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- the present invention relates generally to an acoustic engine, and more specifically, to a non-conventional energy generating system based on utilizing infrasound energy waves as energy, and works by converting infrasound energy waves into mechanical energy.
- the conversion of one form of energy to another is called an engine.
- engines there are several kinds of engines, among them the internal combustion engine, the turbine (gas, steam or water) having as fuel coal, biodiesel, gas (methane, propane, butane) and diesel, there are also pneumatic engines using compressed air, electric motors using electricity, nuclear using atomic fuel and others. All of them present a high level environmental pollution.
- the toxic pollutant waste emission has been contributing to the global warming and other health and
- Fossil fuels such as coal and oil are not renewable and their use may be increasingly limited by growing environmental concerns. The goal is to minimize dependence on fossil fuels. Gasoline, diesel and other hydrocarbon fuels powered engines are the most common but require constant refueling and have a host of logistical problems
- Wind turbines have been used, but only when mounted to fixed foundations.
- Solar panels have also been used when mounted to fixed foundations, or alone on small mobile units.
- these systems require special arrangements and manpower to operate and are not economical.
- the object of the invention is to solve these and other problems. This object is met by an acoustic engine as described in the independent claim. Preferred embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.
- the present invention is an acoustic engine.
- the acoustic engine includes a rigid housing, one or more infrasound generating apparatus for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal and a turbine operably attached to the rigid housing for generating torque.
- the rigid housing has provisions for attaching one or more
- the rigid housing of the acoustic engine can be provided with any desired shape such as, but not limited to, rectangular, square, circular or any desired polygonal shapes.
- the shaft of the turbine is attached with a number of blades and the turbine is positioned adjacent to the rigid housing such that the blades are rotatable placed inside the rigid casing.
- the infrasound signals of a desired frequency generated by the infrasound generating apparatus hit the blades and rotate the coupled shaft of the turbine to generate torque.
- the different embodiments of the present disclosure reveal different methods for operating the present acoustic engine to generate optimal amount of pollution free, cheap and sustainable torque.
- the infrasound generating apparatus of the acoustic engine to generate at least one infrasound energy wave signal may include a diaphragm for generating the infrasound energy wave signals of desired frequency and at least one electronic signal generator for generating the pulse energy beam of desired frequency within the diaphragm.
- the diaphragm may include a number of beam generators for generating one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies.
- the electronic signal generator(s) may include a number of electronic components including signal generators, frequency generators and amplifier and regulating circuits for generating and controlling one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies.
- the pulse energy beams of desired frequencies generated by the electronic signal generators are fed to the diaphragm, which in turn produces the infrasound energy wave signals of desired wave pressure to deflect the blades operably placed along the path of the infrasound energy wave signals.
- the rotations of the blades effected by the infrasound energy wave signals generated by the infrasound generating apparatus attached to the rigid casing rotates the coupled shaft of the turbine to generate torque.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a basic block diagram showing the different parts of the present acoustic engine, according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 illustrates the arrangement of the infrasound generating apparatus and the blades on the rigid casing, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 illustrates the turbine coupled to the rigid casing, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram showing the components for controlling the generation of the infrasound energy wave signal, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 5A and 5B illustrates the diaphragm of the infrasound generating apparatus of the acoustic engine according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 6 illustrates the acoustic engine according a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 illustrates the components of the acoustic engine and the infrasound sound generating apparatus, according an embodiment of the present invention.
- the present disclosure is related to an acoustic engine based on infrasound wave energy generating methods that can be used for generating cheap and sustainable torque anywhere in the world with low initial investment.
- the present acoustic engine can be utilized to generate torque for home and other small industrial applications.
- acoustic engines can be combined to generate enough torque for large industries and also for powering remote areas where access to conventional means of torque, such as but not limited to, hydropower, thermal power and other forms of torque, is limited.
- the present acoustic engine generates cheap and sustainable torque by harnessing the capabilities of signals or pressure waves in the infrasound region.
- the present acoustic engine makes use of existing turbines for the generation and sustainable torque.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a basic block diagram showing the different parts of the present acoustic engine (100).
- the acoustic engine (100) includes a rigid housing (102), one or more infrasound generating apparatus (104) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal and a turbine (106) operably attached to the rigid housing (102) for generating torque.
- the rigid housing (102) has provisions for attaching one or more infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the shaft of the turbine (106).
- the rigid housing (102) of the acoustic engine (100) can be provided with any desired shape such as, but not limited to, rectangular, square, circular or any desired polygonal shapes.
- the shaft of the turbine (106) is attached with a number of blades (108) and the turbine (106) is positioned adjacent to the rigid housing (102) such that the blades (108) are rotatable placed inside the rigid casing (102).
- the infrasound signals of a desired frequency generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) hit the blades (108) and rotate the coupled shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque.
- the different embodiment of the present disclosure reveals different methods for operating the present acoustic engine (100) to generate optimal amount sustainable torque.
- the infrasound generating apparatus (104) of the acoustic engine (100) to generate at least one infrasound energy wave signal includes a diaphragm (1 10) for generating the infrasound energy wave signals of desired frequency and at least one electronic signal generator (1 12) for generating the pulse energy beam of desired frequency within the diaphragm (1 10).
- the diaphragm (1 10) includes a number of beam generators for generating one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies.
- the infrasound generating apparatus includes a number of electronic components including signal generators, frequency generators and amplifier and regulating circuits for generating and controlling one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies.
- the pulse energy beams of desired frequencies generated by the electronic signal generators (1 12) are fed to the
- FIG. 2 illustrates the arrangement of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the blades (108) on the rigid casing (102), according to an exemplary embodiment of the present acoustic engine (100).
- the acoustic engine (100), according to as in FIG. 2 includes a single infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to the rigid casing (102), which has a rectangular shape.
- the shape of the rigid casing (102) can be varied depending upon the design and desired operating efficiency of the acoustic engine (100).
- the infrasound generating apparatus (104) is positioned on a side portion of the rigid casing (102) as shown in the figure.
- the rigid casing (102) is provided with an opening to attach the diaphragm (1 10) of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) to the interior of the rigid casing (102).
- the position of the opening on the rigid casing (102) depends upon the optimal operating efficiency of the acoustic engine (100).
- the opening on the rigid casing (102) is such that the directions of the infrasound energy wave signal generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) is such that it falls at an optimum angle to the surface of the blades (108) to effect maximum rotations or rpm of the blades (108) and the coupled shaft of the turbine (106).
- alternate embodiments of the present acoustic engine (100) disclose rigid casings (102) with provisions for attaching more than one infrasound generating apparatus (104) for better operating efficiency of the turbine (106).
- FIG. 3 illustrates the turbine (106) coupled to the rigid casing (102), according to an exemplary embodiment of the present acoustic engine (100).
- the turbine (106) is positioned external to the rigid housing (102) and the shaft of the turbine (106) is attached to the plurality of blades (108).
- the blades (108) are made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver , aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium, nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium to deflect the infrasound energy wave signal.
- the infrasound energy wave signals generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) rotate the plurality of blades (108) to operate the turbine (106) to generate torque.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram showing the components for controlling the generation of the infrasound energy wave signal, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present acoustic engine (100).
- the pulse energy beams in the acoustic engine (100) are generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) and are controlled using a timing means, as shown in FIG. 4.
- the timing means (130) for controlling the pulse energy beams includes at least one Infra-Red / IR micro switch operably coupled with the plurality of blades (108).
- the Infra -Red /IR micro switch (132) controls the operation of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) based on a position of the blades (108) to generate the infrasound wave signal.
- the proper triggering of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) by the timing means (130) enables an efficient operation of the acoustic engine (100).
- FIG. 5A and 5B illustrate the diaphragm (1 10) of the present acoustic engine (100) according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the diaphragm (1 10) has an elongated body portion and a conical end portion attached to the rigid housing (102).
- the diaphragm (1 10) is made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium , nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium.
- the frequency of the pulse energy beams generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) is below audible frequency level.
- the pulse energy beams generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) of the acoustic engine (100) have a frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz.
- the present acoustic engine (100) operates to rotate the blades (108) and the turbine(106) at any desired frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz, however the particular frequency for providing maximum efficiency depends on the number of blades (108), arrangement of blades (108) around the shaft of the turbine (106), distance to be travelled by the infrasound energy wave signals from the infrasound generating apparatus (104) inside the rigid casings (102) before reaching the blades (108), etc.
- Optimal efficiency of the present acoustic engine (100) can be achieved by carefully adjusting the triggering time of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) for generating the infrasound energy wave signals and the frequency of the infrasound energy wave signals.
- FIG. 6 illustrates the acoustic engine (100) according an embodiment of the present invention.
- the acoustic engine (100) incudes the rigid housing (102) having a top portion, a bottom portion and a number of side portions, a first infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to the rigid housing (102) for generating a first infrasound energy wave signal and a second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) attached to the rigid housing (102) for generating a second infrasound energy wave signal.
- the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is positioned at a desired angle or position with respect to the position of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104).
- the acoustic engine (100), according to the preferred embodiment, further includes the turbine (106) operably coupled to the rigid housing (102) and the blades (108) attached to a shaft of the turbine (106).
- the blades (108) are operably positioned inside the rigid housing (102) in the field of the infrasound energy wave signal directed by the infrasound generating apparatus (104).
- the infrasound energy wave signal generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) rotates the plurality of blades (108) and the shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque.
- Each of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) for generating the first and second infrasound wave signals includes a diaphragm (1 10) for generating the infrasound energy wave signals of infrasound frequency and directing the infrasound energy wave signals to the plurality of blades (108) positioned inside the rigid housing (102).
- Electronic signal generators (1 12) are associated with each of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) for generating pulse energy beams for each diaphragm (110) to generate the infrasound energy wave signals.
- the electronic signal generator (112) including a pulse generator (114) for generating repeated pulses of desired shape and amplitude, a frequency generator (1 16) for generating a signal of desired frequency, a primary amplifier (118) for amplifying the signals generated by the frequency
- the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) is positioned on a side portion of the rigid housing (102) to direct the first infrasound energy wave signal inside the rigid housing (102).
- the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is positioned opposite and non-linear to the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) to direct the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal in non-linear and opposite directions.
- the first infrasound wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signals directed in nonlinear and opposite directions hit and rotate the blades (108) positioned inside the rigid housing (102).
- the triggering of the first infrasound wave signal generated by the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound energy wave signal generated by the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) are controlled using a timing means.
- the timing means includes a plurality of IR micro switches operably coupled with the plurality of blades (108).
- the IR micro switch controls the timing for the generation of the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal based on position of the blades (108) with respect to the IR micro switch.
- the rotations of the plurality of blades (108) rotate the shaft of the turbine(106) to generate torque.
- a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a rigid housing (102) having a rectangular shape with a top portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of side portions, a first infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to a first side portion of the rigid housing (102) for generating a first infrasound energy wave signal, a second infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to a first side portion of the rigid housing (102) for generating a first infrasound energy wave signal, a second
- infrasound generating apparatus (104a) attached to a second side portion, opposite to the first side portion, of the rigid housing (102) for generating a second infrasound energy wave signal and at least one turbine (106) having a shaft attached with a plurality of blades (108) operably attached to the rigid housing (102).
- the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is placed opposite and non-linear to the first infrasound generating apparatus (104).
- the plurality of blades (108) is operably positioned within the rigid housing (102) and in-line of the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal.
- the first and second infrasound energy wave signal generated by the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) have a frequency of 7 Hz and are made to fall on predetermined locations on the blades (108) to rotate the blades (108) and the shaft of the turbine(106) at a desired speed to generate torque.
- the blades (108) are operably attached to the top or bottom portion of the rigid housing (102).
- the blades (108) are operably positioned inside the rigid housing (102) at equal distances from the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a).
- the position of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is determined depending on the dimensions of the rigid housing (102) and dimensions and the number of the blades (108) attached to the shaft of the turbine (106).
- the of blades (108) are equally placed around the shaft of the turbine(106) and positioned in-line to the first and second infrasound wave signal generated by the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) for optimal generation of torque.
- the blades (108) are metallic sheets of desired dimension and made from an alloy for efficient deflection using the infrasound energy wave signal.
- the blades (108) are made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium , nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium.
- Each of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) includes a diaphragm (1 10) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal of frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz and at least one electronic signal generator (1 12) for generating the electronic signals for generating the pulse energy beam of desired frequency to be fed to the diaphragm (1 10) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal.
- the diaphragm (1 10) includes a plurality of beam generators (Fig 5) for generating the plurality of pulse energy beams of frequencies in infrasound range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz.
- the diaphragm (1 10) includes at least seven beam generators (Fig 5) positioned interior to a metallic body of the diaphragm (1 10).
- the beam generators (Fig 5) of the diaphragm (1 10) generate the pulse energy beams of 7Hz frequency for optimal deflection of the blades (108) and optimal generation of torque.
- the diaphragm (1 10) has an elongated body portion and a conical end portion attached to the rigid housing (102).
- the diaphragm (1 10) is made from a combination n of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium, nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium.
- the infrasound generating apparatus (104, 104a) comprises an electronic signal generator (1 12) a pulse generator (1 14) for generating repeated pulses of desired shape and amplitude, a frequency generator (1 16) for generating a signal of desired frequency in the infrasound range of 7Hz, a primary amplifier (1 18) for amplifying the infrasound signals generated by the frequency generator (1 16), a pulse regulator (120) for controlling the pulses generated by the pulse generator (1 14) and the amplified signals by the primary amplifier (1 18) to generate output pulse energy beams of 7Hz frequency, a high power output amplifier (122) with tuning circuit (125) for amplifying the beams generated by combining the pulses of desired amplitude and the amplified signals of desired frequency and a power supply means (124) for powering a plurality of components of the Infrasound generating apparatus.
- the triggering of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is controlled using a timing means to control the generation of first and second infrasound energy wave signals.
- the timing means includes a plurality of IR micro switches operably coupled with the plurality of blades (108). Each of the plurality of blades (108) is coupled with a IR micro switch to control the timing for the generation of the first and the second infrasound energy wave signals based on a position of the blades (108).
- the IR micro switches assigned to the opposite blades (108) trigger simultaneously to control the timing for the generation of the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal.
- the triggering of the IR micro switches assigned to the adjacent blades (108) is delayed by a duration depending upon the speed of rotation of the blades (108) to achieve a desired speed of the turbine (106) for optimal generation of torque .
- the delay in operation of the IR micro switches assigned to the adjacent blades (108) is calculated based on dimensions of the blades (108) and distance of the blades (108) from the infra sound generating apparatuses (104, 104a).
- the IR micro switches continuously controls the triggering of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) to maintain a desired speed of rotation of the turbine(106) for optimal generation of torque.
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Abstract
An acoustic engine (100) includes a rigid housing (102), one or more infrasound generating apparatus (104) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal and a turbine (106) operably attached to the rigid housing (102) for generating pollution free, cheap and sustainable mechanical energy. The shaft of the turbine (106) is attached with a number of blades (108) and the turbine (106) is positioned adjacent to the rigid housing (102) such that the blades (108) are rotatable placed inside the rigid casing (102). The infrasound signals of a desired frequency generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) hits the blades (108) and rotates the coupled shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque. The infrasound generating apparatus (104) of the acoustic engine (100) to generate at least one infrasound wave signal includes a diaphragm (110) for generating the infrasound energy wave signals of desired frequency and at least one electronic signal generator (112) for generating the pulse energy beam of desired frequency within the diaphragm (110). The diaphragm (110) includes a number of beam generators for generating one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies. The infrasound generating apparatus includes a number of electronic components including signal generators, frequency generators and amplifier and regulating circuits for generating and controlling one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies. The pulse energy beams of desired frequencies generated by the infrasound generating apparatus are fed to the diaphragm (110), which in turn produces the infrasound energy wave signals of desired wave pressure to deflect the blades (108) operably placed along the path of the infrasound energy wave signals. Thus the rotations of the blades (108) effected by the infrasound energy wave signals generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to the rigid casing (102) rotates the coupled shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque.
Description
Acoustic Engine
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to an acoustic engine, and more specifically, to a non-conventional energy generating system based on utilizing infrasound energy waves as energy, and works by converting infrasound energy waves into mechanical energy.
BACKGROUND
In the torque generating technologies, the conversion of one form of energy to another is called an engine. There are several kinds of engines, among them the internal combustion engine, the turbine (gas, steam or water) having as fuel coal, biodiesel, gas (methane, propane, butane) and diesel, there are also pneumatic engines using compressed air, electric motors using electricity, nuclear using atomic fuel and others. All of them present a high level environmental pollution. The toxic pollutant waste emission has been contributing to the global warming and other health and
environmental factors.
There is consensus around the world that humanity would benefit from a change from nuclear fuels, coal, oil and gas as energy sources to clean indefinitely renewable and locally available natural energy sources such as sunshine, wind, and flowing water to generate useful power.
The use of sunshine, wind and flowing water as an energy source by itself has its strengths and weaknesses, such as time of day or night, season, weather conditions, location of resources near to points of use, special land and directional and topographic requirements, the amount and cost of required real estate, aesthetic considerations, safety considerations, noise considerations, etc. However, when these natural and manmade sources of energy are used in combination to generate electrical power, they have a major drawback, namely that of providing a reasonably steady and continuous source of electrical power for storage and the difficulty of storing this power in batteries and other energy storage devices and/or for use in powering lamps, motors, pumps, and other devices. In addition, these systems require high initial investments in complex systems and manpower to operate and are not economical.
Fossil fuels such as coal and oil are not renewable and their use may be increasingly limited by growing environmental concerns. The goal is to minimize dependence on fossil fuels. Gasoline, diesel and other hydrocarbon fuels powered engines are the most common but require constant refueling and have a host of logistical problems
associated with that. Wind turbines have been used, but only when mounted to fixed foundations. Solar panels have also been used when mounted to fixed foundations, or alone on small mobile units. However these systems require special arrangements and manpower to operate and are not economical. Hence there exists a need for low cost, portable systems for generation of pollution free, cheap and sustainable energy in the form of torque generating engine that does not use fossil fuels as a base feed material.
The object of the invention is to solve these and other problems. This object is met by an acoustic engine as described in the independent claim. Preferred embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an acoustic engine. The acoustic engine includes a rigid housing, one or more infrasound generating apparatus for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal and a turbine operably attached to the rigid housing for generating torque. The rigid housing has provisions for attaching one or more
infrasound generating apparatus and the shaft of the turbine.
The rigid housing of the acoustic engine can be provided with any desired shape such as, but not limited to, rectangular, square, circular or any desired polygonal shapes. The shaft of the turbine is attached with a number of blades and the turbine is positioned adjacent to the rigid housing such that the blades are rotatable placed inside the rigid casing. The infrasound signals of a desired frequency generated by the infrasound generating apparatus hit the blades and rotate the coupled shaft of the turbine to generate torque.
The different embodiments of the present disclosure reveal different methods for operating the present acoustic engine to generate optimal amount of pollution free, cheap and sustainable torque.
The infrasound generating apparatus of the acoustic engine to generate at least one infrasound energy wave signal may include a diaphragm for generating the infrasound energy wave signals of desired frequency and at least one electronic signal generator for generating the pulse energy beam of desired frequency within the diaphragm.
The diaphragm may include a number of beam generators for generating one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies.
The electronic signal generator(s) may include a number of electronic components including signal generators, frequency generators and amplifier and regulating circuits for generating and controlling one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies.
In an embodiment of the invention, the pulse energy beams of desired frequencies generated by the electronic signal generators are fed to the diaphragm, which in turn produces the infrasound energy wave signals of desired wave pressure to deflect the blades operably placed along the path of the infrasound energy wave signals. Thus the rotations of the blades effected by the infrasound energy wave signals generated by the infrasound generating apparatus attached to the rigid casing rotates the coupled shaft of the turbine to generate torque.
Other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 illustrates a basic block diagram showing the different parts of the present acoustic engine, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 illustrates the arrangement of the infrasound generating apparatus and the blades on the rigid casing, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 illustrates the turbine coupled to the rigid casing, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram showing the components for controlling the generation of the infrasound energy wave signal, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 5A and 5B illustrates the diaphragm of the infrasound generating apparatus of the acoustic engine according to an exemplary embodiment;
FIG. 6 illustrates the acoustic engine according a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 7 illustrates the components of the acoustic engine and the infrasound sound generating apparatus, according an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced are shown by way of illustration. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that the logical, electrical, mechanical, structural and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.
The present disclosure is related to an acoustic engine based on infrasound wave energy generating methods that can be used for generating cheap and sustainable torque anywhere in the world with low initial investment. The present acoustic engine can be utilized to generate torque for home and other small industrial applications. However may such acoustic engines can be combined to generate enough torque for large industries and also for powering remote areas where access to conventional means of torque, such as but not limited to, hydropower, thermal power and other forms of torque, is limited. The present acoustic engine generates cheap and sustainable torque by harnessing the capabilities of signals or pressure waves in the infrasound region. Moreover the present acoustic engine makes use of existing turbines for the generation and sustainable torque.
FIG. 1 illustrates a basic block diagram showing the different parts of the present acoustic engine (100). The acoustic engine (100) includes a rigid housing (102), one or more infrasound generating apparatus (104) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal and a turbine (106) operably attached to the rigid housing (102) for generating torque. The rigid housing (102) has provisions for attaching one or more infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the shaft of the turbine (106).
The rigid housing (102) of the acoustic engine (100) can be provided with any desired shape such as, but not limited to, rectangular, square, circular or any desired polygonal shapes. The shaft of the turbine (106) is attached with a number of blades (108) and the turbine (106) is positioned adjacent to the rigid housing (102) such that the blades (108) are rotatable placed inside the rigid casing (102). The infrasound signals of a desired frequency generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) hit the blades (108) and rotate the coupled shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque.
The different embodiment of the present disclosure reveals different methods for operating the present acoustic engine (100) to generate optimal amount sustainable torque.
The infrasound generating apparatus (104) of the acoustic engine (100) to generate at least one infrasound energy wave signal includes a diaphragm (1 10) for generating the infrasound energy wave signals of desired frequency and at least one electronic signal generator (1 12) for generating the pulse energy beam of desired frequency within the diaphragm (1 10).
The diaphragm (1 10) includes a number of beam generators for generating one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies. The infrasound generating apparatus includes a number of electronic components including signal generators, frequency generators and amplifier and regulating circuits for generating and controlling one or more pulse energy beams of desired frequencies. The pulse energy beams of desired frequencies generated by the electronic signal generators (1 12) are fed to the
diaphragm (1 10), which in turn produces the infrasound energy wave signals of desired wave pressure to deflect the blades (108) operably placed along the path of the infrasound energy wave signals. Thus the rotation of the blades (108) effected by the infrasound energy wave signals generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to the rigid casing (102) rotates the coupled shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque.
FIG. 2 illustrates the arrangement of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the blades (108) on the rigid casing (102), according to an exemplary embodiment of the present acoustic engine (100). The acoustic engine (100), according to as in FIG. 2 includes a single infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to the rigid casing (102), which has a rectangular shape. Flowever, the shape of the rigid casing (102) can be varied depending upon the design and desired operating efficiency of the acoustic engine (100).
The infrasound generating apparatus (104) is positioned on a side portion of the rigid casing (102) as shown in the figure. The rigid casing (102) is provided with an opening to attach the diaphragm (1 10) of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) to the interior of the rigid casing (102). The position of the opening on the rigid casing (102) depends upon the optimal operating efficiency of the acoustic engine (100).
The opening on the rigid casing (102) is such that the directions of the infrasound energy wave signal generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) is such that it falls at an optimum angle to the surface of the blades (108) to effect maximum rotations or rpm of the blades (108) and the coupled shaft of the turbine (106). However, alternate embodiments of the present acoustic engine (100) disclose rigid casings (102) with provisions for attaching more than one infrasound generating apparatus (104) for better operating efficiency of the turbine (106).
FIG. 3 illustrates the turbine (106) coupled to the rigid casing (102), according to an exemplary embodiment of the present acoustic engine (100). The turbine (106) is positioned external to the rigid housing (102) and the shaft of the turbine (106) is attached to the plurality of blades (108). The blades (108) are made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver , aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium, nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium to deflect the infrasound energy wave signal. The infrasound energy wave signals generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) rotate the plurality of blades (108) to operate the turbine (106) to generate torque.
FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram showing the components for controlling the generation of the infrasound energy wave signal, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present acoustic engine (100). The pulse energy beams in the acoustic engine (100) are generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) and are controlled using a timing means, as shown in FIG. 4. The timing means (130) for controlling the pulse energy beams includes at least one Infra-Red / IR micro switch operably coupled with the plurality of blades (108). The Infra -Red /IR micro switch (132) controls the operation of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) based on a position of the blades (108) to generate the infrasound wave signal. The proper triggering of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) by the timing means (130) enables an efficient operation of the acoustic engine (100).
FIG. 5A and 5B illustrate the diaphragm (1 10) of the present acoustic engine (100) according to an exemplary embodiment.
The diaphragm (1 10) has an elongated body portion and a conical end portion attached to the rigid housing (102). The diaphragm (1 10) is made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium , nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium.
The frequency of the pulse energy beams generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) is below audible frequency level. The pulse energy beams generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) of the acoustic engine (100) have a frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz. The present acoustic engine (100) operates to rotate the blades (108) and the turbine(106) at any desired frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz, however the particular frequency for providing maximum efficiency depends on the number of blades (108), arrangement of blades (108) around the shaft of the turbine (106), distance to be travelled by the infrasound energy wave signals from the infrasound generating apparatus (104) inside the rigid casings (102) before reaching the blades (108), etc. Optimal efficiency of the present acoustic engine (100) can be achieved by carefully adjusting the triggering time of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) for generating the infrasound energy wave signals and the frequency of the infrasound energy wave signals.
FIG. 6 illustrates the acoustic engine (100) according an embodiment of the present invention. The acoustic engine (100), according to the embodiment, incudes the rigid housing (102) having a top portion, a bottom portion and a number of side portions, a first infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to the rigid housing (102) for generating a first infrasound energy wave signal and a second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) attached to the rigid housing (102) for generating a second infrasound energy wave signal. The second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is positioned at a desired angle or position with respect to the position of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104).
The acoustic engine (100), according to the preferred embodiment, further includes the turbine (106) operably coupled to the rigid housing (102) and the blades (108) attached to a shaft of the turbine (106).
The blades (108) are operably positioned inside the rigid housing (102) in the field of the infrasound energy wave signal directed by the infrasound generating apparatus (104). The infrasound energy wave signal generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) rotates the plurality of blades (108) and the shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque.
Each of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) for generating the first and second infrasound wave signals includes a diaphragm (1 10) for generating the infrasound energy wave signals of infrasound frequency and directing the infrasound energy wave signals to the plurality of blades (108) positioned inside the rigid housing (102). Electronic signal generators (1 12) are associated with each of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) for generating pulse energy beams for each diaphragm (110) to generate the infrasound energy wave signals.
The acoustic engine (100), according to the preferred embodiment, further includes the electronic signal generator (112) including a pulse generator (114) for generating repeated pulses of desired shape and amplitude, a frequency generator (1 16) for generating a signal of desired frequency, a primary amplifier (118) for amplifying the signals generated by the frequency generator (1 16), a pulse regulator (120) for controlling the pulses generated by the pulse generator (114) and the amplified signals by the primary amplifier (1 18), a high power output amplifier (122) with tuning circuit (125) for amplifying the beams generated by combining the pulses of desired amplitude and the amplified signals of desired frequency and a power supply means (124) for powering a plurality of components of the electronic signal generator (1 12) as shown in FIG. 7.
The first infrasound generating apparatus (104) is positioned on a side portion of the rigid housing (102) to direct the first infrasound energy wave signal inside the rigid housing (102). The second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is positioned opposite and non-linear to the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) to direct the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal in non-linear and opposite directions.
The first infrasound wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signals directed in nonlinear and opposite directions hit and rotate the blades (108) positioned inside the rigid housing (102).
The triggering of the first infrasound wave signal generated by the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound energy wave signal generated by the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) are controlled using a timing means. The timing means includes a plurality of IR micro switches operably coupled with the plurality of blades (108). The IR micro switch controls the timing for the generation of the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal based on position of the blades (108) with respect to the IR micro switch. The rotations of the plurality of blades (108) rotate the shaft of the turbine(106) to generate torque.
Referring back to FIG. 6, which illustrates the acoustic engine (100), a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a rigid housing (102) having a rectangular shape with a top portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of side portions, a first infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to a first side portion of the rigid housing (102) for generating a first infrasound energy wave signal, a second
infrasound generating apparatus (104a) attached to a second side portion, opposite to the first side portion, of the rigid housing (102) for generating a second infrasound energy wave signal and at least one turbine (106) having a shaft attached with a plurality of blades (108) operably attached to the rigid housing (102). The second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is placed opposite and non-linear to the first infrasound generating apparatus (104).
The plurality of blades (108) is operably positioned within the rigid housing (102) and in-line of the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal. The first and second infrasound energy wave signal generated by the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) have a frequency of 7 Hz and are made to fall on predetermined locations on the blades (108) to rotate the blades (108) and the shaft of the turbine(106) at a desired speed to generate torque.
The blades (108) are operably attached to the top or bottom portion of the rigid housing (102). The blades (108) are operably positioned inside the rigid housing (102) at equal distances from the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a). The position of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is determined depending on the dimensions of the rigid housing (102) and dimensions and the number of the blades (108) attached to the shaft of the turbine (106). The of blades (108) are equally placed around the shaft of the turbine(106) and positioned in-line to the first and second infrasound wave signal generated by the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) for optimal generation of torque.
The blades (108) are metallic sheets of desired dimension and made from an alloy for efficient deflection using the infrasound energy wave signal. The blades (108) are made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium , nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium. Each of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) includes a diaphragm (1 10) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal of frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz and at least one electronic signal generator (1 12) for generating the electronic signals for generating the pulse energy beam of desired frequency to be fed to the diaphragm (1 10) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal.
The diaphragm (1 10) includes a plurality of beam generators (Fig 5) for generating the plurality of pulse energy beams of frequencies in infrasound range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz. The diaphragm (1 10) includes at least seven beam generators (Fig 5) positioned interior to a metallic body of the diaphragm (1 10). The beam generators (Fig 5) of the diaphragm (1 10) generate the pulse energy beams of 7Hz frequency for optimal deflection of the blades (108) and optimal generation of torque. The diaphragm (1 10) has an elongated body portion and a conical end portion attached to the rigid housing (102).
The diaphragm (1 10) is made from a combination n of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium, nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium.
The infrasound generating apparatus (104, 104a) comprises an electronic signal generator (1 12) a pulse generator (1 14) for generating repeated pulses of desired shape and amplitude, a frequency generator (1 16) for generating a signal of desired frequency in the infrasound range of 7Hz, a primary amplifier (1 18) for amplifying the infrasound signals generated by the frequency generator (1 16), a pulse regulator (120) for controlling the pulses generated by the pulse generator (1 14) and the amplified signals by the primary amplifier (1 18) to generate output pulse energy beams of 7Hz frequency, a high power output amplifier (122) with tuning circuit (125) for amplifying the beams generated by combining the pulses of desired amplitude and the amplified signals of desired frequency and a power supply means (124) for powering a plurality of components of the Infrasound generating apparatus.
The triggering of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is controlled using a timing means to control the generation of first and second infrasound energy wave signals. The timing means includes a plurality of IR micro switches operably coupled with the plurality of blades (108). Each of the plurality of blades (108) is coupled with a IR micro switch to control the timing for the generation of the first and the second infrasound energy wave signals based on a position of the blades (108). The IR micro switches assigned to the opposite blades (108) trigger simultaneously to control the timing for the generation of the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal. The triggering of the IR micro switches assigned to the adjacent blades (108) is delayed by a duration depending upon the speed of rotation of the blades (108) to achieve a desired speed of the turbine (106) for optimal generation of torque .
The delay in operation of the IR micro switches assigned to the adjacent blades (108) is calculated based on dimensions of the blades (108) and distance of the blades (108) from the infra sound generating apparatuses (104, 104a).
The IR micro switches continuously controls the triggering of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) to maintain a desired speed of rotation of the turbine(106) for optimal generation of torque.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the appended claims.
Although the embodiments herein are described with various specific embodiments, it will be obvious for a person skilled in the art to practice the invention with modifications. However, all such modifications are deemed to be within the scope of the claims.
Claims
Claims
1. An acoustic engine (100) comprising:
- a rigid housing (102);
- at least one infrasound generating apparatus (104) coupled to the rigid housing (102) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal;
- at least one turbine(106) operably attached to the rigid housing (102);
- a plurality of blades (108) attached to a shaft of the turbine (106),
wherein the plurality of blades (108) are operably positioned inside the rigid housing (102) in the field of the infrasound energy wave signal directed by the infrasound generating apparatus (104),
characterized in that
the infrasound energy wave signal generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) rotates the plurality of blades (108) and the shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque.
2. The acoustic engine (100) of claim 1 wherein the infrasound generating apparatus (104) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal includes
- a diaphragm (1 10) for generating the infrasound energy wave signals of
desired frequency; and
- at least one electronic signal generator (1 12) for generating the pulse energy beam of desired frequency within the diaphragm (1 10).
3. The acoustic engine (100) of claim 2 wherein the diaphragm (1 10) includes a
plurality of beam generators for generating the plurality of pulse energy beams of desired frequencies.
4. The acoustic engine (100) of claim 2 or 3 wherein the diaphragm (1 10) is made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium, nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium.
5. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein a frequency of the pulse energy beams generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) is below audible frequency level.
6. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the pulse energy beams generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) has a frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz.
7. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the pulse energy beams generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) are controlled using a timing means.
8. The acoustic engine (100) of claim 7 wherein the timing means for controlling the pulse energy beams includes at least one IR micro switch operably coupled with the plurality of blades (108).
9. The acoustic engine (100) of claim 8 wherein the IR micro switch controls the operation of the infrasound generating apparatus (104) based on a position of the blades (108) relative to the IR micro switch to generate the infrasound energy wave signal.
10. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein
- the turbine (106) is positioned external to the rigid housing (102),
- the shaft of the turbine (106) is attached to the plurality of blades (108), and
- the plurality of blades (108) are operably positioned inside the rigid housing (102).
11. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein the plurality of blades (108) are made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium, nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium to deflect the infrasound energy wave signal.
12. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 1 to 1 1 , wherein the
infrasound energy wave signals generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) rotate the plurality of blades (108) to operate the turbine(106) for generating torque.
13. An acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 1 to 12, comprising:
- a rigid housing (102) having a top portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of side portions;
- a first infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to the rigid housing
(102) for generating a first infrasound energy wave signal;
- a second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) attached to the rigid housing (102) for generating a second infrasound energy wave signal,
- wherein the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is positioned at a desired angle with respect to the position of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104);
- at least one turbine (106) operably coupled to the rigid housing (102);
- a plurality of blades (108) attached to a shaft of the turbine (106),
o wherein the plurality of blades (108) being operably positioned inside the rigid housing (102) in the field of the infrasound energy wave signal directed by the infrasound generating apparatus (104);
characterized in that
the infrasound energy wave signal generated by the infrasound generating apparatus (104) rotates the plurality of blades (108) and the shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque.
14. The acoustic engine (100) of claim 13 wherein each of the first infrasound
generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) for generating the first and second infrasound energy wave signals includes
- a diaphragm (1 10) for generating the infrasound energy wave signals of
infrasound frequency and directing the infrasound energy wave signals to the plurality of blades (108) positioned inside the rigid housing (102); and
- an electronic signal generator (1 12) associated with each of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus
(104a) for generating pulse energy beams for the diaphragm (1 10) to generate the infrasound energy wave signals.
15. The acoustic engine (100) according to claims 13 or 14, wherein each of the first and second infrasound generating apparatus (104, 104a) includes
- a pulse generator (1 14) for generating repeated pulses of desired shape and amplitude;
- a frequency generator (1 16) and a signal generator (1 12) for generating a
signal of desired frequency;
- a primary amplifier (1 18) for amplifying the signals generated by the frequency generator (1 16);
- a pulse regulator (120) for controlling the pulses generated by the pulse
generator (1 14) and the amplified signals by the primary amplifier (118);
- a high power output amplifier (122) with tuning circuit(125) for amplifying the beams generated by combining the pulses of desired amplitude and the amplified signals of desired frequency, and
- a power supply means (124) for powering a plurality of components of the
infrasound energy wave generating apparatus (104, 104a).
16. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 13 to 15, wherein the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) is positioned on a side portion of the rigid housing (102) to direct the first infrasound energy wave signal inside the rigid housing (102).
17. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 13 to 16, wherein the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is positioned opposite and non-linear to the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) to direct the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal in non-linear and opposite directions.
18. The acoustic engine (100) of claim 17 wherein the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signals directed in nonlinear and opposite directions hits and rotates the blades (108) positioned inside the rigid housing (102).
19. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 13 to 18, wherein triggering of the first infrasound wave signal generated by the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound energy wave signal generated by the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) are controlled using a timing means.
20. The acoustic engine (100) according to claim 19 wherein the timing means
includes a plurality of IR micro switches operably coupled with the plurality of blades (108), wherein the IR micro switch controls the timing for the generation of the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal based on position of the blades (108) with respect to the IR micro switch.
21. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 13 to 20, wherein rotation of the plurality of blades (108) rotates the shaft of the turbine (106) to generate torque.
22. An acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 1 to 21 for optimal generation of mechanical energy comprising
- a rigid housing (102) having any desired shape with a top portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of side portions;
- a first infrasound generating apparatus (104) attached to a first side portion of the rigid housing (102) for generating a first infrasound energy wave signal;
- a second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) may be attached to a second side portion, opposite to the first side portion , of the rigid housing (102) for generating a second infrasound energy wave signal;
- wherein the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) may be placed opposite and non- linear to the first infrasound generating apparatus (104);
- at least one turbine(106) having a shaft attached with a plurality of blades (108) operably attached to the rigid housing (102),
- wherein the plurality of blades (108) are operably positioned within the rigid housing (102) and in-line of the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal;
- characterized in that the first and second infrasound energy wave signal generated by the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) have a frequency of 7Hz and are
made to fall on predetermined locations on the blades (108) to rotate the blades (108) and the shaft of the turbine(106) at a desired speed to generate torque.
23. The acoustic engine (100) of claim 22 wherein the blades (108) are operably
attached to the top or bottom portion of the rectangular rigid housing (102).
24. The acoustic engine (100) of claim 22 or 23 wherein the blades (108) are operably positioned inside the rigid housing (102) at equal distances from the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a).
25. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 22 to 24, wherein a position of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is determined depending on the dimensions of the rigid housing (102) and dimensions and the number of the blades (108) attached to the shaft of the turbine(106).
26. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 22 to 25, wherein four
numbers of blades (108) are equally placed around the shaft of the turbine (106) and positioned in-line to the first and second infrasound energy wave signal generated by the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) for optimal generation of torque .
27. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 22 to 26, wherein the blades (108) are metallic sheets of desired dimension and made from an alloy for efficient deflection using the infrasound energy wave signal, wherein the blades (108) are made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium, nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium.
28. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 22 to 27, wherein each of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) includes:
- a diaphragm (1 10) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal of frequency in range of 1 Hz to I 5Hz; and
- at least one electronic signal generator (1 12) for generating the electronic
signals for generating the pulse energy beam of desired frequency to fed to the diaphragm (1 10) for generating at least one infrasound energy wave signal.
29. The acoustic engine (100) according to claim 28 wherein the diaphragm (1 10) includes a plurality of beam generators for generating the plurality of pulse energy beams of frequencies in infrasound range of 1 Hz to 15 Hz.
30. The acoustic engine (100) according to claim 28 or 29, wherein the diaphragm
(1 10) includes at least seven beam generators positioned interior to a metallic body of the diaphragm (1 10).
31. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 28 to 30, wherein the at least seven beam generators of the diaphragm (1 10) generate the pulse energy beams of 7Hz frequency for optimal deflection of the blades (108) and optimal generation of torque.
32. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 28 to 31 , wherein the
diaphragm (1 10) has an elongated body portion and a conical end portion attached to the rigid housing (102).
33. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 28 to 32, wherein the
diaphragm (1 10) is made from a combination of materials selected from a group consisting of Iron, silver, aluminum, titanium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, tungsten, magnesium, nickel, lead, zinc, gold, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium and palladium.
34. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 28 to 33, wherein the
infrasound wave energy generator (104)(104a) includes:
- a pulse generator (1 14) for generating repeated pulses of desired shape and amplitude;
- a frequency generator (1 16) and signal generator (1 12) for generating a signal of desired frequency in the infrasound range of 1 Hz to 15Hz;
- a primary amplifier (1 18) for amplifying the infrasound signals generated by the frequency generator (1 16);
- a pulse regulator (120) for controlling the pulses generated by the pulse
generator
- (1 14) and the amplified signals by the primary amplifier (1 18) to generate
output pulse energy beams of 7Hz frequency;
- a high power output amplifier (122) with tuning circuit (125) for amplifying the beams generated by combining the pulses of desired amplitude and the amplified signals of desired frequency and
- a power supply means (124) for powering a plurality of components of the infrasound energy wave apparatus (104, 104a).
35. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 28 to 34, wherein triggering of the first infrasound generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) is controlled using a timing means to control the generation of first and second infrasound energy wave signals.
36. The acoustic engine (100) according to claim 35 wherein the timing means
includes a plurality of IR micro switches operably coupled with the plurality of blades (108), wherein each of the plurality of blades (108) is coupled with a IR micro switch to control the timing for the generation of the first and the second infrasound wave signals based on a position of the blades (108).
37. The acoustic engine (100) according to claim 35 or 36, wherein the IR micro
switches assigned to the opposite blades (108) triggers simultaneously to control the timing for the generation of the first infrasound energy wave signal and the second infrasound energy wave signal.
38. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 35 to 37, wherein triggering of the IR micro switches assigned to the adjacent blades (108) are delayed by a duration depending upon the speed of rotation of the blades (108) to achieve a desired speed of the turbine(106) for optimal generation of torque.
39. The acoustic engine (100) according to claim 38 wherein the delay in operation of the IR micro switches assigned to the adjacent blades (108) are calculated based on dimensions of the blades (108) and distance of the blades (108) from the infra sound generating apparatuses (104a, 104b).
40. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 35 to 39, wherein the IR
micro switches continuously controls the triggering of the first infrasound
generating apparatus (104) and the second infrasound generating apparatus (104a) to maintain a desired speed of rotation of the turbine(106) for optimal generation of torque.
41. The acoustic engine (100) according to any of claims 1 to 40, having an infrasound wave energy apparatus (104) (104a) wherein it includes:
- a pulse generator (1 14) and a pulse regulator^ 20) for generating repeated pulses of desired shape and amplitude;
- a frequency generator (1 16)and a signal generator^ 12) for generating a signal of desired frequency in the infrasound range of I Hz to 15Hz;
- a primary amplifier (1 18) for amplifying the infrasound signals generated by the frequency generator (1 16);
- a pulse regulator (120) for controlling the pulses generated by the pulse
generator (1 14) and the amplified signals by the primary amplifier (118) to generate output pulse energy beams of 7Hz frequency;
- a high power output amplifier (122) with tuning circuit (125) for amplifying the beams generated by combining the pulses of desired amplitude and the amplified signals of desired frequency;
- a power supply means (124) for powering a plurality of components of the infrasound wave energy apparatus (104, 104a);
- a primary amplifier (1 18) for amplifying the infrasound signals generated by the frequency generator (1 16);
- a pulse regulator (120) for controlling the pulses generated by the pulse
generator (1 14) and the amplified signals by the primary amplifier (118) to generate output pulse energy beams of 7Hz frequency;
- a high power output amplifier (122) with tuning circuit (125) for amplifying the beams generated by combining the pulses of desired amplitude and the amplified signals of desired frequency;
- a power supply means (124) for powering a plurality of components of the infrasound wave energy apparatus (104) (104a).
42. The acoustic engine according to any of claims 1 to 41 , wherein the turbine is replaced by a cam.
43. The acoustic engine according to any of claims 1 to 41 , wherein the turbine is replaced with a lever.
44. The acoustic engine according to any of claims 1 to 41 , wherein the turbine is replaced with a cylinder.
45. The acoustic engine according to any of claims 1 to 41 , wherein the turbine is replaced with a wheel.
46. The acoustic engine according to any of claims 1 to 41 , wherein the turbine is replaced with a rotor.
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