Maglev generator assembly which reduces friction to enhance power generation efficiency
US12009727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05B2220/706
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A maglev generator assembly has a main axle extending through a casing. The main axle has its two ends magnetically levitated by maglev supports, and has its lateral side magnetically levitated by maglev bearings. A generator is configured on the main axle, which includes at least a rotating disc as rotor, with multiple inductive magnets circularly arranged around the rotating disc, and a number of coils fixed around the main axle as stator. A top end of the main axle is coupled to a transmission mechanism, which in turn is coupled to a fan unit or a motor as power source. The fan unit or motor drives the main axle, as well as the rotating disc to spin, and electrical current is induced as the inductive magnets rotates relative to the coils. The main axle is fully magnetically levitated and its rotation undergoes minimum friction to achieve high efficiency.
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