US4346318A
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Linear motion devices
Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd
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Filing: 1979-02-21
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Granted: 1982-08-24
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Expires: 1999-02-21
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for producing linear motion comprising a coil defining an electromagnetic field across a gap; and a permanent magnet disposed within the magnetic field in the gap and arranged to be driven in motion by the magnetic field, the permanent magnet being configured such that its axis of magnetization lies along its smallest dimension.
Inventors
- 👤 Shmuel Shtrikman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:22
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K33/00; H02K33/02; H02K33/04; H02K33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
Apparatus for producing linear motion comprising: a coil defining an electromagnetic field across a gap; and a permanent magnet comprising first and second sections, magnetized in respective opposite directions disposed within the magnetic field in said gap for driving engagement with the electric field, the permanent magnet being configured such that its axes of magnetization lie along its smallest dimension; an iron core about which said coil is wound, said core being formed of a plurality of layers laminated together, the laminations being stacked along axes perpendicular to the flow of magnetic flux in said core; and a coil spring coupling said permanent magnet to a fixed support, said coil spring extending along a spring axis which is perpendicular to said magnetization axes and parallel to an axis along which the permanent magnet is driven in motion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
Apparatus for producing linear motion comprising: a coil defining an electromagnetic field across a gap; and a permanent magnet comprising first and second sections, magnetized in respective opposite directions disposed within the magnetic field in said gap for driving engagement with the electric field, the permanent magnet being configured such that its axes of magnetization lie along its smallest dimension; an iron core about which said coil is wound, said core being formed of a plurality of layers laminated together, the laminations being stacked along axes perpendicular to the flow of magnetic flux in said core; and a coil spring coupling said permanent magnet to a fixed support, said coil spring extending along a spring axis which is perpendicular to said magnetization axes and parallel to an axis along which the permanent magnet is driven in motion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and wherein said permanent magnet is of high coercivity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and wherein said permanent magnet is of high remanence.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and wherein permanent magnet is disposed to extend beyond said gap when in its average position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and wherein said coil is also coupled to a source of D.C. power.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and wherein said coil is coupled to said AC source across a capacitor.
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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) | 1985-08-23 | 1986-02-22 | 1986-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-23 | 1990-02-22 | 1990-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-23 | 1994-02-22 | 1994-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |