Method and apparatus for conversion of energy and directional propulsion using directed imbalance of centripetal forces

An energy conversion apparatus, comprising:

• a rotor assembly including an elongate rod having first and second ends and having a first weight coupled to said first end and a second weight coupled to said second end;
• a rotatable hub, adapted to receive an input of rotational energy and slidably engaging said rotor assembly, said hub and rotor assembly being oriented at a fixed predetermined position within a closed-loop track such that said first and second weights are guided by said track as said hub and said rotor assembly are rotated, said rotation of said rotor assembly defining an orbital plane;
• wherein rotational energy applied to said hub causes rotation of said hub and said rotor assembly;
• and wherein said fixed predetermined position is such that as each weight moves around said track, its radial distance from said hub cyclically varies from a minimum to a maximum distance, said varying distance being accommodated by said slidable engagement of said rotor assembly with said hub;
• and wherein said cyclical variation of distance between said weights and said hub results in a directed imbalance in centripetal force, said directed imbalance in centripetal force being applied to said track.