System for converting rotational momentum into versatile linear propulsion
OwnerMorteza Arbabianinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed are systems for converting rotational momentum into linear propulsion. A propulsion system includes one or more thrust units with masses controllably driven by actuators to generate inertia that thrusts a vehicle with the propulsion system in a desired direction. The propulsion system can be configured to have multiple units, each configured to generate thrust in a desired direction and counteract or neutralize thrust in other directions. The propulsion system can generate thrust via two operational cycles and/or through continuous operation. The propulsion system may comprise two mirroring units, each configured to operate in mirrored synchrony to generate a net thrust in a desired direction and counteract or neutralize thrust in other or undesired directions.
Claims14
A propulsion system, comprising:
- first and second thruster units each having a movable mass, each of the first and second thruster units comprising a rotating telescopic arm secured to the corresponding mass, wherein the rotating telescopic arm is configured to change its length as it rotates;
- one or more mechanical actuators that rotate each mass along a trajectory that deviates from a circular trajectory such that each thruster unit generates a forward momentum and a non-forward momentum;
- wherein the first thruster unit is positioned with respect to the second thruster unit in the propulsion system such that the forward momentums of the first and second thruster units are additive and the non-forward momentums of the first and second thruster units are at least partially neutralized.
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