MAGNETIC LEVITATION ELECTRICAL GENERATOR

Abstract

A device for generating an electric charge, having: a base; at last one capacitor; at least one magnet; a cover; a splitter; a load; a conductive core; a frictionless surface; and at least one discharge point. The at least one capacitor adapted and configured to store electricity generated from the electric charge. The splitter is adapted and configured to receive a first portion of electricity from the conductive core and divert a second portion of electricity back to the at least one capacitor and further divert a third portion of electricity to the load. The load is adapted and configured to store electricity and use a fraction of the total electricity generated by the device. The at least one magnet is adapted and configured to levitate and rotate on an electromagnetic rail around said conductive core in an infinite loop, wherein said rotation causes a magnetic field.

Claims

1. A device for generating an electric charge, comprising: a base; at least one capacitor; at least one magnet; a cover; a splitter; a load; a conductive core; a frictionless surface; at least one discharge point; wherein said at least one capacitor adapted and configured to store electricity generated from the electric charge; said splitter adapted and configured to receive a first portion of electricity from the conductive core and divert a second portion of electricity back to the at least one capacitor and further divert a third portion of electricity to the load; said load adapted and configured to store electricity and use a fraction of the total electricity generated by the device; said conductive core positioned on the frictionless surface; said at least one magnet adapted and configured to levitate and rotate on an electromagnetic rail around said conductive core in an infinite loop, wherein said rotation causing a magnetic field; wherein said magnetic field is sustained by the at least one magnet and enabling the electric charge to be perpetual as long as device is powered and the at least one magnet is rotating; and said at least one discharge point external to said device and wherein energy is distributed to the external at least one discharge point.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein electricity is released from the at least one capacitor in series or in parallel to the electromagnetic rail.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein the at least one magnet is comprised of neodymium.

4. The device of claim 1 wherein the conductive core is comprised of a copper coil or a copper disc.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the conductive core is affixed to the at least one magnet and to the base.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one magnet is comprised of at least one electromagnetic rail which spins in opposing directions.

7. A method for generating an electric charge, the steps of which comprising; rotating and levitating of at least one magnet on an electromagnetic rail around a conductive core in an infinite loop; wherein said rotation causing a magnetic field such that an electric charge is generated; storing the electric charge in at least one capacitor; receiving a first portion of the electric charge by a splitter; diverting a second portion of the electric charge back to the at least one capacitor; and further diverting a third portion of the electric charge to a load; using by the load a fraction of the total electric charge generated by the device; and storing by the load the remainder of the total electric charge generated.

8. The method of claim 7 wherein electricity is released from the at least one capacitor in series or in parallel to the electromagnetic rail.

9. The method of claim 7 wherein the at least one magnet is comprised of neodymium.

10. The method of claim 7 wherein the conductive core is comprised of a copper coil or a copper disc.

11. The method of claim 7, wherein the conductive core is affixed to the at least one magnet and to the base.

12. The method of claim 7, wherein the at least one magnet is comprised of at least one electromagnetic rail which spins in opposing directions.

13. A device for generating an electric charge, comprising: a base; at least one capacitor; at least one magnet; a cover; a load; a conductive core; a frictionless surface; at least one discharge point; wherein said at least one capacitor adapted and configured to store electricity generated from the electric charge; said load adapted and configured to store electricity and use a fraction of the total electricity generated by the device; said conductive core positioned on the frictionless surface; said at least one magnet adapted and configured to levitate and rotate around said conductive core in an infinite loop, wherein said rotation causing a magnetic field; wherein said magnetic field is sustained by the at least one magnet and enabling the electric charge to be perpetual as long as device is powered and the at least one magnet is rotating; and said at least one discharge point external to said device and wherein energy is distributed to the external at least one discharge point.

14. The device of claim 13, wherein electricity is released from the at least one capacitor in series or in parallel to the electromagnetic rail.

15. The device of claim 13, wherein the at least one magnet is comprised of neodymium.

16. The device of claim 13, wherein the conductive core is comprised of a copper coil or a copper disc.

17. The device of claim 13, wherein the conductive core is affixed to the at least one magnet and to the base.

18. The device of claim 13, wherein the at least one magnet is comprised of at least one electromagnetic rail which spins in opposing directions.

19. The device of claim 13, wherein the device generates an uninterrupted electrical current as long as device is powered and the at least one magnet is rotating.

20. The device of claim 13, wherein the device requires no lubrication.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective illustrative view of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 2 is an alternative illustrative view of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 3 is an alternative illustrative view of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 4 is schematic view of the flow of electricity of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 5 is an alternative schematic view of the flow of electricity of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. Identical elements in the various figures are identified with the same reference numerals.

[0024] Reference will now be made in detail to each embodiment of the present invention. Such embodiments are provided by way of explanation of the present invention, which is not intended to be limited thereto. In fact, those of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate upon reading the present specification and viewing the present drawings that various modifications and variations can be made thereto.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective illustrative view of the present invention, a magnetic levitation electrical generator device 11. The device 11 comprises a base 1 and a cover 9. The base 1 and the cover 9 may be made of various nonmagnetic materials so as not to disrupt the magnetic forces of the generator. Such nonmagnetic materials may include rubber, plastic, stainless steel, feather, paper, mica, gold, silver, or leather. The base includes a manual power switch 7 which may be used to turn on or power the device off. The base 1 and cover 9 may be of various shapes and sizes. In a preferred embodiment, the base 1 and cover 9 are cylindrical or round in shape. The cover 9 is adapted and configured to cover the components of the device 11 that are secured to the base 1. In a preferred embodiment, the external diameter of the device is 10 inches and the height is 8 inches. In another embodiment the diameter can be larger or smaller depending on the device in which the invention is powering. The cover 9 or head moves around the conductive core. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the base 1 and the cover 9 may be connected by a twist groove mechanism, screws or other securing mechanisms.

[0026] FIG. 1 also shows the components of the device 11. The device is comprised of a magnetic levitation bottom rail 2 and a magnetic levitation top rail 4. The rails are connected via magnetic force. The rails may spin and rotate in one direction or the top rail 4 may spin and rotate in an opposite direction than the bottom rail. In a preferred embodiment, the bottom rail is affixed and does not move) 2. The device 11 contains a conductive core 8 which is positioned on a frictionless surface 13. (The conductive core is affixed to the base). Positioned above the conductive core 8 is a bottom portion of magnets 5 and a top portion of magnets 6. The magnets may be comprised of neodymium or any natural magnets. In another embodiment, the magnets of the device 11 may be comprised of ferromagnetic material such as iron, nickel, cobalt, alnico (an aluminum-nickel-cobalt alloy). The bottom magnets 5 and the top magnets 6 also spin and rotate to create a magnetic field. The magnetic field creates electrical charges and currents. The generated electrical charge and current is captured by the capacitors which are positioned above the neodymium magnetic bottom 5 and magnetic top 6. The capacitors store electricity generated from the electric charge.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, there is at least one capacitor. In another embodiment, there are a plurality of capacitors which are connected to each in a shape corresponding to or complimentary to the magnetic rails. Regardless of the amount of capacitors 3, they act as a bank to store electricity generated by the device. In a preferred embodiment, there is at least one magnet. In another embodiment, there are a plurality of magnets which are connected to one another by magnetic forces or which have been soldered together. The shape of the magnetic rails may correspond and compliment the shape and number of capacitors 3. However, this is not a requirement of the device.

[0028] FIG. 2 shows the device 11. A base plate 10 secures a positive lead 11 and a negative lead 12 (the electrical polarity as shown in FIG. 3) which carries the electrical charge and current created by the rotating and levitation magnets. According to an embodiment, the device is capable of generating electricity on its own without a need for an outside current. According to an embodiment, an initial current from an outside source 18 flows through the device to aid the device in initially generating electricity. This initial current causes the magnets of the device to rotate, causing the device to generate its own current. According to an embodiment, once the device generates its own current, the initial current can be removed. According to an embodiment, once the device generates its own current, the device produces electricity that can be stored and/or used to power one or more devices.

[0029] According to an embodiment, the initial current originates from a device separate and apart from the device. According to an embodiment, the initial current originates from a capacitor 3 and/or a capacitor bank. According to an embodiment, the initial current provides enough power to the device to enable lift and rotation of the magnets, enabling the device to generate its own electricity. According to an embodiment, when the electromagnets are supplied with a sufficient amount of electric current, the magnets provide lift and rotation for the head, which houses one or more permanent magnets. According to an embodiment, the permanent magnets and the electromagnets are spaced far enough apart to enable the magnetic fields that they generate to not interact with each other. According to an embodiment, power flows through the stator 14, generating the magnetic field that causes rotation.

[0030] FIG. 4 is schematic view of the flow of electricity throughout the present invention. 1.sup.st, as indicated by Step1 1, electricity is stored in the capacitors and released in a series or parallel to the electromagnetic rails. Electricity is then released to a Switch in Step 2. The switch may be manually or remotely open or close the circuit to turn the device on or off. IN Step 3, electricity powers the electromagnetic levitated Neodymium magnets which rotate around an affixed conductive core (Step 4). According to an embodiment, the Neodymium magnets (or other types of suitable magnets) may rotate in either direction, as long as the magnets have alternating polarities. From the conductive core, electricity flows to a splitter. The splitter may partially divert electricity back to the capacitors to start the electrical circuit again and to the Load (not shown). The Load uses a fraction of the total electricity generated by the elector magnetic levitated neodymium magnets. In another embodiment, the flow of electricity may not include a switch (as shown in FIG. 5) to turn the device on or off.

[0031] The present invention provides an electricity producing generator with only one moving part. The generator combines maglev technology with scalable output to deliver a constant amount of electricity as long as the device is turned on. Once the device is activated it can operate without interruption indefinitely and since the only moving part on the device is magnetically levitated there is no need for lubrication. The device delivers clean reliable renewable energy without any emissions and can be applied to virtually any device, vehicle or structure. An electric charge can be sustained in a magnetic field in an infinite loop to sustain the charge and distribute some energy to an external discharge point or points. The magnetic field is sustained by rotating magnets around a conductive core on a frictionless surface produced by magnetic levitation.

[0032] The magnets are electromagnetic magnets and may also include full-permanent magnets. This includes magnets 5 and 6. The full-permanent magnet and are comprised of neodymium (rare earth) magnets so that there is no energy loss through friction. Such magnets help reduce maintenance costs and increases the lifespan of the generator. According to an embodiment, the full-permanent magnets are arranged in alternating polarities. The magnetic field that the full-permanent magnets generate interacts with the coil. When the full-permanent magnets rotate, the gaps in the coil cause a break in the magnetic field which enables the generation of electricity. According to an embodiment, this generated electricity is collated by a stator 14 and travels down a shaft 15 to positive 16 and negative 17 terminals. According to an embodiment, the stator 14 is affixed to the base 7 of the device. According to an embodiment, the device includes the shaft 15 for transporting the electricity from the shaft to the positive 16 and negative 17 terminals. According to an embodiment, initial power is sent through the shaft 15 to the device to provide an initial current to initialize rotation of the discs. According to an embodiment, the initial power is provided by a capacitor or capacitor bank. It is noted, however, that other means of providing the initial power may also be used, while maintaining the spirit of the present invention.

[0033] While this disclosure refers to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the disclosure. In addition, many modifications will be appreciated by those skilled in the art to adapt a particular instrument, situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the spirit thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed.

[0034] When introducing elements of the present disclosure or the embodiment(s) thereof, the articles a, an, and the are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. Similarly, the adjective another, when used to introduce an element, is intended to mean one or more elements. The terms including and having are intended to be inclusive such that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.

[0035] Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed.