US5065061A
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Eiec tromagnetic actuator for valve stem
Assignee: Yaskawa Electric Corp
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Filing: 1990-02-16
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Granted: 1991-11-12
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Expires: 2010-02-16
Abstract
Abstract An electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem comprising a stator core having concentratedly wound coils around salient poles and the stator is positioned outside of a tubular member made of a nonmagnetic material. The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem also has a rotor provided inside the tubular member for driving a threaded operating shaft such that it operats an objective member reciprocally an electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem is further constructed such that permanent magnets, alternately magnetized into a number of pole-pairs, are arranged along the surface of each salient pole of the stator core at a constant pitch, while a number of induction teeth are formed along the circumference of the rotor at a pitch equal to the pitch of the pole-pairs of the permanent magnets. The difference between the total number of the induction teeth and the total number of the polepairs of the permanent magnets is made equal to an even number. The rotor is rotated and the operating shaft is driven when an electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem operates as a pulse motor by alternating excitation of the coils.
Inventors
- 👤 Ikumi Satoh
- 👤 Jun Nakano
- 👤 Riichiroh Harada
- 👤 Tatsuhiko Koba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:58
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K7/00; H02K7/06; H02K21/00; H02K21/38; H02K21/44; H02K5/00; H02K5/04; H02K5/12; H02K5/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
An electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem, comprising: a tubular member formed of a nonmagnetic material; a stator provided outside of said tubular member; bearings; a bracket positioned adjacent an axial end of said stator, said bracket including a bearing housing supporting said bearings; a rotor rotatably supported by said bearings within said tubular member and positioned in opposing relationship to said stator; and said rotor being rotated electromagnetically for driving an operating shaft such that it operates an objective member reciprocally, wherein, said stator further comprises a laminated iron core having a plurality of salient poles with a stator coil concentratedly wound around each salient pole, and a plurality of permanent magnets secured to an arcuate surface of each salient pole, said permanent magnets being alternately magnetized into a number of pole-pairs arranged along said arcuate surface at a constant pitch, whereas said rotor further comprises an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion and a rim portion interconnecting said two portions a number of induction teeth being formed along the circumference of said outer annular portion at a pitch equal to the pitch of said pole-pairs of the permanent magnets, such that the difference between the total number of the induction teeth and the total number of the pole-pairs of the permanent magnets is equal to an even number, and said bracket being formed with a plurality of axial perforations such that fluid passing through said electromagnetic actuator is free to flow through said perforations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
An electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem, comprising: a tubular member formed of a nonmagnetic material; a stator provided outside of said tubular member; bearings; a bracket positioned adjacent an axial end of said stator, said bracket including a bearing housing supporting said bearings; a rotor rotatably supported by said bearings within said tubular member and positioned in opposing relationship to said stator; and said rotor being rotated electromagnetically for driving an operating shaft such that it operates an objective member reciprocally, wherein, said stator further comprises a laminated iron core having a plurality of salient poles with a stator coil concentratedly wound around each salient pole, and a plurality of permanent magnets secured to an arcuate surface of each salient pole, said permanent magnets being alternately magnetized into a number of pole-pairs arranged along said arcuate surface at a constant pitch, whereas said rotor further comprises an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion and a rim portion interconnecting said two portions a number of induction teeth being formed along the circumference of said outer annular portion at a pitch equal to the pitch of said pole-pairs of the permanent magnets, such that the difference between the total number of the induction teeth and the total number of the pole-pairs of the permanent magnets is equal to an even number, and said bracket being formed with a plurality of axial perforations such that fluid passing through said electromagnetic actuator is free to flow through said perforations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of through holes are formed axially through said rim portion of said rotor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 2, wherein a female screw thread is formed in the center of said inner annular portion of said rotor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 2, wherein said inner annular portion of said rotor is a solid member, and a rod extends away from said inner annular portion axially, and a male screw thread is formed on an end portion of the rod operable as an operating shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 1, wherein said inner annular portion of said rotor is a solid member, and a rod extends away from said inner annular portion axially, and a male screw thread is formed on an end portion of the rod operable as an operating shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 2, wherein said bearings supporting said rotor are secured at both ends of said inner annular portion of said rotor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 3, wherein said bearings supporting said rotor are secured at both ends of said inner annular portion of said rotor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 4, wherein said bearings supporting said rotor are secured at both ends of said inner annular portion of said rotor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 2, wherein said bearings supporting said rotor are arranged in a cantilever manner.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 3, wherein said bearings supporting said rotor are arranged in a cantilever manner.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 4, wherein said bearings supporting said rotor are arranged in a cantilever manner.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 6, further comprising a bearing cover having a sealing mechanism arranged internally, said bearing cover is provided on a side of said bearings remote from said rotor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 9, further comprising a bearing cover having a sealing mechanism arranged internally, said bearing cover is provided on a side of said bearings remote from said rotor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 2, wherein said bearings supporting said rotor are provided between the internal surface of said tubular member and extended parts of said outer periphery of said rotor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 3, wherein said bearings supporting said rotor are provided between the internal surface of said tubular member and extended parts of said outer periphery of said rotor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 4, wherein said bearings supporting said rotor are provided between the internal surface of said tubular member and extended parts of said outer periphery of said rotor.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 1, wherein said stator is made separable into two pieces.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 1, wherein a female screw thread is formed in the center of said inner annular portion of said rotor.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
180 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem, comprising: a supporting frame structure; a tubular member formed of a non-magnetic material and supported by said supporting frame structure; a stator provided outside of said tubular member, said stator having a plurality of salient poles and a stator coil wound around each salient pole; a plurality of permanent magnets secured to an arcuate surface of each salient pole, said permanent magnets being alternately magnetized into a number of pole-pairs arranged along said arcuate surface at a constant pitch; a rotor rotatably supported within said tubular member so as to be in opposing relationship with said stator, said rotor comprising an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion, and a rim portion interconnecting said inner and outer annular portions, said rotor further comprising a number of induction teeth formed along the circumference of said outer annular portion, and said supporting frame structure being positioned in line with a fluid conduit such that fluid passing through said supporting frame structure contacts said induction teeth as the fluid passes between and over said induction teeth.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
180 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem, comprising: a supporting frame structure; a tubular member formed of a non-magnetic material and supported by said supporting frame structure; a stator provided outside of said tubular member, said stator having a plurality of salient poles and a stator coil wound around each salient pole; a plurality of permanent magnets secured to an arcuate surface of each salient pole, said permanent magnets being alternately magnetized into a number of pole-pairs arranged along said arcuate surface at a constant pitch; a rotor rotatably supported within said tubular member so as to be in opposing relationship with said stator, said rotor comprising an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion, and a rim portion interconnecting said inner and outer annular portions, said rotor further comprising a number of induction teeth formed along the circumference of said outer annular portion, and said supporting frame structure being positioned in line with a fluid conduit such that fluid passing through said supporting frame structure contacts said induction teeth as the fluid passes between and over said induction teeth.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 19, wherein said rim portion includes a plurality of holes through which fluid passes.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
46 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 19, wherein said supporting frame structure includes a cylindrical frame and brackets extending inwardly from the ends of said cylindrical frame and said brackets including a plurality of axial perforations formed therein through which fluid flows.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
62 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem according to claim 19, wherein said induction teeth are formed along the circumference of said outer annular portion at a pitch equal to the pitch of said pole-pairs of permanent magnets, such that the difference between the total number of induction teeth and the total number of said pole-pairs is equal to an even number.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
194 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem, comprising: a supporting frame structure; a tubular member formed of a non-magnetic material and supported by said supporting frame structure; a stator provided outside of said tubular member, said stator having a plurality of salient poles and a stator coil wound around each salient pole; a plurality of permanent magnets secured to an arcuate surface of each salient pole, said permanent magnets being alternately magnetized into a number of pole-pairs arranged along said arcuate surface at a constant pitch; a rotor rotatably supported within said tubular member so as to be in opposing relationship with said stator, said rotor comprising an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion, and a rim portion interconnecting said inner and outer annular portions, said rotor further comprising a number of induction teeth formed along the circumference of said outer annular portion, and said rim portion having a plurality of axially orientated throughholes formed therein; and said supporting frame structure including a bearing housing with bearings retained therein and said bearings are provided between the internal surface of said tubular member and extended parts of the outer annular portion of said rotor.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
194 words
The electromagnetic actuator for a valve stem, comprising: a supporting frame structure; a tubular member formed of a non-magnetic material and supported by said supporting frame structure; a stator provided outside of said tubular member, said stator having a plurality of salient poles and a stator coil wound around each salient pole; a plurality of permanent magnets secured to an arcuate surface of each salient pole, said permanent magnets being alternately magnetized into a number of pole-pairs arranged along said arcuate surface at a constant pitch; a rotor rotatably supported within said tubular member so as to be in opposing relationship with said stator, said rotor comprising an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion, and a rim portion interconnecting said inner and outer annular portions, said rotor further comprising a number of induction teeth formed along the circumference of said outer annular portion, and said rim portion having a plurality of axially orientated throughholes formed therein; and said supporting frame structure including a bearing housing with bearings retained therein and said bearings are provided between the internal surface of said tubular member and extended parts of the outer annular portion of said rotor.
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