HYDRO DYNE GENERATOR

GENERATEUR HYDRODYNAMIQUE

English Abstract

The embodiment of this invention relates to the inserting of a continuous
chain of
floats into the base of a column of water without employing the use of
actuated
valves or any other moving device or the loss of any significant amount of
water.
These floats ascending the water column impart their accumulated buoyant force
to
a wheel at the base of the column.A sprocketed wheel mounted above the column
redirects the floats downwardly outside the water column to be picked up
by,the
bottom wheel which once again reinserts them into the water column.The
rotational
force of the wheel can be utilized for the preferred purpose of powering an
electrical generator.The methodology and principles employed are uniquely
original,and provide a clean,efficient and reliable method of producing
electrical
energy.

Claims

CLAIMS


What is claimed:

A machine that harnesses the "buoyant force" and converts it via a wheel into
rotational
energy. The methodology and principles being clearly described in the
accompanying
documents.

The machine is comprised of:
1. A ported wheel.
2. A sprocketed wheel.
3. A plurality of floats attached to a continuous flat belt.
4. A vertical cylinder constituting a water column.
5. A water column entry chamber provided with precisely fitted dams.
6. A reciprocating scoop with actuating mechanisms.

It is inevitable that changes and modifications will be made to the Hydro dyne
generator
design as presented herein to simplify manufacturing processes and to enhance
the
performance capabilities of the machine.

It is inevitable that this generator can and will be used in other
applications other than the
preferred use of powering an electrical generator.

It is inevitable that liquids other than water being capable of increasing
"buoyant force",
be less corrosive and possessing other desirable properties will be used as a
buoyancy
medium. It is obvious that a suitable framework and wheel bearing apparatuses,
providing adequate support and adjustment capabilities will be designed and
built as part
of the manufacturing process.

It is obvious that a variety of materials will be selected for the manufacture
of the various
components of this machine.

It is inevitable sizes and configuration of all its component parts will be
designed to
maximize performance capability.

It is inevitable that a number of these generators will be connected in tandem
to a
common axle in order to produce major accumulations of rotational energy.

it is consequently claimed that the application of any or all of the above
factors to the
Hydro dyne generator are to become part and parcel of this invention, and that
their
application will not in any way negatively affect the exclusive ownership of
this machine
in its entirety by its inventor.

What is further claimed is the principles and methodology by which, a buoyant
object can
be inserted into a liquid filled column in avoidance of the counter-force of
head pressure
is any other multiplicity of potential applications.

Description

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DISCLOSURE
Descn~tion in princiyie: .
The "Archimedes principle" observes that there is a "buoyant force" on an
object
submersed in water that is equal to the weight of the water displaced. Hence,
a float with
a volume of one cubic foot submersed in water produces a buoyant force of
62.45 pounds
of lift. This unique invention, the so named "HYDRO DYNE GENERATOR" is a
machine designed to harness this potential energy to power a wheel.
This invention embodies a framework supporting a water column, a "sprocketed
wheel"
mounted above the column and a "ported wheel" mounted at the base and
projecting into
the water column. A continuous loop of floats connected of precise intervals
to a flat belt
is intended to travel up the water column over the top wheel, redirected
downwardly
outside the column and are picked up by the ports in the leading face of the
bottom
wheel, then reinserted into the water column. This continuous upward
procession of
floats impart their accumulated "buoyant force" to the wheels. The horsepower
generated at the wheel axle is a product of the following factors:
1. The number and size of the floats within the chamber.
2. The height of the column of water.
3. The speed at which the floats rise.
4. The diameter of the bottom wheel.
and 5. The number of generators "attached in tandem" to a common axle.
These factors being optimized will determine the total buoyant force and the
speed of
travel, said factors are yet to be determined maximums.
Loss from the water column being an inevitable factor, the necessity of adding
make-up
water is a continuing requirement in order to maintain water levels. Features
designed
into the generator at the interface of the wheel and the water column
effectively reduce
water loss to a very acceptable minimum.
As this invention embodies the harnessment of a natural force, the necessity
of
consuming fossil fuels or the use of atomic, solar, wind, or geo-thermal
energy is
"replaced" by this reliable, non-polluting and inexpensive means of powering
an
electrical generator.
It is anticipated that a relatively small version of the Hydro dyne generator
will
adequately provide for the electrical requirements of a typical home,
including heating,
thereby negating connection to a power distribution grid.

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DRAWING INDEX
The accompanying drawings are intended to clearly depict the working
characteristics of
the machine and are explained in the accompanying description. Optimal
proportional
dimensions will be established at the production design stage, and are not
specifically .
identified in these depictions_
LIST OF DRAWINGS
Drawing FIG 1: A' Presents an elevation side view.
FIG 1: ~ Presents an elevation view at the descending side as seen through
the belt (as though the alt was transparent).
Drawing FIG 2: Is a blown up view of the entry chamber and the lower wheel.
The
faces of which are presented as though they were transparent (cut away).
Drawing FIG 3: Presents a blown up view at the lower wheel on the descending
side
and is presented as though the belt were transparent.
Individual components are listed below with their numerical reference numbers:
1. Wheel "face" daxrl (lower).
2. Port flood orifice.
3. Wheel "side" dam.
4. Wheel "face" dam (upper).
5. Continuous flax belt.
6_ Entry chamber.
7. Water column.
8. Ascending floats.
9. Upper "sprocketed" wheel.
10. Upper wheel axle.
11. Descending floats.
12. Port scoop.
13. Connecting rod.
14: Actuator guide slot.
15. Bottom wheel axle.
16. Bottom "ported" wheel.
17. Ports.

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Description Specifics:
Seauence of operation:
As depicted in "FIG 1: A 8" "floats " being connected to a continuous "flat
belt S" rise
up through the "water column 7". The floats then pass over the upper
"sprockete<1 wheel
9" and are retuned downwardly outside the water column. The "descending floats
l 1"
are next picked up by "ports "~'I~ l:1~ 17" milled into the leading face of
the "bottom
wheel 16". This event is more clearly depicted at "F'~C'r 2: 17" in a cut-away
view of
the wheel side surface. The float having been picked up by the port is
effectively
concealed and sealed therein by the belt, which is of sufficient width to
completely cover
the wheel face. The belt is now serving to seal the open face of the port and
has the
effect of "hiding" the float.
As rotation continues, the float now within its "sealed port" is "inserted"
into the water
column "entry chamber 6". At this point, it must be emphasized that water head
pressure
is being applied in a "lateral" direction against the belt and has no affect
on the float.
'fhe next event occurs when the port has completely entered the entry chamber.
Located
immediately at the trailing end of the port an orifice penetrating the belt
"FIG 2: 2"
upon entering the chamber allows water to enter the previously dry port. The
resultant
water pressure equalization creates a state of equilibrium at the rear surface
of the float
and "buoyancy is achieved".
Separation of the float from its port occurs as the wheel falls away on its
rotational patch
while the float continues its upward rise.
Engineerin.s considerations:
As only a segment of the lower wheel is required to enter the water column,
water loss at
the juncture of the wheel and the chamber portal is an integral design feature
of this
machine.
To address this issue, the entry portal is provided with close fitting dams
with absolute
minimum gaps, which are intended to hug, but not to scrub the wheel. Four dams
being
required, one on each "side" of the wheel "FIG 3 : 3", "FIG 1: 3"; one at the
wheel
"face" exit point "FIG l: 4" and another at the.wheel "fade" en point.
Special consideration is given the now '~trater filled" exiting port by the
provision of an
actuated "reciprocating" dam seen at "FIG 1. 12", "FIG 2: 12" and at "~'IG 3:
12". This sliding dam is controlled by means of a slot "SIG ~ : ~ 14" and "FIG
2:
14" machined into the "side" of the wheel, which traces exactly the facial
prof 1e of the

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wheel and its ports. A connecting rod "SIG 3: 13" and "~'l~r ~: 13" between
the slot
and the dam will produce the reciprocating action to affectively scoop the
water tmm the
exiting port.
As wheel alignment and lateral adjustment are common practices in engineering,
no
drawings are include herewith, which address wheel clearance adjustments.

Representative Drawing