Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Flywheel – motion smoothing-type
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-26
2005-04-26
Bucci, David A. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Flywheel, motion smoothing-type
C074S572200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06883399
ABSTRACT:
Variable inertia flywheels are used in power generation apparatus to quickly release stored kinetic energy to meet transient power load demands. Such flywheels typically vary inertia by using either interconnected multiple flywheels having different inertia or by mechanically moving a mass connected with the flywheel radially with respect to the axis of rotation. A variable inertia flywheel according to the present invention comprises a body and a number of fluid movement devices disposed at equal angular intervals about the rotational axis of the body. Each device comprises at least first and second chambers axially aligned in a substantially radial direction and adapted to contain an electrolytic fluid. The first and second chambers are interconnected by a channel that permits transfer of the fluid between the chambers. The movement of the fluid between the chambers is facilitated by an electromagnetic pump.
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Bucci David A.
Cheek John J
Johnson Vicky A.
Perkins Engines Company Limited
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