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Rotor for permanent magnet alternator

Assignee: ZF International UK Ltd
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Filing: 1968-07-08
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1988-07-08
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Abstract

Abstract A rotor for a permanent magnet alternator includes a pair of spaced magnetic claws, the claws having interdigitated fingers. A ferrite or other sintered magnet is supported between the claws with the fingers of the claws overlying the periphery of the magnet, and the magnet is formed in at least two parts which can move radially relative to the claws. A nonmagnetic band engages the periphery of the magnet to limit movement of the parts of the magnet.

Inventors

  • 👤 Kenneth Clayton Howey

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 17:01
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K1/00; H02K1/06; H02K1/22; H02K1/27; H02K1/2706; H02K1/2713

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 76 words
A rotor for a permanent magnet alternator comprising, a pair of spaced magnetic claws, the claws having interdigitated fingers, a sintered magnet supported between the claws with the fingers overlaying the periphery of the magnet, the magnet being formed of at least two parts which may move radially relative to the claws, and the rotor further including a nonmagnetic band engaging the periphery of said magnetic parts to limit the radial movement of said magnetic parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 76 words
A rotor for a permanent magnet alternator comprising, a pair of spaced magnetic claws, the claws having interdigitated fingers, a sintered magnet supported between the claws with the fingers overlaying the periphery of the magnet, the magnet being formed of at least two parts which may move radially relative to the claws, and the rotor further including a nonmagnetic band engaging the periphery of said magnetic parts to limit the radial movement of said magnetic parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 27 words
A rotor as claimed in claim 1 wherein said band is split to permit expansion of the band as the parts of the magnet move radially outwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
A rotor as claimed in claim 1 wherein said band if formed from aluminum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 28 words
A rotor as claimed in claim 1 wherein said claws are annular and are interconnected by a nonmagnetic member which extends through the central holes in said claws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 54 words
A rotor is claimed in claim 4 wherein said nonmagnetic member is in the form of a sleeve and the rotor includes a rotor shaft which extends through said sleeve, said sleeve being nonrotatably mounted on said shaft and said shaft serving to mount the rotor for rotation about the axis of the shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 13 words
A rotor as claimed in claim 5 wherein said shaft carries a fan.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 24 words
A rotor as claimed in claim further including means whereby the rotor can be mounted on the flywheel of an engine for rotation therewith.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 26 words
A rotor as claimed in claim 7 therein said means includes at least one nonmagnetic bolt which extends through said rotor into engagement with the flywheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 20 words
A rotor as claimed in claim 8 wherein said bolt passes through a rubber bush interposed between adjacent magnet parts.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-01-04 1974-07-06 1975-01-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-01-04 1978-07-06 1979-01-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-01-04 1982-07-06 1983-01-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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