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Transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor
Assignee: Perfect Galaxy International Ltd
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Filing: 1993-09-24
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Granted: 1995-11-07
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Expires: 2013-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor including a magnetostrictive member having a direction of motion transverse to its principal orientation axis, and a reaction surface mechanically coupled to the magnetostrictive member. A travelling magnetic field with a field component parallel to the principal orientation axis of the magnetostrictive member is provided and moved sequentially along the magnetostrictive member to sequentially, locally, decouple the member from the reaction surface to move the member in the direction of motion in relation to the surface.
Inventors
- 👤 George V. Anastas
- 👤 James H. Goldie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:20
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N35/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor, comprising: a magnetostrictive member having a direction of motion transverse to its principal orientation axis; a reaction surface mechanically coupled to said magnetostrictive member; and means for providing a travelling magnetic field sequentially along said magnetostrictive member, said field having a field component parallel to the principal orientation axis of said magnetostrictive member to sequentially, locally decouple said member from said reaction surface to move said member in the direction of motion of the travelling field in relation to said surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor, comprising: a magnetostrictive member having a direction of motion transverse to its principal orientation axis; a reaction surface mechanically coupled to said magnetostrictive member; and means for providing a travelling magnetic field sequentially along said magnetostrictive member, said field having a field component parallel to the principal orientation axis of said magnetostrictive member to sequentially, locally decouple said member from said reaction surface to move said member in the direction of motion of the travelling field in relation to said surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor of claim 1 in which said magnetostrictive member is annular for rotary movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor of claim 2 in which said annular member includes a number of spaced annular segments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor of claim 2 in which said annular member includes at least one gap for providing free ends to facilitate rotary movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor of claim 1 further including a rotated member mechanically coupled to said magnetostrictive member for providing rotary motion at a point spaced from said magnetostrictive member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor of claim 1 further including means for providing a preload force on said magnetostrictive member for increasing the member strain and braking torque.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The transverse field activated magnetostrictive motor of claim 1 in which said means for providing a travelling magnetic field includes an annular polyphase coil proximate said magnetostrictive member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
A rotary magnetostrictive motor, comprising: an annular magnetostrictive member having at least one gap and adapted for rotary motion; a reaction surface mechanically coupled to said magnetostrictive member; a rotary member coupled to said magnetostrictive member for providing rotary motion from said magnetostrictive member; and means for providing a travelling magnetic field sequentially around said annular member, said field having a field component parallel to the principal orientation axis of said magnetostrictive member to sequentially, locally decouple said member from said reaction surface to rotate said magnetostrictive member and said rotary member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
92 words
A rotary magnetostrictive motor, comprising: an annular magnetostrictive member having at least one gap and adapted for rotary motion; a reaction surface mechanically coupled to said magnetostrictive member; a rotary member coupled to said magnetostrictive member for providing rotary motion from said magnetostrictive member; and means for providing a travelling magnetic field sequentially around said annular member, said field having a field component parallel to the principal orientation axis of said magnetostrictive member to sequentially, locally decouple said member from said reaction surface to rotate said magnetostrictive member and said rotary member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rotary magnetostrictive motor of claim 8 in which said annular magnetostrictive member is oriented such that its principal orientation axis is transverse to the direction of motion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
A motor providing rotational force comprising: a magnetostrictive element orientated with its principal orientation axis transverse to its intended direction of motion; means for constricting said magnetostrictive element in a direction transverse to the direction of motion; and means for moving said magnetostrictive element in the direction of motion including means for providing a traveling magnetic field along said magnetostrictive element, said traveling magnetic field having a field perpendicular to the intended direction of motion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
75 words
A motor providing rotational force comprising: a magnetostrictive element orientated with its principal orientation axis transverse to its intended direction of motion; means for constricting said magnetostrictive element in a direction transverse to the direction of motion; and means for moving said magnetostrictive element in the direction of motion including means for providing a traveling magnetic field along said magnetostrictive element, said traveling magnetic field having a field perpendicular to the intended direction of motion.
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