Invention Idea

Discussion in 'Pro/Engineer & Creo Elements/Pro' started by taylorluker, Jan 7, 2006.

  1. taylorluker

    taylorluker Guest

    Hi everyone!!

    My name is Luke Taylor and I am new to the group.

    If you are interested I would welcome any advice you might have on my
    project. Basically I am looking for resources and/or advice to move my
    invention to the next step.

    I have an invention idea for a "method of propulsion." The concept
    includes pneumatics and magnets. My idea is different from anything
    currently on the market. I have had 3 consultations with engineers or
    experts and they have all have told me that the invention will not work
    and contradicts basic physics. I disagree and now that I have clearly
    identified why they say that idea won't work, I would like to build a
    basic prototype to demonstrate that the idea will work. I am done
    designing the idea conceptually, and I know think that I need to move
    to actual physically making the prototype. I plan to design the
    prototype on the Autocad Inventor Series and then used a 3D printer to
    print out the design. Here is the ballpark $5,000 budget:

    Research via Google Answers $200
    Text books (in order to research/purchase specific components) $200
    Desktop computer optimized for Autocad $1500
    LCD flat screen $500
    Components of prototype $170
    Autocad Inventor software $500
    3D Printing of prototype $750
    Misc. costs $200
    Autocad Instruction Class $750

    If the prototype works it would create significant leverage to develop
    a real prototype instead of just a basic conceptual prototype. At
    that time I would like to hire a team including mechanical engineers,
    etc.= whose expertise will be invaluable in developing a real
    prototype. If the basic prototype doesn't work than I know that idea
    will not work in its present state.

    What do you think? Any advice? Any idea of how to find financial
    resources ($5,000)?

    Thanks

    Luke
     
    taylorluker, Jan 7, 2006
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    shaun Guest

    You going to make all your parts from the 3d printer? Arn't you going
    to need any components in different materials? And why auto cad, Solid
    Works would be a much better tool for your application.
     
    shaun, Jan 9, 2006
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    David Janes Guest

    You going to make all your parts from the 3d printer? Arn't you going
    to need any components in different materials? And why auto cad, Solid
    Works would be a much better tool for your application.

    Thanks, Shaun, for sending him to SW. His perpetual motion machine deserves no better, but then, maybe he actually deserves Inventor: after all, I've heard you can do ANYTHING with Inventor, especially the stuff Pro/e won't let you do. Like defy the laws of physics.
     
    David Janes, Jan 10, 2006
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    John Wade Guest

    Pah. They called me mad, when all I wanted to do was rule the world!
     
    John Wade, Jan 10, 2006
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    David Janes Guest

    So, how's that other idea working out; you know, the one where you plan to live forever.
     
    David Janes, Jan 10, 2006
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    John Wade Guest

    Or die trying? so far, so good I guess.
     
    John Wade, Jan 10, 2006
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