Patent ID: 9270149
Filing Date: 2016-02-23
CPC Classification: H02K

Claim Text:
1. A method of capturing kinetic energy from a crankshaft comprising an offset crankpin and translating the kinetic energy for use in a secondary application, the method comprising steps of: connecting a helically twisted blade to said crankpin by a connecting element; retaining said helically twisted blade to an oscillating motion along a linear axis; driving said helically twisted blade in an oscillating motion along a linear axis by operationally connecting said helically twisted blade to said crankpin; integrating a clutch mechanism with an output element, wherein said output element rotates about a central axis concentric with a central axis of said helically twisted blade; engaging said helically twisted blade with said clutch mechanism; and driving a rotation of said output element about said central output element axis by translating said helically twisted blade oscillating motion into a unidirectional rotational motion through said clutch mechanism.