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Axial gap electrical machine

US6046518A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 21, 1999
Grant dateApr 4, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 21, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/70
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An axial gap electrical machine employs a coil assembly embedded in epoxy and coated with a rubbery substance having different degrees of hardness. Two magnet assemblies straddle a central coil assembly. The magnet assemblies each include a back iron casting located on the sides of the magnet assemblies away from the central coil assembly.

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