Variable torque motor/generator/transmission

摘要

The present disclosure is directed to an electric generator and motor transmission system that is capable of operating with high energy, wide operating range and extremely variable torque and RPM conditions. In accordance with various embodiments, the disclosed system is operable to: dynamically change the output “size” of the motor/generator by modularly engaging and disengaging rotor/stator sets as power demands increase or decrease; activate one stator or another within the rotor/stator sets as torque/RPM or amperage/voltage requirements change; and/or change from parallel to series winding configurations or the reverse through sets of 2, 4, 6 or more parallel, three-phase, non-twisted coil windings with switchable separated center tap to efficiently meet torque/RPM or amperage/voltage requirements.

主权项

1. A motor/generator/transmission comprising:
a stator support extending longitudinally in a first direction, the stator support having a first stator and a second stator spaced apart from the first stator in the first direction; a rotor rotatably coupled with the stator support, the rotor having an axis of rotation and a longitudinal support structure extending in the first direction; and an interactive field element slidably coupled with the longitudinal support structure to translate along the longitudinal support structure parallel to its axis of rotation between a first orientation where the first stator is engaged with the interactive field element, a second orientation where the second stator is engaged with the interactive field element, and a third orientation where neither the first stator nor the second stator is engaged with the interactive field element.