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公开(公告)号：US10177620B2
公开(公告)日：2019-01-08
申请号：US14269674
申请日：2014-05-05
Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.
Inventor： James S. Smith , Marc W. Eichinger , Stephane A. Eisen , James D. Jore , Michael A. Kvam , Brian J. Sullivan
Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a machine segment that includes multiple coils. Each coil is electrically isolated from the other coils in the machine segment, and each coil is electrically coupled to at least one electrical terminal to provide electrical access to the coil. Each electrical terminal provides electrical access to the coil to which it is electrically coupled such that the coil can be removably electrically coupled to an electrical circuit. The machine segment is also configured to be removably mechanically coupled to a second machine segment to form at least a portion of a stator or a portion of a rotor.
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公开(公告)号：US09479038B2
公开(公告)日：2016-10-25
申请号：US13733457
申请日：2013-01-03
Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.
Inventor： James S. Smith , Matthew B. Jore , Michael A. Kvam , David Samsel , Charles Perry Butterfield , Brian J. Sullivan , James David Duford
CPC classification number: H02K21/026 , H02K7/08 , H02K7/088 , H02K7/09 , H02K21/12 , H02K21/24 , H02K41/031 , H02K2201/03 , H02K2213/09 , H02P25/024
Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first member that supports a magnetic flux carrying member and a second member that supports a magnetic flux generating member disposed for movement relative to the first member. An air gap control system is coupled to at least one of the first member or the second member and includes an air gap control device that is separate from a primary magnetic flux circuit formed between the first member and the second member. The air gap control device is configured to exert a force on one of the first and second members in response to movement of the other of the first and second members in a direction that reduces a distance between the first and second members to maintain a minimum distance between the first and second members and/or substantially center the one of the first and second members within the other.
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13.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20150311756A1
公开(公告)日：2015-10-29
申请号：US14264246
申请日：2014-04-29
Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.
Inventor： Brian J. Sullivan
CPC classification number: H02K1/2793 , H02K1/27 , H02K1/278 , H02K1/2786
Abstract: A rotor element configured for movement relative to a stator includes a backing member formed, at least in part, from a ferromagnetic material; a first magnetic pole having a first polarity; and a second magnetic pole having a second polarity, opposite the first polarity. The first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole are coupled to a first surface of the backing member such that the second magnetic pole is disposed, relative to the first magnetic pole, at a distance defined in a direction of a width of the backing member. A thickness of the backing member is varied along the width of the backing member to form a plurality of alternating first portions and second portions. The first portions include protrusions extending from a second surface of the backing member, opposite the first surface, such that the first portions are thicker than the second portions.
Abstract translation: 配置成相对于定子移动的转子元件包括至少部分地由铁磁材料形成的背衬构件; 具有第一极性的第一磁极; 以及具有与第一极性相反的第二极性的第二磁极。 第一磁极和第二磁极联接到背衬构件的第一表面，使得第二磁极相对于第一磁极以在背衬构件的宽度方向上限定的距离设置。 背衬构件的厚度沿背衬构件的宽度变化以形成多个交替的第一部分和第二部分。 第一部分包括从背衬构件的与第一表面相对的第二表面延伸的突起，使得第一部分比第二部分更厚。
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公开(公告)号：US08941961B2
公开(公告)日：2015-01-27
申请号：US13972325
申请日：2013-08-21
Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.
Inventor： Swarnab Banerjee , Brian J. Sullivan , James S. Smith
IPC: H02H9/02
CPC classification number: H02H7/06 , H02H7/08 , H02H7/0822 , H02H9/008
Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes multiple coils of a multi-phase machine in which the coils are each associated with a different phase. Associated with each coil is a protective element such that each protective element is associated with a different coil. When its associated protective element is in a first configuration, a coil is part of an electrical circuit, and its associated protective element allows a first amount of current to flow through the coil. Its associated protective element allows a second amount of current to flow through the coil when its associated protective element is in a second configuration. When in the second configuration, the coil's associated protective element does not obstruct current flow through other coils that are not associated with the protective element.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，系统包括多相机的多个线圈，其中线圈各自与不同的相位相关联。 与每个线圈相关联的是保护元件，使得每个保护元件与不同的线圈相关联。 当其相关联的保护元件处于第一配置时，线圈是电路的一部分，并且其相关联的保护元件允许第一量的电流流过线圈。 当其相关联的保护元件处于第二配置时，其相关联的保护元件允许第二量的电流流过线圈。 当处于第二配置时，线圈的相关联的保护元件不阻碍电流流过不与保护元件相关联的其它线圈。
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公开(公告)号：US20130119802A1
公开(公告)日：2013-05-16
申请号：US13733457
申请日：2013-01-03
Applicant: BOULDER WIND POWER, INC.
Inventor： James S. Smith , Matthew B. Jore , Michael A. Kvam , David Samsel , Charles Perry Butterfield , Brian J. Sullivan , James David Duford
IPC: H02K21/02
CPC classification number: H02K21/026 , H02K7/08 , H02K7/088 , H02K7/09 , H02K21/12 , H02K21/24 , H02K41/031 , H02K2201/03 , H02K2213/09 , H02P25/024
Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first member that supports a magnetic flux carrying member and a second member that supports a magnetic flux generating member disposed for movement relative to the first member. An air gap control system is coupled to at least one of the first member or the second member and includes an air gap control device that is separate from a primary magnetic flux circuit formed between the first member and the second member. The air gap control device is configured to exert a force on one of the first and second members in response to movement of the other of the first and second members in a direction that reduces a distance between the first and second members to maintain a minimum distance between the first and second members and/or substantially center the one of the first and second members within the other.
Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括支撑磁通量的第一构件和支撑相对于第一构件移动的磁通量产生构件的第二构件。 气隙控制系统耦合到第一构件或第二构件中的至少一个，并且包括与形成在第一构件和第二构件之间的初级磁通电路分离的气隙控制装置。 气隙控制装置被构造成响应于第一和第二构件中的另一个在减小第一和第二构件之间的距离的方向上的另一个的运动而对第一构件和第二构件中的一个施加力，以保持最小距离 在第一和第二构件之间和/或使第一和第二构件中的一个在另一个内部基本上居中。
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公开(公告)号：US10193429B2
公开(公告)日：2019-01-29
申请号：US15332627
申请日：2016-10-24
Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.
Inventor： James S. Smith , Matthew B. Jore , Michael A. Kvam , David Samsel , Charles Perry Butterfield, Jr. , Brian J. Sullivan , James David Duford
Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first member that supports a magnetic flux carrying member and a second member that supports a magnetic flux generating member disposed for movement relative to the first member. An air gap control system is coupled to at least one of the first member or the second member and includes an air gap control device that is separate from a primary magnetic flux circuit formed between the first member and the second member. The air gap control device is configured to exert a force on one of the first and second members in response to movement of the other of the first and second members in a direction that reduces a distance between the first and second members to maintain a minimum distance between the first and second members and/or substantially center the one of the first and second members within the other.
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17.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20180191214A1
公开(公告)日：2018-07-05
申请号：US15932202
申请日：2018-02-16
Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.
Inventor： Brian J. Sullivan
IPC: H02K1/27
CPC classification number: H02K1/2793 , H02K1/27 , H02K1/278 , H02K1/2786
Abstract: A rotor element configured for movement relative to a stator includes a backing member formed, at least in part, from a ferromagnetic material; a first magnetic pole having a first polarity; and a second magnetic pole having a second polarity, opposite the first polarity. The first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole are coupled to a first surface of the backing member such that the second magnetic pole is disposed, relative to the first magnetic pole, at a distance defined in a direction of a width of the backing member. A thickness of the backing member is varied along the width of the backing member to form a plurality of alternating first, portions and second portions. The first portions include protrusions extending from a second surface of the backing member, opposite the first surface, such that the first portions are thicker than the second portions.
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公开(公告)号：US09269483B2
公开(公告)日：2016-02-23
申请号：US13845684
申请日：2013-03-18
Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.
Inventor： James S. Smith , Robert Pillsbury , Brian J. Sullivan
CPC classification number: H01F7/0278 , F16C32/04 , H01F7/0205 , H01F7/021 , H02K1/27 , H02K1/2766 , H02K1/278 , H02K1/2786 , H02K1/2793 , H02K21/12 , H02K21/145 , H02K21/24 , Y10T29/49009 , Y10T29/49012 , Y10T29/49078
Abstract: Numerous arrangements for permanent magnets are disclosed that can focus the flux produced by the magnets. Depending on the particular application in which the disclosed designs and techniques are used, efficiency and reliability may be increased by minimizing flux leakage, increasing peak flux density, and shaping the flux fields to improve the effective coercivity of the flux focusing permanent magnet arrangement when loaded, and to achieve customized voltage and current waveforms. The disclosed magnet assemblies may be incorporated into a machine, such as a motor/generator, having windings and may be disposed for movement relative to the windings. The magnet assembly may be mounted on a support formed of one or more ferromagnetic materials, such as a back iron. The disclosed flux focusing magnet assemblies may be formed using a variety of manufacturing methods.
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19.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20150188375A1
公开(公告)日：2015-07-02
申请号：US14145468
申请日：2013-12-31
Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.
Inventor： Brian J. Sullivan , Stephane Eisen , Jessica L. Colton
CPC classification number: H02K3/28 , H02K3/26 , Y02E10/725
Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes three conductors, each conductor being on a separate layer such that the layers are parallel to one another and stacked. Each conductor has a winding portion and a terminal portion. The conductors are configured such that at least one electrical interconnect electrically couples two adjacent conductors within the winding portion but the third conductor is electrically isolated from the other two conductors within the winding portion. Within the terminal portion all three conductors are electrically coupled.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，系统包括三个导体，每个导体位于单独的层上，使得这些层彼此平行并堆叠。 每个导体具有绕组部分和端子部分。 导体被配置成使得至少一个电互连将电连接在绕组部分内的两个相邻导体，但是第三导体与绕组部分内的其它两个导体电隔离。 在端子部分内，所有三个导体电耦合。
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公开(公告)号：US20140268460A1
公开(公告)日：2014-09-18
申请号：US13972325
申请日：2013-08-21
Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.
Inventor： Swarnab Banerjee , Brian J. Sullivan , James S. Smith
IPC: H02H9/02
CPC classification number: H02H7/06 , H02H7/08 , H02H7/0822 , H02H9/008
Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes multiple coils of a multi-phase machine in which the coils are each associated with a different phase. Associated with each coil is a protective element such that each protective element is associated with a different coil. When its associated protective element is in a first configuration, a coil is part of an electrical circuit, and its associated protective element allows a first amount of current to flow through the coil. Its associated protective element allows a second amount of current to flow through the coil when its associated protective element is in a second configuration. When in the second configuration, the coil's associated protective element does not obstruct current flow through other coils that are not associated with the protective element.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，系统包括多相机的多个线圈，其中线圈各自与不同的相位相关联。 与每个线圈相关联的是保护元件，使得每个保护元件与不同的线圈相关联。 当其相关联的保护元件处于第一配置时，线圈是电路的一部分，并且其相关联的保护元件允许第一量的电流流过线圈。 当其相关联的保护元件处于第二配置时，其相关联的保护元件允许第二量的电流流过线圈。 当处于第二配置时，线圈的相关联的保护元件不阻碍电流流过不与保护元件相关联的其它线圈。
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