Magnetic mounting of a rotor shaft relative to a stator, using a high-Tc superconductor
US7256523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C35/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A first bearing part is arranged fixedly in terms of rotation on a rotor shaft with permanent magnetic elements arranged next to one another and flux guide elements arranged between them. A second bearing part, separated from the first bearing part by a bearing gap, is provided on the stator and has a structure formed of superconductive high-Tc material. The bearing gap is sealed against penetration of ambient air, but allows movement of the first bearing part with respect to the second bearing part while maintaining the seal.
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