GraviLock: A New Class of Gravity-Based Energy Generation
Patent Pending
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Introduction: Modular Gravitational Energy System Using Lock-Style Water Chambers and Mass Descent
GraviLock is a modular, gravity-powered energy system designed to generate clean, off-grid electricity with minimal maintenance and maximum reliability. Unlike solar and wind, it doesn’t depend on daylight or weather, and it doesn’t require chemical batteries. It stores potential energy using mass, and releases it through controlled descent—just like a hydroelectric dam, but vertically compact and fully modular.
Core Technology
The system consists of a tall sealed chamber containing a heavy internal mass, dual fluid reservoirs, and integrated turbine and generator units. During operation, the mass is raised and then allowed to descend, powering a linear generator. The reset mechanism uses a hybrid of solar-powered Archimedes screw pumps, gas injection, and water-fed lift systems to return the mass to the top for the next cycle.
AI-Controlled Efficiency
An onboard AI controller manages the timing, speed, and energy routing of each cycle. It uses inputs such as time-of-day, solar availability, river flow (if present), and stored energy demand to optimize cycles for profitability and longevity. This smart logic increases efficiency and allows dynamic load matching for real-world energy demand.
Key Features
- Gravity-Based Power: Consistent and renewable energy from gravitational descent.
- Solar-Assisted Resets: Small solar panel runs internal lift/reset system.
- Hybrid Reset Mechanism: Archimedes screw + buoyancy + gas + river-fed modes.
- AI Smart Cycle Scheduling: Predictive and adaptive control system manages cycles.
- Drop-to-Pump Loopback: A portion of generated energy is reused to power the next cycle.
- Dual-Mode Output: Mechanical and hydraulic power extraction.
- Water Recirculation: Closed-loop water flow improves efficiency and placement options.
- Off-Grid Operation: Works in remote areas with no grid connection.
- Low Maintenance: Sealed mechanics and rugged design reduce servicing needs.
Design Overview
Each GraviLock unit is constructed using a modular chassis, optionally built into a shipping container format for ease of deployment. The mass module is composed of water ballast and dense concrete core blocks. It can be expanded over time with additional modules to increase energy storage capacity and output.
Internal components are housed in a sealed vertical shaft with an upper and lower chamber, allowing hydraulic isolation. A small solar panel powers the onboard systems and screw lift. The Archimedes screw lifts water into the upper chamber during reset cycles. The mass is elevated using either water displacement, gas buoyancy, or external fluid input.
Deployment Scenarios
- Remote and off-grid communities
- Island microgrids and desalination support
- Disaster relief power hubs
- Clean energy buffer for solar and wind systems
- River-adjacent installations using passive fill mode
- Containerized military or research stations
Patent Status
As of April 2025, GraviLock is officially patent pending under provisional application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The design includes novel methods and mechanisms such as hybrid reset systems, AI-controlled descent modulation, drop-to-pump loopback energy utilization, and a modular scalable ballast approach.
Collaborate or License
We are currently seeking aligned partners to bring GraviLock to scale, including:
- Clean energy investors
- Licensing partners
- NGOs and infrastructure grant programs
- Off-grid energy integrators
Conclusion
GraviLock is more than a system—it's a resilient energy foundation for a changing world. Its strength lies in its simplicity, adaptability, and ability to scale. Whether powering remote villages or backing up future cities, GraviLock proves that gravity is still one of the world’s most untapped energy sources—and now, we can capture it cleanly, quietly, and endlessly.