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Superconductor-magnet induced separation

US4797386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1987
Grant dateJan 10, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F6/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Separation between a magnetized member and a Type II superconducting member inherently manifestets stability in separation distance, in lateral direction and in attitude. Uses include levitation of fixed and moveable members as well as superconducting bearings.

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