US4984480A
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Rolling rotor motor balancing means
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1989-12-14
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Granted: 1991-01-15
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Expires: 2009-12-14
Abstract
Abstract The center of gravity of the rotor of a rolling rotor motor and the center of gravity of the counterweights are located on diametrically opposite sides of the centerline of the stator. The rotor and counterweights are connected through a plurality of circumferentially spaced links which are pivotable about fixed axes. The rotor and counterweights are able to move radially to change their rotation arm but such movement is transmitted to the other member through the links resulting in a corresponding movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P. Gormley
- 👤 James F. Crofoot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:32
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K15/00; F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/32; F16F15/28; H02K41/00; H02K41/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/211; Y10T74/2114; Y10T74/2115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A rolling rotor motor means comprising: housing means; stator means within said housing means and having an axis and a plurality of selectively activated windings; annular rotor means within said housing means and having a center of gravity and surrounding said stator means so as to coact therewith such that when some of said windings are activated said rotor means is in line contact with said stator means; counterweight means having a center of gravity and movably located within said housing means; and linkage means connecting said rotor means and said counterweight means such that said center of gravity of said rotor means and said center of gravity of said counterweight means are maintained 180 out of phase with respect to said axis of said stator means so as to provide a dynamic balance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A rolling rotor motor means comprising: housing means; stator means within said housing means and having an axis and a plurality of selectively activated windings; annular rotor means within said housing means and having a center of gravity and surrounding said stator means so as to coact therewith such that when some of said windings are activated said rotor means is in line contact with said stator means; counterweight means having a center of gravity and movably located within said housing means; and linkage means connecting said rotor means and said counterweight means such that said center of gravity of said rotor means and said center of gravity of said counterweight means are maintained 180 out of phase with respect to said axis of said stator means so as to provide a dynamic balance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The rolling rotor motor means of claim 1 wherein said rotor means and said counterweight means have equal masses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The rolling rotor motor means of claim 1 wherein said annular rotor means includes an annular rotor having a first and second end and axial extensions secured to said first and second ends and coacting with said linkage means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The rolling rotor motor means of claim 1 wherein said counterweight means moves in an orbiting motion as said rotor means rotates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The rolling rotor motor means of claim 1 wherein said linkage means includes a plurality of pivoted members engaging both said counterweight means and said rotor means such that said counterweight means and said rotor means move in symmetry with respect to said axis of said stator means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
A rolling rotor motor means comprising: housing means; counterweight means having a center of gravity and located within said housing means; stator means within said housing means and having an axis and a plurality of selectively activated windings and coacting with said counterweight means so as to permit movement of said counterweight means; annular rotor means within said housing means and having a center of gravity and surrounding said stator means so as to coact therewith such that when some of said windings are activated said rotor means is in line contact with said stator means; and linkage means connecting said rotor means and said counterweight means such that said center of gravity of said rotor means and said center of gravity of said counterweight means are maintained 180 out of phase with respect to said axis of said stator means so as to provide a dynamic balance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
A rolling rotor motor means comprising: housing means; counterweight means having a center of gravity and located within said housing means; stator means within said housing means and having an axis and a plurality of selectively activated windings and coacting with said counterweight means so as to permit movement of said counterweight means; annular rotor means within said housing means and having a center of gravity and surrounding said stator means so as to coact therewith such that when some of said windings are activated said rotor means is in line contact with said stator means; and linkage means connecting said rotor means and said counterweight means such that said center of gravity of said rotor means and said center of gravity of said counterweight means are maintained 180 out of phase with respect to said axis of said stator means so as to provide a dynamic balance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The rolling rotor motor means of claim 6 wherein said rotor means and said counterweight means have equal masses.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The rolling rotor motor means of claim 6 wherein said annular rotor means includes an annular rotor having a first and second end and axial extensions secured to said first and second ends and coacting with said linkage means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The rolling rotor motor means of claim 6 wherein said counterweight means moves in an orbiting motion as said rotor means rotates.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
The rolling rotor motor means of claim 6 wherein said linkage means includes a plurality of pivoted members engaging both said counterweight means and said rotor means such that said counterweight means and said rotor means move in symmetry with respect to said axis of said stator means.
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