Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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ELECTRICAL GENERATOR Ir~du:trio industry
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Bud T. J. Johnson SEP 18 Za01 2 61
#35, 918 - 16th. Ave. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, CANADA
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A Canadian Citizen
This invention relates to a more simple means of creating an electrical
generator,
where, through the use of a cycling or cycle controller device, and a
stationary
system and configuration of coils and electromagnets, it is unnecessary to use
any mechanical means to drive or operate the generator. The system of coils
and electromagnets in this generator is necessarily different from previous
state
of the art. Electromagnets are placed perpendicular to, and on opposite and
opposing sides of coils for the usual perpendicular application of magnetic
energy. Such application of magnetic energy in this case, however, is simply
and directly perpendicular, with no passing or crossover motion, and the said
magnetic energy is provided by means of applied impulse, rather than
mechanical motion. This inventive idea would have been somewhat more
difficult to apply prior to the more recent development of solid state
electronic
ignition systems as used in automobiles, and adjustable or variable electrical
impulse timing systems, presently referred to as cycle controllers, used to
vary
the speed of electric motors.
This electrical generator invention has only one means of creating hysteresis,
and that is through the alternating polarity of its electromagnets in the
process of
generating AC electrical current. There is no mechanical motion to create
further
drag which would have to be overcome through mechanical means, as with
present state of the art electrical generators.
The only energy input costs or tosses to be experienced in this electrical
generator will be, firstly, the amount of DC current from its battery as
required to
energize its electromagnets, and secondly, hysteresis through the action of
changing the polarity of its electromagnets, and thirdly, the energy costs of
powering its cycle controller, and battery charger. Those losses in each case,
will be converted to heat, and the net output of this solid state electrical
generator will be its gross output less the above described input energy and
costs of powering its accessory components.
The cycling device or cycle controller, as well as the battery charger within
present state of the art, are now well developed, quite efficient, and both
have
been in common use for a period of time.
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Although each of those items, or key elements of their technology would become
essential accessory components of this invention, their inclusion is
described,
but their details are left out as not essential to the detailed description of
this
invention, or the drawing provided herewith.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
An electromagnet with a mild steel core of adequate mass, wound with a large
number of turns of magnet wire, is capable of producing a large amount of
magnetic energy with the application of a comparatively small amount of DC
electrical current. This is true to the point that such an electromagnet can
be
somewhat stronger than most comparable high strength rare earth types of
permanent magnets. The main point is that very little electrical current is
required to produce high intensity magnetic fields, as such are applied in a
rather
different configuration in a present state of the art electrical generator of
the
usual cylindrical shape or configuration. Those types of generators for their
levels of output of electrical energy, do rely on the intensity of their
electromagnets to provide sufficient output. The only difference of any real
consequence between this invention, and those other generators, is that their
electromagnets or field coils are rotated to provide the alternating
application of
magnetism to their field coils. Such rotation is paying the price in terms of
applied energy at the driving end.
The inventor had recently achieved some familiarity with electrical theory and
practices, and a basic knowledge of present state of the art solid state
automobile ignition systems and AC cycle controllers. It was becoming
apparent,
through applied experiments, that a coil and magnet positional configuration
change, plus the application of a DC power source and impulse cycle controller
could allow the creation of a solid state electrical generator. Although this
new
electrical generator configuration would obviously work, its output would be
somewhat similar, but slightly smaller than that of a present state of the art
electrical generator with the same amount of coil windings, and a similar
amount
of applied magnetic energy. The main, but greatly significant advantage would
be the elimination of mechanical energy toward its operation, and that seemed
important enough to encourage development of the present invention.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
The elimination of a mechanical drive requirement for an electrical generator
could also eliminate the need for the use of internal combustion engines to
generate required electrical energy. Reduction in their usage, and eventual
elimination of hydrocarbon fuels has long been one of the inventor's goals,
toward a cleaner environment. Such will take a number of years to achieve, but
this invention could be a good beginning toward that end result.
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Lower cost means of electrical power generation has also been a particular
object of this invention.
More common use and possession of lower cost means of electrical power
generation could lead to much progress for less developed countries of the
world, and that is a further worthy object of this invention.
SIMPLE DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
This invention in its presently preferred embodiment consists of seven
electromagnets and three output coils in its power generation and output
section.
The three output coils in the present embodiment are of a substantially square
configuration, with equal length sides, and rounded corners. All seven
electromagnets are each of the same configuration and size. Their length is
determined by the width of the open area between the inside facings of each
coil, and their width is equal to, or slightly greater than the perpendicular
facing
width of each coil. Each of the electromagnets is wound with a large number of
turns of copper magnet wire, to provide a large amount of magnet strength,
based on a comparatively small amperage of DC current. The electromagnets
are rectangular in cross section, as are their cores and end plates. Their
cores
and end plates are of mild steel, and the end facing dimensions of the end
plates
are larger than that of their cores by the thickness of magnet wire windings
thereon. It is also contemplated by the inventor that U - shaped end plates
which
would extend almost half way across the side cross section of each coil, might
provide tighter concentration and more intensity of magnetic field penetration
into
the coils. It is further contemplated that the open end of the electromagnet
at
either end of the electromagnet and coil assembly section of the generator
might
be connected to each other by means of a continuous and properly shaped or
bent bar of mild steel, to achieve what would be termed as magnetic close-
coupling.
The generator in its most common size range would normally be powered by a
standard automobile type of 12 volt storage battery, and the required amount
of
energy from the battery passes through a cycle controller, which pulses that
amount of current at 50 or 60 cycles per second, based on North American or
European standards. There is an on - off control switch between the battery
and
the cycle controller, so the generator can be turned on and off as desired.
There
is a 12 volt battery charger with its output terminals connected to the
battery, and
its 120 volt AC input would be connected to the AC power output of the
generator.
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The generator would be set up as adequate in net output to provide alternating
current of 120 volts at 50 or 60 cycles per second, and sufficient amperage to
serve as a base power supply for a regular household, in the area or country
where it may be used.
The generator can also be operated in the DC output mode, by providing the
same DC pulses as one would apply to generate AC current, except that the
matter of polarity change is left out of the sequence. In its DC mode in
particular, this electrical generator invention lends itself easily to
effective
miniaturization.
In certain of its applications, and more particularly in miniaturized form,
this
electrical generator invention would require a Faraday Cage arrangement
around its main body, or built into its encasement or enclosure. This would
tend
to eliminate its potential emissions of electromagnetic waves or impulses,
which
might interfere with computers and communications equipment, etc..
POTENTIAL USES AND ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
Miniaturized versions of this invention could readily be used as reliable
power
sources for computers, radio and telecommunications. With its energizing
battery source connected through a timing or alternate switching device, it
might
serve as an ideal power source for many applications, including night lights,
security and alarm systems, traffic lights, and many other possibilities.
Further,
in any areas where there is any regular possibility of power outages, a small
version of the generator could be a practical means for avoiding the
"crashing" of
a computer.
Larger versions of this invention could be used to eliminate generating
systems
based on coal, natural gas and other hydrocarbon fuelled means of generating
electrical energy.
With all of the foregoing in view, and such other or further purposes,
advantages
or novel features as may become apparent from consideration of this disclosure
and specification, the present invention consists of the inventive concept
which is
comprised, embodied, embraced or included in various specific embodiments of
such concept, reference being made to the accompanying drawing, labeled or
titled as Figure 1.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Proceeding therefore to describe the invention in detail, a simple and basic
first
preferred embodiment of the electrical generator as shown in Figure 1,
consists
of electrical energy storage battery 1, from which DC electrical current of
adequate intensity is transmitted by means of connecting wires to and through
on - off switch 2, to energize and operate cycle controller 3, and the said
electrical current is pulsed by means of cycle controller 3, and continues on
by
means of electrical wires to simultaneously energize electromagnets 4, which
through their magnetic energy pulses, energize output coils 5, which produce
electrical current, far in excess of that provided by battery 1, and the said
electrical current from output coils 5, proceeds by means of electrical wires
to
exit the generator and proceed to distribute output current, as those
electrical
wires continue on from the exit point as shown by arrows 6. Electrical wires
leading to battery charger 7, are connected just prior to arrows 6, so that
battery
1, can be maintained at an adequate level of output potential.
Based on the foregoing detailed description, together with further related
comments and explanations, the objects set forth hereinbefore have been
successfully achieved.
Also, while there is shown and described, a presently preferred embodiment of
the invention, it is understood that the invention is not limited thereto, but
may be
otherwise variously embodied and applied within the scope of the following
claims. Accordingly,
