Apparatus for generating a propulsion force

Details Apparatus for generating a propulsion force Apparatus for generating a propulsion force

1997-04-30

1999-04-06

Marmor, Charles A.

Machine element or mechanism

Rotary driven device adjustable during operation relative to...

Screw and nut adjusting means

74 84R, 74571, 74572, F16H 2704, G05G 100

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058904000

ABSTRACT:
There is provided an apparatus for developing a propulsion force in a predetermined direction. The apparatus includes an outer frame and an inner frame slidably mounted within the outer frame. The inner frame supports a flywheel which rotates about a shaft defining a first axis. Masses are mounted to the flywheel for rotational movement with the flywheel and for lateral movement relative to the flywheel in a direction to increase and decrease a distance of a center of gravity of the masses from the first axis. The outer frame supports a mass movement control member rotating with the flywheel about a second axis parallel to the first axis. The control member moves the masses cyclically such that the distance from the first axis is at a maximum in the direction of propulsion and at a minimum in a direction opposite to the direction of propulsion. A directional control controls the displacement of the outer frame in relation to the inner frame for controlling magnitude and direction of the propulsion force by adjusting the amount of offset between the first and second axes.

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