Magnetic propulsion motor

A magnetic motor, comprising:

• a magnetic drive assembly comprising at least a first and second drive magnet;
• a motion magnet positioned to pass proximate the magnetic drive assembly;
• wherein the magnetic drive assembly repetitively moves the at least first and second drive magnets alternatingly proximate to and away from a path of motion of the motion magnet;
• and
• wherein at least one of the motion magnet, first drive magnet, and second drive magnet comprises a magnetic shielding layer on at least one side thereof for enhancing the repelling force on the motion magnet from the drive magnets.

A magnetic motor, comprising:

• a magnetic drive assembly comprising a first drive magnet and a second drive magnet positioned to form a gap therebetween;
• a motion magnet positioned to pass through the gap, the motion magnet being generally V-shaped or U-shaped having first and second extensions, one of the first or second extensions having a North polarity and the other of the first or second extensions having a South polarity;
• a mechanism coupled to the motion magnet to cause the motion magnet to pass through the gap;
• wherein the motion magnet passes proximate to both the first drive magnet and the second drive magnet so as to be acted upon by the magnet fields of each drive magnet substantially simultaneously.