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Multiple magnetic air gap motor

US8781150B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2011
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R9/025
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A low frequency transducer arrangement includes a substantially cylindrical structure surrounding a pole piece. The pole piece and the substantially cylindrical structure define a substantially cylindrical air gap therebetween. Two opposite ends of the air gap are both open and separated from each other in an axial direction. A first magnet is disposed in either the pole piece or the substantially cylindrical structure. A second magnet is separated in the axial direction from the first magnet by a middle magnetic gap. The second magnet is disposed in either the pole piece or the substantially cylindrical structure. The first and second magnets provide flux in a same direction in the middle magnetic gap. A top magnetic gap is disposed axially adjacent the first magnet and opposite the middle magnetic gap. A bottom magnetic gap is disposed axially adjacent the second magnet and opposite the middle magnetic gap. A voice coil is at least partially disposed in the air gap and operates in the middle magnetic gap.

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