How Does It Work?
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."
- Albert Einstein
It can be argued that everything in our universe seems to require a spinning motion to function. From the countless planets across our vast universe to the tiniest electrons that make up atoms, our universe truly seems wired to utilize spinning.
Shouldn't we be able to take advantage of this natural phenomenon in a way that continuously benefits us? We believe the answer is yes. Because centrifugal force increases exponentially - the faster the object is spinning. As the RPM's increase, the expounding pressure of centrifugal force becomes truly mind boggling. However, considering the incredible outward pressure that is created by centrifugal force, it doesn't take much comparitive energy to spin something that is perfectly balanced. And so the question we asked ourselves was - how can we put a little energy into spinning something, and then harness the centrifugal force that is being created, so that we can actually use that energy? We believe we've found a simple way to do just that.
Shouldn't we be able to take advantage of this natural phenomenon in a way that continuously benefits us? We believe the answer is yes. Because centrifugal force increases exponentially - the faster the object is spinning. As the RPM's increase, the expounding pressure of centrifugal force becomes truly mind boggling. However, considering the incredible outward pressure that is created by centrifugal force, it doesn't take much comparitive energy to spin something that is perfectly balanced. And so the question we asked ourselves was - how can we put a little energy into spinning something, and then harness the centrifugal force that is being created, so that we can actually use that energy? We believe we've found a simple way to do just that.
The Centrifugal Concept
Original Concept
The original concept for using centrifugal force was to combine it with another powerful and seemingly limitless force, gravity. Using the concept of dropping large amounts of weight to create energy (such as used by the company Gravitricity - https://gravitricity.com/), and harnessing the enormous capabilities of centrifugal force to raise the weight again using only a fraction of the energy that would normally be required with conventional methods, we are confident that a simple system can be created that will generate more electrical energy than it takes to run itself. Thus, the creation of "free" energy.
By creating a simple weighted chain that folds up as its RPM's increase (inevitably succumbing to centrifugal force), any weight attached below it has no choice but to be pulled up along with it once it reaches a high enough RPM.
The pictures on the left were created on Fusion 360. 3D versions of this concept were printed with regular pla. Centrifugal chains longer than 4 weights were unsucessful at testing due to balance issues. An inexpensive 3D printer cannot create the perfect balance necessary to reach high enough RPM's to prove the concept's full possibilities, nor can the material itself hold up the thousands of pounds of centrifugal force that would apply once the chain reaches high enough RPMs. Additionally, it will take experimentation to see how long a chain can be made without including something to help keep everything in the middle, such as the balance bar shown in some of the concept photos.
The first prototype was printed with 4 weights, equaling 106.4 grams all together. In the video below a 12v electric motor was used to lift a combined total of 14 pounds, which required around 700-800 rpm (this is my estimation, it wasn't measured).
Keep in mind that this was done using using only 106 grams. But at 800 RPM, the resulting centrifugal force on the chain was enough to force it to fold - which naturally resulted in the weight hanging from the bottom to be picked up. We can see how easily centrifugal force out-muscles gravity.
If we expound the math further, this becomes quite remarkable. If this chain were made out of a material that could withstand the force and was balanced well enough, at 7000 rpm it could lift 1,306 pounds. Or rather, a weight of 1300 pounds would not be enough to stop the centrifugal action resulting in the folding of the chain, and thus the weight would be pulled up.
And the math just goes up from there. If you created a chain that was slightly bigger, with each weight being 1/4 pound, (with 4 weights this would be 1 pound total) and a 10 inch spin radius it would lift 2,556 pounds at 3000rpm, 7,101 pounds at 5000rpm, or 13,918 pounds at 7000rpm. If the chain were constructed with materials that could withstand the force, it would lift 28,403 pounds at 10,000rpm or 63,908 at 15,000rpm! You can check the math for yourself at https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/centrifugal-force
or do the math yourself. Equation below.
Simply put, the faster you can spin it, the more amazing the results become.
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Centrifugal Generator Concept - Without Gravity
This prototype for using centrifugal force by itself (without gravity) isn’t something that can be created in the backyard. Additionally, please note that the above image was only created to show the idea itself, it isn’t completely accurate.
The proposed idea is to have multiple centrifugal chains pulling against a toothed shaft, and the instrument that turns the shaft would be returned with a spring or another mechanism. The image shows 4 chains, but more may be needed because once the centrifugal chain reaches the required RPMS, it actually folds very quickly.
Additionally, everything would have to be carefully timed. The second chain would start about the time the first one is about to start pulling, so that it begins pulling as the first one finishes. Experimentation would have to be done to see how many chains would be required to keep it spinning until the first chain has completed its process and is ready to start again.
One major benefit of this design is that it could be contained within a box and could be turned on and off whenever required. With the materials we have today and the incredible power of centrifugal force it could be made quite small and would still be extremely powerful, possibly replacing batteries for a lot of things, perhaps even electric cars. And because gravity is not involved, it would even work in space!
Additional Concepts
It may be that a central beam may be beneficial, and indeed necessary to aid in balancing the chains. The pictures below show a concept where there is a cylindrical middle beam connected to the electric motor itself, and to the "floor", or base of the unit, to keep the chain in perfect symmetry. The bottom of this beam would be fastened with bearings as well, allowing it to spin freely.
Each middle balance point between the weights will have a hole designed to hold the bar, and be created so as to slide smoothly up and down the balance beam. The chain could be made much lighter per foot, because the more weights you have, they less they need to weigh, as each weight adds to the others for a stronger collective action. This would allow for a much longer chain, which could be used on a much larger scale!
Endless Possibilities
Sometimes, all it takes is for something to be proven possible, in order for it to become possible. We're counting on this "impossible" discovery to open the doors to a new way of thinking, and a new era of innovation.
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