A linkage system is disclosed that is suitable for connecting an input shaft and an output shaft. The linkage system has a wide variety of applications, with non-limiting examples disclosed including a hinge for a door or gate, and a hub for a bicycle or similar. The linkage system comprises a first member having an input location fixedly connected to the input shaft, a second member having an input location pivotally connected to an output location of the first member, a third member having an input location pivotally connected to an output location of the second member, and a fourth member having an input location pivotally connected to an output location of the third member and having an output location fixedly connected to the output shaft. The linkage system has an engaged mode of operation whereby rotation of the input shaft causes corresponding rotation of the output shaft, and a disengaged mode of operation whereby the input shaft can be rotated independently of the output shaft.

A torque multiplier (1) comprising a movable axle (2) having a variable incline with a specific ball joint terminal (3), which has a mechanical energy source M1 as an input and acts as a lever arm, providing an output torque on the other end, which is greater than the input torque, which can be used to actuate a mechanical device. The present invention also comprises an energy-generating system that operates on the basis of the torque multiplier principles, consisting of an axle (2A) associated with a ball joint terminal (3A), characterising a first torque multiplier (1A) having an oscillating mass (10) on the end thereof. The rotation of the mass (10) generates the continuous displacement of the centre of gravity thereof and provides constant movement of the movable axle (2A).

A torque multiplier (1) comprising a movable axle (2) having a variable incline with a specific ball joint terminal (3), which has a mechanical energy source M1 as an input and acts as a lever arm, providing an output torque on the other end, which is greater than the input torque, which can be used to actuate a mechanical device. The present invention also comprises an energy-generating system that operates on the basis of the torque multiplier principles, consisting of an axle (2A) associated with a ball joint terminal (3A), characterising a first torque multiplier (1A) having an oscillating mass (10) on the end thereof. The rotation of the mass (10) generates the continuous displacement of the centre of gravity thereof and provides constant movement of the movable axle (2A).

A Stirling cycle machine. The machine includes at least one rocking drive mechanism which includes: a rocking beam having a rocker pivot, at least one cylinder and at least one piston. The piston is housed within a respective cylinder and is capable of substantially linearly reciprocating within the respective cylinder. Also, the drive mechanism includes at least one coupling assembly having a proximal end and a distal end. The linear motion of the piston is converted to rotary motion of the rocking beam. Also, a crankcase housing the rocking beam and housing a first portion of the coupling assembly is included. The machine also includes a working space housing the at least one cylinder, the at least one piston and a second portion of the coupling assembly. An airlock is included between the workspace and the crankcase and a seal is included for sealing the workspace from the airlock and crankcase. A burner and burner control system is also included for heating the machine and controlling ignition and combustion in the burner.

A Stirling cycle machine. The machine includes at least one rocking drive mechanism which includes: a rocking beam having a rocker pivot, at least one cylinder and at least one piston. The piston is housed within a respective cylinder and is capable of substantially linearly reciprocating within the respective cylinder. Also, the drive mechanism includes at least one coupling assembly having a proximal end and a distal end. The linear motion of the piston is converted to rotary motion of the rocking beam. Also, a crankcase housing the rocking beam and housing a first portion of the coupling assembly is included. The machine also includes a working space housing the at least one cylinder, the at least one piston and a second portion of the coupling assembly. An airlock is included between the workspace and the crankcase and a seal is included for sealing the workspace from the airlock and crankcase. A burner and burner control system is also included for heating the machine and controlling ignition and combustion in the burner.

A linkage system is disclosed that is suitable for connecting an input shaft and an output shaft. The linkage system has a wide variety of applications, with non-limiting examples disclosed including a hinge for a door or gate, and a hub for a bicycle or similar. The linkage system comprises a first member having an input location fixedly connected to the input shaft, a second member having an input location pivotally connected to an output location of the first member, a third member having an input location pivotally connected to an output location of the second member, and a fourth member having an input location pivotally connected to an output location of the third member and having an output location fixedly connected to the output shaft. The linkage system has an engaged mode of operation whereby rotation of the input shaft causes corresponding rotation of the output shaft, and a disengaged mode of operation whereby the input shaft can be rotated independently of the output shaft.

A linkage system is disclosed that is suitable for connecting an input shaft and an output shaft. The linkage system has a wide variety of applications, with non-limiting examples disclosed including a hinge for a door or gate, and a hub for a bicycle or similar. The linkage system comprises a first member having an input location fixedly connected to the input shaft, a second member having an input location pivotally connected to an output location of the first member, a third member having an input location pivotally connected to an output location of the second member, and a fourth member having an input location pivotally connected to an output location of the third member and having an output location fixedly connected to the output shaft. The linkage system has an engaged mode of operation whereby rotation of the input shaft causes corresponding rotation of the output shaft, and a disengaged mode of operation whereby the input shaft can be rotated independently of the output shaft.

A gearbox has a partly toothed drive gear wheel with a toothed segment and a toothless segment on its circular peripheral surface. A driven gear is completely toothed and meshes with the toothed segment of the drive gear when it is presented to a mesh point between the gears. Pawls on the gear shafts synchronize the initiation of the mesh. The number of teeth on the drive gear is selected so that 360 degrees of rotation of the drive gear results in 360 degrees of rotation of the driven gear. As the drive gear toothless segment just reaches the mesh point, a brake on the driven gear shaft is actuated to accurately stop the motion of the driven gear shaft. The driven gear shaft is thereby halted while the drive gear is free to turn until its teeth once again reach the mesh point.

A machine for the conversion of segmented linear force into rational force around a fulcrum at a mechanical advantage to an included or attached drive mechanism. A body consisting of pivot arms, drive mechanism, primary shaft, and bearings. With the pivot arms bolted around standard bearings that are attached to a primary stationary primary shaft a mechanical advantage of a pulley is created to an included or attached drive mechanism. The segmented linear force in this application includes, but is not limited to, an electromagnetic force or compressed air or manual labor. A machine that converts segmented linear force at a mechanical advantage directly to an incorporated or attached drive mechanism such as a gear, pulley, or drive secondary shaft.

A machine for the conversion of segmented linear force into rational force around a fulcrum at a mechanical advantage to an included or attached drive mechanism. A body consisting of pivot arms, drive mechanism, primary shaft, and bearings. With the pivot arms bolted around standard bearings that are attached to a primary stationary primary shaft a mechanical advantage of a pulley is created to an included or attached drive mechanism. The segmented linear force in this application includes, but is not limited to, an electromagnetic force or compressed air or manual labor. A machine that converts segmented linear force at a mechanical advantage directly to an incorporated or attached drive mechanism such as a gear, pulley, or drive secondary shaft.