Go here for details.    http://www.magnadrive.com/

The units as shown are to heavy.  We would have to  redesign the

clutch

and

perhaps arrange the magnets in a different polar configuration for

more

attraction but less slippage.  Simply explained; the mag./clutch is

designed

to slip from 100% down to about 3% by varying the gap between the

magnets

and the copper conductor.  The input power rpms are always larger than

the

output rpms. in its intended design applications.  However this might

get us

into trouble or be a benefit in our application.  Have to test it.

Torque

stays the same though.

The  micro toroid CVT. is our other option for matching rpms as well

as

being a disconnect clutch, affording wider range of turbo speed ratios
rpms., and perhaps a few other goodies. I am now designing a few

variations

of this device on paper.

This work is approaching a bench test on certain parts.  Paul is busy
spinning gears and planning Hollywood stunt work  while I am playing

with

colored pencils and magnets:)

Doug in Japan

Doug,
Would make an excellent damper if it could be designed light enough - but

I

don't know what power requirements are needed for the rare earth magnets.
Just think an infinitely variable gearbox, just by varying he air gap.
I like the alignment problem elimination as well.
George ( down under)

"Decker, Michael" wrote:

Rare earth magnets have no power requirements.

They are created by superheating the material while applying a powerful
field.

The molecules align N/S and when cooled retain this alignment.  The
superheating is what makes magnet so brittle.

By the way, be very careful handling powerful rare earth magnets bigger than
1/2".  They are finger smashers.

Mike

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