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Steven WARD
Magnetic Convertor
Steven Ward
Energy Ingenuity
P.O. Box 734
Shepherd
Texas 77371
http://www.energy-ingenuity.com
steve-ward@energy-ingenuity.com
936-628-6192
Steve Ward
<steve-ward@energy-ingenuity.com>
27 April 2010
My Fellow American,
Everything is verifiable! Energy (torque and electricity) from
Magnets! Who else needs to see a demonstration?
These reactions cannot be caused using only what is taught to
exists. I am using part of a magnetic field, which is not a pole,
and manipulating it to generate torque, while current is being
generated from the poles and the current is used. I can
cause these reactions with magnets only after knowing wardforce
exists and can be manipulated. As today, without this part
of a magnetic field being used, torque and current is generated
from different devices. With wardforce being manipulated,
usable torque and current can be generated from a single device.
I have discovered a part of the magnetic field, “Wardforce”, which
is not a North or South Pole. Using magnetic fields, I am causing
reactions which have been taught for over 200 years as
impossible. Some of the over 10,000 (hits 2009) people, who
are from the US and other countries, have been emailing me, asking
questions and I know they understand how I am manipulating
wardforce. Some, from other countries, have indicated that they
are teaching their children (future work force) about
wardforce. Defining wardforce, gives a better understanding
of cause and effect. NOW, is the time for science communities and
educational facilities, here in the USA, to be involved with
developing a curriculum for our future work force...
With this method regarding US patent 7531930 being used, I can
demonstrate that torque and current can be generated from magnetic
fields. It is not as simple as it sounds and yes, that is right,
energy from Magnets...
[ &c... ]
Steven Ward
P.S. On my blog www.energy-ingenuitycom.blogspot.com you can see
the videos I have posted. In a demonstration, I show more detail,
demonstrate devices which prove the existence of "wardforce" and
that it can be manipulated to produce torque. It is not as
simple as it sounds, or looks.
http://www.energy-ingenuity.com/
April 27, 2010
Energy Producing Magnetic
Converter
Backward (pull) motion is demonstrated when shaft decreases in
speed.
Forward (push) motion is demonstrated when shaft increases in
speed.
Definition: "Wardforce" - (Push-pull) Forward-backward motion part
of a magnetic field, a force not poles.
This method for producing usable mechanical and electrical energy
uses waves generated from north and south poles, not an AC
current. Counter electro-magnetic force is the force I was
taught, which resists motion when using current with present day
generators. CEMF is the same as a radio wave, only it is not
"transmitted". I am "mechanically" transmitting the wave
(wardforce), which is converted into usable torque. As more
current is used, wardforce increases, producing torque from this
part of the magnetic field. This is to say, when
current is used, torque will be generated from the wardforce as
described in U.S. patent #7531930. A magnet has 2 poles,
wardforce, and what else which cannot be seen? One force, is
manipulated for producing current, and the other, wardforce is
manipulated for producing torque.
No matter how wardforce can be manipulated, it is a part of the
magnetic field! This other part of the magnetic field is
what I have been demonstrating and until now, I have not pushed
the point of another part existing. The main points at the
demonstrations were, that torque and current can be generated from
magnetic fields(Magnets). Let's educate others regarding
this other part of a magnetic field. I offer physical proof
of my claims. Energy from magnets (torque and
electricity)! If anyone was causing these reactions
and understand how the reactions are caused, they would also claim
another part of the magnetic field exists and can be
manipulated.
I cannot cause these reactions, using only what is known to
exists. Something else has to exists for these reactions to
be caused or the cause of these reactions would be taught and we
would not be buying fuel for producing energy.
Verifiable Information
* Demonstrated at Energy Systems Laboratory in Bryan, Texas, Texas
Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) July 17, 2009
* Demonstrations were held on 8-12-2009 various times between
5:00p- 8:00pm. Third Annual Houston Inventors/UHSBDC
Inventors Tradeshow, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas. I
demonstrated this other part of a magnetic field (I now call
Wardforce) exists, and that magnetic fields can be used to produce
energy (torque/mechanical and current/electrical).
* High School demonstrations include Shepherd ISD,
Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated ISD, Onalaska ISD, New Caney ISD.
News Articles
* Cleveland Advocate Volume 93, Number32
* "Shepherd man finds clean energy in magnets"
* Eastex Advocate Volume 32, Number 32
* "Magnetic power source"
* San Jacinto News Times Volume 137 , Number 26
* "Shepherd native produces energy from magnets"
An AC motor was modified so that the coil, with the core (lament
core) was in a U-shape and with the coil of wire in the bottom of
the U. The coil will need to be mounted across from the
permanent magnets. The controller assembly is steel on the
ends, allowing flux to flow through from the permanent magnets
energizing the coil. Aluminum can be used as a breaking
system with magnetism. For the sake of more proof that
there is another part to the magnetic field, use Aluminum for the
center part of the controller assembly. The shaft can go
between the poles, allowing the coil and the permanent magnets to
be stationary. I have one facing pole North and the other
South. Now, looking at the picture and reading this do you
see how it is made? If not send me an email or phone
call. At different speeds you will see the different
reactions as shown on my video. This will verify that
wardforce is not a current or a pole, because it is backward and
forward motion.
US7531930
Energy Producing Magnetic
Converter
Inventor: WARD STEVEN W SR
EC: H02K53/00
IPC: H02K1/22; H02K21/12; H02K47/00; (+5)
2009-05-12
Abstract -- An energy
producing magnetic converter is provided that outputs both
electrical and mechanical energy. The converter includes a
controller assembly rotatably secured between a plurality of field
coil assemblies and a plurality of magnets. During a rotation of
the controller assembly between the plurality of field coil
assemblies and the plurality of magnets, electric current is
generated in wire coils of the field coil assemblies, and
counter-magnetic fields are induced around the wire coils. A pole
of each counter-magnetic field is formed on the controller
assembly, and counterforce present between magnetic fields of the
plurality of magnets and the counter-magnetic fields cause and
maintain forward rotational motion in the energy producing
magnetic converter.; Accordingly, because the forward rotational
motion is maintained in the presence of sufficient counterforce,
the magnetic converter outputs torque in addition to the electric
current, thereby increasing an efficiency of the magnetic
converter.
Description
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0001] 1. Technical Field
[0002] The invention relates generally to the subject of
converters and power supplies, and, in particular, to devices that
generate usable electrical and/or mechanical energy through the
use of magnetic fields.
[0003] 2. Background Art
[0004] Magnetic converters, or, devices that produce usable
electrical and/or mechanical energy through the use of magnetic
fields, or flux, are well known in the art. Some examples of
magnetic converters include electric motors, electric generators,
transformers, etc. A typical magnetic converter includes at least
a pair of permanent magnets and a wire coil free to rotate between
the magnets. The magnets are generally connected by a steel former
and the wire coil is connected to lead wires using brushes. In a
magnetic converter that is used to generate usable mechanical
energy, the wire coil may be further connected to a drive shaft.
[0005] In a magnetic converter that is used to generate mechanical
energy, e.g., an electric motor, a voltage potential is applied
across the lead wires, thereby causing an electric current to flow
through the coil. The flow of the electric current induces a
magnetic field, or flux, around the coil. The coil's magnetic
field repels and attracts the magnetic field generated by the
permanent magnets, which, in turn, causes the wire coil to rotate.
Accordingly, usable rotational mechanical energy, or torque, may
be drawn from the drive shaft.
[0006] In a magnetic converter that is used to generate electrical
energy, e.g., an electric generator, the wire coil is rotated in a
magnetic field generated by the permanent magnets, thereby
inducing a voltage in the wire coil. Accordingly, when the lead
wires are connected to a load, e.g., a light bulb, electric
current may be drawn from the coil. Consequently, once current
begins to flow through the rotating wire coil, a force opposing
the motion of the wire coil is also induced, thereby making the
wire coil harder to turn. Thus, as is explained by the
conservation of energy law, the more work that the converter does,
the more work that must be put into its operation. In physical
practice, the work put into the operation of the converter is
produced by applying a greater mechanical driving force, or
increased input torque, to the rotating wire coil.
[0007] Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a magnetic
converter for generating electrical energy in which the input
torque applied to the magnetic converter need not be increased to
maintain operation of the converter. Further, it would be
desirable to provide a magnetic converter for generating
electrical energy in which an input torque is not required to
maintain operation of the converter, and, hence, usable output
torque may be drawn from the converter. Advantageously, in such a
scheme, the magnetic converter may be used to generate usable
electrical and mechanical energy, thereby increasing an efficiency
of the magnetic converter.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0008] According to one aspect, an energy producing magnetic
converter includes a housing; a plurality of field coil assemblies
disposed on a first surface of the housing; a plurality of magnets
disposed on a second surface of the housing opposite of and
aligned with the plurality of field coil assemblies; and a
controller assembly rotatably secured to the housing and
positioned between the plurality of field coil assemblies and the
plurality of magnets, wherein, upon application of an electric
load to the plurality of field coil assemblies, a rotation of the
controller assembly relative to the plurality of field coil
assemblies and the plurality of magnets induces at least one
counter-magnetic field for generating an electric current.
[0009] According to another aspect, a magnetic converter system
includes a plurality of field coil assemblies; a plurality of
magnets, each magnet of the plurality of magnets being positioned
opposite of and separated from a corresponding field coil assembly
of the plurality of field coil assemblies by a spacing interval; a
controller assembly having a plurality of controllers, each
controller of the plurality of controllers being arranged to pass
through the spacing interval between each magnet and the
corresponding field coil assembly; and wherein, during a rotation
of the controller assembly, a plurality of counter-magnetic fields
generated substantially on the plurality of controllers as the
plurality of controllers pass through the spacing interval between
each magnet and the corresponding field coil assembly generates
sufficient counterforce to provide and maintain forward rotational
motion to the controller assembly, and wherein the maintaining of
the forward rotational motion generates an output torque of the
magnetic converter system.
[0010] According to another aspect, a method for generating usable
electrical energy and usable mechanical energy of a magnetic
converter includes rotating a plurality of controllers secured to
a controller plate of the magnetic converter between a field coil
assembly and an opposing magnet of the magnetic converter;
utilizing a counter-magnetic field generated on each controller of
the plurality of controllers to produce sufficient counterforce to
maintain forward rotational motion of the controller plate and the
plurality of controllers; wherein maintaining forward rotational
motion of the controller plate and the plurality of controllers
generates usable mechanical energy of the magnetic converter, and
wherein application of an electric load to the field coil assembly
generates usable electrical energy of the magnetic converter.
[0011] Other aspects and advantages of the invention will be
apparent from the following description and the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0012] FIGS. 1a and 1b
show views of an energy producing magnetic converter in accordance
with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] FIGS. 2a and 2b
show views of a controller assembly of an energy producing
magnetic converter in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0014] FIG. 3 shows a top
view of a portion of an energy producing magnetic converter in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] FIGS. 4a and 4b
show views of a section of an energy producing magnetic converter
in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described
with reference to the above drawings. Like references are used in
the figures to represent like elements.
[0017] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and
apparatus for generating electrical and mechanical energy.
Embodiments of the present invention further relate to an energy
producing magnetic converter, referred to herein as a converter,
that generates usable electric current and output torque. The
converter is provided with a controller assembly rotatably secured
between a plurality of field coil assemblies and a plurality of
magnets. During a rotation of the controller assembly between the
plurality of field coil assemblies and the plurality of magnets,
electric current is generated in wire coils of the field coil
assemblies, and counter-magnetic fields are induced around the
wire coils. A pole of each counter-magnetic field is formed on the
controller assembly, and counterforce present between magnetic
fields of the plurality of magnets and the counter-magnetic fields
cause and maintain forward rotational motion in the energy
producing magnetic converter. Accordingly, because the forward
rotational motion is maintained in the presence of sufficient
counterforce, the magnetic converter outputs torque in addition to
the electric current, thereby increasing an efficiency of the
magnetic converter.
[0018] FIGS. 1a and 1b show exemplary views of an energy producing
magnetic converter (100), herein referred to as converter (100).
In FIG. 1a, an overview of the converter (100) is shown. In FIG.
1b, a side perspective view of the converter (100) is shown.
[0019] Referring to FIG. 1a, the converter (100) includes a
housing (102) having a first plate (104), or surface, and a second
plate (106), or surface. The first plate (104) and the second
plate (106) are connected and supported using a plurality of
housing brackets (108). Those skilled in the art will appreciate
that, although the first plate (104), the second plate (106), and
the plurality of housing brackets (108) are shown as separate
elements, alternatively, they may be formed as a single element
with at least first and second opposing surfaces.
[0020] Disposed along a lower surface of the first plate (104) are
a plurality of field coil assemblies (110). Each of the plurality
of field coil assemblies (110) is operatively connected to a set
of lead wires (not shown) that may be connected to an electric
load (not shown). Further, disposed along an upper surface of the
second plate (106) are a plurality of magnets (112). As shown,
each of the plurality of magnets (112) is positioned opposite of
and aligned with a corresponding field coil assembly of the
plurality of field coil assemblies (110). In some embodiments,
each of the plurality of magnets (112) is a substantially
horse-shoe shaped permanent magnet.
[0021] Positioned between the plurality of field coil assemblies
(110) and the plurality of magnets (112) is a controller assembly
(114). The controller assembly (114) is rotatably secured to the
housing (102) using a drive shaft (116). The drive shaft (116) is
positioned along centrally defined axes of the first plate (104)
and the second plate (106) of the housing (102). Further, the
drive shaft (116) is operatively coupled to the housing (102) in a
manner that allows the drive shaft (116) to rotate without
transmitting such rotation to the housing (102), the plurality of
field coil assemblies (110), or the plurality of permanent magnets
(112). Thus, the controller assembly (114) is free to rotate
relative to the plurality of field coil assemblies (110) and the
plurality of magnets (112) when the electric load is applied to
the plurality of field coils (110).
[0022] In addition, secured around the drive shaft (116) and
outboard of the housing is a pulley (118). In some embodiments,
the pulley (118) may be connected to a torque-supplying device,
e.g., a starter or a motor (not shown), in order to initiate a
rotation of the drive shaft (116), and, hence, of the controller
assembly (114). Note that, as will be described below with respect
to the operation of the converter (100), torque need not be
continually supplied to maintain operation of the converter (100).
[0023] Referring to FIG. 1b, a side perspective view of the
converter (100) is shown. Note that, in this view, the plurality
of housing brackets (108) are not shown in order to aid in the
understanding of the invention. In particular, a cross-sectional
character of the converter (100) is visible. Further, as is also
more easily visible, a small separation space exists between the
controller assembly (114) and each of the plurality of field coil
assemblies (110), thereby ensuring that the rotation of the
controller assembly (114) is not transmitted to the plurality of
field coil assemblies (110). In addition, a similar separation
space exists between the controller assembly (114) and each of the
plurality of magnets (112) to ensure that the rotation of the
controller assembly (114) is not transmitted to the plurality of
magnets (112).
[0024] FIGS. 2a and 2b show exemplary views of the controller
assembly (114) of the converter (100). FIG. 2a shows a top view of
the controller assembly (114), and FIG. 2b shows a sectional view
of the controller assembly (114).
[0025] Referring to FIG. 2a, the controller assembly (114)
includes a controller plate (120) and controllers (122). The
controllers (122) are arranged around a perimeter of the
controller plate (122) and are positioned in substantially equally
spaced intervals. In some embodiments, a set of thirteen
controllers (122) is used in the controller assembly (114). Those
skilled in the art, however, will appreciate that a number of
controllers (122) used in the invention may be altered without
departing from the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the
art will also appreciate that a spacing of the controllers (122)
may be altered without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0026] Referring to FIG. 2b, a sectional view of the controller
assembly (114) is shown. In order to aid in the understanding of
the invention, only a portion of the controller plate (120) and a
single controller (122) are shown in this view. The controller
(122) includes the following: first and second spacers (124,128),
and first and second magnetic sections (126,130). A first surface
of the first spacer (124) is secured to the controller plate
(120), and a second surface of the first spacer (124) is secured
to a first surface of the first magnetic section (126). A second
surface of the first magnetic section (126) is secured to a first
surface of the second spacer (128), and a second surface of the
second spacer (128) is secured to a surface of the second magnetic
section (130). In some embodiments, the first and second spacers
(124, 128) are formed from a non-magnetic material such as
aluminum, brass, or hard plastic. Also, in some embodiments, the
first and second magnetic sections (126,130) are formed from a
magnetic field transmitting material such as steel.
[0027] FIG. 3 shows a top view of a portion of the converter
(100). Only the controller assembly (114), the plurality of
permanent magnets (112), and the second plate (106) are shown in
order to aid in the understanding of the layout of the converter
(100). In particular, a layout of the plurality of magnets (112),
and, hence, their corresponding plurality of field coil assemblies
(110, not shown), can be determined. Further, an alignment of the
controllers (122) of the controller assembly (114) with the
plurality of magnets (112) is illustrated.
[0028] Referring to FIG. 3, each of the plurality of magnets (112)
is disposed along the second plate (106) in substantially equally
spaced intervals. In some embodiments, seven magnets are used as
the plurality of magnets (112). Further, because each of the
magnets (112) is disposed opposite of and aligned with a
corresponding field coil assembly, an equal number of field coil
assemblies (110) is utilized. Thus, in some embodiments, seven
field coil assemblies are used as the plurality of field coil
assemblies (110).
[0029] Further, note that each of the controllers (122) is
disposed such that, during the rotation of the controller assembly
(114), the first and second magnetic sections (126, 130) of at
least one controller (122) passes over at least one of the
plurality of magnets (112). In particular, in embodiments where
the at least one of the plurality of magnets (112) is a horse-shoe
shaped permanent magnet, the first magnetic section (126) will
pass over a first leg of the magnet (112), and the second magnetic
section (130) will pass over a second leg of the magnet. In
addition, although not shown, both the first and second magnetic
sections (126, 130) pass beneath the magnet's corresponding field
coil assembly.
[0030] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that a number of
permanent magnets, and, hence, a number of corresponding field
coil assemblies used in the invention may be altered without
departing from the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the
art will also appreciate that a spacing of the plurality of
magnets (112) and the plurality of field coil assemblies (110) may
be altered without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0031] FIGS. 4a and 4b show exemplary views of a section of the
converter (100). FIG. 4a shows a perspective view of said section,
and FIG. 4b shows a side view of said section. Only a portion of
the first and second plates (104,106), a portion of the controller
assembly (114), one of the plurality of magnets (112), and a
single field coil assembly (132) are shown in order to aid in the
understanding of the layout of the converter (100). Referring to
FIG. 4a, the controller plate (120) of the controller assembly
(114) has been rotated such that one of the controllers (122) has
come into alignment with one of the plurality of magnets (112) and
the corresponding field coil assembly (132). As can be seen, the
controller (122) passes across the magnet (112) and the field coil
assembly (132) and through a spacing interval separating the
magnet (112) from the field coil assembly (132).
[0032] Referring to FIG. 4b, a side view of the layout illustrated
in FIG. 4a is shown. As can be seen and as is described for FIG.
1b, a separation space exists between the controller (122) and the
field coil assembly (132), as well as a separation space between
the controller (122) and the magnet (112). Thus, the controller
(122) is able to freely rotate through the spacing interval
between the field coil assembly (132) and the magnet (112) without
transmitting that rotation or friction to the field coil assembly
(132) and/or the magnet (112). Accordingly, the field coil
assembly (132) and the magnet (112) remain stationary with respect
to each other and the controller (122) during an operation of the
converter (100).
[0033] Referring again to FIG. 4b, the field coil assembly
includes a wire coil (134) supported and secured to the first
plate (104) of the housing (102) using support brackets (136)
disposed on opposing faces of the wire coil (136). Those skilled
in the art will appreciate that although a pair of support
brackets (136) are shown, a number and/or configuration of the
support brackets may be altered without departing from the scope
of the invention. Further, as described above for FIG. 1a, the
wire coil (134) is connected to the set of lead wires (not shown)
which, in turn, are connected to the electric load (not shown)
during the operation of the converter (100)
[0034] While the controller (122) is in alignment with the
field coil assembly (132), the first and second magnetic
sections (126,130) are positioned beneath the support brackets
(136), and, thus, outboard a perimeter of the wire coil (134). At
the same time, as mentioned above, the first and second magnetic
sections (126, 130) are aligned with the first and second legs of
the magnet (112). Further, the first spacer (124) is positioned
outboard of field coil assembly (132) and the magnet (112), while
the second spacer (128) is positioned beneath and is aligned with
the wire coil (134).
Operation
[0035] An operation of the converter (100) will now be described
with reference to the figures and the above description.
[0036] With reference to FIGS. 1a and 4b, upon application of the
electric load (not shown) to the wire coil (134), the required
input torque to the converter (100) decreases from idle. Idle on
the converter (100) is defined as an amount of torque required to
turn the converter (100) with no electric load applied.
Accordingly, a rotation of the drive shaft (116), and, hence, the
controller assembly (114) is initiated by an application of torque
to the pulley (118). The torque is applied to the pulley (118) by
the torque-supplying device, e.g., the starter or the motor (not
shown). In some embodiments, the torque-supplying device is a
manually activated starter, such as a winding shaft attached to a
spring, or a combination of said starter and a motor. In alternate
embodiments, the torque-supplying device is an electrically
activated starter or a combination of said starter and a motor.
[0037] With reference to FIGS. 3, 4a, and 4b, as the controller
assembly (114) rotates, the controllers (122) pass through the
spacing intervals separating the plurality of field coils (110)
and the plurality of magnets (112). During the time that each
particular controller (122) passes through a particular spacing
interval, a magnetic field, or flux, is generated between the
field coil assembly (132), that controller (122), and the magnet
(112). As the controller (122) is rotated through the spacing
interval, the first and second magnetic sections (126, 130) of the
controller (122) sweep past the perimeter of the wire coil (134).
Accordingly, the location and intensity of the magnetic flux
changes, and a voltage is induced in the wire coil (134). Further,
because an electric load is applied to the wire coil (134),
electric current is generated and is drawn from the wire coil
(134) through the set of lead wires (not shown).
[0038] As electric current flows through the wire coil (134), a
magnetic field having a first pole and a second pole is induced
around the wire coil (134). The first pole is located on a side of
the wire coil (134) nearest the spacing interval, and the second
pole is located on a side of the wire coil substantially opposite
of the first pole. Further, during the time that each particular
controller passes through the spacing interval, the first pole is
formed on the controller (122). Note that a direction of a
polarity of the wire coil's (134) magnetic field is counter to a
direction of a polarity of the magnetic field existent between the
magnets (112), and, hence, the magnetic field induced around the
wire coil (134) is referred to herein as a counter-magnetic field.
[0039] Attractive and repulsive forces between the poles of
counter-magnetic field and poles of the magnets' (112) magnetic
field causes the controller (120) to be pushed sideways away from
the wire coil (134). Herein, these attractive and repulsive forces
are referred to as counterforce. The counterforce causes forward
rotational motion in the controller assembly (114), thereby
transmitting torque to the drive shaft (116). Advantageously, an
input torque required to maintain operation of the converter (100)
is decreased. Further, said counter-magnetic field is absorbed by
the controller (122) and transformed back into its original state.
[0040] Further, magnetic flux of the counter-magnetic field is
discharged through the controller (122) as well as absorbed
through the controller (122) in accordance with an amount of
electric current generated, and, hence, with an amount of electric
load applied to the wire coil (134). Accordingly, as the amount of
electric load is increased, the forward rotational motion of the
controller assembly increases, further decreasing the required
input torque. Advantageously, in an embodiment where sufficient
counterforce is generated and/or sufficient electric load is
applied, the input torque is not required to maintain a momentum
of the controller assembly (114), and output torque may be
supplied from the converter (100) to a motor (not shown)
operatively connected to the pulley (118). Accordingly, in said
embodiment, the converter (100) outputs both electric current and
torque, and, thus, provides usable electrical and mechanical
energy.
[0041] Referring to FIGS. 2b and 4a, upper and lower surfaces of
the first and second magnetic sections (126, 130) are formed in a
substantially trapezoidal shape, with a shorter substantially
parallel side of each surface facing toward the controller plate
(120) and a longer substantially parallel side of the surfaces
facing away from the controller plate (120). Further, upper and
lower surfaces of the second magnetic section (130) are larger
than upper and lower surfaces of the first magnetic section (126).
Advantageously, such an arrangement ensures that as the controller
(122) is rotated through a particular spacing interval, the first
magnetic section (126) and the second magnetic section (130) both
remain between the field coil assembly (110) and the magnet (112)
for substantially equal amounts of time. Thus, the magnetic field,
and, hence, the counter-magnetic field, may be generated for a
long enough period of time to produce sufficient counterforce on
the controller (122).
[0042] Referring to FIG. 3, note that a number of controllers
(122) provided in the controller assembly (114) is greater than a
number of magnets (112), and, hence, a number of field coil
assemblies (132) provided in the converter (100). Accordingly,
sufficient counter-magnetization is produced in the controller
assembly (114) to maintain the forward rotational motion of the
converter (100). Advantageously, an input torque required to
maintain operation of the converter (100) is decreased.
[0043] While the invention has been described with respect to a
limited number of embodiments, those skilled in the art, having
benefit of this disclosure, will appreciate that other embodiments
can be devised which do not depart from the scope of the invention
as disclosed herein. Accordingly, the scope of the invention
should be limited only by the attached claims.