Apparatus and methods for magnet retention
US10102953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K7/1838
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for holding permanent magnet components, particularly on a rotor of an electrical machine. A magnet carrier (10) comprises a channel (30) suitable for receiving an encircling magnet retainer (20) and a method of manufacturing a magnet assembly (100) comprises providing a magnet carrier (10) comprising a channel (30), mounting a magnet (60) on the magnet carrier (10), and encircling the magnet (60) and magnet carrier (10) with a magnet retainer (20), wherein the magnet retainer (20) passes through the channel (30).
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