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Linear electrodynamic machine
Assignee: Chart Inc
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Filing: 1992-07-31
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Granted: 1995-02-14
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Expires: 2012-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A linear electrodynamic machine is disclosed having non-axisymmetric, interdigitating interfaces between moving and fixed magnetic circuit elements. The moving magnet elements may be of permanent magnet or electromagnetic construction, and in one embodiment constitute low reluctance elements moving relative to fixed energizing and output coils. Magnetic elements on a reciprocating plunger couple to fixed elements of a magnetic circuit in an interdigitating manner. Alternators and motors with non-axisymmetric, interdigitating interfaces are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 George A. Yarr
- 👤 John A. Corey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:02
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K33/00; F; F02; F02G; F02G1/00; F02G1/04; F02G1/043; F02G1/0435; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/02; F16F15/04; F16F15/06; F16F15/073; F16F3/00; F16F3/02; H02K35/00; H02K35/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
An electrodynamic machine comprising: a magnetic flux generator reciprocatingly mounted within a magnetically conductive stator ring assembly, the magnetic flux generator comprising a plunger assembly, having a plunger axis, with an even plurality of substantially radially-extending magnets, the magnets being mounted to a central structural core to align interdigitally with an equal plurality of poles on the stator ring assembly, the stator ring assembly having a plurality of electrically conductive coils positioned around portions thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
An electrodynamic machine comprising: a magnetic flux generator reciprocatingly mounted within a magnetically conductive stator ring assembly, the magnetic flux generator comprising a plunger assembly, having a plunger axis, with an even plurality of substantially radially-extending magnets, the magnets being mounted to a central structural core to align interdigitally with an equal plurality of poles on the stator ring assembly, the stator ring assembly having a plurality of electrically conductive coils positioned around portions thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 1 wherein the radially-extending magnets comprise permanent magnets arranged in two axially adjacent layers with oppositely directed magnet fields and with each of the layers of the magnets arranged with alternately opposite dipole fields substantially tangential to a circumference about the plunger axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 1 wherein the radially-extending magnets comprise electromagnets arranged in two axially adjacent layers with oppositely directed magnet fields and with each of the layers of the magnets arranged with alternately opposite dipole fields substantially tangential to a circumference about the plunger axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim i wherein the stator ring assembly comprises axially-stacked laminations, with the poles of the stator ring assembly extending inwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 4 wherein at least one of the electrically-conductive coils is positioned around each of the inwardly-extending poles of the stator ring assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 5 wherein one or more of the electrically-conductive coils is formed prior to being positioned around one of the inwardly-extending poles of the stator ring assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 6 wherein the one or more of the electrically-conductive coils formed prior to being positioned around one of the inwardly-extending poles of the stator ring assembly is formed by a bobbin-wound process.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim i further comprising suspension means for suspending the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly, wherein the suspension means allows reciprocating motion of the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly while resisting torsional or radial motion of the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 8 wherein the suspension means comprises a plurality of flexible straps each having a first and second end, the first end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the stator ring assembly, and the second end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 1 further comprising means for reciprocatingly moving the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly, wherein electrical energy is generated in the electrically conductive coils positioned around portions of the stator ring assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 1 wherein the radially-extending magnets comprise electromagnets arranged in two axially adjacent layers with oppositely directed magnet fields and with each of the layers of the magnets arranged with alternately opposite dipole fields substantially tangential to a circumference about the plunger axis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 10 wherein the stator ring assembly comprises axially-stacked laminations, with the poles of the stator ring assembly extending inwardly.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 12 wherein at least one of the electrically-conductive coils is positioned around each of the inwardly-extending poles of the stator ring assembly.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 13 wherein one or more of the electrically-conductive coils is formed prior to being positioned around one of the inwardly-extending poles of the stator ring assembly.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 14 wherein the one or more of the electrically-conductive coils formed prior to being positioned around one of the inwardly-extending poles of the stator ring assembly is formed by a bobbin-wound process.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 10 wherein the means for reciprocatingly moving the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly comprises a free piston Stirling engine.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 10 further comprising suspension means for suspending the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly, wherein the suspension means allows reciprocating motion of the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly while resisting torsional or radial motion of the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
58 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 17 wherein the suspension means comprises a plurality of flexible straps each having a first and second end, the first end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the stator ring assembly, and the second end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
49 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 11 further comprising suspension means for suspending the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly, wherein the suspension means allows reciprocating motion of the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly while resisting torsional or radial motion of the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
58 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 19 wherein the suspension means comprises a plurality of flexible straps each having a first and second end, the first end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the stator ring assembly, and the second end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 20 wherein one or more of the flexible straps is conductive and provides electrical energy to one or more of the radially-extending electromagnets of the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
41 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 1 further comprising means for applying electrical energy to the electrically conductive coils positioned around portions of the stator ring assembly, wherein reciprocating motion of the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly is induced.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
48 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 22 wherein the radially-extending magnets comprise permanent magnets arranged in two axially adjacent layers with oppositely directed magnet fields and with each of the layers of the magnets arranged with alternately opposite dipole fields substantially tangential to a circumference about the plunger axis.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 22 wherein the radially-extending magnets comprise electromagnets arranged in two axially adjacent layers with oppositely directed magnet fields and with each of the layers of the magnets arranged with alternately opposite dipole fields substantially tangential to a circumference about the plunger axis.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 22 wherein the stator ring assembly comprises axially-stacked laminations, with the poles of the stator ring assembly extending inwardly.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 25 wherein at least one of the electrically-conductive coils is positioned around each of the inwardly-extending poles of the stator ring assembly.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 26 wherein one or more of the electrically-conductive coils is formed prior to being positioned around one of the inwardly-extending poles of the stator ring assembly.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 27 wherein the one or more of the electrically-conductive coils formed prior to being positioned around one of the inwardly-extending poles of the stator ring assembly is formed by a bobbin-wound process.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
49 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 23 further comprising suspension means for suspending the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly, wherein the suspension means allows reciprocating motion of the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly while resisting torsional or radial motion of the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
58 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 29 wherein the suspension means comprises a plurality of flexible straps each having a first and second end, the first end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the stator ring assembly, and the second end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
49 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 24 further comprising suspension means for suspending the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly, wherein the suspension means allows reciprocating motion of the magnetic flux generator within the stator ring assembly while resisting torsional or radial motion of the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
58 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 31 wherein the suspension means comprises a plurality of flexible straps each having a first and second end, the first end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the stator ring assembly, and the second end of the flexible straps being in a fixed relationship with the magnetic flux generator.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
33 words
The electrodynamic machine of claim 32 wherein one or more of the flexible straps is conductive and provides electrical energy to one or more of the radially-extending electromagnets of the magnetic flux generator.
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