Patent ID: 11913532

Abstract:
A domino-type torque generator includes a base member, and a plurality of toppling members pivotally connected to the base member. Each toppling member is pivotable from an upright position to an inclined position, or from the inclined position directly to an opposite inclined position, about a torque shaft extending transversely through a lower end portion of each toppling member. One end of each torque shaft is provided with a pinion. A first differential gear is connected to the pinions to accumulate torques applied on the torque shafts by toppling of the toppling members. A rotating cage of the first differential gear is the output, and is directly or indirectly connected to one of the side gears of the next differential gear, which is used to accumulate output torque from the first differential gear. A drive mechanism is configured to repeatedly drive the toppling members to topple, thereby continuously generating torques.