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Variable-flux memory motor and methods of controlling a variable-flux motor

US10848014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2019
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P2207/055
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, embodiments of the invention are directed to a multi-pole rotor of a variable-flux memory motor (VFMM) that includes: a rotor core; and a plurality of poles. Each of the poles includes: one or more soft rotor magnets; a first ferrous wedge; and a second ferrous wedge. The one or more soft rotor magnets are disposed between the first and second ferrous wedges in a circumferential direction of the rotor.

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