摘要 |
<p>An electromagnetic motor (10) includes a permanent magnet (30) connected to a piston component (18) of the motor (10) and defining a linear reciprocating displacement path; and two electromagnets (36,38) connected to the cylinder housing (22) that periodically and alternately interact with the permanent magnet (30). The electromagnets (36,38) are electrically connected to a power source for their selective activation. The electromagnets (36,38) magnetically attract the permanent magnet (30) over a respective first portion (MA1 ,MA2) of the displacement path when un-activated and magnetically repulse the permanent magnet (30) over a respective second portion (MI1 ,MR1 ,MI2,MR2) of the displacement path when momentarily activated by the power source. The motor (10) could include a plurality of second permanent magnets (64) connected to the crankshaft (24) and defining a circular displacement path, and a plurality of third electromagnets (68) connected to the power source and mounted on the crankcase (56) adjacent and radially outwardly from the circular displacement path of the second permanent magnets (64) to periodically and successively interact therewith.</p> |