WO2015145198A1 - The gravity turbine - Google Patents

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WO2015145198A1
WO2015145198A1 PCT/IB2014/060111 IB2014060111W WO2015145198A1 WO 2015145198 A1 WO2015145198 A1 WO 2015145198A1 IB 2014060111 W IB2014060111 W IB 2014060111W WO 2015145198 A1 WO2015145198 A1 WO 2015145198A1
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electrical generator
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Phill GREATBATCH
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G1/00—Spring motors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G3/00—Other motors, e.g. gravity or inertia motors

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  • the gravity turbine was designed as a means of harnessing energy from a multitude of sources, of a non- combustible nature, It is not a perpetual motion machine and needs an energy input to function .That being said, combustible materials can be used in its operation, although not preferred if toxic or greenhouse gas is released. Global warming and the environment were key factors in this decision as my son hasto live in this world we've made.
  • the invention proposes an electrical generator, driven by the gravitational torque difference created by changing the position of the machine's counterbalanced force using an energy input.
  • FIG. 1 of the accompanying drawing showsthe Gravity turbine in the upright position awaiting a force input at (1)
  • An electrical motor generator and gearbox (11) is attached to a base structure (13). Attached to the motor and gearbox is a lever (9), weight has been added to the end of the lever (3).
  • Attached to the lever (9) is a pneumatic cylinder (5) which is connected to the cable (19), this is also sprung (4).
  • the pneumatic cylinder (5) is connected by pneumatic tubing to the pneumatic cylinder at the end of the lever (6)
  • Pneumatic cylinder (1) is attached also to the lever (9) and has compression added by pushing in and locking off of pneumatic cylinder (1b)

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Abstract

The invention proposes an electrical generator, driven by the gravitational or sprung force, torque difference, created by changing the position of the machine's counterbalanced force using an energy input. A gearbox and/or motor is driven by the change in force on the attached lever, by means of gas pressure capture in a cylinder or similar. It is highly adaptable to harness a multitude of energy inputs, scalable,size dependant on the pressure input.a deliberately simple nature for ease of construction,environmentally sound if used with the appropriate energy inputs.

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The Gravity Turbine
The gravity turbine was designed as a means of harnessing energy from a multitude of sources, of a non- combustible nature, It is not a perpetual motion machine and needs an energy input to function .That being said, combustible materials can be used in its operation, although not preferred if toxic or greenhouse gas is released. Global warming and the environment were key factors in this decision as my son hasto live in this world we've made.
The expense and efficiency of wind turbines, solar cells and the many other methods were considered and a more efficient method of energy generation was determined.
After yearsof experimentation and prototyping, the design as shown was considered theway forward and aswith any new technology, it will become more efficient with time, money and expert help.
I believe this invention gives humanity an opportunity to generate its energy needs whilst protecting the environment.
To addressthis, the invention proposes an electrical generator, driven by the gravitational torque difference created by changing the position of the machine's counterbalanced force using an energy input.
The several advantages of this machine are: highly adaptable to harness a multitude of energy inputs, scalable dependant on energy requirements, of a simple nature for ease of construction, low cost production, environmentally sound if used with the appropriate energy inputs.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing showsthe Gravity turbine in the upright position awaiting a force input at (1)
An electrical motor generator and gearbox (11) is attached to a base structure (13). Attached to the motor and gearbox is a lever (9), weight has been added to the end of the lever (3).
Attached to the lever (9) by means of cable or similar (19) is a mass (17), the cable runs over a wheel which isfree running (20).
At the lower end of the lever (9) below the motor gearbox (11) is a mass (16).
Attached to the lever (9) is a pneumatic cylinder (5) which is connected to the cable (19), this is also sprung (4). The pneumatic cylinder (5) is connected by pneumatic tubing to the pneumatic cylinder at the end of the lever (6)
Pneumatic cylinder (1) is attached also to the lever (9) and has compression added by pushing in and locking off of pneumatic cylinder (1b)
(18) Shows a spring mechanism to assist in the reversal of the levers (9) direction.
Operation The starting position is figure 1 : A force is applied to either cylinder (1) or to the cable (19) pulling the cable (19) downwards towards the lever (9), lowering the torque resistance of the opposing force created by mass (17) This then causes an off balance of the lever (9) and mass (3).The lever (9) and all attached falls under gravity until pneumatic cylinder (6) is struck against (8) the striking plate. The force is then transferred through to pneumatic cylinder (5) and the spring (4)t his sends a force to pneumatic cylinder (6) causing a reversal of the lever (9) direction back up to the start posit ion. (fig 1 ) . When the lever (9) falls it turns the electrical generator and gearbox (11) but on return it doesn't as (15) isa one way bearing, meaning it 'freewheels' back.
When the lever (9) reachesthe returned position it bouncesoff spring mechanism (18) causing a reversal of lever (9) direction , towardsthe ground again. If a force is applied at (1) or (19) then the whole process repeats. Cylinder 1 b lowers the initial force needed to move (1) or (19) to a lower torque position.
Future development
Future developments include the design of module add ons to provide the input forces, some examples but not exhaustive are attachments for water, gas, thermal expansion, hydrophilic and hydrophobic , wind up, chemical reactions, algae etc anything that can be used to create an input force.
Other developments are; to add multiple levers on a single drive shaft. The use of different materials to replace the masses, to make it more lightweight, such as springs or similar. Make the lever the mass. The use of naturally occurring materials, which are common in the area of operation, such as water, sand, mud etc., also not an exhaustive list, asthe mass.

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Claims:
1 " A method for the generation of energy as described: a weight or spring connnected to a lever arm or plurality of arms utilising a force to move the mass or spring, storing energy in the mass or spring to create a mechanical action when released, giving the machine mechanical advantage in the required direction which utilises gases from fermentation or other biogenic gas sources, by use of the force of the gas and by adaptation the use to other input forces as described below"
2 An electrical generator and energy storage device as in claim 1 wherein said force is provided by a change in the counterbalance of the lever by means of a change in position of the attached cable or rope or plurality of cables or ropes of which also attached is a counterbalance weight or spring
3 An electrical generator and energy storage device as in claim 1 and 2 wherein said force is provided by a pneumatic cylinder
4 An electrical generator and energy storage device as in claim 1 and 2 wherein said force is provided by an electric motor or similar directly or indirectly
5 An electrical generator and energy storage device as in claim 1 and 2 wherein said force is provided by a Hydraulic cylinder
6 An electrical generator and energy storage device as in claim 1 and 2 wherein said arm is connected to a drive shaft, which in turn is connected to an alternator/generator, the connection is either solid or by means of a one way cog or 'freewheel', before or after a gearbox
7 An electrical generator and energy storage device as in claim 1 and 2 wherein said device can have its return phase improved by adding a force to assist its return
8 An electrical generator and energy storage device as in claim 1 and 2 wherein said device can have the input force provided by use of memory springs or similar
9 An electrical generator and energy storage device as in any preceeding claims wherein the gas supplied to provide the force to the device is of any type
10 An electrical generator and energy storage device as in any preceeding claims wherein the liquid supplied to provide the force to the device is of any type
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EP0444375A1 (en) * 1989-12-06 1991-09-04 Albert Canot Propulsion plant with straight and torical pistons
CN2087243U (en) * 1991-02-01 1991-10-23 杜壮志 Spring motor
DE102005019226A1 (en) * 2005-04-20 2006-10-26 Schulte-Tigges, Gotthard, Dr. System to be used for retaining hysteresis motion, comprising mechanical elements adjusting to varying forces
US20070295559A1 (en) * 2006-05-31 2007-12-27 Schliep Edward J Modular energy amplification and transfer system
TW201202551A (en) * 2010-07-08 2012-01-16 jin-he Qiu Power generation device
CN102392801A (en) * 2011-10-26 2012-03-28 徐玉良 Gravitational energy conversion device and application
TW201337100A (en) * 2012-03-14 2013-09-16 jin-he Qiu Motive power generator

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0444375A1 (en) * 1989-12-06 1991-09-04 Albert Canot Propulsion plant with straight and torical pistons
CN2087243U (en) * 1991-02-01 1991-10-23 杜壮志 Spring motor
DE102005019226A1 (en) * 2005-04-20 2006-10-26 Schulte-Tigges, Gotthard, Dr. System to be used for retaining hysteresis motion, comprising mechanical elements adjusting to varying forces
US20070295559A1 (en) * 2006-05-31 2007-12-27 Schliep Edward J Modular energy amplification and transfer system
TW201202551A (en) * 2010-07-08 2012-01-16 jin-he Qiu Power generation device
CN102392801A (en) * 2011-10-26 2012-03-28 徐玉良 Gravitational energy conversion device and application
TW201337100A (en) * 2012-03-14 2013-09-16 jin-he Qiu Motive power generator

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