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Magnetically coupled flywheel

US9667117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CHAKRATEC LTD. · IL

Inventors

Ilan Ben David · Rosh HaAyin, IL
Nir Zohar · Rishon LeZion, IL
David Pincu · Holon, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 24, 2013
Grant date	May 30, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 12, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/16
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stabilization system for a rotating load, such as a flywheel, includes a mechanical bearing to continuously support a shaft of the rotating load so as to hold the shaft at a substantially fixed axis of rotation. A magnetic stabilization assembly includes a plurality of electromagnets arranged around the shaft. Control circuitry for controls a resultant magnetic field generated by the electromagnets such that the magnetic field acts on a ferromagnetic element of the shaft to reduce imbalance forces acting on the shaft.

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