Gravity battery motor and energy storage system
OwnerAnthony Roachinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a gravity-based energy storage and conversion system that harnesses gravitational force, mechanical leverage, and kinetic energy to efficiently store and release energy. The system comprises a central power output drive shaft, a flywheel assembly, a motorized belt drive system, and a series of mass-affixed leverage arms. Energy is generated by lifting a mass within the system to a higher potential energy state using a pulley mechanism. The energy is then released by allowing the mass to descend under gravity, generating rotational torque that drives the flywheel, which in turn powers an electricity generator. The invention provides a scalable and environmentally friendly solution for energy storage, making it ideal for integration with renewable energy sources.
Claims9
A system for conversion of stored potential energy, comprising:
- a metal machine cabinet;
- a central power output driveshaft axle;
- a flywheel assembly comprising a flywheel mounted on said driveshaft axle;
- an affixed leverage arm operatively connected to said flywheel assembly, wherein a weight is affixed to a distal end of the leverage arm;
- a motorized belt and pulley system configured to lift said weight, wherein said weight descends under a gravitational force to rotate said flywheel and apply rotational torque to said central power output driveshaft axle;
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- a torsion spring configured to store and release strain energy as said leverage arm moves in response to said gravitational forces,
- wherein rotational movement of said leverage arm during lifting and descending of the weight generates torque that is transferred to said central power output driveshaft axle.
A method of conversion of stored potential energy, the method comprising:
- providing a metal machine cabinet, a central power output driveshaft axle, a flywheel, an affixed leverage arm affixed with a weight, a motorized belt and pulley system, and a torsion spring;
- lifting said weight using said motorized belt and pulley system;
- allowing said weight to descend under a gravitation force, causing said affixed leverage arm to alternately deflect inward and extend outward and generate rotational torque on said flywheel assembly and central power output driveshaft axle;
- transferring said rotational torque from said central power output driveshaft axle to an electrical generator;
- converting said torque into electrical energy using said electrical generator;
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- storing said electrical energy in a battery storage system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.