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Halbach array and magnetic suspension damper using same

US10170972B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2014
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F7/0278
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A Halbach magnetic array is disclosed, including a plurality of first and second magnetic units alternately arranged in a width direction, wherein: each first magnetic unit includes first magnetic groups and first magnetic columns alternately arranged in a length direction, each first magnetic group includes four first magnetic bars arranged in a 2*2 matrix; each second magnetic unit includes second magnetic groups and second magnetic columns alternately arranged in the length direction, each second magnetic group includes four second magnetic bars arranged in a 2*2 matrix; each first magnetic column is magnetized in a height direction, and each second magnetic column is magnetized in a direction opposite to the height direction. A magnetic suspension vibration damper is also disclosed.

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