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Steve WARD
Magnetic Convertor
Steven Ward
Energy Ingenuity
P.O. Box 734
Shepherd
Texas 77371
www.energy-ingenuity.com
steve-ward@energy-ingenuity.com
936-628-6192
Steve Ward <steve-ward@energy-ingenuity.com>
27 April 2010
My Fellow American,
Everything is verifiable! Energy (torque and electricity) from
Magnets! Who else needs to see a demonstration?
These reactions cannot be caused using only what is taught to
exists. I am using part of a magnetic field, which is not a pole,
and manipulating it to generate torque, while current is being
generated from the poles and the current is used. I can cause
these reactions with magnets only after knowing wardforce exists and
can be manipulated. As today, without this part of a magnetic
field being used, torque and current is generated from different
devices. With wardforce being manipulated, usable torque and
current can be generated from a single device.
I have discovered a part of the magnetic field, “Wardforce”, which is
not a North or South Pole. Using magnetic fields, I am causing
reactions which have been taught for over 200 years as
impossible. Some of the over 10,000 (hits 2009) people, who are
from the US and other countries, have been emailing me, asking
questions and I know they understand how I am manipulating
wardforce. Some, from other countries, have indicated that they
are teaching their children (future work force) about wardforce.
Defining wardforce, gives a better understanding of cause and
effect. NOW, is the time for science communities and educational
facilities, here in the USA, to be involved with developing a
curriculum for our future work force...
With this method regarding US patent 7531930 being used, I can
demonstrate that torque and current can be generated from magnetic
fields. It is not as simple as it sounds and yes, that is right,
energy from Magnets...
[ &c... ]
Steven Ward
P.S. On my blog www.energy-ingenuitycom.blogspot.com you can see the
videos I have posted. In a demonstration, I show more detail,
demonstrate devices which prove the existence of "wardforce" and that
it can be manipulated to produce torque. It is not as simple as
it sounds, or looks.
http://www.energy-ingenuity.com/
April 27, 2010
Energy Producing Magnetic Converter
Backward (pull) motion is demonstrated when shaft decreases in speed.
Forward (push) motion is demonstrated when shaft increases in speed.
Definition: "Wardforce" - (Push-pull) Forward-backward motion part of a
magnetic field, a force not poles.
This method for producing usable mechanical and electrical energy uses
waves generated from north and south poles, not an AC current.
Counter electro-magnetic force is the force I was taught, which resists
motion when using current with present day generators. CEMF is
the same as a radio wave, only it is not "transmitted". I am
"mechanically" transmitting the wave (wardforce), which is converted
into usable torque. As more current is used, wardforce increases,
producing torque from this part of the magnetic field. This
is to say, when current is used, torque will be generated from the
wardforce as described in U.S. patent #7531930. A magnet has 2
poles, wardforce, and what else which cannot be seen? One force,
is manipulated for producing current, and the other, wardforce is
manipulated for producing torque.
No matter how wardforce can be manipulated, it is a part of the
magnetic field! This other part of the magnetic field is what I
have been demonstrating and until now, I have not pushed the point of
another part existing. The main points at the demonstrations
were, that torque and current can be generated from magnetic
fields(Magnets). Let's educate others regarding this other part
of a magnetic field. I offer physical proof of my claims. Energy
from magnets (torque and electricity)! If anyone was
causing these reactions and understand how the reactions are caused,
they would also claim another part of the magnetic field exists and can
be manipulated.
I cannot cause these reactions, using only what is known to
exists. Something else has to exists for these reactions to be
caused or the cause of these reactions would be taught and we would not
be buying fuel for producing energy.
Verifiable Information
* Demonstrated at Energy Systems Laboratory in Bryan, Texas, Texas
Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) July 17, 2009
* Demonstrations were held on 8-12-2009 various times between 5:00p-
8:00pm. Third Annual Houston Inventors/UHSBDC Inventors
Tradeshow, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas. I demonstrated this
other part of a magnetic field (I now call Wardforce) exists, and that
magnetic fields can be used to produce energy (torque/mechanical and
current/electrical).
* High School demonstrations include Shepherd ISD, Coldspring-Oakhurst
Consolidated ISD, Onalaska ISD, New Caney ISD.
News Articles
* Cleveland Advocate Volume 93,
Number32
* "Shepherd man finds clean energy in magnets"
* Eastex Advocate Volume 32, Number
32
* "Magnetic power source"
* San Jacinto News Times Volume 137 , Number
26
* "Shepherd native produces energy from magnets"
An AC motor was modified so that the coil, with the core (lament core)
was in a U-shape and with the coil of wire in the bottom of the
U. The coil will need to be mounted across from the permanent
magnets. The controller assembly is steel on the ends, allowing
flux to flow through from the permanent magnets energizing the
coil. Aluminum can be used as a breaking system with
magnetism. For the sake of more proof that there is another
part to the magnetic field, use Aluminum for the center part of the
controller assembly. The shaft can go between the poles, allowing
the coil and the permanent magnets to be stationary. I have one
facing pole North and the other South. Now, looking at the
picture and reading this do you see how it is made? If not send
me an email or phone call. At different speeds you will see the
different reactions as shown on my video. This will verify that
wardforce is not a current or a pole, because it is backward and
forward motion.
US7531930
Energy Producing Magnetic Converter
Inventor: WARD STEVEN W SR
EC: H02K53/00
IPC: H02K1/22; H02K21/12; H02K47/00; (+5)
2009-05-12
Abstract -- An energy producing
magnetic converter is provided that outputs both electrical and
mechanical energy. The converter includes a controller assembly
rotatably secured between a plurality of field coil assemblies and a
plurality of magnets. During a rotation of the controller assembly
between the plurality of field coil assemblies and the plurality of
magnets, electric current is generated in wire coils of the field coil
assemblies, and counter-magnetic fields are induced around the wire
coils. A pole of each counter-magnetic field is formed on the
controller assembly, and counterforce present between magnetic fields
of the plurality of magnets and the counter-magnetic fields cause and
maintain forward rotational motion in the energy producing magnetic
converter.; Accordingly, because the forward rotational motion is
maintained in the presence of sufficient counterforce, the magnetic
converter outputs torque in addition to the electric current, thereby
increasing an efficiency of the magnetic converter.
Description
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0001] 1. Technical Field
[0002] The invention relates generally to the subject of converters and
power supplies, and, in particular, to devices that generate usable
electrical and/or mechanical energy through the use of magnetic fields.
[0003] 2. Background Art
[0004] Magnetic converters, or, devices that produce usable electrical
and/or mechanical energy through the use of magnetic fields, or flux,
are well known in the art. Some examples of magnetic converters include
electric motors, electric generators, transformers, etc. A typical
magnetic converter includes at least a pair of permanent magnets and a
wire coil free to rotate between the magnets. The magnets are generally
connected by a steel former and the wire coil is connected to lead
wires using brushes. In a magnetic converter that is used to generate
usable mechanical energy, the wire coil may be further connected to a
drive shaft.
[0005] In a magnetic converter that is used to generate mechanical
energy, e.g., an electric motor, a voltage potential is applied across
the lead wires, thereby causing an electric current to flow through the
coil. The flow of the electric current induces a magnetic field, or
flux, around the coil. The coil's magnetic field repels and attracts
the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnets, which, in turn,
causes the wire coil to rotate. Accordingly, usable rotational
mechanical energy, or torque, may be drawn from the drive shaft.
[0006] In a magnetic converter that is used to generate electrical
energy, e.g., an electric generator, the wire coil is rotated in a
magnetic field generated by the permanent magnets, thereby inducing a
voltage in the wire coil. Accordingly, when the lead wires are
connected to a load, e.g., a light bulb, electric current may be drawn
from the coil. Consequently, once current begins to flow through the
rotating wire coil, a force opposing the motion of the wire coil is
also induced, thereby making the wire coil harder to turn. Thus, as is
explained by the conservation of energy law, the more work that the
converter does, the more work that must be put into its operation. In
physical practice, the work put into the operation of the converter is
produced by applying a greater mechanical driving force, or increased
input torque, to the rotating wire coil.
[0007] Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a magnetic
converter for generating electrical energy in which the input torque
applied to the magnetic converter need not be increased to maintain
operation of the converter. Further, it would be desirable to provide a
magnetic converter for generating electrical energy in which an input
torque is not required to maintain operation of the converter, and,
hence, usable output torque may be drawn from the converter.
Advantageously, in such a scheme, the magnetic converter may be used to
generate usable electrical and mechanical energy, thereby increasing an
efficiency of the magnetic converter.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0008] According to one aspect, an energy producing magnetic converter
includes a housing; a plurality of field coil assemblies disposed on a
first surface of the housing; a plurality of magnets disposed on a
second surface of the housing opposite of and aligned with the
plurality of field coil assemblies; and a controller assembly rotatably
secured to the housing and positioned between the plurality of field
coil assemblies and the plurality of magnets, wherein, upon application
of an electric load to the plurality of field coil assemblies, a
rotation of the controller assembly relative to the plurality of field
coil assemblies and the plurality of magnets induces at least one
counter-magnetic field for generating an electric current.
[0009] According to another aspect, a magnetic converter system
includes a plurality of field coil assemblies; a plurality of magnets,
each magnet of the plurality of magnets being positioned opposite of
and separated from a corresponding field coil assembly of the plurality
of field coil assemblies by a spacing interval; a controller assembly
having a plurality of controllers, each controller of the plurality of
controllers being arranged to pass through the spacing interval between
each magnet and the corresponding field coil assembly; and wherein,
during a rotation of the controller assembly, a plurality of
counter-magnetic fields generated substantially on the plurality of
controllers as the plurality of controllers pass through the spacing
interval between each magnet and the corresponding field coil assembly
generates sufficient counterforce to provide and maintain forward
rotational motion to the controller assembly, and wherein the
maintaining of the forward rotational motion generates an output torque
of the magnetic converter system.
[0010] According to another aspect, a method for generating usable
electrical energy and usable mechanical energy of a magnetic converter
includes rotating a plurality of controllers secured to a controller
plate of the magnetic converter between a field coil assembly and an
opposing magnet of the magnetic converter; utilizing a counter-magnetic
field generated on each controller of the plurality of controllers to
produce sufficient counterforce to maintain forward rotational motion
of the controller plate and the plurality of controllers; wherein
maintaining forward rotational motion of the controller plate and the
plurality of controllers generates usable mechanical energy of the
magnetic converter, and wherein application of an electric load to the
field coil assembly generates usable electrical energy of the magnetic
converter.
[0011] Other aspects and advantages of the invention will be apparent
from the following description and the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0012] FIGS. 1a and 1b show
views of an energy producing magnetic converter in accordance with an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] FIGS. 2a and 2b show
views of a controller assembly of an energy producing magnetic
converter in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 3 shows a top view
of a portion of an energy producing magnetic converter in accordance
with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] FIGS. 4a and 4b show
views of a section of an energy producing magnetic converter in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with
reference to the above drawings. Like references are used in the
figures to represent like elements.
[0017] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and
apparatus for generating electrical and mechanical energy. Embodiments
of the present invention further relate to an energy producing magnetic
converter, referred to herein as a converter, that generates usable
electric current and output torque. The converter is provided with a
controller assembly rotatably secured between a plurality of field coil
assemblies and a plurality of magnets. During a rotation of the
controller assembly between the plurality of field coil assemblies and
the plurality of magnets, electric current is generated in wire coils
of the field coil assemblies, and counter-magnetic fields are induced
around the wire coils. A pole of each counter-magnetic field is formed
on the controller assembly, and counterforce present between magnetic
fields of the plurality of magnets and the counter-magnetic fields
cause and maintain forward rotational motion in the energy producing
magnetic converter. Accordingly, because the forward rotational motion
is maintained in the presence of sufficient counterforce, the magnetic
converter outputs torque in addition to the electric current, thereby
increasing an efficiency of the magnetic converter.
[0018] FIGS. 1a and 1b show exemplary views of an energy producing
magnetic converter (100), herein referred to as converter (100). In
FIG. 1a, an overview of the converter (100) is shown. In FIG. 1b, a
side perspective view of the converter (100) is shown.
[0019] Referring to FIG. 1a, the converter (100) includes a housing
(102) having a first plate (104), or surface, and a second plate (106),
or surface. The first plate (104) and the second plate (106) are
connected and supported using a plurality of housing brackets (108).
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, although the first plate
(104), the second plate (106), and the plurality of housing brackets
(108) are shown as separate elements, alternatively, they may be formed
as a single element with at least first and second opposing surfaces.
[0020] Disposed along a lower surface of the first plate (104) are a
plurality of field coil assemblies (110). Each of the plurality of
field coil assemblies (110) is operatively connected to a set of lead
wires (not shown) that may be connected to an electric load (not
shown). Further, disposed along an upper surface of the second plate
(106) are a plurality of magnets (112). As shown, each of the plurality
of magnets (112) is positioned opposite of and aligned with a
corresponding field coil assembly of the plurality of field coil
assemblies (110). In some embodiments, each of the plurality of magnets
(112) is a substantially horse-shoe shaped permanent magnet.
[0021] Positioned between the plurality of field coil assemblies (110)
and the plurality of magnets (112) is a controller assembly (114). The
controller assembly (114) is rotatably secured to the housing (102)
using a drive shaft (116). The drive shaft (116) is positioned along
centrally defined axes of the first plate (104) and the second plate
(106) of the housing (102). Further, the drive shaft (116) is
operatively coupled to the housing (102) in a manner that allows the
drive shaft (116) to rotate without transmitting such rotation to the
housing (102), the plurality of field coil assemblies (110), or the
plurality of permanent magnets (112). Thus, the controller assembly
(114) is free to rotate relative to the plurality of field coil
assemblies (110) and the plurality of magnets (112) when the electric
load is applied to the plurality of field coils (110).
[0022] In addition, secured around the drive shaft (116) and outboard
of the housing is a pulley (118). In some embodiments, the pulley (118)
may be connected to a torque-supplying device, e.g., a starter or a
motor (not shown), in order to initiate a rotation of the drive shaft
(116), and, hence, of the controller assembly (114). Note that, as will
be described below with respect to the operation of the converter
(100), torque need not be continually supplied to maintain operation of
the converter (100).
[0023] Referring to FIG. 1b, a side perspective view of the converter
(100) is shown. Note that, in this view, the plurality of housing
brackets (108) are not shown in order to aid in the understanding of
the invention. In particular, a cross-sectional character of the
converter (100) is visible. Further, as is also more easily visible, a
small separation space exists between the controller assembly (114) and
each of the plurality of field coil assemblies (110), thereby ensuring
that the rotation of the controller assembly (114) is not transmitted
to the plurality of field coil assemblies (110). In addition, a similar
separation space exists between the controller assembly (114) and each
of the plurality of magnets (112) to ensure that the rotation of the
controller assembly (114) is not transmitted to the plurality of
magnets (112).
[0024] FIGS. 2a and 2b show exemplary views of the controller assembly
(114) of the converter (100). FIG. 2a shows a top view of the
controller assembly (114), and FIG. 2b shows a sectional view of the
controller assembly (114).
[0025] Referring to FIG. 2a, the controller assembly (114) includes a
controller plate (120) and controllers (122). The controllers (122) are
arranged around a perimeter of the controller plate (122) and are
positioned in substantially equally spaced intervals. In some
embodiments, a set of thirteen controllers (122) is used in the
controller assembly (114). Those skilled in the art, however, will
appreciate that a number of controllers (122) used in the invention may
be altered without departing from the scope of the invention. Those
skilled in the art will also appreciate that a spacing of the
controllers (122) may be altered without departing from the scope of
the invention.
[0026] Referring to FIG. 2b, a sectional view of the controller
assembly (114) is shown. In order to aid in the understanding of the
invention, only a portion of the controller plate (120) and a single
controller (122) are shown in this view. The controller (122) includes
the following: first and second spacers (124,128), and first and second
magnetic sections (126,130). A first surface of the first spacer (124)
is secured to the controller plate (120), and a second surface of the
first spacer (124) is secured to a first surface of the first magnetic
section (126). A second surface of the first magnetic section (126) is
secured to a first surface of the second spacer (128), and a second
surface of the second spacer (128) is secured to a surface of the
second magnetic section (130). In some embodiments, the first and
second spacers (124, 128) are formed from a non-magnetic material such
as aluminum, brass, or hard plastic. Also, in some embodiments, the
first and second magnetic sections (126,130) are formed from a magnetic
field transmitting material such as steel.
[0027] FIG. 3 shows a top view of a portion of the converter (100).
Only the controller assembly (114), the plurality of permanent magnets
(112), and the second plate (106) are shown in order to aid in the
understanding of the layout of the converter (100). In particular, a
layout of the plurality of magnets (112), and, hence, their
corresponding plurality of field coil assemblies (110, not shown), can
be determined. Further, an alignment of the controllers (122) of the
controller assembly (114) with the plurality of magnets (112) is
illustrated.
[0028] Referring to FIG. 3, each of the plurality of magnets (112) is
disposed along the second plate (106) in substantially equally spaced
intervals. In some embodiments, seven magnets are used as the plurality
of magnets (112). Further, because each of the magnets (112) is
disposed opposite of and aligned with a corresponding field coil
assembly, an equal number of field coil assemblies (110) is utilized.
Thus, in some embodiments, seven field coil assemblies are used as the
plurality of field coil assemblies (110).
[0029] Further, note that each of the controllers (122) is disposed
such that, during the rotation of the controller assembly (114), the
first and second magnetic sections (126, 130) of at least one
controller (122) passes over at least one of the plurality of magnets
(112). In particular, in embodiments where the at least one of the
plurality of magnets (112) is a horse-shoe shaped permanent magnet, the
first magnetic section (126) will pass over a first leg of the magnet
(112), and the second magnetic section (130) will pass over a second
leg of the magnet. In addition, although not shown, both the first and
second magnetic sections (126, 130) pass beneath the magnet's
corresponding field coil assembly.
[0030] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that a number of
permanent magnets, and, hence, a number of corresponding field coil
assemblies used in the invention may be altered without departing from
the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art will also
appreciate that a spacing of the plurality of magnets (112) and the
plurality of field coil assemblies (110) may be altered without
departing from the scope of the invention.
[0031] FIGS. 4a and 4b show exemplary views of a section of the
converter (100). FIG. 4a shows a perspective view of said section, and
FIG. 4b shows a side view of said section. Only a portion of the first
and second plates (104,106), a portion of the controller assembly
(114), one of the plurality of magnets (112), and a single field coil
assembly (132) are shown in order to aid in the understanding of the
layout of the converter (100). Referring to FIG. 4a, the controller
plate (120) of the controller assembly (114) has been rotated such that
one of the controllers (122) has come into alignment with one of the
plurality of magnets (112) and the corresponding field coil assembly
(132). As can be seen, the controller (122) passes across the magnet
(112) and the field coil assembly (132) and through a spacing interval
separating the magnet (112) from the field coil assembly (132).
[0032] Referring to FIG. 4b, a side view of the layout illustrated in
FIG. 4a is shown. As can be seen and as is described for FIG. 1b, a
separation space exists between the controller (122) and the field coil
assembly (132), as well as a separation space between the controller
(122) and the magnet (112). Thus, the controller (122) is able to
freely rotate through the spacing interval between the field coil
assembly (132) and the magnet (112) without transmitting that rotation
or friction to the field coil assembly (132) and/or the magnet (112).
Accordingly, the field coil assembly (132) and the magnet (112) remain
stationary with respect to each other and the controller (122) during
an operation of the converter (100).
[0033] Referring again to FIG. 4b, the field coil assembly includes a
wire coil (134) supported and secured to the first plate (104) of the
housing (102) using support brackets (136) disposed on opposing faces
of the wire coil (136). Those skilled in the art will appreciate that
although a pair of support brackets (136) are shown, a number and/or
configuration of the support brackets may be altered without departing
from the scope of the invention. Further, as described above for FIG.
1a, the wire coil (134) is connected to the set of lead wires (not
shown) which, in turn, are connected to the electric load (not shown)
during the operation of the converter (100)
[0034] While the controller (122) is in alignment with the field
coil assembly (132), the first and second magnetic sections (126,130)
are positioned beneath the support brackets (136), and, thus, outboard
a perimeter of the wire coil (134). At the same time, as mentioned
above, the first and second magnetic sections (126, 130) are aligned
with the first and second legs of the magnet (112). Further, the first
spacer (124) is positioned outboard of field coil assembly (132) and
the magnet (112), while the second spacer (128) is positioned beneath
and is aligned with the wire coil (134).
Operation
[0035] An operation of the converter (100) will now be described with
reference to the figures and the above description.
[0036] With reference to FIGS. 1a and 4b, upon application of the
electric load (not shown) to the wire coil (134), the required input
torque to the converter (100) decreases from idle. Idle on the
converter (100) is defined as an amount of torque required to turn the
converter (100) with no electric load applied. Accordingly, a rotation
of the drive shaft (116), and, hence, the controller assembly (114) is
initiated by an application of torque to the pulley (118). The torque
is applied to the pulley (118) by the torque-supplying device, e.g.,
the starter or the motor (not shown). In some embodiments, the
torque-supplying device is a manually activated starter, such as a
winding shaft attached to a spring, or a combination of said starter
and a motor. In alternate embodiments, the torque-supplying device is
an electrically activated starter or a combination of said starter and
a motor.
[0037] With reference to FIGS. 3, 4a, and 4b, as the controller
assembly (114) rotates, the controllers (122) pass through the spacing
intervals separating the plurality of field coils (110) and the
plurality of magnets (112). During the time that each particular
controller (122) passes through a particular spacing interval, a
magnetic field, or flux, is generated between the field coil assembly
(132), that controller (122), and the magnet (112). As the controller
(122) is rotated through the spacing interval, the first and second
magnetic sections (126, 130) of the controller (122) sweep past the
perimeter of the wire coil (134). Accordingly, the location and
intensity of the magnetic flux changes, and a voltage is induced in the
wire coil (134). Further, because an electric load is applied to the
wire coil (134), electric current is generated and is drawn from the
wire coil (134) through the set of lead wires (not shown).
[0038] As electric current flows through the wire coil (134), a
magnetic field having a first pole and a second pole is induced around
the wire coil (134). The first pole is located on a side of the wire
coil (134) nearest the spacing interval, and the second pole is located
on a side of the wire coil substantially opposite of the first pole.
Further, during the time that each particular controller passes through
the spacing interval, the first pole is formed on the controller (122).
Note that a direction of a polarity of the wire coil's (134) magnetic
field is counter to a direction of a polarity of the magnetic field
existent between the magnets (112), and, hence, the magnetic field
induced around the wire coil (134) is referred to herein as a
counter-magnetic field.
[0039] Attractive and repulsive forces between the poles of
counter-magnetic field and poles of the magnets' (112) magnetic field
causes the controller (120) to be pushed sideways away from the wire
coil (134). Herein, these attractive and repulsive forces are referred
to as counterforce. The counterforce causes forward rotational motion
in the controller assembly (114), thereby transmitting torque to the
drive shaft (116). Advantageously, an input torque required to maintain
operation of the converter (100) is decreased. Further, said
counter-magnetic field is absorbed by the controller (122) and
transformed back into its original state.
[0040] Further, magnetic flux of the counter-magnetic field is
discharged through the controller (122) as well as absorbed through the
controller (122) in accordance with an amount of electric current
generated, and, hence, with an amount of electric load applied to the
wire coil (134). Accordingly, as the amount of electric load is
increased, the forward rotational motion of the controller assembly
increases, further decreasing the required input torque.
Advantageously, in an embodiment where sufficient counterforce is
generated and/or sufficient electric load is applied, the input torque
is not required to maintain a momentum of the controller assembly
(114), and output torque may be supplied from the converter (100) to a
motor (not shown) operatively connected to the pulley (118).
Accordingly, in said embodiment, the converter (100) outputs both
electric current and torque, and, thus, provides usable electrical and
mechanical energy.
[0041] Referring to FIGS. 2b and 4a, upper and lower surfaces of the
first and second magnetic sections (126, 130) are formed in a
substantially trapezoidal shape, with a shorter substantially parallel
side of each surface facing toward the controller plate (120) and a
longer substantially parallel side of the surfaces facing away from the
controller plate (120). Further, upper and lower surfaces of the second
magnetic section (130) are larger than upper and lower surfaces of the
first magnetic section (126). Advantageously, such an arrangement
ensures that as the controller (122) is rotated through a particular
spacing interval, the first magnetic section (126) and the second
magnetic section (130) both remain between the field coil assembly
(110) and the magnet (112) for substantially equal amounts of time.
Thus, the magnetic field, and, hence, the counter-magnetic field, may
be generated for a long enough period of time to produce sufficient
counterforce on the controller (122).
[0042] Referring to FIG. 3, note that a number of controllers (122)
provided in the controller assembly (114) is greater than a number of
magnets (112), and, hence, a number of field coil assemblies (132)
provided in the converter (100). Accordingly, sufficient
counter-magnetization is produced in the controller assembly (114) to
maintain the forward rotational motion of the converter (100).
Advantageously, an input torque required to maintain operation of the
converter (100) is decreased.
[0043] While the invention has been described with respect to a limited
number of embodiments, those skilled in the art, having benefit of this
disclosure, will appreciate that other embodiments can be devised which
do not depart from the scope of the invention as disclosed herein.
Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be limited only by the
attached claims.