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Superflywheel energy storage device

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6604334
An inertial energy storage rotor device or superflywheel is disclosed that has a hub means affixed to a rim means by a plurality of spokes formed from a single filament which is wrapped partially around the rim means and alternately engages the upper and lower surfaces of the hub means to join the spokes. In one embodiment, the hub is secured by a single filament wound into a plurality of spokes to a ring means about which a rim means is wound. The ring means is secured to the rim means of this embodiment at a plurality of discrete locations about the circumference thereof.
Assignee:
Johns Hopkins Univ
Patent Number(s):
US 4359912
OSTI ID:
6604334
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English