GB2299857A - Gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit - Google Patents
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- GB2299857A GB2299857A GB9423731A GB9423731A GB2299857A GB 2299857 A GB2299857 A GB 2299857A GB 9423731 A GB9423731 A GB 9423731A GB 9423731 A GB9423731 A GB 9423731A GB 2299857 A GB2299857 A GB 2299857A
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F03G7/00—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
- F03G7/10—Alleged perpetua mobilia
- F03G7/125—Alleged perpetua mobilia creating a thrust by violating the principle of momentum conservation
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Abstract
A gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit comprises a circular platform 20,21 containing a plurality of electrically motorised gyroscopes 22 attached equally spaced around its perimeter, lying within the same plane. The platform which is also electrically motorised is made to rotate at right angles to the axial plane of the gyroscopes. Electrical power is applied to spin the gyroscopes to a suitable rpm, and to rotate the platform. Independent means for controlling the speed of the gyroscopes, which should be synchronous, and the speed of the rotating platform is provided. On reaching a suitable rpm for the gyroscopes and for the rotating platform, a reaction is produced at right-angles to the gyroscopic platform producing momentum in the opposite direction.
Description
GYROSCOPI C REACTIVE PROPULSION UNIT
This invention relates to a fully electrically operated gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit.
The properties of a gyroscope are well known but not necessarily well understood. Basically a gyroscope comprises a rotating wheel whose axis is free to turn but which maintains a fixed direction in the absence of perturbing forces. The principal use of this property has been for stabilization or as a compass.
In addition, the precession of a spinning gyroscope around another axis seems to resist the effects of gravity.
Furthermore, as per the principles of this invention, an attempt to force the gyroscope to rotate around another axis produces a reaction at right angles to the spinning gyroscope.
According to the present invention there is provided a gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit comprising a number of gyroscopes, all inclined within the same plane, each powered by electric means, attached to a circular platform, which itself is made to rotate under power at right-angles to the axial plane of the gyroscopes, means for providing electrical current to all gyroscopes and rotating platform, and which can be fixed or variable to facilitate high degree of control in both axial planes.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows the plan and side elevation of the prototype version;
Figure 2 shows the plan and side elevation of the advanced version.
Referring to the drawings Fig 1.(Prototype version) the propulsion unit comprises a circular platform 10 with six electric motors 11 attached equally around the perimeter, with six gyroscopes 12, one attached to each motor.
In order that the platform can rotate it is attached at its centre to the drive shaft of a vertically mounted electrical motor 13, which is attached to a base unit 14. The means of providing electrical power to the rotating platform is incorporated in contacts on the base unit.
Electrical power is applied to the platform to spin the gyroscopes at a suitable rpm, with the rotation in a clockwise direction. Electrical power is also applied to the vertically mounted motor, which rotates the platform in a clockwise direction. A means of controlling the speed of the gyroscopes (which should be synchronous), and the speed of the rotating platform is provided.
When a suitable rpm for the gyroscopes and the rotating platform is reached, a reaction is produced at right-angles to the gyroscopic platform.
With the appropriate power to weight ratio this reaction produces momentum in an upwards direction as shown in the
Fig 1. drawings.
Referring to the drawings Fig 2. (Advance version) the propulsion unit is based on the above principals shown in Fig 1. but incorporates greater efficiency and reliability of design. The unit comprises a circular platform consisting of two circular rails 20 (top & bottom), two inter rings 21 (top & bottom), between which are mounted six self contained gyroscopic units 22. Each gyroscopic unit consists of a more massive gyroscope 23, centralised by magnetic bearings 24, powered by an electric motor 25, encased in a vacuum camber.
The platform is made to rotate and is suspended and centralised by means of three linear motors per rail 26, equally spaced around its perimeter. The platform linear motors engage the top & bottom tracks 27, which are attached to the outer casing 28, which is sealed and provides a vacuum camber for whole unit. The means of providing electrical power to the gyroscopes and the rotating platform is provided within the unit's sealed outer case.
The features of this arrangement are to reduce friction, drag and vibration.
Electrical power is applied to the platform to spin the gyroscopes at a suitable rpm, with the rotation in a clockwise direction. Electrical power is also applied to the linear motors to levitate the platform off the tracks and rotate the platform in a clockwise direction. The means of rotation of the platform is assisted by small guide wheels until the linear motor are fully powered and levitating the platform off the track, thus providing no physical contact. A means of controlling the speed of the gyroscopes (which should be synchronous), and the speed of the rotating platform is provided.
When a suitable rpm for both the gyroscopes and the rotating platform is reached, a reaction is produced at right-angles to the gyroscopic platform.
With the appropriate power to weight ratio this reaction produces momentum in an upwards direction as shown in the
Fig 2. drawings.
Claims (6)
1 A gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit comprising a number of gyroscopes, all inclined within the same plane, each powered by electric means, attached to a circular platform, which itself is made to rotate under power at right-angles to the axial plane of the gyroscopes, means of providing electrical current to all gyroscopes and rotating platform, and which can be fixed or variable to facilitate high degree of control in both axial planes.
2 A gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit as claimed in
Claim 1 wherein means are provided to reduce friction, drag and vibration.
3 A gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit as claimed in
Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the means of motivity and stability are provided by electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, magnetic, electro-magnetic processes.
4 A gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit as claimed in
Claim 3, wherein the motivity and stability is provided by linear motors.
5 A gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit as claimed in
Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3, where the means is provided for enclosing or containing the unit, and for attaching the unit to a vehicle, and for directing or steering the unit.
6 A gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit substantially as described herein with references to Figures 1 - 2 of the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9423731A GB2299857A (en) | 1994-11-24 | 1994-11-24 | Gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9423731A GB2299857A (en) | 1994-11-24 | 1994-11-24 | Gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit |
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| GB9423731D0 GB9423731D0 (en) | 1995-01-11 |
| GB2299857A true GB2299857A (en) | 1996-10-16 |
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| GB9423731A Withdrawn GB2299857A (en) | 1994-11-24 | 1994-11-24 | Gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2368910A (en) * | 2000-06-02 | 2002-05-15 | Dunstan Dunstan | A device to assist in the study of the earth's gravitaional field |
| EP0939726A4 (en) * | 1996-11-20 | 2003-05-02 | Gravit E | ACHIEVING A FLOATING STATE BY SHEEP |
| GB2447656A (en) * | 2007-03-19 | 2008-09-24 | Cyril Parsonage Wheeldon | Gyroscopic device producing lift |
Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB1535174A (en) * | 1974-11-12 | 1978-12-06 | Greed P | Gyroscopic device |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB1535174A (en) * | 1974-11-12 | 1978-12-06 | Greed P | Gyroscopic device |
Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0939726A4 (en) * | 1996-11-20 | 2003-05-02 | Gravit E | ACHIEVING A FLOATING STATE BY SHEEP |
| GB2368910A (en) * | 2000-06-02 | 2002-05-15 | Dunstan Dunstan | A device to assist in the study of the earth's gravitaional field |
| GB2368910B (en) * | 2000-06-02 | 2003-04-09 | Dunstan Dunstan | Anti-gravitational force engine |
| GB2447656A (en) * | 2007-03-19 | 2008-09-24 | Cyril Parsonage Wheeldon | Gyroscopic device producing lift |
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