Patent ID: 6070712
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: F03G

Abstract:
A high efficiency mechanical transducer assembly comprising:a) a primary drive assembly including at least one conveyor disposed in a substantially vertical orientation,b) said at least one conveyor structured and further configured to move in a substantially elongated, continuous path of travel defined in part by an upward path segment, and a downward path segment,c) a plurality of elongate arms each having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end movably interconnected to said one conveyor so as to move therewith and relative thereto,d) a plurality of weight structures each mounted on a different one of said plurality of arms adjacent said distal end thereof and movable with said arms relative to said one conveyor,e) each of said plurality of arms disposable in a collapsed position when passing along said upward path segment and disposable in an extended position when passing along said downward path segment,f) said extended position at least partially defined by said weight structure of each of said plurality of arms disposed a first spaced distance from said one conveyor and said collapsed position at least partially defined by said weight structure of each of said plurality of arms disposed a second spaced distance from said one conveyor, andg) said first spaced distance being significantly greater than said second spaced distance such that a number of said plurality of arms passing along said downward path segment exert a significantly greater moment of force on said conveyor than do a number of said plurality of arms passing along said upward path segment.