Energy conversion device and related methods

An energy conversion device, comprising:

• an input shaft;
• a first input arm operably coupled to the input shaft and configured to rotate the input shaft in at least one first direction;
• a second input arm operably coupled to the input shaft through a multiplier gear and configured to rotate the input shaft in at least one second direction independent of the first input arm and at a different rate from the first input arm;
• a first one-way bearing coupled to the input shaft and configured to allow rotation of the first one-way bearing about the input shaft in a first direction;
• a plate magnet coupled to the input shaft, wherein rotation of the plate magnet is controlled via the first one-way bearing, the plate magnet comprising a plurality of permanent magnets disposed radially about a core;
• a second one-way bearing coupled to the input shaft and configured to allow rotation of the second one-way bearing about the input shaft in a second direction;
• and
• an armature coupled to the input shaft, wherein rotation of the armature is controlled via the second one-way bearing, the armature comprising a plurality of coils.