Magnet-superconductor flywheel and levitation systems
US5831362A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2119
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a flywheel system for storing kinetic energy which utilizes a high temperature superconductor/magnet system for the flywheel bearings. The flywheel includes a first magnet, and having a ring magnet defining an opening. The levitation system includes a magnet for attractively interacting with first flywheel magnet, with a high temperature superconductor interposed between them, and further includes a magnet system for repulsively interacting with and partially inserted into the ring magnet.
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