A poly-generation system includes: at least one cylinder; a reciprocating piston provided in the cylinder; an engine rotor generates a magnetic force and reciprocates with the piston; an engine stator includes an engine coil which induces an electromotive force by interference with the reciprocating engine rotor and outputs the electromotive force induced in the engine coil; and a generator which is integrally coupled with a reciprocating shaft of the piston and generates electricity using an inertial force generated by the reciprocating piston, the generator includes: an elastic member deformed by the inertial force; a generator rotor includes a generator magnet and reciprocates due to the deformation of the elastic member; a generator stator includes a generator coil and outputs an electromotive force induced in the generator coil due to interference with the generator magnet, and a generator battery stores the electromotive force induced in the generator coil.

A poly-generation system includes: at least one cylinder; a reciprocating piston provided in the cylinder; an engine rotor generates a magnetic force and reciprocates with the piston; an engine stator includes an engine coil which induces an electromotive force by interference with the reciprocating engine rotor and outputs the electromotive force induced in the engine coil; and a generator which is integrally coupled with a reciprocating shaft of the piston and generates electricity using an inertial force generated by the reciprocating piston, the generator includes: an elastic member deformed by the inertial force; a generator rotor includes a generator magnet and reciprocates due to the deformation of the elastic member; a generator stator includes a generator coil and outputs an electromotive force induced in the generator coil due to interference with the generator magnet, and a generator battery stores the electromotive force induced in the generator coil.

An engine accessory with a wrap spring clutch, which is configured for selectively transmitting rotary power between a drive member and a shaft, and an actuator that is configured to selectively control the clutch. The actuator has first and second rotary flux elements, a clutch control ring and an electromagnet. The first rotary flux element is rotatably coupled to the drive member and has a plurality of first teeth that are spaced circumferentially about the rotary axis. The clutch control ring is rotatable about the rotary axis and is coupled to the tang of the wrap spring. The second rotary flux element is rotatably coupled to the clutch control ring. The second rotary flux element has a plurality of second teeth that are spaced circumferentially about the rotary axis. The electromagnet is selectively operable to generate a magnetic field that is transmitted between the first and second teeth.

An engine accessory with a wrap spring clutch, which is configured for selectively transmitting rotary power between a drive member and a shaft, and an actuator that is configured to selectively control the clutch. The actuator has first and second rotary flux elements, a clutch control ring and an electromagnet. The first rotary flux element is rotatably coupled to the drive member and has a plurality of first teeth that are spaced circumferentially about the rotary axis. The clutch control ring is rotatable about the rotary axis and is coupled to the tang of the wrap spring. The second rotary flux element is rotatably coupled to the clutch control ring. The second rotary flux element has a plurality of second teeth that are spaced circumferentially about the rotary axis. The electromagnet is selectively operable to generate a magnetic field that is transmitted between the first and second teeth.

An internal combustion engine and a method for maximizing fuel efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block assembly having an electromagnet coupled thereto and an engine component movable relative to the engine block assembly. The engine component includes a permanent magnet coupled thereto. A control system is provided to selectively provide an electrical current to the electromagnet to produce a desired magnetic field, wherein the magnetic field of the electromagnet cooperates with a magnetic field of the permanent magnet to affect a motion of the engine component in respect of the engine block assembly.

An internal combustion engine and a method for maximizing fuel efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block assembly having an electromagnet coupled thereto and an engine component movable relative to the engine block assembly. The engine component includes a permanent magnet coupled thereto. A control system is provided to selectively provide an electrical current to the electromagnet to produce a desired magnetic field, wherein the magnetic field of the electromagnet cooperates with a magnetic field of the permanent magnet to affect a motion of the engine component in respect of the engine block assembly.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided A poly-generation system comprising: at least one cylinder which forms a combustion chamber; a piston provided in the cylinder and configured to reciprocate; an engine rotor which comprises an engine magnet and reciprocates in conjunction with the reciprocation of the piston; an engine stator which comprises an engine coil and outputs an electromotive force induced in the engine coil due to interference with the engine magnet to the outside; and a generator which is integrally coupled with the piston and generates electricity using an inertial force generated by the reciprocation of the piston, wherein the generator comprises: an elastic member deformed by the inertial force; a generator rotor which comprises a generator magnet and reciprocates due to the deformation of the elastic member; a generator stator which comprises a generator coil and outputs an electromotive force induced in the generator coil due to interference with the generator magnet, and a generator battery which stores the electromotive force induced in the generator coil.

A power generator unit includes a crankshaft-connecting unit and a power supply unit adapted to be arranged substantially in a left-right direction in which a crankshaft of a vehicle extends. The crankshaft-connecting unit includes a recharge generator adapted to be disposed on and actuated by the crankshaft, and a transmission shaft adapted to extend in parallel with and be driven rotatably by the crankshaft. The power supply unit includes a main shaft connected coaxially to the transmission shaft, and a supply generator connected to the main shaft and actuated by the main shaft. A portion of the transmission shaft is covered by the power supply unit.

A power generator unit includes a crankshaft-connecting unit and a power supply unit adapted to be arranged substantially in a left-right direction in which a crankshaft of a vehicle extends. The crankshaft-connecting unit includes a recharge generator adapted to be disposed on and actuated by the crankshaft, and a transmission shaft adapted to extend in parallel with and be driven rotatably by the crankshaft. The power supply unit includes a main shaft connected coaxially to the transmission shaft, and a supply generator connected to the main shaft and actuated by the main shaft. A portion of the transmission shaft is covered by the power supply unit.

Provided are systems and methods for transport vehicles using recyclable metallic fuels. The method includes capturing fuel products, including a metal oxide and unburnt fuel from the combustion of a metallic fuel, storing the unburnt metallic fuel and the fuel products, and recycling the metal oxide to recreate the metallic fuel and/or byproducts. Heat generated by the combustion and/or sintering of the metallic fuel may be transferred to a working fluid to drive the production of electricity and/or to provide propulsion in land, air and water vehicles and spacecraft. Furthermore, the thermal energy harvesting system may be used to generate electricity. The system includes a thermal (heat) engine having an induction heating assembly for heating the metallic fuel. Processes for complete combustion of the metallic fuel and recycling the metallic fuel in a sintering loop are described.