Patent ID: 6798081
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: F03B,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
An energy conversion system comprising:an air supply means(11) for directing air to a container(16), said container being at least partially filled with water(17), a drive assembly means(15) positioned in said container for receiving a supply of air, said drive assembly including a plurality of leverage arm means(30-37) for receiving a flow of air, said drive assembly further including a plurality of balloon elements(40-47), said balloon elements being selectively inflated and deflated to provide for rotation of said drive assembly, said drive assembly further including a central subassembly comprising a hub(60), a ring(70) and a disc(80) wherein said hub and ring elements are in a fixed position and said disc is rotatable to drive a pulley(52) external of said container(16).