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Active magnetic bearing assembly using permanent magnet biased homopolar and reluctance centering effects

US6603230B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2002
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K7/09
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An active magnetic bearing assembly includes at least two rotors and two stator assemblies each having two pole faces. The pole faces of the stator assemblies are axially offset from the pole faces of their associated rotors. Thus, axial control of a shaft that is rotationally mounted using the active magnetic bearing assembly is provided by a reluctance centering force.

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