Electrical power generating system

Abstract

An electrical power generating system which includes a generator having a cylindrical main body having a hollow interior. A permanent magnet piston is arranged for reciprocal axial motion within the hollow interior between opposing ends of the cylinder. Both ends of the cylinder are fitted with end portions having arc discharge devices incorporated therein for igniting the gas which fills the tube. Alternating activation of the arc discharge devices produces reciprocal motion of the piston which produces sufficient magnetic flux to produce electrical power in windings which are positioned concentrically about the exterior of the tube. Control means for activating the arc discharge devices ensures the most efficient production of electrical energy, the control means and the igniter plugs being powered by a rechargeable battery which receives charging power from the output mains of the generator.

1 . A power generating device comprising: 
 a sealed cylindrical housing containing a gas and having opposing end portions, each end portion containing an arc discharge device;    a permanent magnet piston arranged in axially sliding relation within said housing;    a pair of coil windings arranged about exterior end portions of said housing, said coil winding electrically connected to a load for delivering electrical power thereto;    control means for selectively activating said arc discharge devices;    wherein ignition of said gas by selective activation of aid arc discharge devices causes reciprocating axial movement of said piston.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said piston is formed of a central non-magnetic disc sandwiched between solid cylinders of magnetic material having opposing polarity.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said housing includes a pair of one way valves, one of said valves for intake and the other of said valves for exhaust of said gas.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said control circuit is powered by a battery.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 4  including means for diverting some of said electrical power to said battery.