An universal means of transport, according to this Improvement Invention, is formed of four main parts, that are functionally and constructively interdependent, as follows:
The spherical external cover (1) that is made up either of metal, in the case of an universal means of transportation used mainly as a spatial sounder, or of metallic net (lattice), when used for displacement by bearing on various relief forms. On a symmetry axis (x-x) on the horizontal plan, one welds inside the spherical casing (1), the casings (2), that are diametrically opposed, then on the right side (3) and on the left side of some elastic bearings (4) and (5), respectively, having provided in-between themselves and the respective casings, the springs (6),(7) and (8), for the attenuation of eventual shocks.
On the bearings (4) and (5), respectively, two supporting arms (9) are propped up on the left and (10), respectively, on the right side, both of them actually supporting the rest of the three functional assemblies.
On the lower extremity of the command cabin the electric power sources, connection and power cables, control cables, board computers are fixed and a utile area for passengers and goods is available.
The volume discoid sectors, depending upon the propulsion system used, may store either reserves of oxygen and fuel, in which case the external spherical casing (1) should be made of a spherical lattice that may be elastic in view of muffling the shocks, or compact metallic or elastic metallic, in order to become more aerodynamic, flat on command, by means of drawing devices to inside on the (z- z) axis, when the volume rotating sectors may store additional sources of power for the electric propulsion (nuclear electric piles); the connections in the command cabin may be made through collecting brushes (16), the superior rotating platform being propped up on the command cabin casing (11) by the bearings (17) and (18).
The simultaneous feeding with electric power of continuous current of the two coils fixed at the extremities of the two arms, diametrically opposed and welded on the casing of the command cabin (11) shall result in both the rotation in opposed directions of both superior and lower rotating ensembles, with the ordered generating of centrifugal forces by the volume sectors of circular rim, out of which they are formed by interpenetrating, and the appearance of two horizontal forces of traction due to the reaction of the forces that cause the casing of the external sphere (1) to roll forward, the steadiness of the platforms on the horizontal being secured both due to the gyroscopic effect generated by the rotations of rotating platforms and to the fact that the gravity center (Cg) of the functional ensemble as a whole, shall be located under the horizontal (x- x) axis.
At the same time, the progressive increase of rotations in contrary senses of all volume segments of circular rim shall result in the progressive and controlled elimination, the annulment of the gravitational attraction's influence on the entire functional assembly which may, in case of necessity, easily take off the ground and fly, or, due to the two forces of traction diametrically opposed and going in the same direction, it may cause the rolling of the spherical casing (1) by said forces that press on the elastic bearings (4) respectively (5).
Depending upon the remote-controlled orders regarding the voltage and amperage values of the two electric propulsions which, in the event of a change of the polarities by means of inverter relays, may be achieved upon the displacement in the atmosphere and in cosmos simultaneously and the displacement of the entire functional ensemble in a zigzag, due to the fact that the electric motors, by virtue of their double coiling on iron core, the middle core being apt for vertical movement, with a possibility to achieve contact with the volume segments of circular rim (plated with friction materials), may in turns behave as electrical and mechanical brakes, changing instantaneously the instantaneous rotation axis of the discoid rotating ensembles on the (z - z) axis, on another rotational axis, instantaneous parallel (z1 - z1), that passes through the centers of windings left and right, respectively, thus tangentially and successively throwing the entire functional ensemble forward, such behavior being similar and equivalent with the case of the successive coupling of the coupling shoes (S 1) and (S2), according to the description under the basic Invention, therefore increasing all the performances of this universal means of transportation of a spherical shape and with variable geometry.
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Example regarding the manner of displacement on uneven land, inclusive of land located on other celestial bodies
The procedure, according to the Improvement Invention, allows the displacement by rolling on an uneven land due to the following reasons:
The two traction forces diametrically opposed, parallel, equal and going in the same direction [obtained both in the case of working in an open system through the external spherical casing (1), that can be made of metallic lattices (arc steel) which allow the communication with the external environment and, respectively, allow the change of gas with the exterior, as a thermodynamic cycle through open combustion rooms (combustion at constant pressure) or closed, as missile engines, according to the procedure of the basic Invention - and also of two semi-spherical casings that can jointly form, by a dismountable assembly on thread or screws, or undismountable by welding, in the case of radio-controlled or programmed sounders, built of stainless steel, of the constant spherical casing (1)], shall cause the rolling of the spherical casing (1) and, respectively, an on-ground shifting of the entire ensemble on a perpendicular trajectory on the symmetry horizontal axis (x- x), which passes through the center of elastic bearings (4) and (5), respectively, which are also intended to attenuate eventual shocks, by means of the springs which act symmetrically, being pre-tensioned assembled in view of maintaining the bearings on the symmetry axis (x - x).
The displacement to the left or to the right comparative with the trajectory can be achieved by the controlled dosage of the two forces of traction, diametrically opposed, equal and going in the same direction, generated by the propulsion system or, depending upon necessities, by the control of dosage of one force only, knowing that any difference of value between the same will result in a change of trajectory and a return of course to 180 degrees will result in a braking of external casing rolling (1), which behavior would be similar to that of the spherical balls discovered in our time in Florida.
At the appearance of a major obstacle, which may impede upon the somersault on the initial trajectory the spherical means of transportation may to roll either by maneuvers of left-right avoidance, or by increase of the propulsion system power that shall concomitantly result both in a pressure on the obstacle in front of it, with the effect of improvement of the adherence and of the friction force, respectively, e.g. with a vertical surface in forepart, and due to increase of rotations of both rotating platforms, and, respectively, of the increase of centrifugal forces generated by the volume discoid platforms (12) and (13), respectively, a progressive reduction of the gravity influence, determining the somersault with facility and climbing on the vertical side of the obstacle until the surpassing thereof, the descent from the top of the obstacle being achievable by the commanded rotation of the spherical casing ( 1) to 180 degrees, the propulsion acting like a brake that will result in a slow and controlled somersault of the spherical casing (1) on any surface, regardless of the respective relief surface.
Example regarding the manner of displacement on water or other liquid surface
The displacement on the surface of water or other liquid can be achieved by two methods, namely:
The first possibility, when one follows the special design, the displacement through this environment may be carried out by manufacturing the external spherical casing (1) of two semi-spheres assembled so as to face each other, respectively a superior half of sphere confectioned by a semi-spherical lattice and a lower semi-sphere made airtight, out of steel plate.
Thus, the displacement on horizontal plan can be realized by the simultaneous ordered blocking of the bearings (4) and (5), respectively, and activating the propulsion systems, so the two forces of propulsion, parallel, equal and going in the same direction, will result in a displacement in the liquid environment on horizontal plan, concomitantly with the reduction of the friction, therefore a reduction of the fuel consume; practically, the spherical external casing (1) would be able to float if it is needed on the wave crest.
The second possibility of displacement in a liquid environment can be carried out by the somersault of the spherical external casing (1) on a liquid surface, the procedure being similar with the displacement on an uneven land but with the welding of several blades on the outside surface of the spherical external casing (1) which would result in the somersault in a liquid environment; the connection with the environment would be achievable through orifices of input-output practiced in the external casing (1) around the casings of the elastic bearings (2) and (3), respectively, and of windows of transparent material.
Example regarding the manner of displacement in the atmosphere or in cosmos
The procedure is similar to the procedure set forth under the Basic Invention, with the following particularities:
-The external spherical casing may be built either airtight (capsulated) or made out of metallic lattice in case of utilization of propulsion systems according to the Basic Invention;
-In case of utilization of an electric power source of continuous current for propulsion, one may simultaneously use the inertial displacement system in zigzag by alternately inverting, successively and temporary, the polarity at the feeding of a coil (solenoid) which, by means of its mobile core that is pushed electromagneticaly to the outside, this being apt of also working as brake shoe, since it may be plated with friction materials, thus reaching a momentary coupling of the rotational discoid platform with the extremity of the fixed support bars, therefore a commanded momentary change of the instantaneous relative center of rotation, from the symmetry (z-z) axis on a symmetry axis, vertical too and parallel (z1- z1), thus throwing tangentially to forward the whole functional assembly, so by successive maneuvers is obtained a displacement inertial in zigzag, with a progressive and unlimited increase of the displacement speed that may exceed the speed of light, and in the event of certain universal means of transportation of small dimensions, these can start from site through this procedure of simultaneous propulsion, at very high speed, the speed being uniformly and unlimitedly ascendant, thus increasing all of the flying performances, giving way to cover extremely large distances between two celestial bodies within relatively short periods of time.
-For the reduction of the friction at the displacement in atmosphere, the sustaining arms (9) and (10), respectively, may be telescopic, and the external metallic casing (1) may be elastic, thus being modifiable as external shape by drawing into the inside area on the symmetry (z- z) axis by mechanical or electrical devices, therefore achieving a more aerodynamic shape.
-The braking is also achieved by means of the overall flight rotation of the whole ensemble to180 degrees around the symmetry axis (z-z) by unbalancing the size of both traction forces generated by the propulsion system, this being able to work on the flight as braking systems on the respective trajectory.
-At the displacement in cosmos, the procedure is identical with the displacement in the atmosphere, with the particularity that in the case that the external spherical casing (1) is a metallic lattice (open) the propulsion can be identical with that of the basic invention, respectively in the sectors of circular rim which form the two platforms (12) and (13), respectively, may store fuel and oxygen necessary for combustion, and in case of electrical power propulsion, the external spherical casing (1) may be capsulated airtight and in the sectors of circular rim which form by interpenetrating the two rotating discoid platforms it may install nuclear sources of producing electrical power necessary to the close circuit propulsion, which power may be transferred through the fixed and non-rotating command cabin by means of the collecting brushes (16).
