Magnetic propulsion engine

An assembly configured to generate a propulsive force through a plurality of magnets. The assembly includes a rod having a center disk comprised of non-magnetic materials and configured to receive an electromagnet and a plurality of coaxial magnetic disks configured for selective movement about the rod when a magnetic field is generated by the electromagnet.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The disclosure of the present application relates generally to a magnetic propulsion assembly configured to operate as an engine for powering a device for the purpose of flight analogous to air flow lift force underneath a wing except using a magnetic field.

BACKGROUND

Currently there are a number of solutions for use as a fuel source generally configured to aid in the production of a power in the propulsion of a device, such as a vehicle. The typical fuel source is a hydrocarbon based fuel that is burned to create combustion for generally powering an engine to generate a propulsion. The use of hydrocarbon based fuels is generally not preferred as combustion may result in the dispersal of combusted pollutants into the atmosphere.

Another alternate fuel source for use in the generation of a power is the collection of solar energy through a photovoltaic cell and configured for storage within a battery. The use of solar energy is generally not preferred as a main power source as the level of solar energy varies throughout the seasons and hemispheres.

Due to the limitations of these alternate fuel sources, there is a desire within the marketplace for an improved power source that does not produce harmful carbon based emissions. Preferably, this power source does not require the use of an external propellant and utilizes a magnetic force for generating a propulsive force.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The apparatus of the present disclosure generally utilizes magnetic forces for propulsion. The magnetic forces of the apparatus are configured to provide propulsion without polluting the environment through carbon based emissions. Still further, the apparatus of the present disclosure is configured to provide a cleaner and more environmentally friendly form of propulsion.

The invention advantageously fills the aforementioned deficiencies by providing a magnetic propulsion engine, which provides an enclosed, self-generating propulsive force for the movement of an object or vehicle.

The present disclosure is generally comprised of three or more coaxial magnets positioned on a non-magnetic axis rod. The apparatus of the disclosure has the ability to adjust to various body shapes and sizes to fit the various engine needs of a given vehicle. Accordingly, the magnetic propulsion engine apparatus can be placed in the same general compartment area of the vehicle to which it will be attached as the occupants of the vehicle (which may include an operator, passenger(s), and/or cargo) where all of the included will be protected from exposure to the elements of any external environmental conditions outside of the vehicle, since the magnetic engine does not produce any harmful exhaust coming from the engine itself.

The apparatus of the present disclosure further includes a magnetic wing assembly configured to provide the magnetic force that provides the lift and propulsive force to generally move the vehicle.

The apparatus assembly includes a plurality of insulating spacers generally provided to allow for proper function of the device.

The drawings of the present disclosure generally depict a spherical enclosure which is provided to represent an arbitrary vehicle body that the magnetic engine of the present disclosure may be placed within and is provided for presentation purposes only. It is not part of the invention itself.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Before the present invention is described in such detail, however, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to particular variations set forth and may, of course, vary. Various changes may be made to the invention described and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation, material, composition of matter, process, process act(s) or step(s), to the objective(s), spirit or scope of the present invention. All such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the disclosure made herein.

Unless otherwise indicated, the words and phrases presented in this document have their ordinary meanings to one of skill in the art. Such ordinary meanings can be obtained by reference to their use in the art and by reference to general and scientific dictionaries.

The following explanations of certain terms are meant to be illustrative rather than exhaustive. These terms have their ordinary meanings given by usage in the art and in addition include the following explanations.

As used herein, the term “and/or” refers to any one of the items, any combination of the items, or all of the items with which this term is associated.

As used herein, the terms “include,” “for example,” “such as,” and the like are used illustratively and are not intended to limit the present invention.

As used herein, the terms “preferred” and “preferably” refer to embodiments of the invention that may afford certain benefits, under certain circumstances. However, other embodiments may also be preferred, under the same or other circumstances.

Furthermore, the recitation of one or more preferred embodiments does not imply that other embodiments are not useful, and is not intended to exclude other embodiments from the scope of the invention.

As used herein, the terms “front,” “back,” “rear,” “upper,” “lower,” “right,” and “left” in this description are merely used to identify the various elements as they are oriented in the FIGS, with “front,” “back,” and “rear” being relative to the apparatus. These terms are not meant to limit the elements that they describe, as the various elements may be oriented differently in various applications.

The invention of the present disclosure is a magnetic propulsion based engine.

The disclosure of the present invention is a three or more coaxial disk magnet and electromagnet on a non-magnetic axis rod provided in an assembly and configured to generate a propulsion force.

Referring to the figures,FIGS. 1-8show the various views of the magnetic propulsion engine according to the present invention and generally referred to as device10. The device10is configured to use a magnetic field, generated from an electromagnet101, to provide a propulsion force to generally lift an object the device10is placed within. The device10within the present disclosure is generally depicted with its minimum components and wherein the device10can be provided in series, duplicate, or assemblies with in an increase in the number or size of the components of the device10generally enabled and configured to provide the necessary propulsive force to power the various systems and vehicles the device10is placed within.

Accordingly, the device10utilizes an assembly, herein referred to as a magnetic wing, comprising at least three or more coaxial magnets100having the shape of a disk and in a spatial assembly positioned in a magnetic coupling with the electromagnet101and received upon a non-magnetic axis rod102. The coaxial magnets100and electromagnet101generally having an aperture for receipt on the rod102, wherein the coaxial magnets100are configured to move about the rod102upon a directed magnetic field from a current that is applied to the electromagnet101.

The electromagnet101is configured to receive electrical power from a power source200, such as a battery, to create a magnetic field within the electromagnet101received upon the non-magnetic axis rod102and configured in a selective magnetic coupling with the coaxial magnets100of the device10.

The non-magnetic axis rod102includes a center non-magnetic disk104in a fixed central position about the rod102. Positioned upon each of an upper side and a lower side of the center non-magnetic disk104is a plurality of non-magnetic insulating pads103. The non-magnetic insulating pads103configured to insulate and provided a space between the magnetic field of the electromagnet101at least one of the coaxial magnets100.

Additional coaxial disk magnets100are positioned both above and below the center disk104and configured to move together along on the axis rod102. The additional coaxial disk magnets100are in a fixed coupling with each other through a non-magnetic brace106, wherein the coaxial disk magnets100are configured for selective movement through a magnetic force generated by the electromagnet101.

In the preferred assembly of the present disclosure, the device10is comprised of three coaxial disk magnets100with a first coaxial disk magnet1001positioned on the lower side of the center disk104, wherein at least one non-magnetic insulating pad103is positioned between the center disk104and the first coaxial disk magnet1001. A second coaxial disk magnet1002is positioned a distance away from the first coaxial disk magnet1001, wherein the distance defines a gap between the first disk magnet1001and second disk magnet1002. A third coaxial disk magnet1003is coupled to the second coaxial disk magnet1002through the brace106and positioned on the upper side of the center disk104above the electromagnet101a distance, wherein the distance defines a gap between the electromagnet101and third coaxial disk magnet1003and generally opposed the second coaxial disk magnet1002.

The magnetic wing assembly of the present disclosure is generally shown inside a cylindrical housing (other housings may be utilized) with the axis rod102having ends placed within center apertures in the disks100within an enclosure105to hold the concentric magnets centered in place. Accordingly the device10can be placed into a multitude of housings or cavities for generally providing the propulsion of a vehicle with one such assembly represented as a sphere1(FIG. 8).