Method for reducing kinetic friction
OwnerEsko Pulkkainventor
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Abstract
This specification describes a method for reducing kinetic friction by means of profiled surface patterns when devices and appliances of different materials, sizes and shapes are in contact with air, gas and liquid masses. The method can be used above all to achieve savings in energy consumption in means of transport by providing their surfaces with profiled surface patterns. The method is also suited for use in numerous other applications where kinetic friction between the aforesaid masses and devices and appliances is to be reduced for a specific reason, but those are not covered by the scope of this application.
Claims11
A method for reducing kinetic friction, characterized in that devices and appliances (1-15) of different materials, sizes and shapes are provided with profiled surface patterns to reduce kinetic friction when the said devices and appliances are in contact with air, gas or liquid masses.
Means for reducing kinetic friction, characterized in that devices and appliances (1-15) of different materials, sizes and shapes are provided with profiled surface patterns to reduce kinetic friction when the said devices and appliances are in contact with air, gas or liquid masses, comprising for example the following devices and appliances, which at present are known as being completely smooth-surfaced:
- Automobiles (1, 2), and all others covered by this designation.
- Trains (11), and all devices covered by this designation.
- Trailed vehicles, such as trailers and vehicle top boxes (7).
- Motor cycles (5). Motor sledges and buggies.
- Airplanes (3). Helicopters, airships and other flying devices, such as sail-planes and flying models.
- Rockets and missiles (15).
- Projectiles, grenades and aerial bombs (14).
- Bullets and shots (12 and 13).
- Ships (8), and all devices covered by this designation, preferably also the above-water and underwater parts, such as implementing the bulge as a vibrating and larger structure.
- Motor boats (9 and 10). Water-jet-powered boats, water scoters, canoes, boats, sailboats and hovercraft. Above-water and underwater parts as well.
- Submarines and torpedoes.
- Surfing boards.
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