摘要 |
A gravity oscillating system comprises a looped track 4 around which a moving mass travels freely and which is supported from above or below to gyrate as the mass travels around. A power transfer mechanism 7 is linked to the track 4 and an electrical generator/dynamo 8 so that track oscillations 4 are used to generate electrical power. An electromagnetic drive comprising a plurality of electromagnets 9b in an array around the track 4 are momentarily energized to move the track 4 down ahead of the rolling mass. The electromagnets 9b when energized may attract a corresponding counter-part magnet or magnetisable element 9a on the track 4 to pull that part of the track downwards. A controller may automatically control operation of the electromagnets 9b so that each is on for a brief period or pulse to assist movement of the track 4 around the region of influence of the next electromagnet 9b in the array before it is energized. The power transfer mechanism 7 may comprise at least one crank pin 7b and linkage 7a that touches a surface of the track to follow its downward motion as it oscillates. |