METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION OF ENERGY AND DIRECTIONAL PROPULSION USING DIRECTED IMBALANCE OF CENTRIPETAL FORCES

摘要

A method and apparatus for energy conversion useful for directional propulsion and using a directed imbalance of centripetal forces. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided comprising a rigid rod having weights disposed at each end thereof. The rod is engaged by a rotatable hub disposed at a central axis point within a closed-loop track. As the hub and rod rotate, the weights are directed along the track. The shape of the track is non-circular, and the central axis point is situated within the track such that the rod is caused to slide back and forth in the hub as the hub rotates. The continuously changing radii of rotation of the weights are such that a directed imbalance of centripetal forces is created, achieving a net positive force in one direction.