Brushless electric motor/generator
US10263480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P2207/05
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments for a motor/generator comprising: a rotor adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis, the rotor comprising a first partial toroidal magnetic cylinder defining a semi-circular tunnel, wherein the plurality of magnets forming the first partial toroidal magnetic cylinder have substantially all like poles facing inward toward the semi-circular tunnel, the semi-circular tunnel having an entrance and an exit forming an open throat defined by a space between the entrance and the exit, and a stator positioned about the longitudinal axis within a rotational path of the rotor.
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