Power multiplier
OwnerAdam J. Natalieinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed herein for translating an input power force into an increased power output via power multiplier modules or units. Each multiplier module comprises a scissors arrangement of levers or links having one end fixed and its opposite end movable. The links are advanced and retracted in a scissors action by intermediate links having their opposite ends connected together by pivotal means. The intermediate links are operably moved by differentially rotating wheels which oscillate in a reciprocal manner to advance and retract the links. A power input mechanism is operably coupled to a selected one of the wheels for imparting a driving force thereto. Successive modules or units are driven as slave units from the first unit arranged in a serial or additive arrangement.
Claims5
In a power multiplier apparatus for translating an input power force into an increased power output, the combination comprising:
- a power multiplier unit having a scissors arrangement of links so as to laterally expand and retract in accordance with application of said input power force to one side of said scissors arrangement;
- a selected end of said scissors arrangement fixed so that its opposite end is advanced as said scissors arrangement laterally expands;
- a movable member coupled to said scissors arrangement at its end opposite to its selected end for moving in response to said scissors arrangement constituting an increased power output;
- a pair of contra-rotating wheels;
- intermediate links pivotally connected at their opposite ends to said wheels and said scissors arrangement respectively for translating movement from said wheels to expansion and retraction of said scissors arrangement;
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- said wheels are coaxially disposed with respect to each other and are situated within the links of said scissors arrangement.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.