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Isotropic energy storage flywheel rotor

US6122993A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 1998
Grant dateSep 26, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2119
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An energy storage flywheel having a benign failure mode, the rotor of which is constructed of a brittle, high specific strength, isotropic solid.

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