Ackshully, maybe it is simply a way to create a synchronous induction generator by using one of these devices to transmit the DC for field and a separate device to tap the AC from the induction coils.
I still would not explain some aspects of the patent claims. On Mon, Sep 19, 2022 at 8:36 PM Terry Blanton <[email protected]> wrote: > In which case, I find this comment in the article quite puzzling: > > *The technology is called Twistact, and it will eliminate the need for > expensive rare-earth magnets in large wind turbines.* > > On Mon, Sep 19, 2022 at 7:48 PM Robin <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> In reply to Terry Blanton's message of Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:57:41 -0400: >> Hi, >> >Seriously? >> >> yes. >> >> > >> >I think the answer lies in the patent on p. 24 of 36 under "Detailed >> >Description": >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >*Certain details are set forth below to provide a sufficientunderstanding >> >of embodiments of the invention. However, itwill be clear to one skilled >> in >> >the art that embodiments of theinvention may be practiced without various >> >of these particulardetails. In some instances, well-known structures and >> >materials have not been shown in detail in order to avoid unnecessarily >> >obscuring the described embodiments of the invention.* >> > >> ><end quote> >> > >> >Namely, the battery which is necessary to create the initial magnetic >> >field. Once current is flowing in the "belt" the Faraday Motor effect >> >kicks in. >> >> This thing isn't a motor. All it does is provide a means of electrically >> connecting a moving part to a non-moving part. >> IOW it replaces the slip rings or brushes, but doesn't wear out nearly as >> fast, primarily, IMO, because of the rolling, >> as opposed to sliding/scraping, contact. >> As Bob said, this means that an electromagnet can now be used for the >> rotor ISO a permanent magnet made from scarce >> materials. >> (See Self Excited Generators). >> Cloud storage:- >> >> Unsafe, Slow, Expensive >> >> ...pick any three. >> >>
