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Magnetostriction aided switching

US7456714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2006
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N35/00

Abstract

A method for reducing a temperature rise of a magnetic material is provided. The method includes applying force to the magnetic material to reduce a dimensional change of the magnetic material during a first part of an operation cycle, such as due to magnetostriction. The force is removed from the magnetic material during a second part of an operation cycle, allowing magnetostrictive dimensional changes to occur.

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