WO2015177804A1

WO2015177804A1 - A leverage assembly for energy generation

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Publication number: WO2015177804A1
Application number: PCT/IN2014/000509
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ramesh Rajagopal; Mariaselvam BHOOPATHY; Roahan RAMESH
Original assignee: Ramesh Rajagopal
Priority date: 2014-05-19
Filing date: 2014-07-31
Publication date: 2015-11-26

Abstract

The present invention relates to various aspects of leverage assembly for energy generation. According to one aspect, the leverage assembly comprises at least one first order lever having an effort arm and a load arm, where at least one weighted body is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm and positioned in opposite to the end of the load arm. At least one mounting table has a fulcrum on its top side and a slot to pass-through the lever load arm into it, where the table is mounted on a base plate for being reciprocally actuated in back and forth movement. Power receiver assemblies are positioned adjacent to the mounting table to be in operative contact with the end of the lever load arm at the time of lever oscillation. The first order lever is pivotably mounted onto the table through its fulcrum in a frictionless manner in such a way that when the table is being reciprocated, the lever effort arm along with its weighted body is oscillated on the fulcrum at a desired oscillating angle, which simultaneously generates a multiplied force, at the end of the lever load arm, that is directed to operate the power receiver assemblies for energy generation. Thus, such leverage assembly generates efficient energy with the oscillating first order lever arrangement in an easy, reliable and cost effective manner.

Description

A LEVERAGE ASSEMBLY FOR ENERGY GENERATION

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates in general to energy and power generation. The present invention relates in more particular to a leverage assembly for energy generation, which facilitates easy, reliable and cost effective production of useful and clean green energy and/or power by means of enormous multiplied forces generated due to the leverage movement.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A multitude of conventional methods of producing energy also produce pollutants as a byproduct, like thermal, nuclear power plants leading to increased greenhouse gases, smog etc. Other clean energy technologies like solar, wind, hydel, tidal power etc, may not be reliable, expensive and may require special environment or geographical conditions that may not be available in all areas of the world. Therefore there is a great need for an apparatus for producing clean green energy, be reliable, cost effective and be capable of being deployed at any place in the world. For centuries, mankind has tried to harness in some way the effects of gravity to produce mechanical energy.

The first documented gravity motion machines were developed by an Indian author Baskara (1159). It was a wheel with containers of mercury around the rim. As the wheel turned, the mercury was supposed to move within the containers in such a way that the wheel would always be heavier on one side of the axle. The idea re-appeared in Arabic writings, one which contained six such gravity devices. From the Islamic world the idea reached Europe. One of Villard De Houne Court's (late 12th centuries) most celebrated machine designs was for a gravity wheel that rotated perpetually. It was an over balanced wheel ith hinged mallets or hammers equally spaced around the rim. Similarly, Marianno di Iacopo called Taccola (1382-1452) devised a wheel similar to Arabian wheel. Leonardo-da- Vinci (1452-1519) designed several gravity or perpetual motion devices and carefully analyzed several versions of the over balanced wheel with moving weights around the rim, and showed why they would not work. In modern language, it says that as the wheel moves farther from its rotational axis, the gravitational torque on it is greater, but the moment of inertia on the wheel is simultaneously increased making the gravitational torque less effective in increasing or sustaining motion of the wheel continuously. The nett gain is zero. Mark Anthony Zimmara (1518) described without pictures "Directions for constructing a perpetual motion machine without use of water or weight, and also admits that he knows no one who has made such a thing work.

Further, Agostino Ramelli (1523-1600) designed a water wheel, Vittoria Zonca (1568-1602) a siphon wheel, Robert Fludd (1544-1637) published some drawings of perpetual motion machines to pump water. Althanasis Kircher (1601-1680), a German Jesuits folio includes a water wheel driving a force pump to lift water to the top of the wheel and designs for magnetic spheres and wheels turning continuously in response to fixed magnets. Edward Sommerset (1601-1667) describes a perpetual motion wheel which is a overbalanced wheel and describes as "to provide and make that all weights of the descending side of a wheel shall be perpetually farther than the center of those the mounting or ascending side and yet equal in number and heft to one as the other". The wheel was 14 feet over and had 40 weights of 501bs per piece, ho sooner that the great weights passed the diameter line of the lower side that hung a foot farther from the center, no sooner passed the diameter line of the upper side that they hung a foot nearer. It did not perform.

Johann Ernest Elias Bessler (Orffyreus) (1680-1745) a German Pole made four perpetual motion machines between 1712 and 1719. It was said from various accounts that it was a rotating wheel containing several weights which moved within the wheel, and arranged to follow a path such that the wheel never obtained equilibrium, thereby rotating continuously and generating power only due to gravitational forces. Only a few persons had the privilege to see the inside arrangements of movements of weights and were sworn to secrecy, and as Bessler did not receive compensation for his invention, destroyed the wheel and the drawings, leaving only clues to how he achieved perpetual motion. Sir John Wilkins (1614-1672) and Sir William Congreve (1772-1829) and several others tried to developed various concepts of perpetual motion devices. From then on and until now several attempts were and are being done to exploit this concept to use gravitational force to rotate a wheel continuously to generate power.

Several patents and publications have been made on such devices that primarily move weights inside a wheel, thereby obtaining excess energy to rotate the shaft through gravitational forces. For instance, US Patent No 6694844 by Love describes a gravity apparatus having several weights connected to a rotatable shaft and with suitable pivoting and cam arrangement allow the weights to be extended during the downward movement and during the upward movement are brought closer to the hub, thereby providing a net torque for useful work.

US Patent No 2989839 by Croy describes a combined pneumatic and gravity motor, having a shaft with radially extending raceways attached hereto and a weight slidably supported on each raceway. The weights are configured to move radially in-and- out on the raceways provided by individual air turbines. A timing mechanism controls the air turbines to move the weights to the outer and inner positions, and cause rotation of the shaft for use by other machines.

US Patent No 4311918 by Vaseen describes a gravity assist booster for a wind powered generator which uses the mechanical advantage of a lever arm to multiply the energy of a moving weight that is wind powered from a propeller drive. The off-balance positioning of the weights, produced by moving the weights around the perimeter of the wheel, uses gravity to facilitate the unit rotating a take-off shaft. US Patent No 5221868 by Arman describes an electrically assisted gravity powered motor having a series of joined, interrupted axles, each having an outwardly extending arm, attached there to with the weights that move in and out relative to the axle on a track that is attached to the arm. An electric motor moves the weight in and out on the track as the arm rotates. The motors are configured to place the weights on the outer reaches of the arm, during the arms' downward rotation and near the axle during the arms' upward rotation to provide higher rotational torque. The rotation of the arms rotates the axle.

US Patent No 5427330 and US Patent No 5673872 by Shimshi describe gravity wheels that are capable of lengthening and shortening the radius of rotation enabling additional useful net torque.

US Patent No 6237342 by Hurford, describes a gravity motor having an output shaft rotatably mounted on a housing that includes a guide surface against which a weighted follower contacts to drive the follower inward towards the hub, to which the output shaft is fixedly attached. The follower is attached to a connecting rod, that is telescopically received in a sleeve. The connecting rod moves in and out of the sleeve in response to the follower contacting the guide surface to place the weights near the hub during the upward position of the cycle and away from the hub during the downward position of the cycle, resulting in a nett torque that rotates the output shaft.

US Publication No 2003/01/32635 by Ganimian describes a gravity driven electric power generator comprising a platform member on which a slidably positioned an electric generator housing that is coupled to an axle having a rotor gear. The rotor gear is in mating contact with the tread member of an endless belt. The platform is pivotal ly mounted on a stand, and a support jack is used to change the orientation of the platform, which causes the generator housing to slide on the platform. Rotation of the endless belt rotates the rotor gear to rotate the axle, which is operatively connected to a generator.

US Publication No 2003/01/55770 by Clinch describes a gravity motor, comprising an output shaft, having a plurality of radial arms secured to the shaft, wherein it has at least one weight which is connected to each of the radial arms capable to move radially in and out on the arm as a result of a contact against specially positioned guide surfaces. The guide surfaces provided move the weights towards and away from the shaft during the upward and downward movement of rotation, resulting in net torque that rotates the output shaft for useful work.

US Publication No 2007/0090648 Al by Barksdale describes a machine containing many movable parts that outputs more energy that it consumes to make it operate. It contains a plurality of heavy metal balls that are arranged to roll down an inclined plane to drive a large wheel. The weights of the balls on the arms of the wheel force the wheel to rotate downwards, and the balls as they reach the lowest point are freed from the arms and are taken up by an elevator upwards by the driven wheel to commence once again the downward journey, thereby producing continuous torque.

US Publication No 2008/0011552 Al by Steven Raoul Laperle describes a gravity powered rotational machine for rotating an output shaft to power a generator, comprising of several swing arms with weights connected to the shaft and are provided with suitable pivoting arrangement to ensure that majority of the weights are on the extreme end of the descending side, while the remaining few weights are always on the inner side of the ascending weights, thereby resulting in a large net torque that rotates the output shaft for productive use.

Dutch Application No 1034252 in 2009 by Abeling describes a gravity wheel, wherein the weights are guided by carriers/wheel inward and outward during the ascending and descending part of rotation and are also provided with external guide ways to maintain a dedicated oval egg shaped pathway.

WIPO Publication W0201105326A1 by Harouton describes a machine mechanically controlled by series of levers and weights to generate power using Gravity force, to keep wheel rotating. US 20130284540 and WO2013/14491 OA 1 by Ribeiro, Renato describes a Mechanical motion system for energy generation, with a series of levers and weights using gravitational force to turn a shaft. Also, FR 2989431A1 describes another type of gravity machine. In addition with the foregoing, several such gravity machines have been described in various patents and publications by several inventors. Most of the above patents/publications relate to gravity devices having movement of weights on a rotating shaft with weights being moved as far away from the axel on the descending side and as close as possible during the ascending side. But, none seem to be in commercial production because any gain in power achieved during the descending phase was negated by the loss due to the force required to propel the weights on the ascending side and the various frictional losses, air resistance and power loss in forcing the weights up during the ascending phases against the gravitational forces, in spite of having momentum arm shorter that the power arm. Milkovic, Veljko of Serbia describes power generation using "A two stage Mechanical oscillator" with a lever and Pendulum, and filed several patents using this principle to pump water, generate power thru alternator, to drive Vessels in water etc, e.g. YU 49002 B-P-579/99, YU 02.02.2005 P-95/05, etc. US publications US 2005/248159A1 by Seoane and US 2007/248159A1 by Gomez and Nacer describe energy generation using oscillations of Pendulum to drive a shaft.

Further, WO 2009/153803A1 by P.L. Seethalakshmi describes a machinery for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy, using oscillations of a series of fulcrumed levers to drive a shaft to generate electrical energy. The above described fulcrumed lever and oscillating lever type energy generators has several friction points and intricate numerous assembly requirements and will be expensive, to manufacture, operate and maintain, such equipment.

Presently, there is no simple assembly and mechanism available in the energy generation without any loss due to several friction points of its complexity in operation and arrangement. Hence, it is necessary to provide a simple and easy solution to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a simple leverage assembly for energy generation, which is capable of overcoming the aforementioned drawbacks. In particular, it is desirable to facilitate easy, reliable and cost effective production of useful and clean green energy and/or power by means of enormous multiplied forces generated due to the leverage movement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a leverage assembly for efficient energy generation with an oscillating first order lever arrangement in an easy, reliable and cost effective manner.

An another object of the present invention is to provide a leverage assembly for energy generation, which is simple with less mechanical parts, low manufacturing cost, and easy to operate and maintain.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a leverage assembly for efficient energy generation with a rotating first order lever arrangement in an easy, reliable and cost effective manner.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a leverage assembly for efficient energy generation with a stationary first order lever arrangement in an easy, reliable and cost effective manner. According to one aspect, the present invention, which achieves this objective, relates to a leverage assembly for energy generation, comprising at least one first order lever having an effort arm and a load arm, where at least one weighted body is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm and positioned opposite to the end of the load arm. At least one mounting table has a fulcrum on its top side and a slot to pass-through the lever load arm into it, where the table is mounted on a base plate for being reciprocally actuated in back and forth movement. A plurality of power receiver assemblies is positioned adjacent to the mounting table to be in operative contact with the end of the lever load arm at the time of lever oscillation. The first order lever is pivotably mounted onto the table through its fulcrum in a frictionless manner in such a way that when the table is being reciprocated, the lever effort arm along with its weighted body oscillates on the fulcrum at a desired oscillating angle, which simultaneously generates a multiplied force, at the end of the lever load arm, that is directed to operate the power receiver assemblies for energy generation. Thus, such leverage assembly generates efficient energy with the oscillating first order lever arrangement in an easy, reliable and cost effective manner. Further, it is simple with less mechanical parts, low manufacturing cost, and easy to operate and maintain.

Furthermore, the weighted body is pivotably attached to the end of the effort arm such that the weighted body can swivel with reference to the effort arm of the lever to aid generation of auxiliary force at the end of the lever load arm while the lever is being oscillated. The weighted body attached to the end of the effort arm on pivot is provided with a plurality of stoppers such that the swivel movement of the weighted body is terminated with a jerk at each direction to aid further auxiliary force at the end of the lever load arm while the lever is being oscillated, where the plurality of stoppers comprises of spring-loaded stoppers. This plurality of stoppers provides a first or second order lever effect to the pivoted weighted body at the effort of end arm lever. The length of the load arm and the effort arm of the first order lever is formed with a desired mechanical advantage of say 1 :8 ratio of distance from the fulcrum. The lever is oscillated at a maximum oscillating angle of up to 180 degrees. The load arm of the first order lever is assembled with one or more wear resistant rollers at its end. The table has a plurality of mounting blocks on which the fulcrum is rigidly fixed, where the fulcrum has a plurality of stoppers on both ends to retain the first order lever in position during oscillation. The table is mounted on the base plate through a sliding guide assembly for reciprocate movement of the table with respect to the base plate when the table is actuated by a drive assembly. In addition, the leverage assembly further comprises at least one push-pull slide assembly has a housing mounted on the base plate through a sliding guide assembly. The housing is arranged on the rear side of the table to receive the end of the load arm within it for sliding movement the push-pull slide assembly with respect to the angular movement of the lever load arm during oscillation. The power receiver assemblies are rigidly positioned on both sides of the push-pull slide assembly at the rear side of the table in such a way that the first order lever is aligned with the push-pull slide assembly and the power receiver assemblies, which actuates the power receiver assemblies through the linear movement of the push-pull slide housing. The push-pull slide housing is fixed with wear resistant plates on its inner sides being in contact with the load arm during oscillation, and arranged with a slot on its outer sides with respect to the wear resistant plates to catch the power receiver assemblies. The power receiver assemblies include hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, reciprocating linear alternator (RLA), vibrators, plunger type rotary pump and alternator. The plunger type rotary pump includes various types of radial piston pump.

Moreover, in an alternate aspect of the present invention, the leverage assembly further comprises a plurality of auxiliary levers pivotably mounted on the table and positioned with respect to the effort arm of the first order lever to periodically nudge the effort arm at the respective end of every oscillation when the respective auxiliary levers are actuated at each reciprocate movement of the table.

In yet another alternate aspect of the present invention, the leverage assembly further comprises a plurality of auxiliary cylinders mounted on the table and positioned with respect to the effort arm of the first order lever while the effort arm of the lever is positioned vertically downwards below the table to act as a pendulum. The auxiliary cylinders are operatively connected to one or more sensors to periodically nudge the effort arm at the respective end of every oscillation as required based on the linear movement of the push-pull slide assembly sensed by the sensors. According to another aspect, the present invention, which achieves this objective, relates to a leverage assembly for energy generation, comprising at least one first order lever having an effort arm, a load arm and fulcrum that separates the effort arm and the load arm, where at least one weighted body is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm and positioned in opposite to the end of the load arm. At least one mounting table has a holding member to hold the lever fulcrum in it and a slot to pass-through the lever load arm into it, where the table is rotatably mounted on a base plate. At least one power receiver assembly is operatively mounted on the base plate in such a way that the end of the lever load arm is engaged with the power receiver assembly. The fulcrum of the first order lever is rotatably and angularly held within the holding member of the table in a frictionless ball joint arrangement manner in such a way that when the table is being rotated, the lever effort arm along with its weighted body is revolved around the center axis of the table, which simultaneously generates a multiplied force, at the end of the lever load arm, that is directed to operate the power receiver assembly for energy generation. Thus, such leverage assembly generates efficient energy with the rotating first order lever arrangement in an easy, reliable and cost effective manner.

Further, the effort arm of the lever is rotated about an angle up to 90 degrees with respect to the center axis of the table. The table is rotatably mounted on the base plate through circular sliding guides such that the table is being rotated with reference to the base plate by a drive assembly that is operatively connected to the table. The power receiver assembly comprises an internal gear arrangement being operatively engaged with the end of the lever load arm and an output drive being coupled to a power generator, such that the force generated at the lever load arm is transferred for power generation at the power generator.

Alternatively, the power receiver assembly having a pump is rigidly fixed to the base plate, wherein the pump is operatively engaged with the end of the lever load arm in such a way that the pump is actuated by the force generated at the lever load arm for power generation, during rotation. The pump includes various types of plunger type rotary pump and radial piston pump. The above described alternate rotatable leverage arrangement can have either the lever effort arm positioned above rotatable table or below the table to generate energy and be easy to manufacture and to maintain.

According to further aspect, the present invention, which achieves this objective, relates to a leverage assembly for energy generation, comprising at least one first order lever having an effort arm and a load arm, where at least one weighted body is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm and positioned in opposite to the end of the load arm. At least one table has a fulcrum on its top side and a slot to pass-through the lever load arm into it, where the table is rigidly mounted on a base plate. At least one power receiver assembly having a rotary plunger pump is rotatably mounted on the base plate in such a way that the end of the lever load arm is engaged with the rotary plunger pump. The first order lever is rigidly and angularly mounted on the table through its fulcrum in a frictionless manner in such a way that when the power receiver assembly is being rotated, the plunger pump rotationally receives a multiplied force generated at the lever load arm by the lever effort arm along with its weighted body, which continuously activates and operates each plunger of the plunger pump for energy generation. Thus, such leverage assembly generates efficient energy with the stationary first order lever arrangement in an easy, reliable and cost effective manner. Further, the power receiver assembly is rotatably mounted on the base plate through circular sliding guides such that the power receiver assembly is being rotated with reference to the base plate by a drive assembly that is operatively connected to the power receiver assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be further apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the several figures of the accompanying drawings which show, by way of example only one form of this present invention. The invention will be discussed in greater ^detail with reference to the accompanying figures. FIG. 1 illustrates a partial sectional schematic side view of a leverage assembly for energy generation, at a central vertical plane, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a partial sectional schematic front view of the leverage assembly for energy generation, at the central vertical plane, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of a lever of the leverage assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3a illustrates a front side view of the lever as shown in Fig. 3, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3b illustrates a plan view of the lever, with alternate arrangement of weighted body at effort arm, as shown in Fig. 3, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 illustrates a partial sectional schematic front view of the leverage assembly depicting the lever oscillated to the right side of vertical axis, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4a illustrates a partial sectional schematic front view of the leverage assembly depicting the lever oscillated to the left side of vertical axis, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4b illustrates a schematic representation of the lever oscillation on both sides of vertical center line with an oscillating angle, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic representation of the lever oscillation on one side of vertical center line with the oscillating angle, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 illustrates a plan view of a push-pull slide assembly of the leverage assembly, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6a illustrates a side view of the push-pull slide assembly of the leverage assembly, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6b illustrates a partial-cut front side view of the push-pull slide assembly of the leverage assembly, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic front side view of multiple lever arrangements in the leverage assembly, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 illustrates a partial descriptive schematic side view of the leverage assembly with auxiliary lever arrangements, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic view showing alternate drive assembly arrangement for driving the leverage assembly, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic sectional side view of the leverage assembly like a pendulum with auxiliary cylinder arrangements, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 1 illustrates a schematic sectional side view of a leverage assembly for energy generation, in accordance with second exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11a illustrates a schematic sectional side view of a leverage assembly for energy generation, in accordance with third exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 12 illustrates a schematic sectional side view of a leverage assembly for energy generation, in accordance with fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It may be evident, however, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the present invention.

The present invention relates to a simple leverage assembly for energy or power generation with an oscillating first order lever arrangement, i.e. a first order lever freely oscillates to produce a multiplied force at its load arm ends with the aid of gravitational forces, where the multiplied force is converted into useful energy by means of any power receiver assemblies. The present invention describes the potential of multiplication and harvesting of energy by utilizing the multiplied force generated by an oscillating first order lever. By adopting the leverage assembly for power generation disclosed by the present invention, the energy transformation efficiency is high, the energy is clean and has wide sources, and the leverage assembly for power generation has the advantages of simple and reliable structure, wide range of applications and better economy. It provides high energy or power generation in a cost effective manner and it is easy to operate and maintain. The leverage assembly acts as energy or power multiplier, i.e. as a coupler in between any motor and drive assembly as a power multiplier.

FIG. 1 illustrates a partial sectional schematic side view of a leverage assembly (1) for energy generation, at a central vertical plane, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The leverage assembly (1) for energy generation comprises a first order lever (2), a mounting table (4) and power receiver assemblies (6) as well as push-pull slide assembly (5), where the components of the leverage assembly (1) are arranged on a base plate (9). The first order lever (2) has an effort arm (2a) and a load arm (2b), where at least one weighted body (2f) is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm (2a) and positioned in opposite to the end of the load arm (2b). The mounting table (4) has a fulcrum (3) on its top side and a slot (4a) to pass-through the lever load arm (2b) into it, where the table (4) is mounted on the base plate (9) for being reciprocally actuated in back and forth movement. The power receiver assemblies (6) are positioned adjacent to the mounting table (4) to be in operative contact with the end of the lever load arm (2b) at the time of lever oscillation. The first order lever (2) is pivotably mounted onto the table (4) through its fulcrum (3) in a frictionless manner in such a way that when the table (4) is being reciprocated, the lever effort arm (2a) along with its weighted body (2f) is oscillated on the fulcrum (3) at a desired oscillating angle (13), which simultaneously generates a multiplied force, at the end of the lever load arm (2b), that is directed to operate the power receiver assemblies (6) for energy generation. The lever (2) can be oscillated at a maximum oscillating angle (13) of up to 180 degrees or more depending on stroke and speed of reciprocation of the table, mechanical advantage of lever, weighted body at the lever effort arm, and also direction and position of the lever effort arm.

With reference to FIG. 2, a partial sectional schematic front view of the leverage assembly (1) for energy generation, at a central vertical plane is illustrated, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In the leverage assembly (1), the mounting table (4) is mounted on the base plate (9) through a rigid sliding guide assembly (11), which provides reciprocate movement (back-and-forth movement on the horizontal axis) of the table (4) with respect to the base plate (9) when the table (4) is actuated by a drive assembly (10). The drive assembly (10) is composed of a drive unit or drive motor (10a) that is mounted on a suitable drive unit spacer (10b), and a crank link (10c) whose both ends are respectively connected to the drive (10a) and the table (4) to provide the desired reciprocation stroke on the table (4) ranging from 1 to 200 mm or more as required for large capacity embodiments of the present invention. The sliding guide assembly (11) is rested on spacers (9a) provided between the base plate (9) and the sliding guide assembly (11), where the sliding guide assembly (1 1) enables the table (4) to reciprocate back and forth in the X-axis to the desired stroke. The spacers (9a) are fixed rigidly to the base plate (9) on the two lengthwise sides as shown in Fig. 2. The stationery portion of the sliding guide assembly (11) is provided with the spacers (9a) which are locked rigidly to the base plate (9). The table (4) has a plurality of mounting blocks or holders (12) on which the fulcrum (3) is rigidly fixed, where the fulcrum (3) has a plurality of stoppers or locking stoppers (3a) on both ends to retain the first order lever (2) in position during oscillation. The table (4) is provided with suitable table slot (4a) to receive the load arm (2b) of the lever (2) into it. The fulcrum (3) is secured on the table (4) through the mounting blocks (12) that are located adjacent to both sides of the table slot (4a).

On this table (4), the first order lever (2) is fixed through the fulcrum (3) located on the mounting blocks (12) on either side of the slot (4a), which are tightened firmly on the top side of the table (4). The effort arm (2a) of the lever (2) with the weighted body (2f) is positioned to project vertically above the table (4), and the load arm (2b) projects below the table (4) through the table slot (4a). The slot (4a) on the table (4) allows the lever (2) to oscillate on either side of the vertical axis. The mechanical advantage of the lever is set to required desirable level say 1:8 ratio of distance from the fulcrum (3) to the lever load arm (2b) and the lever effort arm (2a) respectively. In particular, the length of the load arm (2b) and the effort arm (2a) of the first order lever (2) is formed with 1:8 ratio of distance from the fulcrum (3). One end of the reciprocating table (4) is connected to the drive motor (10a) with the crank (10c) capable of reciprocating the table (4) back and forth on the X-axis for the desired distance, say 20 mm. When the table (4) reciprocates back and forth responding to the drive operation, the fulcrum (3) with the lever (2) carried by the table (4) moves back and forth causing the lever (2) to oscillate on either side of the vertical axis to an oscillating angle (13), such that when the table (4) moves to the left end of vertical axis (7), the effort arm (2a) of the lever (2) oscillates towards the right of vertical axis (7), and as the table (4) moves to the right end of vertical axis, the effort arm (2a) of the lever (2) oscillates towards the left of vertical axis. These oscillations are caused due to the gravitational forces, acting on the weighted body (2f) carried by the effort arm end of the lever as well as due to combined effect of centrifugal & centripetal forces. The effort arm end oscillates to a larger angular distance, while the load arm end moves a smaller angular distance due to the short radial length from the fulcrum (3). This small angular distance moved by the load arm (2b) is due to the effect of first order lever (2), when the weighted effort arm (2a) oscillates, it acts on the fulcrum (3) to induce the multiplied force (power stroke) at its load arm ends, at each extreme end of oscillation. Especially, at higher speeds of reciprocation, the effort arm (2a) provides a jerk at extreme ends of oscillation providing an extra force similar to a jerk provided when operating the lever (2) by hand to get extra force.

Referring to FIG. 3, a plan view of the lever (2) of the leverage assembly (1) is illustrated, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The lever (2) is provided with a hole (2e) having bearings to receive the fulcrum (3) on the lever (2), which enables friction free oscillation of the lever (2) on the fulcrum (3). The lever (2) has its effort arm (2a) located vertically above the fulcrum (3), and its load arm (2b) located vertically below the fulcrum (3). The weighted body (2f) is fixed rigidly at the end of the lever effort arm (2a) and wear resistant rollers (2c) having diameter (2d) is fixed at the end of the lever load arm (2b), as shown in FIG. 3a, which illustrates a front side view of the lever as shown in Fig. 3, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The lever (2) is free to oscillate on its fulcrum (3) on either side (left and right) of the vertical axis center line (7) to the required oscillating angle (13), and the slot (4a) at the table (4) enables the free oscillating movement of the lever load arm (2b) through the table (4). The required mechanical advantage (MA) is derived by suitable selection of effort arm and load arm lengths as well as weighted body at the effort arm of the lever.

FIG. 3b illustrates a plan view of the lever (2), with alternate arrangement of weighted body (2g) at effort arm (2a), as shown in Fig. 3, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Instead of rigidly fixing the weighted body (2f) on the effort arm end of the lever (2), the weighted body (2g) can be pivotably attached to the end of the effort arm (2a) through a weighted body fulcrum (2h) such that the weighted body (2g) can swivel, like a pendulum or act like a first or second order lever arrangement, the weighted body fulcrum (2h) with reference to the effort arm (2a) of the lever (2), which provides auxiliary force at the end of the lever load arm (2b) while the lever is being oscillated. The weighted body (2g) is attached to the end of the effort arm (2a) using stoppers or stopper pins (2j, 2k) to restrict the movement of weighted body (2g) during the lever oscillations, which enables a second order lever arrangement. In particular, the swivel movement of the weighted body (2g) is terminated with a pronounced jerk at each direction (extreme ends) of oscillation, when the oscillating weight (2g) is stopped by the respective pairs of stoppers (2j, 2k) at oscillating end positions (2m) of the weighted body (2g). This jerk further provides additional auxiliary force or energy at the end of the lever load arm (2b) while the lever is being oscillated, which also aids the oscillating lever (2) to further swing back and forth. The stoppers (2j, 2k) can be spring-loaded stoppers, where by providing spring loading arrangement at these positions, the oscillation can be smoother and more efficient. By providing such stoppers (2k or 2j) on the weighted body (2g), the first or second order lever effect can be achieved by the oscillating weighted body (2g). As the weighted body movement is stopped at the stoppers (2k, 2j), the jerk at the end of each oscillation provides additional force to help the lever easily oscillate back to the other end, which is aided by the gravitational forces. Further, the spring-loaded stoppers (2j, 2k) make the oscillation quiet, where the spring energy can further aid the lever oscillation without energy loss. By not providing the stoppers (2j or 2k), the pivoted weight (2g) freely rotates on its fulcrum (2h) and such free rotation of weight (2g) aids the lever oscillation. Additionally, the load arm (2b) of the first order lever (2) can be assembled with one or more wear resistant rollers (2c) at its end with the help of pivot pins.

The power receiver assemblies (6) are associated and positioned with reference to the table (4) or the base plate (9) to harness the energy generated at either ends of the lever load arm (2b) to receive the power stroke, where the lever load arm end oscillates with an angular movement which is converted into a smooth reciprocating linear horizontal movement before being connected to the power receiver assemblies (6). In addition, the load arm end of the lever (2) is always be free to move and not be directly joined with the power receiver assemblies (6) at either ends to receive the power stroke to perform as the first order lever (2). The power receiver assemblies (6) include, but not limited to hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, reciprocating linear alternator (RLA), vibrators, plunger type rotary pump, alternator, power generator or any suitable device to receive this power stroke from the lever for direct conversion into electrical or useful energy. However, the illustrations of the present invention are described with the power receiver assemblies (6) as hydraulic cylinders only for the purpose of clear understanding of the nature of present invention, which should not be considered for any limitation of the present invention.

In addition, the leverage assembly (1) further comprises the push-pull slide assembly (5) that consists of a housing or slide block housing (5a) with a rectangular pocket (5b), rigidly fixed wear resistant plates (5c) on two inner width side ends of the pocket (5b), and T-slot (5d) provided on the slide block housing (5a), where (5e) is the length of pocket (5b) within between the wear plates (5c), details of push-pull slide assembly (5) are clearly shown in FIGS. 6, 6a and 6b, which respectively illustrate plan, side and partial-cut front side views of the push-pull slide assembly (5) of the leverage assembly (1), in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The rectangular pocket (5b) of size suitable to receive the end of load arm (2b) with rollers (2c) such that there is a clearance all around in between the pocket (5b), bottom and both length side face in order to make the rollers (2c) contact with the width side wear resistant plates (5c) only during oscillation. The housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) is rested and mounted on the base plate (9) through a sliding guide assembly (50, which makes the push-pull slide assembly (5) to slide in guided linear movement with respect to the base plate (9). The push-pull slide assembly (5) can be slidably mounted on the rear side of the table (4) as per convenience of manufacture and assembly.

The push-pull slide assembly (5) is located and positioned at the vertical axis center line (7) and the horizontal axis center line (8) as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) is arranged, at the end of the lever load arm (2b), on the rear side of the table (4) to receive the end of the load arm (2b) within it in a lengthwise manner for sliding movement the push-pull slide assembly (5) with respect to the angular movement of the lever load arm (2b) during oscillation. The push- pull slide housing (5a) has the rectangular pocket (5b) to receive the end of the lever load arm (2b), and is fixed with the wear resistant plates (5c) on its opposing inner sides of the rectangular pocket (5b) being in contact with the lever load arm end only during oscillation. The push-pull slide housing (5a) is arranged with the T-slot (5d) on its opposing outer sides with respect to the wear resistant plates (5c) to catch the power receiver assemblies (6).

The end of the lever load arm (2b) carrying rollers (2c) having diameter (2d) is positioned lengthwise in the pocket (5b) of the housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5). The pocket length (5e) is greater than the diameter (2d) of the rollers (2c) at the lever load arm (2b) and is provided with sufficient clearance all around the length and bottom of pocket (5b) to ensure contact only between the end of oscillating lever load arm (2b) carrying the wear resistant rollers (2c) and the corresponding width side wear resistant plates (5c) in the slide block housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) during oscillation of the lever load arm (2b). The pocket (5b) length is more than the roller diameter (2d) as required from between 0.5 to 25 mm or more as required for larger capacity embodiments of the present leverage assembly. The push-pull slide assembly (5) ensures that the lever (2) is able to act as a true first order lever, where the weighed body carrying non connected free oscillating end of the effort arm (2a) exerts the multiplied force to the non connected load arm end through the fulcrum (3) to the push-pull slide assembly (5) during jascillation.

When the lever (2) oscillates only the forward moving, the leading load arm end of the lever (2) makes contact only with the corresponding inside width wise side of one of the wear resistant plates (5c) of the slide block housing (5a), which is provided with adequate clearance on both the inner lengthwise sides and inner bottom face of the slide block housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5). The lever load arm end is provided with the rollers (2c) as the rollers (2c) provided on the load arm end push the guided slide block housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) from the inside face, alternatively during oscillation. In particular, during oscillation, the rollers (2c) in the lever load arm (2b) are pushed against the respective width wise inner surfaces of the slide block housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5), which converts the angular power stroke movement of the load arm end into a reciprocating linear movement of the push-pull slide assembly (5). Especially, the push-pull slide assembly (5) is provided to convert the angular movement of load arm end of the lever (2) into the linear movement to smoothly transfer the power stroke of the oscillating load arm end of the lever (2) to the respective cylinders (6a) of the power receiver assemblies (6).

In the leverage assembly (1), the power receiver assemblies (6) are rigidly mounted and positioned on both sides (left and right side) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) at the rear (bottom) side of the table (4) in such a way that the outer ends of the housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) are connected to the respective power receiver assemblies (6) and that the horizontal center line (8) of the power receiver assemblies (6) and the push-pull slide assembly (5) is aligned with the vertical center line (7) of the lever (2). In particular, the first order lever (2) is aligned (perpendicularly) with the push-pull slide assembly (5) and the power receiver assemblies (6), which actuates the power receiver assemblies (6) through the linear movement of the push-pull slide housing (5a). For example, if a hydraulic single acting cylinder/piston type pump is used as the power receiver assemblies (6), then each power receiver assembly (6) is composed of a power receiver cylinder (6a) connected with a piston shaft (6d), a hydraulic inlet port (6b) for filing the hydraulic fluid into the cylinder (6a) and a hydraulic outlet port (6c) for discharging the hydraulic fluid outside the cylinder (6a).

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The piston shafts (6d) of the cylinders or piston pumps (6a) of the power receiver assemblies (6) are respectively connected and coupled into the T-slot (5d) in the slide block housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) through couplers (6e). This enables the load arm power stroke to push or force the piston shaft (6d) through the slide block housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) on one end while simultaneously the push-pull slide assembly (5) pulls the piston shaft (6d) connected to the other end of its T-slot (5d) to make the sequence seamless. When the lever (2) oscillates to the right of the vertical axis (7), the lever load arm (2b) powers the left piston shaft (6d) of the power receiver assemblies (6) through the push-pull slide assembly (5) by pushing the piston shaft (6d) inside the cylinder (6a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) to discharge the hydraulic fluid out of the cylinder (6a) through the outlet port (6c) for power generation, while simultaneously the outer end of the push-pull slide assembly (5) pulls the right piston shaft (6d) of the power receiver assemblies (6) out of the cylinder (6a) to fill and suck the hydraulic fluid inside the cylinder (6a) through the inlet port (6b) to be ready for the next power stroke at the power receiver assemblies (6), and vice versa. The inlet and outlet ports (6b, 6c) of the cylinders (6a) of the power receiver assemblies (6) are provided with suitable non return valves, relief valves, pressure controls, pressure accumulators etc for hydraulic controls and operations. Even closed loop controllers can be provided to sense the oscillation angle and accordingly vary the reciprocation drive speed and oscillation rate to control output pressure for max energy utilization. These are well known in the art and are easily adopted, hence not elaborated.

The lever effort arm (2a) carrying weighted body (2f, 2g) oscillates to the right or left of vertical axis (7) to exert the multiplied force at the end of the load arm (2b) through the wear resistant rollers (2c) on the alternate left inner wear resistant plates (5c) of the housing (5a) of the push-pull slide assembly (5). When the reciprocating table (4) moves to the left of vertical axis, the lever (2) oscillates to the right side of vertical axis, which forces the load arm (2b) to move the push-pull slide assembly (5) at left side to energize the left cylinder (6a) of the power receiver assembly (6), as shown in FIG. 4, which illustrates a partial sectional schematic front view of the leverage assembly (1) depicting the lever (2) oscillated to the right side of vertical axis, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Similarly, when the reciprocating table (4) moves to the right of vertical axis (7), the lever (2) oscillates to the left side of vertical axis, which forces the load arm (2b) to move the push-pull slide assembly (5) at right side to energize the right cylinder (6a) of the power receiver assembly (6), as shown in FIG. 4a, which illustrates a partial sectional schematic front view of the leverage assembly (1) depicting the lever (2) oscillated to the left side of vertical axis, in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. This multiplied force is a power stroke, which forces or pushes the push-pull slide housing (5a) to act on the pistons cylinder (6a) to produce energy. The oscillation continuously cause the lever (2) to produce power strokes on either side of the lever load arm (2b), which is converted into useful energy for immediate usage or for storage through the power receiver assemblies (6). The angular movement or distance (13a) of the lever load arm (2b) is converted into the linear movement or linear horizontal distance (13b) at the push-pull slide assembly (5) as the rollers (2c) of the lever load arm (2b) push against the wear plates (5c) of the push-pull slide assembly (5) to simultaneously push the housing (5a) guided by the rigid sliding guide assembly (5f).

The power receiver assemblies (6) are mounted on the rear side of the reciprocating table (4) to receive this power stroke on either load arm ends of the lever (2), to pressurize hydraulic fluid into an accumulator (not shown), to power a gear pump/alternator (not shown) or to a source (not shown) to consume the energy generated at the power receiver assemblies (6). Further, the push-pull slide assembly (5) is connected directly to either ends of the power receiver assemblies (6) without any fixed connection with the lever (2), which thereby permits the lever (2) to function as a first order lever, with the load arm end only exerting pressure to push inside the slide assembly (5) to force the respective piston (6d) receiving power while the push-pull slide assembly (5) pulls out the piston (6d) at the opposite end, to be ready for the next power stroke.

The push-pull slide assembly (5) is provided with the wear resistant plates (5c) on both the inside width wise face of the slide block housing (5a) and also the lever load arm rollers (2c) are arranged with wear resistant surface, during the angular movement (13a) of power stroke, which minimizes overall wear and tear of the leverage assembly (1). Further, necessary lubrication is also provided at all wear points for extended life time of the leverage assembly (1). A clearance of say 1 to 25 mm is provided in the push-pull slide assembly inner length between the wear resistant plates (5c) over the diameter (2d) of the rollers (2c) at the load arm end. This clearance helps the lever (2) to change directions quickly at end of each oscillation, as no load exists at this desired clearance. This push-pull slide assembly (5) is provided with sufficient accurate guidance to maintain true linear horizontal movement (13b).

In the leverage assembly (1) of the present invention, the lever (2) is arranged to oscillate at the fulcrum (3) on either side of the vertical axis or center axis line (7) of the leverage assembly (1) with the oscillating angle (13), as shown in FIG. 4b, which illustrates a schematic representation of the lever oscillation on both sides of vertical center line (7) with the oscillating angle (13), in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In particular, the effort arm (2a) of the lever (2) can be located at any position on 360 degree circle to oscillate on the fulcrum (3). Alternatively, without departing the scope of the present invention, the lever (2) of the leverage assembly (1) can also be arranged to oscillate on only one side of the vertical axis or center axis line (7) of the leverage assembly (1) with an oscillating angle (13c), which can provide extra multiplied force in each power stroke in one direction as all oscillations are confined to one side of the vertical axis line (7) of the leverage assembly (1), as shown in FIG. 5, which illustrates a schematic representation of the lever oscillation on one side of vertical center line (7) with the oscillating angle (13c), in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The lever (2) is arranged to oscillate only on one side of the vertical axis (7) by suitably placing and locating the push-pull slide assembly (5) and the power receiver assemblies (6) such that the oscillating angle (13c) of the lever (2) is on one side of the vertical axis (7). The oscillating angle (13c) can be set to act up to 30 degrees or more on either side of the vertical axis (7), or on only one side of the vertical axis (7), by varying the various parameters like reciprocating stroke, frequency, lever mechanical advantage, weight carried at effort arm end, position of connection to the power receiver, etc.

The power generated at the power receiver assemblies (6) is continuously used to generate power either to charge an array of batteries, or to run suitable equipment. A part of the generated power by the leverage assembly (1) can be used to charge a battery to run the drive of the table (4). It is necessary to use this power stroke force generated continuously by ensuring that the power receiver assemblies (6), either a piston pump to use the energy generated by charging a reservoir under pressure, or an RLA to charge an array of batteries or to power suitable equipment to consume this energy, continuously as this energy generated by the oscillating lever (2) is only in the form of multiplied force and need be consumed immediately or stored for later use. The force generated due to the oscillating lever (2) is fully transferred to the power receiver assemblies (6) only, as the power receiver assemblies (6) are carried by the reciprocating table (4). Further, the drive (10a) to the reciprocating table (4) is unaffected due to this multiplied force transfer, and continuous to move the table (4) back and forth, without any effect, as it carries only the physical weight of the lever (2), the force carriers, reciprocating table (4) etc. In order to achieve high power output, the same drive (10a) can be optimized to carry several such levers with power receiver arrangements, adjacent to each other, with support bearings, similar to a fuel fired engine.

The reciprocating movement of the table (4) causes the lever (2) to oscillate due to the action of the gravitational and the centrifugal and centripetal forces, and aids the power transmission seamlessly to alternate ends of the load arm (2b), efficiently. Since the table (4) are reciprocated with the help of sliding guide assembly (1 1) having very low friction slides using suitable linear bearing type guides with minimum friction linear motion (LM) type bearings or guides with non-contact type magnetic linear bearings or guides with non-contact type air slide bearings, thereby it minimizes the power required to drive the table (4) to be reciprocated in back and forth movement. The table (4) is made to reciprocate by connecting one end of the table (4) to the crank shaft driven motor (10a) to give the necessary back and forth linear movements. The present leverage assembly (1) is assembled with multiple lever arrangement placed adjacent to each other to generate more power, as shown in FIG. 7, which illustrates a schematic front side view of multiple lever arrangements in the leverage assembly (1), in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. It is used for domestic, industrial, automobile, marine, other applications, etc.

FIG. 8 illustrates a partial descriptive schematic side view of the leverage assembly (1) with auxiliary lever arrangements, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In an another aspect of the leverage assembly (1) of the present invention, a third order lever arrangement can be provided at each end to provide a gentle nudge on the lever (2) (rollers (2c) at the effort arm (2a) of the lever) to enable the lever (2) to oscillate back, just at or before the end of each reciprocating stroke of the table (4), to produce the power stroke on the opposite end with minimum energy loss, and to ensure oscillation without completely depending on the centrifugal and centripetal forces. This arrangement may be necessary when the angle of oscillation is more or used just as a backup, to ensure each reciprocation results in a corresponding oscillation. In such case, the leverage assembly (1) is further composed of a set of auxiliary levers or auxiliary lever assembly (14) pivotably mounted on the table (4) and positioned with respect to the effort arm (2a) of the first order lever (2) to periodically nudge the effort arm (2a) at the respective end of every oscillation when the respective auxiliary levers (14) are actuated at each reciprocate movement of the table (4). The auxiliary levers (14) can be actuated by the table movement with the help of stand fixed at the table with reference to the movement position of the auxiliary levers (14) and the table. The present leverage assembly (1) is operatively assembled in conjunction with any existing drive (10a) with a crank link (10c) and driven equipment (15) as shown in FIG. 9, which illustrates a schematic view showing alternate drive assembly (10) arrangement for driving the leverage assembly (1), in accordance with first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic sectional side view of the leverage assembly (1) with auxiliary cylinder arrangements, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In further aspect of the leverage assembly (1) of the present invention, the push-pull slide assembly (5) and the power receiver assemblies (6) can also be mounted on the top of the reciprocating table (4) to suit ease of manufacturing, assembly and maintenance. In particular, it is also possible to have the entire leverage assembly (1) inverted to obtain equivalent or more advantageous performance i.e., by having the effort arm end of lever (2) on the vertical central line (7) but facing down, and operating like a pendulum. The reciprocating table's back and forth movement provides the necessary oscillation, to provide power strokes at the load arm end located above fulcrum (3) through the push-pull slide assembly (5) into the power receiver assemblies (6). In this type of arrangement, the leverage assembly (1) has the effort arm end acting like a pendulum, to obtain the required oscillations in addition to the fulcrum (3) being reciprocated back and forth by the table (4), the lever effort arm end is given the necessary push periodically to maintain oscillations to the required oscillating angle (13). The leverage assembly (1) is further composed of double acting auxiliary cylinders (17) mounted on the table (4) and positioned with respect to the effort arm (2a) of the first order lever (2). The auxiliary cylinders (17) are arranged with inlet ports (17a) and outlet ports (17b) for sucking and discharging of hydraulic fluid in and out of the cylinders (17). The auxiliary cylinders (17) are operatively connected to one or more sensors (16) to periodically nudge the effort arm (2a) at the respective end of every oscillation based on the linear movement of the push-pull slide assembly (5) sensed by the sensors (16). In particular, the auxiliary cylinders (17) provide the push to the lever (2) periodically or as required by getting necessary feedback using the sensors (16) from the linear movement of the push-pull slide assembly (5). The energy required to give the push by the auxiliary cylinders (17) is quite small compared to the energy obtained at the load arm end. It is also possible to have the effort arm end of the embodiment located at any position over 360 degree to obtain optimum performance and by having the push-pull slide assembly (5) and the power receiver assemblies (6) suitably located with reference to the table (4). In addition, free additional energy can be generated by providing such power multiplier of suitable capacity between any drive (motor) and driven (pump), as the power consumed by the leverage assembly is quite low. To achieve this, the correct balance is required between the mechanical advantage of lever, weight at the effort arm end, the frequency and stroke length of reciprocation, such that the lever oscillation, synchronizes with the reciprocating movement, to achieve maximum power multiplication and output for each type of leverage assembly. Also, the generated power output can be increased by having larger the mechanical advantage of lever or by fixing larger weights to the effort arm end, or by having the weights at the effort arm end to act as a pendulum or another first or second order lever, however adequate care to be taken in rigidly designing the leverage assembly to ensure long life and maintenance free operation. The present invention of the leverage assembly discloses the use of an oscillating lever to generate power utilizing the gravitational and the centrifugal & centripetal forces evolved, and to harness these forces along with force generated by the first order lever arrangement to obtain a multiplied force, which is converted into useful energy. In addition, this invention provides a simple mechanism to generate power, being capable of manufacture at low costs and be easy to operate, maintain and capable for use at any location.

Referring to FIG. 11, a schematic sectional side view of a leverage assembly ( ) for energy generation is illustrated, in accordance with second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In an alternate arrangement instead of a reciprocating table arrangement in the first embodiment of the present invention, a rotating table (4') with suitable drive assembly (10') is provided to rotate the table (4'). The leverage assembly (Γ) for energy generation comprises a first order lever (2') having an effort arm (2a'), a load arm (2b') and a ball fulcrum (3b) that separates the effort arm (2a') and the load arm (2b'), where a weighted body (2 ) is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm (2a') and positioned in opposite to the end of the load arm (2b'). The mounting table (4') has a holding member (4b) to hold the lever fulcrum (3b) in it and a slot (4a') to pass-through the lever load arm (2b') into it, where the table (4') is rotatably mounted on a base plate (9'). A power receiver assembly (6') is operatively mounted on the base plate (9') in such a way that the end of the lever load arm (2b') is directly engaged with the power receiver assembly (6'). The lever (2') is capable of rotating on the fulcrum (3b) on its offset axis (7a), as it revolves around the vertical axis center line (7') of the table (4'), when the table (4') is rotated on its axis (7') by the drive assembly (10'). The lever (2') is rotated with a revolving or rotating radius (13d) of the lever effort arm (2a'), as it rotates on a circular path (13e) with the radius (13d) around the center line (7'), when the table (4') is rotated by the drive (10'). In particular, the fulcrum (3b) of the first order lever (2') is rotatably and angularly held within the holding member (4b) of the table (4') in a frictionless ball joint arrangement manner in such a way that when the table (4') is being rotated, the lever effort arm (2a') along with its weighted body (2f ) is revolved around the center axis (7') of the table (4'), which simultaneously generates a multiplied force, at the end of the lever load arm (2b'), that is directed to operate the power receiver assembly (6') for energy generation.

The table (4') is rotatably mounted on the base plate (9') through rigid circular sliding guides (1 la) such that the table (4') is being rotated with reference to the base plate (9') by the drive assembly (10') that is operatively connected to the table (4'). The rigid circular sliding guides (11a) are arranged on spacers (9a') rigidly fixed on the base plate (9'). The table (4') can be rotated in clockwise or anticlockwise manner as well as continuous or non-continuous (reversible or back and forth) manner depending upon the arrangement of the leverage assembly (Γ) without departing the scope of the present invention. The effort arm (2a') of the lever (2') is rotated about an angle up to 60 degrees with respect to the center axis (7') of the table (4'). The fulcrum axis of the lever (2' ) is offset at offset centre line (7a) with respect to the centre line axis (7') of the table (4'), such that the weighted body (2f ) carried by the effort arm (2a') rotates around the axis (7') of the table (4') during rotation, which causes multiplied generation of force due to lever effect and also due to the centrifugal force generated at the effort arm end of lever (2'). This multiplied generated force acts at the load arm end of lever (2')_s where the load arm end of the lever (2') engages with the power receiver assembly (6') to harness this energy. The power receiver assembly (6') comprises a guided internal gear (6f) being operatively engaged with the end of the lever load arm (2b') and an output drive (18) being coupled to a power generator or alternator or other suitable means to use the energy generated, such that the force generated at the lever load arm (2b') is transferred for power generation at the power generator. The power receiver assembly (6') is capable of rotating on the central axis (7') by means of rigid rotary minimum friction type circular sliding guides (11a). When the rotating table (4') is actuated by the drive assembly (10'), the end of the lever effort arm (2a') carrying the weighted body (2f ) rotates around the table (4') with reference to the central line axis (7') on the rotating radius (13d) from the centre line (7') for generating the multiplied force at the load arm end of the lever (2'). Since the lever load arm end is engaged with the inner gear (6f) of the power receiver assembly (6'), the inner gear (6f) is being directly actuated by the multiplied force to rotate the power receiver assembly (6') to generate power to suitable generator or alternator connected to the power receiver assembly (6') through the output drive (18) to use this generated power using this leverage assembly (Γ).

Referring to FIG. 1 la, a schematic sectional side view of a leverage assembly (Γ) for energy generation is illustrated, in accordance with third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The leverage assembly (Γ) of this embodiment is similar with the second embodiment of the present invention except that a power receiver assembly (6') is rigidly fixed to the base plate (9') instead of the power receiver assembly (6') with the internal gear (6f) rotatably fixed to the base plate (9') in the second embodiment. The leverage assembly ( ) for energy generation comprises a first order lever (2') having an effort arm (2a'), a load arm (2b') and a ball fulcrum (3b) that separates the effort arm (2a') and the load arm (2b'), where a weighted body (2 ) is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm (2a') and positioned in opposite to the end of the load arm (2b'). A mounting table (4') has a holding member (4b) to hold the lever fulcrum (3b) in it and a slot (4a') to pass-through the lever load arm (2b') into it, where the table (4') is rotatably mounted on the base plate (9'). The power receiver assembly (6') is rigidly mounted on the base plate (9') ih such a way that the end of the lever load arm (2b') is directly engaged with the power receiver assembly (6'). The lever (2') is capable of rotating on the fulcrum (3b) on its offset axis (7a), as it revolves around the center line (7') of the table (4'), when the table (4') is rotated on its axis (7') by the drive assembly (10'). The lever (2') is rotated with a revolving or rotating radius (13d) of the lever effort arm (2a'), as it rotates on a circular path (13e) with the radius (13d) around the center line (7'), when the table (4') is rotated by the drive ( 10').

The table (4') is rotatably mounted on the base plate (9') through rigid circular sliding guides (11a) such that the table (4') is being rotated with reference to the base plate (9') by the drive assembly (10') that is operatively connected to the table (4'). The rigid circular sliding guides (1 la) are arranged on spacers (9a') rigidly fixed on the base plate (9'). The table (4') can be rotated in clockwise or anticlockwise manner as well as continuous or non-continuous (reversible or back and forth) manner depending upon the arrangement of the leverage assembly (Γ) without departing the scope of the present invention. The fulcrum (3b) of the first order lever (2') is rotatably and angularly held within the holding member (4b) of the table (4') in a frictionless ball joint arrangement manner in such a way that when the table (4') is being rotated, the lever effort arm (2a') along with its weighted body (2f ) is revolved around the center axis (7') of the table (4'), which simultaneously generates a multiplied force, at the end of the lever load arm (2b'), that is directed to operate the power receiver assembly (6') for energy generation. In particular, the power receiver assembly (6') having a rotary plunger pump (19) is operatively engaged with the end of the lever load arm (2b') in such a way that the rotary plunger pump (19) is actuated by the force generated at the rotating lever load arm (2b') for continuous power generation. The rotary plunger pump (19) is located on the main axis centre line (7') and rigidly mounted on the base plate (9') to receive the lever load arm (2b') for continuous actuation of the pump (19) during rotation of the load effort arm (2a') over the central axis. Alternatively, this leverage assembly (Γ) of the embodiment described above can be also assembled by having the effort arm end of lever facing below fulcrum (3b) like a pendulum with suitable arrangement to allow the effort arm end with weighted body to rotate around the central line axis.

Referring to FIG. 12, a schematic sectional side view of a leverage assembly (1") for energy generation is illustrated, in accordance with fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In this alternate arrangement instead of a reciprocating or rotating table arrangement, the leverage assembly (1") with a stationary table (4") is provided for power generation. The leverage assembly (1") comprises a first order lever (2") having an effort arm (2a") and a load arm (2b"), where a weighted body (2f ' ) is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm (2a") and positioned in opposite to the end of the load arm (2b"). In this arrangement, the lever (2") is permanently kept at an angle (13") equal to the oscillating angle described earlier. The stationary table (4") has a fulcrum (3") rigidly mounted on its top side and a slot (4a") to pass-through the lever load arm (2b") into it. The table (4") is rigidly mounted on a base plate (9") through spacers (9a") that is directly fixed to the base plate (9"), where the centre line (7") of the table (4") is same with the centre line of its fulcrum (3"). A power receiver assembly (6") having a rotary plunger pump (19") is rotatably mounted on the base plate (9") in such a way that the end of the lever load arm (2b") along with its wear resistant rollers (2c") is engaged with the rotary plunger pump ( 19").

The first order lever (2") is rigidly and angularly mounted on the table (4") through its fulcrum (3") in a frictionless manner in such a way that when the power receiver assembly (6") is being rotated, the plunger pump (19") rotationally receives a multiplied force generated at the lever load arm (2b") by the lever effort arm (2a") along with its weighted body (2f '), which continuously activates and operates each plunger of the plunger pump (19") for energy generation. The power receiver assembly (6") is rotatably mounted on the base plate (9") through circular sliding guides (1 la") to match the vertical axis (7") in such a way that the power receiver assembly (6") is being rotated with reference to the base plate (9") by a drive assembly (10") that is operatively connected to the power receiver assembly (6"). The rotation of plunger pump (19") against the end of the stationary lever load arm (2b") is capable of activating the plungers of the rotary pump (19") continuously one after another during rotation, which generates energy continuously for use through suitable power accumulators and gear pump or alternators. In respect of all the above embodiments, the leverage assembly discussed in the present invention can be designed and manufactured to needed capacities to meet domestic, bulk industrial, automotive, marine usage etc. It is non polluting power generation assembly that can be designed to be installed in electric vehicles to charge their batteries (lower quantity be needed) to provide unlimited opportunities of fuel saving and cost benefit. The manufacture assembly and use of the leverage assembly of this invention is very simple and of low cost and easy to maintain and can be even installed in remote locations. Those skilled in the art will be able to make modifications to the embodiment according to this invention which will not dilute the scope of this invention.

The foregoing description is a specific embodiment of the present invention. It should be appreciated that this embodiment is described for purpose of illustration only. It is evident to those skilled in the art that although the invention herein is described in terms of specific embodiments thereof, there exist numerous alternatives, modifications and variations of the invention. It is intended that all such modifications and alterations be included insofar as they come within the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed or the equivalents thereof. Hence all variations, modifications and alternatives that falls within the broad scope of the appended claims comes under the gamut of the invention. Legend of Reference Numerals of Figures

1, 1', 1" Leverage Assembly

2, 2', 2" First Order Lever

23. _j 2∑i _y 2<i Effort Arm

2b, 2b', 2b" Load Arm

2c, 2c" Wear Resistant Rollers 2d Diameter of Wear Resistant Rollers

2e Fulcrum Hole with Bearing

2f, 2f , 2f ' & 2g Weighted Body

2h Weighted Body Fulcrum

2j & 2k Stoppers or Stopper Pins

2m Oscillating End Positions of Weighted Body 2g

3, 3" Fulcrum

3a Stoppers or Locking Stoppers

3b Ball Fulcrum

4, 4', 4" Mounting Table

4a, 4a', 4a" Table Slot

4b Holding Member

5 Push-Pull Slide Assembly

5a Housing or Slide Block Housing

5b Rectangular Pocket

5c Wear Resistant Plates

5d T-Slot

5e Rectangular Pocket Inner Length

5f Sliding Guide Assembly

6, 6', 6" Power Receiver Assembl

6a Cylinders

6b Inlet Ports

6c Outlet Ports

6d Piston Shaft

6e Couplers

6f Guided Internal Gear

7, 7\ 7" Vertical Axis Center Line

7a Offset Axis

8 Horizontal Axis Center Line

9, 9', 9" Base plate

9a, 9a', 9a" Spacers 10, 10', 10" Drive Assembly

10a Drive Unit

10b Drive Unit Spacer

10c Crank Link

11 Rigid Sliding Guide Assembly

11a, 11a" Rigid Circular Sliding Guides

12 Mounting Blocks or Holders

13, 13" Oscillating Angle

13a Angular Movement Distance

13b Linear Horizontal Distance

13c Oscillating Angle

13d Lever Revolving or Rotating Radius

13e Circular Path

14 Auxiliary Levers or Auxiliary Lever Assembly

15 Driven

16 Sensors

17 Double Acting Auxiliary Cylinders

17a Auxiliary Cylinders Inlet Ports

17b Auxiliary Cylinders Outlet Ports

18 Output Drive

19 Rotary Plunger Pump

Claims

WE CLAIM:

1. A leverage assembly for energy generation, comprising:

at least one first order lever having an effort arm and a load arm, where at least one weighted body is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm and positioned in opposite to the end of the load arm;

at least one mounting table having a fulcrum on its top side and a slot to pass- through the lever load arm into it, where the table is mounted on a base plate for being reciprocally actuated in back and forth movement; and

a plurality of power receiver assemblies positioned adjacent to the mounting table to be in operative contact with the end of the lever load arm at the time of lever oscillation,

wherein the first order lever is pivotably mounted onto the table through its fulcrum in a frictionless manner in such a way that when the table is being reciprocated, the lever effort arm along with its weighted body is oscillated on the fulcrum at a desired oscillating angle, which simultaneously generates a multiplied force, at the end of the lever load arm, that is directed to operate the power receiver assemblies for energy generation.

2. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the weighted body is pivotably attached to the end of the effort arm such that the weighted body swivels with reference to the effort arm of the lever to aid auxiliary force at the end of the lever load arm while the lever is being oscillated.

3. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the weighted body is attached to the end of the effort arm using a plurality of stoppers such that the swivel movement of the weighted body is terminated with a jerk at each direction to aid the further auxiliary force at the end of the lever load arm while the lever is being oscillated, where the plurality of stoppers comprises of spring-loaded stoppers.

4. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the length of the load arm and the effort arm of the first order lever is formed with at least 1 :2, preferably 1 :8 ratio of distance from the fulcrum.

5. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lever is oscillated at a maximum oscillating angle of up to 180 degrees.

6. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the load arm of the first order lever is assembled with one or more wear resistant rollers at its end.

7. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the table has a plurality of mounting blocks on which the fulcrum is rigidly fixed, where the fulcrum has a plurality of stoppers on both ends to retain the first order lever in position during oscillation.

8. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the table is mounted on the base plate through a sliding guide assembly for reciprocate movement of the table with respect to the base plate when the table is actuated by a drive assembly.

9. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: at least one push-pull slide assembly having a housing mounted on the base plate through a sliding guide assembly, where the housing is arranged on the rear side of the table to receive the end of the load arm within it for sliding movement the push-pull slide assembly with respect to the angular movement of the lever load arm during oscillation.

10. The leverage assembly as claimed in claims 1 and 9, wherein the power receiver assemblies are rigidly positioned on both sides of the push-pull slide assembly at the rear side of the table in siich a way that the first order lever is aligned with the push-pull slide assembly and the power receiver assemblies, which actuates the power receiver assemblies through the linear movement of the push-pull slide housing.

11. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 9, wherein the push-pull slide housing is fixed with wear resistant plates on its inner sides being in contact with the load arm during oscillation, and arranged with a slot on its outer sides with respect to the wear resistant plates to catch the power receiver assemblies.

12. The leverage assembly as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the power receiver assemblies include hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, reciprocating linear alternator (RLA), vibrators, plunger type rotary pump and alternator.

13. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of auxiliary levers pivotably mounted on the table and positioned with respect to the effort arm of the first order lever to periodically nudge the effort arm at the respective end of every oscillation when the respective auxiliary levers are actuated at each reciprocate movement of the table.

14. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of auxiliary cylinders mounted on the table and positioned with respect to the effort arm of the first order lever while the effort arm of the lever is positioned vertically downwards below the table to act as a pendulum.

15. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein the auxiliary cylinders are operatively connected to one or more sensors to periodically nudge the effort arm at the respective end of every oscillation based on the linear movement of the push-pull slide assembly sensed by the sensors.

16. A leverage assembly for energy generation, comprising:

at least one first order lever having an effort arm, a load arm and fulcrum that separates the effort arm and the load arm, where at least one weighted body is fitted to the extreme end of the effort arm and positioned in opposite to the end of the load arm; at least one mounting table having a holding member to hold the lever fulcrum in it and a slot to pass-through the lever load arm into it, where the table is rotatably mounted on a base plate; and

at least one power receiver assembly operatively mounted on the base plate in such a way that the end of the lever load arm is engaged with the power receiver assembly,

wherein the fulcrum of the first order lever is rotatably and angularly held within the holding member of the table in a frictionless ball joint arrangement manner in such a way that when the table is being rotated, the lever effort arm along with its weighted body is revolved around the center axis of the table, which simultaneously generates a multiplied force, at the end of the lever load arm, that is directed to operate the power receiver assembly for energy generation.

17. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein the effort arm of the lever is rotated about an angle up to 60 degrees with respect to the center axis of the table.

18. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein the table is rotatably mounted on the base plate through circular sliding guides such that the table is being rotated with reference to the base plate by a drive assembly that is operatively connected to the table.

19. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein the power receiver assembly comprises an internal gear arrangement being operatively engaged with the end of the lever load arm and an output drive being coupled to a power generator, such that the force generated at the lever load arm is transferred for power generation at the power generator.

20. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein the power receiver assembly having a pump is rigidly fixed to the base plate, wherein the pump is operatively engaged with the end of the lever load arm in such a way that the pump is actuated by the force generated at the lever load arm for power generation.

21. A leverage assembly for energy generation, comprising:

at least one table having a fulcrum on its top side and a slot to pass-through the lever load arm into it, where the table is rigidly mounted on a base plate; and

at least one power receiver assembly having a rotary plunger pump rotatably mounted on the base plate in such a way that the end of the lever load arm is engaged with the rotary plunger pump,

wherein the first order lever is rigidly and angularly mounted on the table through its fulcrum in a frictionless manner in such a way that when the power receiver assembly is being rotated, the plunger pump rotationally receives a multiplied force generated at the lever load arm by the lever effort arm along with its weighted body, which continuously activates and operates each plunger of the plunger pump for energy generation.

22. The leverage assembly as claimed in claim 21, wherein the power receiver assembly is rotatably mounted on the base plate through circular sliding guides such that the power receiver assembly is being rotated with reference to the base plate by a drive assembly that is operatively connected to the power receiver assembly.