20240043229. Improvements to Apparatus and Applications for Magnetic Levitation and Movement Using Offset Magnetic Arrays simplified abstract (US Positronix Inc.)
Improvements to Apparatus and Applications for Magnetic Levitation and Movement Using Offset Magnetic Arrays
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
John M. Baker of Hayward CA (US)
Remigio Perales of Oberlin OH (US)
Clifford J. P. Gilman of New Castle NH (US)
Improvements to Apparatus and Applications for Magnetic Levitation and Movement Using Offset Magnetic Arrays - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240043229 titled 'Improvements to Apparatus and Applications for Magnetic Levitation and Movement Using Offset Magnetic Arrays
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a system that uses repulsive force created by actuated permanent magnets to levitate and transport heavy loads. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent:
- A bed of permanent magnets is selectively actuated to levitate an array of magnets positioned above the bed.
- The magnets in the levitated array are opposed to the actuated magnets and have the same magnetic pole, creating a repulsive force.
- The actuated magnets are vertically offset from magnets in the bed that have not been raised, maximizing levitation forces.
- This system can levitate and transport objects over level or sloped surfaces, in straight paths or along curves and corners.
- The bed of magnets can be attached to the floor or to a set of moving decks that rearrange themselves in a desired path.
- The system can simulate walking or running, similar to a treadmill or virtual gaming platform.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Material handling and transportation in industries such as manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
- Levitating and transporting heavy objects in construction sites or shipyards.
- Moving objects in cleanroom environments where contact with the floor is undesirable.
- Creating dynamic and interactive gaming platforms or virtual reality experiences.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Enables the levitation and transportation of heavy loads without the need for physical contact or friction.
- Provides a versatile system that can operate on various surfaces and navigate different paths.
- Offers a solution for moving objects in environments where traditional methods may be limited or impractical.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased efficiency and productivity in material handling and transportation processes.
- Reduced wear and tear on objects being transported, as there is no direct contact with the floor.
- Flexibility to transport objects in different directions and along complex paths.
- Potential for creating immersive and interactive experiences in gaming and virtual reality.
Original Abstract Submitted
repulsive force created by actuated permanent magnets is used to levitate and transport heavy loads. a bed of permanent magnets is selectively actuated to levitate an array of magnets positioned above the bed, such that the magnets in the levitated array are opposed to the actuated magnets, and of the same magnetic pole, thereby creating a repulsive force. the actuated magnets are vertically offset from magnets in the bed of permanent magnets that have not been raised, thereby imparting maximum levitation forces to the magnets in the levitated array. these systems can levitate and transport objects over level or sloped surfaces, in a straight path or along curves and corners. a bed of magnets can be attached to the floor, or to a set of moving decks that rearrange themselves in a desired path. our systems can simulate walking or running, similar to a treadmill or virtual gaming platform.
