other end of the spring 50 is movably attached to the fitting portion 60. One end of a spring 51 is also attached to the end of the moving body 4, and the other end of the spring 51 is movably attached to the fitting portion 61.

  The other end of the spring 50 and the other end of the spring 51 move at each fitting portion in accordance with the movement of the moving body 4 along the rail 1.

  Here, the member that applies elastic force to the moving body 4 does not necessarily need to be limited to a spring. For example, a rubber member having elasticity can be used instead of a spring.

  The pulling force F1 exerted by the spring 51 on the end of the moving body 4 acts as a force for rotating the moving body 4 and the rail 1 in an ideal direction. Further, the pulling force F2 exerted by the spring 50 on the tip of the moving body 4 acts as a force for moving the moving body 4 along the rail 1 downward in the rail inclination direction.

  The spring 50 and the spring 51 repeatedly apply an elastic force to the distal end and the distal end of the moving body 4, so that the rail 1 can be rotated in an ideal direction. Further, the moving body 4 can move downward along the rail 1. Further, the springs 50 and 51 also move the fitting portions downward in accordance with the movement of the moving body 4.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), it is also possible to provide a magnet body 5 in addition to the spring member, apply a magnetic force to the moving body 4, and combine the elastic force and the magnetic force. Thereby, the efficiency of rotation of the rail 1 in the ideal direction can be increased.

  Further, in the eighth embodiment of the present invention, the rail 1 can be rotated using the elastic force of the spring as a force for pressing the moving body 4. As shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the end of the moving body 4 is connected to one end of a spring 50 and is pressed in the direction of the force F1. Further, the tip of the moving body 4 is connected to one end of the spring 51 and is pressed in the direction of the force F1.

  As described above, the force F1 for rotating the rail 1 in the ideal direction and the moving body 4 are moved downward in the inclination direction of the rail 1 by using the force of each spring to push the moving body 4. A force F2 can also be generated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29, a configuration in which two spring members 50 and 51 are attached from the right side of the column member 2 may be adopted. Similarly, two spring members may be attached from the left side of the column member 2.

  Further, in the eighth embodiment of the present invention, a structure in which the moving body 4 is circulated using the fitting portion 60 while connecting the moving body 4 to the two column members 2 by a spring may be adopted ( See FIG. 30). As described above, in the present invention, the rail 1 can be rotated in the ideal direction by applying the elastic force to the moving body 4.

  The terms and expressions used in the specification and claims are merely illustrative, not restrictive, and are not intended to limit the features and features described in the specification and claims. There is no intention to exclude equivalent terms or expressions. It goes without saying that various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

  As described above, the rotation mechanism of the present invention has a simple configuration, has a small energy loss, and can efficiently generate rotational kinetic energy.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 rail 2 pillar member 3 rotating shaft 4 moving body 5 magnet body 10 rail 10 a groove section 11 rail 30 timing belt 31 transfer belt 32 magnet body 33 transfer section 34 holding arm 35 transfer mechanism 36 transfer body 37 ascending crane 39 wavy section 40 moving body 40a Roller part 41 Moving body 41a Tire 42 Ring part 50 Spring 51 Spring 61 Fitting part 70 Holding plate

Claims (27)

A first rail portion formed in a spiral shape and configured to be rotatable about an axis;
A moving unit attachable to the first rail unit and configured to be movable along the first rail unit;
Rail rotating force applying means for applying a first force in a direction for rotating the first rail portion in a first direction with respect to a first region in the moving portion;
A second force is applied to a second region of the moving unit including a region different from the first region in a direction to move the moving unit from one side to the other in the first rail unit. Moving force imparting means,
With the first force and the second force, the relative movement of the moving portion with respect to the first rail portion and the motion of rotating the first rail portion in the first direction are repeated. A rotating mechanism for moving the moving part to the other of the first rail part; A first rail portion formed in an annular shape and configured to be rotatable about an axis;
A moving unit attachable to the first rail unit and configured to be movable along the first rail unit;
Rail rotational force applying means for applying a first force in a direction to rotate the first rail portion in a first direction with respect to a first region in the moving portion;
For a second region including a region different from the first region in the moving unit, in a direction in which the moving unit is moved along the first rail in a direction opposite to the one, Moving force applying means for applying a second force,
The first rail portion is restricted from rotating in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and / or the moving portion moves along the first rail portion along the first rail portion. Movement toward one side is regulated,
With the first force and the second force, the relative movement of the moving portion with respect to the first rail portion and the motion of rotating the first rail portion in the first direction can be repeated. Rotation mechanism. The moving unit is configured to have a region that receives a magnetic force in at least a part thereof,
The first force is generated based on a magnetic force acting on a region receiving the magnetic force,
The rotation mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the second force is generated based on at least one of gravity acting on the moving unit and a magnetic force acting on a region receiving the magnetic force. The first force is generated based on an elastic force acting on the moving unit,
The rotation mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the second force is generated based on at least one of gravity acting on the moving unit and elastic force acting on the moving unit. The moving unit is configured to have a region that receives a magnetic force in at least a part thereof,
The first force is generated based on at least one of a magnetic force acting on a region receiving the magnetic force or an elastic force acting on the moving portion,
The second force is generated based on at least one of gravity acting on the moving part, magnetic force acting on a region receiving the magnetic force, or elastic force acting on the moving part. The rotating mechanism as described. The rail rotational force applying means, and the moving force applying means are configured by magnetic force means for applying a magnetic force to a region receiving the magnetic force,
The rotation mechanism according to claim 3 or 5, wherein the magnetic force means of the rail rotational force applying means and the magnetic force means of the moving force applying means have a common magnet body at least a part of a magnetic force generation source. The rail rotational force applying means is a substantially columnar body, having a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel in a longitudinal direction, and a columnar shape having different magnetic poles on the first surface and the second surface. The rotation mechanism according to claim 3, wherein the rotation mechanism is configured by a magnet body. The rotation mechanism according to claim 3, wherein the rail rotation force applying unit is configured by a magnet body having a curved shape. The rail rotational force applying means is a substantially columnar body, having a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel in a longitudinal direction, and a columnar shape having different magnetic poles on the first surface and the second surface. It is composed of a magnet body,
The columnar magnet body,
A first surface having a magnetic pole attracting to a magnetic pole of a region that contacts the first rail portion or a magnetic pole of a region closer to the first rail portion, among the regions of the moving portion that receive the magnetic force. A second surface is disposed in a direction facing the first rail portion;
The longitudinal direction is inclined in accordance with the direction in which the spiral of the first rail is inclined, and one end located in the direction of the other end of the first rail is the first rail. The rotation mechanism according to claim 3, wherein the rotation mechanism is inclined in a direction approaching the rail portion. The rail rotational force applying means is a substantially columnar body, having a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel in a longitudinal direction, and a columnar shape having different magnetic poles on the first surface and the second surface. It is composed of a magnet body,
The columnar magnet body,
A first surface having a magnetic pole that repels a magnetic pole of a region in contact with the first rail portion or a magnetic pole of a region near the first rail portion in a region of the moving portion that receives the magnetic force. Or a 2nd surface is arrange | positioned in the direction facing the said 1st rail part,
The longitudinal direction is inclined in accordance with the direction in which the spiral of the first rail is inclined, and one end located in the direction of the other end of the first rail is the first rail. The rotation mechanism according to claim 3, wherein the rotation mechanism is inclined in a direction approaching the rail portion. The rotation mechanism according to claim 7, wherein a plurality of the columnar magnet bodies are arranged. The moving part itself is formed of a magnet, and the first rail part is formed of a magnetic material capable of attracting the magnet,
Or the first rail portion is configured to have a magnet, and the moving portion is formed of a magnetic material that can be attracted to the magnet,
Or
The said moving part itself is comprised with a magnet, The said 1st rail part was comprised with the magnet. The claim 3, the claim 5, the claim 6, the claim 7, the claim 8, the claim 8, the claim 9 The rotation mechanism according to claim 10 or claim 11. The said moving part was comprised with the attaching part which can be fitted to the said 1st rail part, and the said magnet part connected with this attaching part. The claim 3, claim 5, claim 6, claim 6, claim 7, The rotating mechanism according to claim 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, or 12. The rotating mechanism according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the moving units are provided. The rotation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the moving unit includes a wheel unit that is rotatable and movable along the first rail unit. The rotation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising: a first movement restricting unit that restricts movement of the moving unit from one of the first rails to the other. The rotation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein rotation of the first rail portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction is restricted. The rotation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 17, further comprising a weight fixed to the first rail, and configured to be rotatable with the first rail. The rotation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein an angle formed by an axis of the first rail portion and a vertical direction is in a range of 0 degree or more to less than 90 degrees. The rotation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein an angle between the axis of the first rail portion and the vertical direction is 90 degrees or more. It is arranged inside the first rail portion, is formed in a spiral shape opposite to the spiral of the first rail portion, and has one end thereof and the other end of the first rail portion. And between the other end and one end of the first rail portion, the moving portion is configured to be movable, and the first rail portion around the axis. And a second rail configured to be rotatable in the same direction.
The moving portion is configured to be attachable to the second rail portion and to be movable along the second rail portion,
The movement of rotating the first rail in the first direction causes the second rail to rotate and moves the moving part to the other end of the second rail. Item 21. The rotation mechanism according to any one of Items 20 to 18. A circulating rail rotational force applying means for applying a third force in a direction for rotating the second rail portion in the first direction with respect to a third region in the moving portion;
A fourth force is applied to a fourth region including a region different from the third region in the moving unit in a direction to move the moving unit from one side to the other in the second rail unit. Circulating moving force imparting means,
With the third force and the fourth force, the relative movement of the moving portion with respect to the second rail portion and the motion of rotating the second rail portion in the first direction are repeated. The rotating mechanism according to claim 21, wherein the moving unit is moved to the other end of the second rail. The first rail portion is disposed at a predetermined distance from the first rail portion, is formed in a predetermined spiral shape, and is configured to be rotatable around an axis. Between the other end of the first rail, and between the other end and one end of the first rail, a second rail portion in which the moving portion is configured to be movable,
Rotating force transmitting means for transmitting rotation of the first rail portion to the second rail portion and rotating the second rail portion;
The moving portion is configured to be attachable to the second rail portion and to be movable along the second rail portion,
When the predetermined spiral shape is formed in a direction opposite to the spiral of the first rail portion, the second rail portion is configured to be rotatable in the same direction as the first rail portion,
Or
When the predetermined spiral shape is formed in the same direction as the spiral of the first rail portion, the second rail portion is configured to be rotatable in a direction opposite to the first rail portion,
The movement of rotating the first rail in the first direction causes the second rail to rotate and moves the moving part to the other end of the second rail. Item 21. The rotation mechanism according to any one of Items 20 to 18. In a direction in which the second rail portion is rotated in the first direction, or in a second direction opposite to the first direction, with respect to a third region in the moving portion. A circulation rail rotational force applying means for applying a force of 3;
A fourth force is applied to a fourth region including a region different from the third region in the moving unit in a direction to move the moving unit from one side to the other in the second rail unit. Circulating moving force imparting means,
With the third force and the fourth force, relative movement of the moving portion with respect to the second rail portion, and movement of the second rail portion in the first direction or the second direction. 24. The rotating mechanism according to claim 23, wherein the rotating part is repeated to move the moving part to the other end of the second rail. The rotation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 24, further comprising a pressing unit that defines an angle at which the moving unit is attached to the first rail unit. The rotation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 25, further comprising: a power conversion unit that is directly or indirectly connected to the first rail unit and converts a rotation of the first rail unit into power. . The rotation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 26, further comprising: a power conversion unit that is directly or indirectly connected to the first rail unit and converts a rotation of the first rail unit into electric power. .

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