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Active radial magnetic bearing assembly with internal sensors

US11421734B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2018
Grant dateAug 23, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K11/215
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An active radial magnetic bearing assembly for a rotating machine. The active radial magnetic bearing assembly may include a housing comprising a center axis, a stator coupled to the housing, a rotor, a first target, a second target, and a plurality of sensors. At least a portion of the rotor may be configured to rotate about the center axis within the stator. The first target may be a portion of a rotor outer surface and the second target may be coupled to or formed by the rotor. The plurality of sensors may be coupled to the stator and adjacent a stator inner surface. Each sensor of the plurality of sensors may detect at least one of a radial position and an axial position of the rotor via the first target or the second target.

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