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AC generator with annular permanent magnets

US5132581A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1991
Grant dateJul 21, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K9/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an AC generator having a plurality of claw-shaped magnetic pole portions in a rotor, a pair of projected portions which extend toward an outer circumference from both ends of boss portions on an outer circumference of a shaft are provided, and permanent magnets are also provided so as to abut against the projected portions so that magnetic flux is applied in the same direction as the magnetic flux applied to the projected portions when an electric current is applied to a field winding which is wound around the boss portions. With a magnetic path thus constructed, it is possible that the magnetic flux if permanent magnets is put on the magnetic flux produced by a field winding, thus applying much magnetic flux to the stator. As a result, the output per weight can be increased.

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