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Winding for linear motors without slots

US6160327A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1998
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K3/26
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A linear motor utilizing a flat, ironless, coil winding which can be of the printed circuit type (stamped, etched, or deposited and adhered to a rigid substrate). The winding provides coils that are relatively movable between straight, parallel rows of magnets. The winding can also be fabricated using insulated wire to form a distributed winding. In designing the winding particular attention is paid to the length of the straight portion perpendicular to the direction of the linear motion (L.sub.M) compared to the height of the linear air gap (L.sub.B) and the outside dimension of the winding (L.sub.S). Selection of these dimensions determines four key motor parameters, namely, the motor back emf K.sub.e, the motor force constant K.sub.f, the winding resistance R, and the motor force ripple F.sub.r.

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