ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE - SANTOS JOSE RAIMUNDO DOS

Title:

ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO/2005/028858

Kind Code:

A1

Abstract:

The rotary motor driven by thrust force, which is a thrust force based mechanical power generation system that belongs to the field of mechanics, more particularly a power generation system having an actuating system based on the thrust force theory for a mechanical power generating motor, which consists basically of a tank (1) containing liquid, water or any other fluid, inside this tank (1) several cylinders (2) are distributed that are provided with devices (3) that are hydraulically, pneumatically or mechanically operated or operated by any another type of system capable of opening and closing the cylinders (2), in a synchronized manner, to allow the entry of water into each one of the cylinders (2) which house a floating piston (4) that moves upwards through thrust force bringing with it a rod type part (5), and making straight alternate movements that contribute to transforming the crankshaft (6) movement into continuous circular movements, and thereby generating mechanical power.

Inventors:

SANTOS JOSE RAIMUNDO DOS (BR)

Application Number:

PCT/BR2004/000182

Publication Date:

March 31, 2005

Filing Date:

September 23, 2004

Export Citation:

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Assignee:

SANTOS JOSE RAIMUNDO DOS (BR)

International Classes:

F03C1/00; F03C1/02; (IPC1-7): F03C1/02; F03C1/00

Domestic Patent References:

WO1994007028A1

1994-03-31

Foreign References:

US1360965A

1920-11-30

Attorney, Agent or Firm:

HEINE, Monica (OBS/SP 96567) (348 - SL. 18 Vila Marian, -000 São Paulo SP, BR)

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Claims:

1.

The "ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE" is characterized by consisting of a tank (1) containing liquid, water or any other fluid, and inside the tank (1) various cylinders (2) are distributed perpendicularly to the tank base (1), that are installed in a wather or any other fluid, and inside the tank (1) various cylinders (2) are distributed perpendicularly to the tank base (1), that are installed in a straight line or staggered or in a Vshape, and in any quantity, the quantity of cylinders (2) and their sizes, as well as the dimensions of the water tank (1) shall depend ont he power that one proposes to generate, the cylinders (2) are provided with devices (3) that are hydraulically, pneumatically or mechanically operated or operated by any another type of system that upon receiving a command, opens and closes in accordance with synchronized commands, permitting the them, r contained in the tank (1) to flow into the cylinder (2), when open, and when closed interrupts automatically the entry of the water into each one of the cylinders (2), which have a floating piston (4) inside them, whose outer diameter is very similar to the internal diameter of the cylinder (2) when closed, leaving only millimetric gaps containing a thin film of water between the piston (4) and the cylinder (2); the floating piston (4) is built of light and stainless metals or even highly resistant plastic polymers, hollow and empty inside, and may either be or not be filled with air at atmospheric pressure, compressed air, or noble gases ; fitted to the floating piston (4) is a rod type part (5), that connects each floating piston (4) to a crankshaft (6) installed on the upper part or on the tower part of the tank (1); synchronous with the opening and closing systems (3) of the cylinders (2), the floating pistons (4) wit ! make straight alternate movements, and the rods (5) will contribute to transforming the crankshaft (6) movement into a continuous circular movement, so that the movements of the floating pistons (4) observe a sequential order, determined by the geometry of the crankshaft (6); below the floating pistons (4) diaphragm type hoods (7) are installed, which are provided with valves (8) that during the upward movement of the floating piston (4) fill the spaces that would be occupied by the liquid, and close, without offering resistance, when the floating pistons (4) move down. .

2.

THE "ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE"in accordance with reivindication 1, is characterized by its FORCE" in accordance with reivindication 1, is characterized by its cylinders (2) being of the split shell type, and forming two semicircles that can be separated or hermetically drawn together.

3.	The "ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE" in accordance with reivindication 1, is characterized by its cylinders (2) being provided with venetian type fins, and upon being rotated openings coincide, and when the openings do not coincide, the cylinder (2) is sealed. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P>.

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5.

THE "ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE" in accordance with reivindication 1, is characterized by the opening and closing system (3) of the cylinder (2) that allows the entry of the water into the cylinder (2), interrupts the flow of water into the cylinder (2) and ensures that the cylinder is hermetically closed along its entire area.

6.

The"RQTARY MQTQR DR ! BY THRUST FORCE"in accordance with reivindication 1, is characterized by the height of each cylinder (2) being greater than the depth of the tank (1), and one of the cylinder ends (2) is positioned on the bottom of the tank (1) and the other end is positioned above the tank level (2).

7.

The "ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE" in accordance with reivindication 1, is characterized by its operation being as follows: upon the opening device of the cylinder (2) being actuated, the floating piston (4) receives a thrust force immediately upon the water flooding the cylinder (2), so the floating piston (4), by means of a rod (5), moves the crankshaft (6) thereby producing mechancial force; upon the floating piston (4) reaching the top dead centre, the closing system (3) of the cylinder (2) that houses the floating piston (4) is actuated because the internal diameter of the cylinder when closed is very similar to the outer diameter of the floating piston (4), and all the liquid that was exerting thrust force on the floating piston (4) will be expelled from the cylinder (2), only a small quantity of liquid will be left between the floating piston (4) and the internal side of the cylinder (2); when this occurs, the floating piston 94) immediately loses the thrust force, and tends to fall through the effect of gravity on its mass; when one of the cylinders (2) is closed, for the floating piston (4) to make a downward movement, the other cylinders (2), which may be numerically sequential, must make movements in sequence, so that a part of the cylinders (2) will be moving upward by reason the thrust force exerted by the floating piston (4)because they are exposed to the liquid and move the liquid through the opening device of the cylinder (2) that houses the fbating piston (4) ; whilst a part of the cylinders (2) have their floating pistons (4) moving down through the force of gravity on their mass, and in consequence of the dosing system (3) of the cyimders (2), the thrust forces cease to be exerted directly on the floating piston (4) ; and as the cylinder houses the floating piston, the thrust force will be replaced by the gravity force, which will cause the floating piston (4) to move down, thus giving continuity to the rotating movement of the crankshaft (6). 7. the "ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE" in accordance with reivindication 1, which utilizes the positioning of the crankshaft (6) on the upper part of th tank (1), is characterized by the length of the floating pitons (4) exceeding the tank base level (1) and being sealed by stop rings (9), so that even when the floating pistons (4) move up to the top dead centre a part of the floating pistons (4) remains below the level of the tank base (1). 8. The "ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE" in accordance with reivindication 1, which utilizes the positioning of the crankshaft (6) on the upper part of the tank (1), is characterized by being provided with a valve control shaft (1) installed opposite to the the area where the crankshaft (6) is installed to controls the gaps left by the floating pistons (4) during linear movements, through the he introduction of hydraulic tappets (11) in the spaces left by the floating pistons (4) during the upward movements ; and the remova ! of hydraulic tappets (11) during the downward movements, in perfect synchronism with the crankshaft (6), and perfect sealing of the tappets (11) with speciai stop rings (9).

Description:

"ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE" The present report refers to a mechanical energy generation system based on thrust force, which belongs to the field of mechanics, more precisely to a power generation system that utilizes the thrust force theory for the operation of a mechanical power generation motor.

As technicians in this field are aware, several attempts have been made towards achieving power generation in an economical and simple manner, without damaging the environment. In a broad manner, what at present exists in the market consists of internal combustion fossil fuel motors or steam motors. other known transformation systems utilize the gravitational potential, i.e.: the systems that are used in hydroelectric plants, where the pressure and the flow of a dammed water volume impact on a set of turbines and drive them to generate mechanical energy, which in its turn is transformed into electrical power. The systems utilized in nuclear plants or in thermoelectrical plants are not very much different. They convert the steam power into mechanical power that drives the generator turbines or any other application that uses mechanical power of great magnitude. All these known systems are effective, however they have several shortcomings.

In the case of the turbines that are used in hydroelectrical plants, in addition to the construction of large

reservoirs being necessary, and this fact alone provokes an extensive environmental impact, the project also depends on natural features for the dams to be filled.

In the case of steam driven turbines, such as those utilized in thermoelectrical plants or nuclear plants, the risk of accidents, or rather the level of hazard to which the site is exposed is far greater, not to mention that the combustion of fuel generates toxins, or the use of nuclear reactors to heat the water for the eneration of steam and its conversion into mechanical power to drive electric power generators. systems re also exist other systems, such as limitations.

In view of the foregoing inconveniences, the inventor established as one of the objectives of the present invention, the development of a mechanical power generation system based on thrust force, designated as rotary motor driven by thrust force, of simple construction, and essentially low cost. Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a mechanical power generation system based on thrust force, easy to install, and, on account of its simple construction, also compact when viewed from the perspective of its final output.

The present invention also has the objective of providing a mechanical power generation system based on thrust force that does not require the existence of geographic features, such as waterfalls, or the construction of dams to accumulate water.

better understanding and comprehension of what is involved in the 'DEVICE DESIGNED TO BE FITTED IN*', which is hereby being presented, we attach illustrative and non-limitative photographs, viz. : FIG. 1 - Provides a cross-sectional side view of the thrust motor, with a crankshaft on its upper part. This equipment has diaphragm type hoods on its lower section. FIG. 2 - Provides a cross-sectional side view of the thrust motor, with a crankshaft on its upper part and deep finned cylinders. The lower section of this equipment is provided with a command shaft having hydraulic tappets. FIG. 3 - Provides a perspective view and a cross-sectional side view of the thrust motor with a crankshaft on its upper part and deep finned cylinders. The tower section of this equipment has a command shaft with hydraulic tappets.

F IG. 4 - Provides a cross-sectional side view of the thrust motor, with a crankshaft on its lower part.

F 5-Provides a top view of one of the deep finned cylinders, with the fins open.

FIG-. 5-Provides a top view of one of the deep finned cylinders, with the fins closed.

7 - Provides a cross-sectional side view of one of the deep finned cylinders.

FIG. 8 - Provides a side view of one of the deep finned cylinders, with the fins open.

FIG. 9 - Provides a side view of one of the deep finned cylinders with the fins closed.

FIG. 10-Provides a top view of the thrust motor, with a crankshaft on its upper part and provided with sp ! it

shell cylinders, whose opening and closing movements are actuated by hydraulic or pneumatic pistons.

FIG. 11 - Provides a top view of one of the split shell cylinders, in its closed position.

FIG. 12 - Provides a top view of one of the split shell cylinders, in its open position.

FIG. 13 - Provides a partial top view in perspective of the thrust motor, with a crankshaft on its upper part, and provided with split shell cylinders, whose opening and closing movements are actuated by hydraulic or pneumatic pistons.

FIG. 14 - Provides a partial rear lateral view of the thrust motor, with a crankshaft on its upper part, and provided with split shell cylinders, whose opening and closing movements are actuated by hydraulic or pneumatic pistons. The aforementioned and other objectives and advantages of the present invention are achieved through the utilization of a tank (1) containing a liquid that could either be water or any other fluid, and inside the mentioned tank various cylinders (2) are strategical distributed and installed perpendicularly to the tank base (1), i.e. in a vertical position. The quantity of cylinders (2) and their sizes, as well as the dimensions of the water tank (1) where the cylinders (2) are installed, will depend on the power that one proposes to generate.

The cylinders (2) may be provided with devices (3) that are hydraulically, pneumatically or mechanically operated or operated by any another type of system capable of opening and closing the cylinders (2), that allow the entry of

water from the tank (1) into the cylinder (2), when open, and when automatically closed interrupt the water flow into the cylinder (2).

The cylinders (2) can be split shell cylinders, i. e. forming two semidrdes that can be separated to allow the passage of water, and drawn together in order to totally impede the passage of water along their entire area.

Cylinders (2) with venetian blind type fins may also be used, or then the cylinders (2) may be interspersed with lateral openings, and during rotation when the openings coincide they permit the entry of water into the cylinder (2), and when the openings do not coincide, the cylinder (2) is sealed.

There can be various manners of actuating the opening / closing system of the cylinder (2), however the objective with always be that of permitting the entry of water into the cylinder (2), and then not permitting the entry of the water, and ensuring that the cylinder (2) is hermetically closed along its entire area.

The mentioned cylinders (2) are strategically distributed in a tank (1) together with opening and closing devices (3) and have a floating piston (4) inside them, whose outer diameter is very similar to the internal diameter of the cylinder (2) when closed.

The floating piston (4) can be built of materials such as tight and and NV or even highly resistant such as light and stainless metals or even highly fi !!ed with air at atmospheric pressure, compressed air, or ! egases, so that the floating piston (4) becomes as light as possible, though maintaining its structural resistance.

A rod type part (5) is connected to the floating piston (4), which connects each of the pistons to a crankshaft (6) installed on the upper part or on the lower part of the tank (1). The floating pistons (4) will make straight alternate movements, and the rods (5) will contribute to transforming the crankshaft (6) movement into a continuous circular movement. More precisely, one has a water storage tank (1), cylinders with opening and closing systems (3), floating pistons that make upward and downward movements within the cylinder (2), and the floating pistons (4) will be connected to articulated rods (5), which in turn will be connected to a crankshaft (6), and will be arranged in a manner similar to a diagram of the pistons and crankshaft of an Otto- cycle type motor, where the pistons execute linear upward and downward movements within the cylinders.

The assembly of the set is very simple, however it requires precision and a perfect synchronism of the parts for satisfactory performance of the equipment.

We have then a tank (1) containing water or any other fluid, but preferably water; inside this tank (1) cylinders (2) are installed in a straight line or staggered or in a V-shape, and in any quantity, and all the mentioned cylinders height of the cylinders (2) must always be greater than the depth of the tank (1), one of the ends of the cylinder (2) is positioned on the bottom of the tank (1), and the other end exceeds the tank @e tank level (1).

Inside each cylinder (2) a piston (4) will be installed, whose external dimensions are very similar to the internal diameter of the cylinders (2) when closed, leaving only millimetric gaps for a thin film of water between the piston (4) and the cylinder (2), when closed. The operation of the aforementioned motor, utilizing the specified components, will generate mechanical power of great magnitude.

After in-depth studies and careful tests, the inventor, who belongs to this sphere of activity, developed this new and groundbreaking equipment, with basis on several physics concepts. After all the analyses were conducted, this novel and revolutionary invention was designed. It consists of a motor, which can range from a small to a large size, and the power generated by it will be proportional to the dimensions of the set. It can be applied in a wide range of segments, wherever a stationary motor for the generation of mechanical power is required for machinery, power generators, irrigation systems, and pumps in general, among others. The power generated produces piston (4) movements. These are floating pistons, as they are large and are filled with air or noble gases.

Considering that each floating piston (4) displaces a large quantity of liquid, all the floating pistons (4) will receive an upward thrust force equal to the volume of the liquid that they displace. This fact will result in all the floating pistons (4) rising simltaneously.

The cylinders (2) were developed with opening and closing devices, because the mentioned devices enable the movement of the floating pistons (4), and consequently the generation of mechanical energy of great magnitude through thrust force, viz.: The angles of the movable bearings of the crankshaft (6) are arranged in such a manner that each floating piston (4) will be in a different position height wise, at any given time. The opening and closing systems (3) of the cylinders (2) that contain the floating pistons (4) are synchronized with the crankshaft movement (6). When the opening device of the cylinder (2) is actuated, the floating piston (4) will receive an upward thrust force immediately upon the water flooding into the cylinder (2), then the floating piston (4), through a rod (5), will move the crankshaft (6) and thereby produce mechanical force. Upon thefloating piston (4) reaching the top dead centre, the closing system (3) of the cylinder (2) that houses the floating piston (4), will be actuated, and as the internal diameter of the cylinder (2) when closed is very similar to the outer diameter of the floating piston (4), all the liquid that was exerting thrust force on the floating piston (4), will be forced out of the cylinder (2), there will only remain a quantity of liquid between the floating piston (4) and the internal surface of the cylinder (2). When that occurs the floating piston (4) immediately loses the thrust force, and tends to move down due to the force exerted by gravity on its mass.

When one of the cylinders (2) is closed, for the floating piston (4) to make the downward movement, the other

cylinders (2), which may be numerically sequential, must be making movements in sequence, so that should the motor be provided, for instance, with 6 cylinders (2), there will always be 3 cylinders (2) moving upwards through the thrust force exerted by the floating piston (4), because it is exposed to the liquid and it will be transferring the liquid by means of the opening device of the cy ! that (2) that houses the floating piston (4) and there will be 3 cylinders (2) with floating pistons (4) moving downwards due to the force exerted by gravity on their mass, and @ as a result of the closing system (3) of the cylinders (2), the thrust forces cease to be directly exerted on the floating piston (4), being replaced by the gravity force, which will compel the floating piston (4) to move down, thus giving continuity to the rotating movement of the crankshaft (6).

The movements of the floating pistons (4) observe a sequential order, that is determined by the geometry of the crankshaft (6) and its movable bearings are arranged with the objective of providing the maximum power at all times, though in a uniform manner, and each floating piston (4) and cylinder (2) assembly executes its movement exactly within the estimated time and with the required precision, so as to ensure that no energy is ! ost due to vibration, and excessive stress concentrated on certain points.

The crankshaft (6) may be fitted either to the upper or the lower part of the storage tank (1), and there must exist synchronism in the opening and closing systems (3) of the cylinders, which provide the release of thrust force and gravity force, produced by the cog wheels, or chains or belts with pulleys, or hydraulic systems, or pneumatic systems with

electronic controls. The choice of the type of movement transmission to obtain a precise synchronism, will depend on the power or size of the proposed motor, which should always be based on the best cost / benefit for each project.

When the floating piston (4) is at top dead centre, in order to prevent liquid remains on the lower part of the cylinder (2), which would provoke a hydraulic buffer effect and would hinder the downward movement of the floating piston (4), we have used diaphragm type hoods (7) that during aération. hoods (7) close, and no resistance is offered against the aeration. downward movement of the floating cylinder (4), as the mentioned equipment has valves (8) that provide perfect aeration.

Also, for some versions of the motor, we could use floating pistons (4) of a length exceeding the tank floating (1) level, sealed by stop rings (9). Thus, even when the floating pistons (4) rise to top dead centre, a part of the floating a hydraulic buffer effect. The version of the system used adopts the positioning ofthe crankshaft (6) on the upper part of tank (1), however should the crankshaft (6) be insta! ! ed on the lower part of the tank (1) this would not be necessary.

For some versions of the motor, one could also adopt a valve command shaft (10) installed on the opposite side of where the crankshaft is !!ed (6), whose

function would be the control of the space left by the floating pistons (4) during the linear movements, by introducing metallic tappets (11) in the spaces left by the floating pistons (4) during their upward movement, and removing the metallic tappets (11) during the downward movement, in perfect synchronism with the crankshaft (6), and perfect sealing of the tappet (11) through special stop rings (9). All the movable components of the thrust motor that function with other parts are lubricated by special lubrication systems or bearing systems, in order to reduce attrition and prevent wear and force loss, and also increasing the useful life of the motor.

However, as a result of all the movement inside the tank (1) and the discharge of the liquid through valves that control the system pressure, some of the liquid is lost during the operation. The liquid that is lost must be replaced in order to maintain the specified liquid level within the tank (1) at all times. To that end, electronic sensors monitor the liuqid level, to ensure that it remains within the ideal level at all times for the perfect operation of the motor described hereunder. It is a motor that works through thrust force, mounted on a tank (1) containing liquid, preferably water, fitted with cylinders (2) with opening and closing devices (3), floating piston (4), rods (5), crankshaft (6), command shaft, and hydraulic tappets (11) among other complementary smaller components that upon being perfectly arranged, provide mechanical power generation of great magnitude, permitting its utilization in the most varied segments, especially for the

generation of electrical power, or any other application that may requie a high-capacity - low cost motor that is not hazardous to the environment, has a very low operational cost, and does not generate any type of toxic or polluting residues, whose operation is based on the laws of Physics. Due to the advantages that it offers and also on account of its really innovative characteristics that meet all the novelty and originality requirements for this type of equipment, as shown by the foregoing analysis and the figures presented, the "ROTARY MOTOR DRIVEN BY THRUST FORCE" gathers all the conditions necessary to merit Invention Privileges. Although the present patent request describes the foregoing type of motor, it will be evident to those who are well-versed in technical matters that modifications can be introduced in the composition and process characteristics without affecting the spirit and the scope of the proposed equipment, and this is well defined on the attached reivindication list.

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