US 2026/0291407 A1Published application

Continuous rotating, cascading magnetic motor

OwnerRodney Kreinbrinkinventor

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Abstract

An apparatus for generating electricity comprises a stand supporting a fixed first wheel and a rotatably mounted second wheel on a common spindle. The fixed first wheel carries a plurality of neodymium magnets arranged in a cascading configuration, with each magnet divided into an approaching zone, a passing zone, and a trailing zone. Lead sheeting covers the trailing zone of each magnet to attenuate reverse magnetic attraction, and the trailing edges of all magnets are inclined to facilitate smooth separation as the wheels interact. The second wheel carries magnets arranged in a rotational cascading spiral pattern configured for continuous magnetic interaction with the magnets of the fixed first wheel, producing continuous rotation of the second wheel. A metal collar on the second wheel drives a belt connected to an electrical generator via a tensioner. The apparatus may be oriented vertically or horizontally and may produce AC or DC current.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for generating electricity, comprising:

a stand;
a fixed first wheel mounted on the stand, the fixed first wheel having a facing surface carrying a plurality of neodymium magnets arranged in a cascading configuration, each of the plurality of neodymium magnets being divisible into an approaching section, a passing section, and a trailing section with respect to rotation of a second wheel, wherein a lead sheeting layer is disposed over the trailing section of each of the plurality of neodymium magnets to attenuate the magnetic field thereof;
the second wheel rotatably mounted on the stand and having a facing surface directed toward the facing surface of the fixed first wheel, the second wheel carrying a plurality of magnets configured for magnetic interaction with the plurality of neodymium magnets of the fixed first wheel, the magnets of the second wheel being arranged in a rotational cascading pattern configured to produce continuous rotation of the second wheel;
a metal collar disposed on an outer periphery of the second wheel and adapted for engagement with a belt;
a belt arranged about the metal collar and operatively connected to an electrical generator;
and
a tensioner operatively connected to the belt and configured to impart tension thereto.

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An apparatus for generating electricity, comprising:

a stand;
a fixed first wheel and a rotatably mounted second wheel both carried on a common spindle supported by the stand, the fixed first wheel being held stationary and the second wheel being mounted on the spindle via a bearing assembly comprising pillow bearings;
a plurality of neodymium magnets arranged in a cascading, multi-level configuration on a facing surface of the fixed first wheel, wherein all poles of said plurality of neodymium magnets face in a common direction toward the second wheel, and wherein trailing edges of said neodymium magnets are inclined to facilitate separation of opposing magnets with reduced reverse-attraction force;
a plurality of magnets arranged on a facing surface of the second wheel in a rotational cascading pattern configured to interact with the plurality of neodymium magnets of the fixed first wheel by magnetic attraction and to produce continuous rotation of the second wheel about the spindle;
and
a power transmission assembly comprising a metal collar on an outer periphery of the second wheel, a belt operatively connecting the metal collar to an electrical generator, and a tensioner configured to maintain tension in the belt.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.