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High performance linear motor and magnet assembly therefor

US7145271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2005
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K1/27
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnet assembly includes a back iron and an array of magnets. The back iron is in the form of a plate having opposed surfaces. The magnets are arranged along one of the surfaces, with the other surface being dimensioned and configured according to the magnetic field distribution associated with the magnets. The back iron geometry provides for reduced mass, reduced leakage flux, and high flux densities to improve performance of a linear motor that employs such a magnet assembly.

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