An apparatus to store and release potential energy. Two clutch bodies, radial ring, first and second crossbars, and first and second radial tees are disposed on an axle. Sets of radial spring tube assemblies are attached to both the first radial tee and the second radial tee, and the distal ends of the sets of radial spring tube assemblies are each attached to the radial ring. The radial spring tube assemblies store energy via springs when the axle is rotated and the first clutch body and the second clutch body are engaged, which in turn rotates the first radial tee and the second radial tee while the radial ring remains stationary. The first clutch body and the second clutch body disengage when a brake on the radial ring is released, thus allowing the stored potential energy in the radial spring tube assemblies to be released.

An apparatus to store and release potential energy. Two clutch bodies, radial ring, first and second crossbars, and first and second radial tees are disposed on an axle. Sets of radial spring tube assemblies are attached to both the first radial tee and the second radial tee, and the distal ends of the sets of radial spring tube assemblies are each attached to the radial ring. The radial spring tube assemblies store energy via springs when the axle is rotated and the first clutch body and the second clutch body are engaged, which in turn rotates the first radial tee and the second radial tee while the radial ring remains stationary. The first clutch body and the second clutch body disengage when a brake on the radial ring is released, thus allowing the stored potential energy in the radial spring tube assemblies to be released.