Friction limiting turbine generator gyroscope method and apparatus

Abstract

A friction limiting turbine gyroscope is a compact and efficient means to convert the energy of a moving fluid into electrical energy. The gyroscope's flywheel rotates when a fluid passes through its spokes while magnets located along the perimeter act upon proximate movable field coils to produce electricity. The spokes of the flywheel are optimized for the flow and density of the fluid with the ability to trans mutate using shaped memory alloys as well as rotate about their center of pressure allowing the flywheel to capture more of the energy from the fluid passing over their surfaces in all conditions. Mechanical energy losses are reduced because of the inherent stabilizing effects created by the gyroscope. Because of the stabilization, a magnetic bearing field effectively supports the gyroscope eliminating mechanical interference in rotation.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 
     
         1 . An electric energy creating turbine gyroscope, comprising:
 a plurality of blades mounted on a central rotatable hub, wherein the shape of each blade is configurable to extract energy from a moving fluid as it passes through the blade;   a perimeter ring surrounding the tips of the plurality of blades and configured to rotate with said hub and said blades;   a plurality of permanent magnets integrated into the perimeter ring;   an enclosure surrounding the perimeter ring and integrated magnets, the enclosure including a plurality of field coils on a non-rotatable hub; and   a computer device configured to monitor and adjust the shape of the plurality of blades to maximize the extracted energy.   
     
     
         2 . The gyroscope of  claim 1 , wherein each blade has a leading edge and a trailing edge defining a surface for receiving wind. 
     
     
         3 . The gyroscope of  claim 1 , further comprising a nose cone covering the hub, which cone is configured to transfer an air mass approaching the gyroscope to be directed around the hub and into the plurality of blades. 
     
     
         4 . The gyroscope of  claim 1 , wherein the magnets integrated in the magnetic ring stabilize the gyroscope.