ELECTRIC GENERATOR

Abstract

An electric generator comprises a substantially flat magnet having a series of alternating north and south polarities, the magnet having an upper surface, a lower surface and opposing edges. A first metal plate formed on the upper surface of the magnet, and a second metal plate formed on the lower surface of the magnet. A pair of wires is connected to one of the first or second metal plates and an edge of the magnet, the pair of wires capturing for use energy or power produced by the electric generator.

Claims

1. An electric generator comprising: a substantially flat magnet having a series of alternating north and south polarities, the magnet having an upper surface, a lower surface and opposing edges; a first metal plate formed on the upper surface of the magnet; a second metal plate formed on the lower surface of the magnet; and a pair of wires connected to one of the first or second metal plates and an edge of the magnet, the pair of wires capturing for use energy or power produced by the electric generator.

2. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first metal plate is comprised of aluminum foil.

3. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second metal plate is comprised of aluminum foil.

4. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 further comprising an additional metal plate mounted over either of the first or second metal plates.

5. An electric generator as claimed in claim 4 wherein the additional metal plate is comprised of copper.

6. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the magnet comprises a series portions of alternating north and south polarities.

7. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 wherein one of the pair of wires is connected to the first metal plate and the other of the pair of wires is connected to a metal rod extending from an edge of the magnet.

8. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a diode in the wire extending from an edge of the magnet.

9. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 wherein a plurality of such electric generators are connected to each other.

10. An electric generator as claimed in claim 9 wherein the plurality of electric generators are connected to each other in series.

11. An electric generator as claimed in claim 9 wherein the plurality of electric generators are connected to each other in parallel.

12. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the thickness of the magnet is approximately 15/256 inches.

13. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the magnet as dimensions which are approximately 1″×1″×0.11″.

14. An electric generator as claimed in claim 1 which is capable of generating both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC).

15. An electric generator as claimed in claim 5 further comprising a film between the copper layer and either of the first metal plate or second metal plate to reduce deterioration of the metals.

16. A method of generating electricity comprising: providing a substantially flat magnet having alternating north and south polarities, the magnet having upper and lower surfaces; placing and aluminum layer over both the upper and lower surfaces of the magnet; placing an additional metal layer over at least one of the upper or lower surfaces to cover the aluminum layer; and capturing power or energy generated by the system by connecting wires across the electric generator.

17. A method as claimed in claim 16 further wherein the additional metal layer is copper.

18. A method as claimed in claim 17 further comprising locating a diode in the wires to facilitate an increase in the amount of voltage and amperage generated by the system.

19. A method as claimed in claim 18 comprising the step of joining a plurality of magnets in series or parallel.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] In the drawings:

[0037] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an electric generator component in accordance with one aspect of the invention;

[0038] FIGS. 2 and 3 are a schematic representations of four and five such electric generators hooked together in series and in parallel respectively; and

[0039] FIG. 4 illustrates a series of cells connected together in parallel in accordance with an aspect of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0040] Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings, which shows schematically the features and components of the electric generator in accordance with one aspect of the invention.

[0041] In FIG. 1 of the drawings, there is shown an electric generator component 10 generally comprised of a substantially flat magnet 12 having an alternating series of North and South polarities. The magnet 12 has a lower surface to which is attached a first aluminum foil strip layer 14, and an upper surface to which is attached a second aluminum foil strip layer 16. The magnet itself in the embodiment illustrated in this figure is approximately 15/256 inch thickness, one of the invention is not limited to such a thickness, and magnets of varying thickness according to the needs and parameters of the system may be used. Further, the magnet 12 is a rubber magnet, and may be flexible.

[0042] A copper plate layer 18 is mounted over the second aluminum foil strip layer 16. A terminal 20 extends from an image of the magnet 16, and a wire 22 is connected thereto. The wire 22 may include a diode 24. A further wire 26 is connected to the copper plate 18. The wires are used to harness the power and energy generated by the electric generator of the present invention.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 2 of the drawings, a series of electric generators, which may be of the type illustrated in FIG. 1 of the drawings, or differently configured electric generators having different thicknesses and dimensions, may be connected together. FIG. 2 shows a series of four electric generators connected together, to exemplify the arrangement, but the invention is not limited to this number and any suitable number of electric generators may be joined. FIG. 2 of the drawings shows, separately, four electric generators which are joined in series, and four electric generators joined in parallel, each arrangement being optimal for generating voltage or amperage, as discussed above.

[0044] FIG. 3 of the drawings illustrates a series of cells in parallel.

[0045] FIG. 4 of the drawings illustrates a further embodiment of the invention comprising a series of stacked magnets 40 each having alternating north and south polarities. As will be noted, the north polarity of each magnet is above and below the north polarity of an adjacent magnet, and the same applies to the south polarities. A copper plate 42 connects the side of the magnets 40. Further, a copper plate 44 is mounted on the top magnet in the stack. Aluminum foils are also provided, and extend between each one of the magnets in the stack, as well as on one side of the stack. The aluminum foils are also located below the lowest rubber magnet 40, and between the top rubber magnet 40 and the copper plate 42. The embodiment of the invention illustrated in this figure of the drawings may be connected as described with reference to other embodiments of the invention above. It is to be noted that, while five stacks of rubber magnets 40 are shown in FIG. 4 of the drawings, other numbers of stacked magnets can be used. In addition, each rubber magnet in the stack need not be of identical length. Further, the aluminum foils may be located between or adjacent the magnets in other different configurations. The copper plate 42 may also be attached in a different location.