Energy storage flywheel device
US5452625A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The energy storage flywheel device (6) includes a plurality of annular shaped composite sections (8) and an annular shaped insert (10). The insert (10) has a specific radial strength substantially greater than the composite sections' specific radial strength. The composite sections (8) and the insert (10) are alternately stacked such that they have a common axis of rotation. They are bonded to each other such that shear stress is transferred between the composite sections (8) and insert (10). In some applications, the flywheel (6) may comprise at least one annular shaped metal matrix composite section (8).
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