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Method of power generation and its apparatus utilizing gravitation force and buoyancy

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OSTI ID:5406186

An apparatus for the generation of power is described which comprises: at least first cylinder and at least second cylinder, at least first float member and at least second float member disposed in at least first and second cylinders, a lever arm pivotably disposed above the cylinder, the end portions of the arm lever being operatively connected to the respective float members, the lever arm containing weight members and defining a path for guiding the weight members to traverse the lever arm between the end portions, a crank member rotatably disposed on a crank shaft, the crank member connected to the center portion of the lever arm through connecting rods and guide-gears, a dam which provides a source of water, means for removing water from the dam and alternatively introducing and removing the water to and from at least first and second cylinders.

Assignee:
Myung Kyoon Kim, Owings Mill, MD
Patent Number(s):
US 4720976
OSTI ID:
5406186
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English