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Flux focussed DC motor and method for assembly
Assignee: ELECTRO CRAFT CORP
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Filing: 1980-02-29
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Granted: 1982-03-30
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Expires: 2000-02-29
Abstract
Abstract A DC motor utilizing flux focussing pole pieces and non-ferrous spacers to wedge the pole pieces and magnets into contact with the motor housing. Cooling is provided with heat pipes mounted in the spacers or pole pieces and/or the motor armature.
Inventors
- 👤 Erland K. Persson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:20
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K1/00; H02K1/06; H02K1/12; H02K1/17; H02K23/00; H02K23/02; H02K23/04; H02K9/00; H02K9/22; H02K9/225; H02K9/227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
In an electric motor comprising a housing, an armature mounted for rotational movement in said housing, a plurality of bar magnets mounted on inner surfaces of said housing, a plurality of magnetically permeable pole pieces attached to said magnet portions to focus flux from said magnets on said armature, the improvement comprising: a plurality of wedge-shaped non-ferrous spacers mounted between each of said bar magnets and pole pieces, said spacers constructed and arranged to maintain said magnets and pole pieces in the proper alignment, at least one of said spacers including heat extraction means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
In an electric motor comprising a housing, an armature mounted for rotational movement in said housing, a plurality of bar magnets mounted on inner surfaces of said housing, a plurality of magnetically permeable pole pieces attached to said magnet portions to focus flux from said magnets on said armature, the improvement comprising: a plurality of wedge-shaped non-ferrous spacers mounted between each of said bar magnets and pole pieces, said spacers constructed and arranged to maintain said magnets and pole pieces in the proper alignment, at least one of said spacers including heat extraction means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the angle between the non-parallel sides of said spacer between 5° and 20°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said heat extraction means is a heat pipe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said armature includes heat extraction means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said heat extraction means is a heat pipe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein each of said pole pieces includes heat extraction means.
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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) | 1985-03-29 | 1985-09-28 | 1986-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-29 | 1989-09-28 | 1990-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-29 | 1993-09-28 | 1994-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |