A magnetic heater is provided having a conductor assembly and a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the conductor assembly about an axis so as to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when relative motion is produced between the conductor assembly and first
A magnetic heater is provided having a conductor assembly and a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the conductor assembly about an axis so as to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when relative motion is produced between the conductor assembly and first magnet assembly. The conductor assembly defines a fluid path therein for the transfer of heat from the conductor assembly to a fluid. The magnetic heater is a component of a heat generation system comprising an internal combustion engine having a drive shaft for rotating the magnet assembly. The heat generated by the magnetic heater, as well as the heat generated by the engine from the engine exhaust and engine cooling system, is combined to heat a fluid.
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I claim: 1. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of substantially parallel conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted
I claim: 1. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of substantially parallel conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to allow the flow of fluid through the fluid space, at least one of the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the at least one conductor plate when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies each comprising a plurality of magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the magnets in close proximity to the conductor assembly, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the conductor assembly when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the fluid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, wherein adjacent magnets have opposite polarity. 2. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; a first and second conductor assembly, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to allow the flow of fluid through the fluid space, at least one of the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the at least one conductor plate when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a resrective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to the conductor assembly, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the conductor assembly when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the fluid as the conductor plates are heated during oreration, the first and second conductor assemblies coaxially disposed in alternating arrangement with a first, second, and third magnet assembly. 3. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to allow the flow of fluid through the fluid space, at least one of the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the at least one conductor plate when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to the conductor assembly, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the conductor assembly when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the fluid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, the one or more magnet assemblies comprising: a magnet plate in the form of a substantially circular disk, a plurality of magnet pockets disposed on a side of the magnet plate and at a predetermined distance adjacent a magnet plate peripheral edge, the plurality of magnet pockets adapted to at least partially receive at least one magnet therein; at least one magnet at least partially disposed within each magnet pocket; and at least one retainer plate coupled to the magnet plate coupling the magnet within the magnet pocket. 4. The magnetic heater of claim 3, wherein the retainer plates comprise a plurality of fastener apertures adapted to receive suitable fasteners there through, the fastener apertures adapted to align with threaded bores disposed in the magnet plate. 5. The magnetic heater of claim 3, wherein the retainer plate comprises a plurality of retainer pockets complementary with the magnet pockets and adapted to receive at least a portion of at least one magnet therein. 6. The magnetic heater of claim 3, the magnet pockets are adapted to receive the magnet entirely therein, and the retainer plate comprises a substantially flat surface to contain the magnet there in. 7. The magnetic heater of claim 3, the magnet assembly comprising: a magnet plate in the form of a substantially circular disk; and at least one retainer plate coupled to the magnet plate, the at least one retainer plate including one or more magnet pockets disposed on a side of the retainer plate, the retainer pocket adapted to receive the magnet therein, at least one magnet disposed within each magnet pocket. 8. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to allow the flow of fluid through the fluid space, at least one of the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the at least one conductor plate when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to the conductor assembly, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the conductor assembly when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the fluid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, wherein the magnet plates further comprise a central shaft aperture adapted to accept the drive shaft there through. 9. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to allow the flow of fluid through the fluid space, at least one of the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the at least one conductor plate when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a resrective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to the conductor assembly, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the conductor assembly when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the fluid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, the pair of conductor plates retained about a peripheral edge in fluid-tight engagement, the conductor plates each have a bushing aperture adapted to receive the bushing therein, a bushing seal about the bushing aperture adapted to engage the conductor plates in fluid-tight engagement there between to retain fluid within the fluid space. 10. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to allow the flow of fluid through the fluid space, at least one of the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the at least one conductor plate when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to the conductor assembly, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the conductor assembly when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the fluid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, the pair of conductor plates retained about a peripheral edge in fluid-tight engagement by a frame, the frame adapted to retain the conductor plates in facing spaced-apart relationship a predetermined distance apart defining a fluid space there between, the frame adapted to seal the peripheral edge of the conductive plates such that fluid is retained within the fluid space, the conductor plates each have a bushing aperture adapted to receive the bushing therein, a bushing seal about the bushing aperture adapted to engage the conductor plates about the bushing aperture and the bushing is adapted to maintain fluid-tight engagement there between to retain fluid within the fluid space. 11. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to allow the flow of fluid through the fluid space, at least one of the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the at least one conductor plate when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to the conductor assembly, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the conductor assembly when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the fluid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, wherein the fluid is a liquid. 12. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to restrict the flow of a liquid from the fluid inlet, through the fluid space, and out of the fluid outlet, the conductor plates comrprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the conductor plates when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to at least one conductor plate, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the at least one conductor plate when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the at least one conductor plate when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the liquid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, wherein adjacent magnets have opposite polarity. 13. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; a first and second conductor assembly, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to restrict the flow of a liquid from the fluid inlet, through the fluid space, and out of the fluid outlet, the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the conductor plates when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a resrective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to at least one conductor plate, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the at least one conductor plate when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the at least one conductor plate when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the liquid as the conductor plates are heated during oreration, the first and second conductor assemblies coaxially disposed in alternating arrangement with a first, second, and third magnet assembly. 14. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to restrict the flow of a liquid from the fluid inlet, through the fluid space, and out of the fluid outlet, the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the conductor plates when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to at least one conductor plate, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the at least one conductor plate when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the at least one conductor plate when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the liquid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, the magnet assembly comprising: a magnet plate in the form of a substantially circular disk, a plurality of magnet pockets disposed on a side of the magnet plate and at a predetermined distance adjacent a magnet plate peripheral edge, the plurality of magnet pockets adapted to at least partially receive at least one magnet therein; at least one magnet at least partially disposed within each magnet pocket; and at least one retainer plate coupled to the magnet plate coupling the magnet within the magnet pocket. 15. The magnetic heater of claim 14, wherein the retainer plates comprise a plurality of fastener apertures adapted to receive suitable fasteners there through, the fastener apertures adapted to align with threaded bores disposed in the magnet plate. 16. The magnetic heater of claim 14, wherein the retainer plate comprises a plurality of retainer pockets complementary with the magnet pockets and adapted to receive at least a portion of at least one magnet therein. 17. The magnetic heater of claim 14, the magnet pockets are adapted to receive the magnet entirely therein, and the retainer plate comprises a substantially flat surface to contain the magnet there in. 18. The magnetic heater of claim 14, the magnet assembly comprising: a magnet plate in the form of a substantially circular disk; and at least one retainer plate coupled to the magnet plate, the at least one retainer plate including one or more magnet pockets disposed on a side of the retainer plate, the retainer pocket adapted to receive the magnet therein, at least one magnet disposed within each magnet pocket. 19. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to restrict the flow of a liquid from the fluid inlet, through the fluid space, and out of the fluid outlet, the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the conductor plates when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to at least one conductor plate, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the at least one conductor plate when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the at least one conductor plate when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the liquid as the conductor plates are heated during oreration, wherein the magnet plates further comprise a central shaft aperture adapted to accept the drive shaft there through. 20. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to restrict the flow of a liquid from the fluid inlet, through the fluid space, and out of the fluid outlet, the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the conductor plates when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to at least one conductor plate, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the at least one conductor plate when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the at least one conductor plate when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the liquid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, the pair of conductor plates retained about a peripheral edge in fluid-tight engagement, the conductor plates each have a bushing aperture adapted to receive the bushing therein, a bushing seal about the bushing aperture adapted to engage the conductor plates in fluid-tight engagement there between to retain fluid within the fluid space, the bushing adapted to support the drive shaft there through. 21. A magnetic heater, comprising: a drive shaft; one or more conductor assemblies, each conductor assembly comprising a pair of conductor plates defining a fluid space there between, the fluid space in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet adapted to restrict the flow of a liquid from the fluid inlet, through the fluid space, and out of the fluid outlet, the conductor plates comprise an electrically conductive material adapted to enable induced eddy-currents within the conductor plates when exposed to a time-varying magnetic flux; and one or more magnet assemblies comprising one or more magnets, each magnet assembly in opposing, facing arrangement spaced apart a predetermined distance from a respective conductor assembly, aligned along an axis about the drive shaft, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to dispose the one or more magnets in close proximity to at least one conductor plate, each magnet assembly coupled to the drive shaft adapted such that the magnet assembly rotates relative to the at least one conductor plate when the drive shaft is caused to rotate, wherein the magnet assembly is adapted to induce eddy currents in the at least one conductor plate when moved relative thereto, wherein the fluid space is adapted to provide heat transfer from the conductor plates to the liquid as the conductor plates are heated during operation, the pair of conductor plates retained about a peripheral edge in fluid-tight engagement by a frame, the frame adapted to retain the conductor plates in facing spaced-apart relationship a predetermined distance apart defining a fluid space there between, the frame adapted to seal the peripheral edge of the conductive plates such that fluid is retained within the fluid space, the conductor plates each have a bushing aperture adapted to receive the bushing therein, a bushing seal about the bushing aperture adapted to engage the conductor plates about the bushing aperture and the bushing is adapted to maintain fluid-tight engagement there between to retain fluid within the fluid space, the bushing adapted to support the drive shaft there through.
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