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Rotor shield for magnetic rotary machine

US6657348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2001
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/72
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnet machine includes a magnet rotor. The rotor includes a sleeve and a magnet. The magnet is positioned within the sleeve. A highly electrically conductive, nonmagnetic shield surrounds the magnet. The shield reduces rotor eddy current losses and lowers rotor operating temperature, thereby improving efficiency of the machine.

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