Method and system for the transformation of circular to non-circular rotary motion

A method of converting circular rotary motion into non-circular rotary motion, the method comprising:

• coupling a first armature member to a rotatable shaft;
• movably coupling a second armature member to the first armature member, wherein the second armature member is radially movable along an axis of the first armature member;
• rotating the first and second armature members;
• and
• as the first and second armature members are rotated, adjusting the effective length of the first and second armature members to cause an end of the second armature member to move in a desired non-circular path.

An apparatus for converting circular rotary motion into non-circular rotary motion comprising:

• a rotatable shaft;
• a guide member disposed around the rotatable shaft defining a non-circular path;
• a plurality of armature assemblies coupled to the rotatable shaft, wherein each of the armature assemblies further comprises:
• a first armature member coupled to the rotatable shaft;
• a second armature member movably coupled to the first armature member, wherein the second armature member is radially movable along the first armature member;
• a bearing coupled to the second armature member, the bearing being configured to engage the guide member as the first and second armatures rotate with the rotatable shaft causing the second armature member to follow the non-circular path defined by the guide member;
• and
• a plurality of functional components, each functional component coupled to the second armature member of one of the plurality of armature assemblies.