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Brandson THORNSON
Inertial Engine
Brandson Thornson
Videos --
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47 sec - Apr 14, 2006
This clip submitted by Dr. Gennady Shipov demonstrates the Thornson
Inertial ... a canoe through a swimming pool during testing by ...
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Thornson Inertial Engine
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4-14-2006
Thornson
Inertial
Engine
video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7426258106071720512
This clip submitted by Dr. Gennady Shipov demonstrates the Thornson
Inertial Engine - an off-center rotator design shown propelling a canoo
through a swimming pool during testing by Brandson R. Thornson. The
Thornson drive is one of many mechanical-implementations inertial
propulsion concepts, and this clip appears to support proponents claims
about its workability...
In US Patent #4631971, inventor Brandson R. Thornson published
schematics indicating that a force-balanced off-center rotator could
produce a net-directional thrust without expelling reaction-mass -- a
familiar concept investigated by a number of inventors, including
Robert Cook, James E. Cox, and many others. Dr. Tom Valone described
the Thornson test in detail with the comment, "In 1990, a 16 foot
Grumman canoe and two passengers with a gross weight of 450 pounds
demonstrated a low acceleration rate and propulsion of one mph after
traveling 75 feet in a swimming pool. The 60 pound Thornson prototype
was totally sealed inside a plywood case..."
The scientific basis for inertial propulsion is generally attributed to
Mach's Principle, which states that "the inertia of any system is the
result of the interaction of that system and the rest of the universe".
However, recent experimental research by Dr. James Woodward and
colleagues has called into question the conventional wisdom that Mach's
Principle can be tested using mechanical systems. In Woodward's view,
the problem becomes an issue of phase-matching that is best solved by a
conventional electromagnetic ineraction that serves as the basis for
his "Mach-Lorentz Thruster" technology.
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Thornson
Inertial
Engine
The Thornson drive is composed of eccentric masses which, when rotated
properly, causes a cancellation of all forces except in one direction.
The Thornson Inertial Engine (TIE) uses the force from a rotating
inertial mass (the centrifugal force) for producing a linear impulse.
An inertial propulsion engine (IPE) is a mechanical device which uses a
standard electrical motor drive for producing a motion.
Some tests and measurements conducted on Thornson Drive prototype have
suggested that the IPE force-to-power ratio can be up to 2000% -- i.e.,
20 times higher than a conventional jet engine. (see the document from
Thomas Valone "Inertial propulsion: the Thornson EZKL drives" and also
the document from the same author "Inertial Propulsion: Concept and
Experiment")
Some detailed pictures about the TIE prototype. You may notice the four
"slider" fixed on the base, for a successfull experiment, the TIE
device must run on a clean and smooth surface like glasse.
The total weight of the TIE V1.0 is 220 gr. The two spinning masses
have a very light weight M=1.5 g (each)
I have noticed that a high speed gives better results than heavy
rotating masse, because the unidirectional trust is more constant and
this reduces the jerky motion.
http://jnaudin.free.fr/html/TIEwater.htm
Thornson
Inertial
Engine
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Water
Test
The Thornson Inertial Engine has been put in a plastic box with its own
power supply so the TIE box was able to move freely on the surface of
the water.
The weight of the TIE box with the power supply was 862 g.
The two spinning masses have a very light weight M=1.5 g (each)
I have noticed that a high speed gives better results than heavy
rotating masse, because the unidirectional trust is more constant and
this reduces the jerky motion.
The measured speed is about 24 meters per hour
This test seems also to confirm the fact that the Thornson Inertial
Engine produces an unidirectional thrust.
In spite of the light rotating weights used (2x1.5 g), the TIE device
is able to move itself on smooth surface (for the 220 g TIE slider
version), and on water (for the 820 g TIE floating box version)...
Video : http://jnaudin.free.fr/videos/tiewater.ra
http://www.nottaughtinschools.com/Roy-Thornson%20/index.html
Video of Thornson presenting his device; includes schematics.
#0302 DVD: Thornson's Strange Physics (90 Mins)
$17.99
www.integrityresearchinstitute.org/.../ElectrograviticsElectrokineticsValone.pdf
US4631971
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Apparatus for Developing a Propulsion
Force
Inventor: THORNSON BRANDSON R
EC: F03G3/00 IPC: F03G3/00;
F03G7/00; F03G3/00; (+2)
Abstract -- A propulsion device
comprises two symmetrical wheels mounted in the same plane for rotation
about parallel axes at right angles to the plane and driven
synchronously in opposite directions. Each wheel carries a pair of
gearwheels which rotate around the axis of the wheel with the wheel and
support eccentrically a pair of planet masses. The masses are arranged
such that their distance from the axis of rotation of the wheel
increases and decreases under control of the gearwheels. At a position
immediately prior to the maximum distance of the planet from the axis,
an electromagnetic device restrains outward movement of the planet mass
so that when released the planet mass provides whip-like action
inducing a resultant force in a direction at right angles to the plane
containing the axes of the wheels.
Description
This invention relates to an apparatus for developing a propulsion
force, which force can be used to propel the apparatus.
Propulsion of an object without contact with a relatively fixed body
for example the ground or a planet surface is generally only obtained
by movement of air or other gases in opposite direction to the movement
of the object under the effect of jet or propellor systems. In the
absence of a suitable atmosphere, for example in space, propulsion is
generally obtained by rocket systems or by other systems which involve
the projection of particles at high velocity from the object. Such
systems of course require the consumption of fuel since the fuel must
form the particles to be projected.
Attempts have been made for many years to develop a propulsion system
which generates linear movement from a rotational drive. Examples of
this type of arrangement are shown in a book entitled "The Death of
Rocketry" published in 1980 by Joel Dickenson and Robert Cook.
However none of these arrangements has in any way proved satisfactory
and if any propulsive effect has been obtained this has been limited to
simple models.
It is one object of the present invention, therefore, to provide an
improved propulsion system which obtains propulsive force in a
resultant direction without the necessity for the opposite projection
of particles.
Accordingly, the invention provides an apparatus for developing a
propulsion force comprising two symmetrical bodies, support means
mounting the bodies for rotation about parallel spaced first axes and
driving means for synchronously rotating the symmetrical bodies about
the respective axes in opposite directions, each body including a pair
of planet masses, means mounting each planet mass on the respective
body, said mounting means being arranged such that the respective mass
can freely rotate eccentrically about a second axis parallel to the
first and such that the second axis rotates with the body about the
first and moves radially relative to the first in timed relation to the
rotation of the body so as to move during each cycle of rotation of the
body from a position of minimum spacing to a position of maximum
spacing and back to the position of minimum spacing from the first, and
means for cyclically inhibiting and releasing rotation of the planet
mass about the respective second axis so as to cause the planet mass to
pivot inwardly relative to the first axis whereby said releasing
causing a force outwardly of the first axis with the bodies arranged
such that a reultant force from said forces lies at right angles to a
plane adjoining the axes.
The inhibiting means preferably is arranged on the body for rotation
therewith and uses electromagnetic forces to restrain the movement of
the planet mass. In addition the positioning of the electromagnetic
restraining device is such that the planet mass is released immediately
prior to its position of maximum spacing from the first axis so that it
provides a whip-like action while travelling at its maximum velocity.
The use of this basic technique can be incorporated into a vehicle
propulsion system by providing four such bodies with the axes arranged
at the corners of a rectangle so that by changing the body with which
each body is associated in a pair from one adjacent body to another
adjacent body forces in four different directions can be obtained. This
effect can be further enhanced by mounting the bodies in pairs around
the periphery of a circular support frame.
Preferably the bodies are in form of wheels or discs which support the
planet masses and gearwheels for controlling the movement of the axes
of the planet masses.
With the foregoing in view, and other advantages as will become
apparent to those skilled in the art to which this invention relates as
this specification proceeds, the invention is herein described by
reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, which
includes a description of the best mode known to the applicant and of
the preferred typical embodiment of the principles of the present
invention, in which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding
parts in the different figures.
Examples of the apparatus will now be described in relation to the
accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional
view along the lines 1--1 in FIG. 2 of one rotatable body or EZKL of an
apparatus according to the invention in stationary position.
FIG. 2 is a cross-section along
the lines 2--2 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a cross-section along
the lines 3--3 of FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is a schematic
illustration of the motion of one of the planet masses of FIGS. 1, 2
and 3.
FIG. 5 is a further schematic
representation of the motion of the planet mass of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a schematic
illustration of the path of movement the planet masses of an apparatus
incorporating four such bodies.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional
view along the lines 1--1 of FIG. 2 showing two bodies associated into
a complete apparatus according to the invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view
of an apparatus providing a complete propulsion system for a vehicle.
FIG. 9 is a schematic side
elevational view of the propulsion system of FIG. 8.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional
view similar to FIG. 1 of a modified arrangement of one body or EZKL.
FIGS. 11 through 15 show
sequential positions of the body of FIG. 1 at 45 DEG spacing with the
pendulum masses omitted for simplicity of illustration.
Referring firstly to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, one example of a body or EZKL is
illustrated and comprises a housing 10 formed in three sections 11, 12
and 13. The section 11 comprises a relatively thick plate having a pair
of bores 15 formed approximately half the way through the plate, the
bores being of such a dimension that they intersect adjacent the centre
of the circular plate 14 and approach approximately the outer wall
thereof. The bearings incorporating a ball-race, support a pair of
discs 18, 19 for rotation in the plate.
The second portion 12 comprises a circular plate concentric with the
plate 14 so as to close the bores 15 and similarly provides counter
bores for receiving a pair of bearing rings 20, 21 symmetrically to the
bearing rings 16, 17. Similarly, the bearing rings 20, 21 support discs
22, 23 for rotation about the same axes as the discs 18, 19. The discs
18, 22 are linked by a pin 24 so they co-rotate and similarly the discs
19, 23 are mounted upon a shaft keyed to a respective gear wheel 26, 27
for co-rotation with the respective disc. The shaft is also mounted in
bearings 28, 29 provided in the third section 13 of the housing.
In this way, two separate wheels, one provided by the discs 18, 22, the
pin 24, the shaft, the gear wheel 26 and mounted for rotation in three
bearings, and the other being provided symmetrically by the other discs
and co-operating portions are provided. The two wheels are driven in
the same direction by a co-operation with a stationary gear 30 mounted
in bearings 31 provided on the portion 13 while the body as a whole is
rotated by a shaft 32 driven by means (not shown).
It will be noted that the pins 24, 25 are mounted eccentrically
relative to the axis of rotation of the respective wheel. It will also
be noted that the wheels are driven in opposite directions at the same
rate of rotation and hence remain in synchronism.
The pins 24, 25 are mounted near the periphery of the discs and each
supports a respective planet mass 33, 34 each of which is, as shown in
FIG. 1, circular in plan view and mounted eccentrically relative to the
pin such that its centre of mass is spaced from the axis of the
respective pin. The bores 15 are of such a dimension that under normal
rotation of the discs 18, 19 about the respective rotation axis, the
respective mass 33, 34 is flung outwardly so as to lie along a radius
joining the rotation axis and the pivot axis of the respective body.
The dimension of the bore 15 is chosen such that it is circular with a
radius slightly greater than the distance of the furthest point of the
mass 33, 34 from the respective rotation axis.
The movement of the gears 26, 27 and the crank pins 24, 25 through 180
DEG of the body movement at 45 DEG spacing is illustrated in FIGS. 11
through 15 and it will be seen that each crank or pin varies in
distance from the axis of the stationary gear 30 with the greatest
distance of the crank 24 in FIG. 11 and the shortest distance in FIG.
15.
Also in each of the plates 14 is provided a partly annular cut-out 35,
36 each of which contains an electromagnetic coil 37, 38, powered by a
power source and timing device schematically indicated at 39. The
electromagnets 37, 38 act to inhibit the outward movement of the
respective mass, one of which is indicated in FIG. 4 in various
positions of its movement.
The path of the rotational movement of the pin 25 is indicated 251 and
the rotation axis of the disc 19 comprising part of the wheel, is
indicated 252. The path of movement of rotation axis 252 is indicated
at 301. Four positions of the mass 34 are indicated respectively at A
through D and it will be noted that the position C is inhibited
inwarwdly of its normal position so that the centre of mass of the
planet mass 34 in the positions B and C is no longer on the radius
joining the rotation axis 252 and the pivot axis 25.
In FIG. 5, the position D is shown and also at D1 is shown the position
immediately prior to the position D where it will be noted that the
centre of mass of the planet mass has been drawn inwardly relative to
the rotation axis 252 and rearwardly relative to the motion of the pin
25.
It will be noted that the effect of the electromagnets or coils 36, 37
is limited to one portion of the cycle of the wheels and immediately
downstream of the effect of the coils, the mass is free to swing
outwardly about the pivot axis or pin 25 and relative to the rotation
axis 252.
The pulling force is produced by the whip-like increased momentum of a
dense mass provided by the bodies magnified through a centrifugal force
when each body completes this acceleration phase with an abrupt stop
upon its return to its normal orbit path and simultaneously it resumes
normal orbiting. This very brief abrupt stopping action produces the
pulling impulse caused in effect within the device and transfer this
unidirectional force to that which the device is anchored or attached
upon.
The bodies are concentrically, bearing mounted upon the crank portion
of the discs. The motion of the planets is of a pendulum-type nature
through 360 DEG. The device therefore comprises two planets mounted
opposite each other and contained within their own half section of the
device. The action of each planet is contained in its own section area.
The main drive shaft 32 is mounted on bearings (not shown) and secured,
by means not visible in the section of FIG. 2, to the frame 10. The
gear 30 is fixed to bearing 31 and thence to a control mechanism (not
shown) to maintain it stationary at controlled positions such that the
shaft 32 can rotate relative to the gear but is meshed relative to the
gears 26, 27 to ensure their maintaining of positioning of the crank
shafts during operation. The housing 10 rotates around the gear 30 so
that the gears 26, 27 complete two rotations each as the housing 10
completes one rotation. When the three gears are aligned vertically
with the crank portion or pin in an extended or outward position and
away from the device main axle 32. Arrangement of this positioning with
the device rotating, creates a new planetary orbit within the device.
From external observation, this orbit takes on the appearance of an
illusionary wheel within the device but its illusionary axis is away
from the axis of the shaft 32.
The electromagnets 36, 37 have the ability to influence and hold each
planet, when activated. The rotation carries the planets to and away
from the electromagnetc field. The electromagnets act to maintain a
short radius of the planet relative to the device axle during a
specific rotation of the planet orbit and through a special electronic
timing device cease magnetic activity releasing the planet at a
specific location to return to its orbit where its mass, ending is
interrupted journey, produces the pulling force, prior to resuming its
normal orbit path and resuming into the cycle. This pulling force
release point location is isolated to that position where the radius
between the planet and the device axle is at its greatest distance. The
velocity of each planet is in a constant harmonious cycle of change.
As the rotation of the housing 10 is held constant, the planet velocity
is at a maximum at the release point as the radius to that of the axle
32 is at its most extended point. Its velocity decreases as its gear
brings the planet closer to the axle 32. Upon one half turn of the
device, the planet crank shaft gear has completed one complete rotation
and reduced the radius of the planet relative to the axle 32 to its
minimum length therefore reducing the planet's orbit velocity to its
slowest orbit speed. The planet orbit velocity continuously increasing
then decreasing takes on a cycle wave length like pattern in regard to
momentum forces. This pattern is in balance conversely with the
opposite planet actions occurring simultaneously. One planet balances
the actions of the other laterally but not perpendicularly.
Operating in a 0 gravity field, a single device as shown would conform
to Newtonian law and simply oscillate around its centre of mass as
there would be no stabilizing factor to aid the device. The pulling
force emittor would cause the device to travel in a circular path due
to initial lack of stability or footing to push against.
Hence it is of necessity that a device rotating in a clockwise motion
is linked and joined together with a second device as shown in FIG. 7
rotating in a counter-clockwise rotation, vertically aligned, with
their pulling pulsations directed together in one direction
perpendicular to the centre line of their main axles laterally aligned.
The opposite rotating devices are controlled by a device schematically
indicated at 40 to rotate synchronously in opposite directions and are
turned to emit their pulsations timed exactly together. All lateral
movement that occurred with a single device has now been neutralized or
negated due to opposite and equal action and reaction and is balanced
through the interaction of one device upon the other. The perpendiclar
motion of the tandem devices has not been neutralized and when magnets
are not activated, each device moves forward and backward between its
centre of balance. An inching forward effect may be experienced in
operation during that period where magnets are not activated in 0
gravity. These tandem devices with magnet actuation combined with the
lateral stabilization through interaction balancing maintain balance as
each planet is held in, maintaining the short radii between the planet
and device axle uniformly during the planet loading cycle portion of
orbit. The pulling forces at the release points of the two devices are
greater than that momentum force of the opposite planets at their
minimum radii to the device's axle, thereby creating movement in one
direction of the devices. Therefore, any objects attached to the tandem
devices is carried in that direction of the pulling force release point.
The acceleration of the craft in a 0 gravity or normal gravity field
remains constant if rotation is maintained and hence the velocity
continuously increases.
Under 0 gravity conditions, decrease of velocity is achieved through
reversing the direction of the pulling force release points of the
device in the opposite direction.
Manoeuverability is attained in a similar manner through the control of
the stabilizing gears of the devices together with the rate of rotation
and the magnetic field strength of the electromagnets.
Acceleration of the device can be controlled by varying the rate of
revolution of the device, and the magnetic strength of the
electromagnets. Momentum acceleration is logarithmically continuous
during the operation of the device.
A directional change over 360 DEG plane is attained through adjusting
the position of the stabilizing gear 30 which re-locates the release
point of the pulling pulsations of the planets.
To cease movement, that is to effect a stopping action of the device
and of any objects attached thereto, the stabilizing gear 30 of the
device is reversed in direction. The pulling pulsations then act at 180
DEG relative to the initial direction to bring the device to a stop.
It is to be noted that each device must be tuned to operate properly.
With the planet in the 6 o'clock position (as shown in FIG. 6 with the
shortest radius between the planet and the axle 32), the corresponding
gear 27 turns in the same direction as the wheel. The crank portion
carrying the free moving planet begins to take the planet back to the
electromagnetic field. The magnetic force takes hold of the planet
restricting the planet from maintaining its centrifugally created
position. The planet pickup begins at the 5 o'clock position. This
action restricts the radius between the centre of the planet to the
main wheel axle to assure the length compared to its natural
centrifugally held position. This holding action is maintained until
that line from the centre of the main wheel axle and the centre of the
crank gear axle reaches the approximate position of 1 o'clock.
Depending upon the r.p.m. of the device and the momentum affecting the
size of the planet mass, the timed deactivation of the magnet will
occur within an advance and retard control. When the planet is released
at 1 o'clock, the timing must be such that mass reaches its extended
centrifugal position upon reaching the 12 o'clock location.
The range of pulling force strength is determined by the size of the
device and its maximum usable rate of revolution. Each pair of devices
delivering a greater pulling force than their weight on earth determine
the number of such devices to be used to accomplish the work required.
The most adaptable and suitable method of installation to power a
vehicle craft utilizing this pulling force only for craft mobility will
be circular and internally mounted for servicing access. The pairs of
devices will be matched opposite each other at the ends of diameter at
the periphery of the circle of devices. This is illustrated in FIGS. 8
and 9 where the pairs are illustrated schematically at 41 and the
circular frame at 42 the mate or pair to each device can be
interchanged depending upon the need for craft manoeuverability. Thus
for example a mating of the wheels 43 and 44 in a pair will cause an
upward force while changing the mated pair to 43 and 45 will cause a
sideways movement. Thus the pairs formed by wheels 41, 43, 45 and 46
form a rectangular cell of wheels indicated generally at 451. Two pairs
of wheels 431 are arranged in a plane at right angles to that of the
wheels 41, 43, 45, 46 to provide maneuverability around the axis of the
frame 42. The functions of the devices would be computer controlled,
particularly with regard to the rate of revolution, magnetic field
strength, advance and retard of magnetic release and central
stabilizing gear direction.
The motion of the planets of the pair of devices is schematically
illustrated in FIG. 6.
The planet is taken into its orbit through its attraction to the
electromagnets causing a warping effect on the planet visual orbit path
as shown. As explained previously, the pendulum mounted planet is
turned 90 DEG away from its natural centrifugally created position
through the effect of the electromagnets on its motion. The planet's
momentum and velocity are at their greatest during this orbit phase and
the momentum is magnified as the planet is released by the
electromagent allowed through centrifigal force to return to the
original centrifugally created orbital path at the top of the cycle or
the release point. The velocity of the planet now beings deceleration
action until it reaches that point opposite and furthest away from the
release point which is referred to as the 0 point or shortest radius
between the planet and the main wheel frame axle.
Therefore, as the main wheel retains a set continuous rotation, it is
observed that the momentum of the planet is a variable, increasing and
decreasing pulsations within the wheel.
Visualizing the main wheel and describing the planet's position, with
the magnets not activiated, it is noted that their relative momentum is
equal at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. It is further noted that at the
0 point or 6 o'clock position, the momentum of the planet mass is less
than that relative to the mass momentum at 3 and 9 o'clock positions.
The planet velocity at the release point or 12 o'clock position is at
its greatest.
When the electromagnets are activated, there is produced a visual
warping of this orbit path as shown in FIG. 6. This effect is produced
by a magnet holding the planets steadfast after leaving the 0 point
where it begins the acceleraton portion of the cycle. Therefore, the
planet's momentum remains constant and does not increase during this
holding portion of the orbit's cycle. The planet is out of its
centrifugal balance position. Prior to the planet reaching the release
point area, allowing the planet to return to its centrifugal position.
During the planet's return, it is observed that the velocity of the
planet has been further increased through centrifugal force as the
planet pendulums itself to its original orbit path. The inertia of the
kinetic energy of the planet mass is dispersed at the end of its
momentum acceleration completion at the release point position resuming
its orbit position and again begins its next orbit velocity changing
cycle.
The planet therefore produces a pulling effect upon the disc to which
it is attached and this pull is transferred to the main wheel frame to
which it is seccured.
Referring now to FIG. 10 there is shown a modified arrangement
incorporating a wheel generally indicated at 50 of the type illustrated
in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 incorporating the stationary gear 30 and the
rotating gears 26 and 27 which provide the axes which rotate around the
shaft 32 (not shown in this figure). In place of the planet masses 33
and 34 which are formed as simple pendulums eccentrically mounted on
the gears, the planet masses of this arrangement are provided by
weights 51 and 52 which are constrained to move within a pair of rings
53 and 54. The rings are carried on the rotating gears 26 and 27
eccentrically relative thereto so that again the masses 51 and 52 are
constrained to move relative to the wheel 50 in a path illustrated in
dotted line at 55. In view of the eccentricity of the mounting of the
rings on the gears, the path lies closer to the axis of the fixed gear
30 at the 6 o'clock position as illustrated at 52 than it does at the
12 o'clock position as illustrated at 51. Thus the planet is moving at
a maximum velocity at the largest distance at the 12 o'clock position.
The use of rings in place of the rigid eccentric mounting of the
pendulums of the earlier embodiment enables a greater degree of freedom
of the movement of the masses 51 and 52 so that a greater kink or
distortion of the path can be obtained by the electromagnetic
restraining devices schematically indicated at 56 and 57.
The position of the rings on the gears can be adjusted so as to vary
the eccentricity whereby the movement of the masses can be tuned for
greatest efficiency.
In addition in this embodiment the electromagnetic devices 56, 57 have
a plurality of separate fingers or portions 58 which can be separately
actuated in order to control the timing and positioning of the
electromagnetic effect. It will be appreciated that as the angular
velocity of the wheel 50 changes under control of the device 40
illustrated in FIG. 7, the path of the planet masses 51 and 52 will
vary and therefore in order to properly tune the device the position
and timing of the electromagnetic effect must also be variable.
The device shown in FIG. 8 is in a suitable propulsion system for a
vehicle. A simplified propulsion system can be obtained using two
rectangular cells of the type indicated at 451 each of four wheels and
arranged at right angles. This can be mounted in a propulsion pack
including a suitable power source in the form of electric motor for
driving the wheels.
In a further alternative arrangement (not shown) one or more of the
rectangular cells formed by four such wheels could be mounted on a belt
or harness which could be particularly effective in supporting a
parapelegic or other person who would otherwise immobile.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as hereinabove
described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same
made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from
such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the
accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only
and not in a limiting sense.