公开(公告)号：US07990247B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12470328

申请日：2009-05-21

Applicant: Rainer Meinke

Inventor： Rainer Meinke

IPC: H01F27/28

CPC classification number: H01F5/00 ,  G21K1/093 ,  H01F6/06 ,  H01F7/20 ,  H05H7/04 ,  Y10T29/4902 ,  Y10T29/49071 ,  Y10T29/49073

Abstract: A wiring assembly having a conductor positioned about an axis in a helical-like configuration to provide a repetitive pattern which rotates around the axis. In one embodiment, when a current passes through the conductor, a magnetic field having an orientation orthogonal to the axis changes direction as a function of position along the axis.

Abstract translation: 一种布线组件，其具有以螺旋状构造的轴线定位的导体，以提供绕轴线旋转的重复图案。 在一个实施例中，当电流通过导体时，具有与轴正交的取向的磁场作为沿着轴的位置的函数改变方向。

公开(公告)号：US07915990B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US12061782

申请日：2008-04-03

Applicant: Gerald Stelzer ,  Rainer Meinke ,  Mark Senti

Inventor： Gerald Stelzer ,  Rainer Meinke ,  Mark Senti

IPC: H01F27/30 ,  H01F27/28 ,  H01F41/06 ,  H01H5/00 ,  B21F3/04 ,  B65H39/16

CPC classification number: H01F6/06 ,  G01R33/3804 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/3815 ,  H01F41/098 ,  Y10T29/49071

Abstract: A conductor assembly and method for constructing an assembly of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, induces a voltage. In one embodiment the method includes providing a first insulative layer having a curved surface along which a conductor segment may be positioned, and forming a channel in the insulative layer, which defines a first conductor path. The channel includes first and second opposing channel surfaces each extending from the surface of the insulative layer into the insulative layer and a third channel surface extending between the first and second channel surfaces. Each of the first and second channel surfaces includes a substantially flat surface portion with the surface portion of the first channel surface parallel with the surface portion of the second channel surface. A first segment of conductor is placed in the channel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于构造这种类型的组件的导体组件和方法，其在传导电流时产生磁场，或者在存在变化的磁场的情况下产生电压。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括提供具有弯曲表面的第一绝缘层，沿着该弯曲表面可以定位导体段，并且在绝缘层中形成限定第一导体路径的沟道。 通道包括第一和第二相对通道表面，每个通道表面各自从绝缘层的表面延伸到绝缘层中，以及在第一和第二通道表面之间延伸的第三通道表面。 第一和第二通道表面中的每一个包括基本平坦的表面部分，其中第一通道表面的表面部分平行于第二通道表面的表面部分。 导体的第一段放置在通道中。

公开(公告)号：US07798441B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US12061870

申请日：2008-04-03

Applicant: Gerald Stelzer ,  Rainer Meinke ,  Paul Bruton

Inventor： Gerald Stelzer ,  Rainer Meinke ,  Paul Bruton

IPC: B21F3/04 ,  B65H39/16 ,  H01G4/32 ,  H01H1/00 ,  H01F27/28

CPC classification number: H01F7/202 ,  H01F5/02 ,  H01F6/06 ,  H01F41/086 ,  H01F41/098 ,  Y10T29/4902

Abstract: A conductor assembly and method for constructing an assembly of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, induces a voltage. In one embodiment the method includes forming a structure comprising layers of material extending along a first aperture path. The structure includes multiple concentric layer surfaces. A channel is formed in each of the layers of the material and along each of the multiple surfaces. Conductive material is positioned in each channel to provide a spiral configuration. The surfaces of multiple ones of the layers are of tubular shape. The layers of material are sequentially positioned one over another and about an axis along which first and second opposing coil end regions are formed. The layers are formed with a region of a first thickness and a shoulder region. The shoulder region is alternately formed in the sequence at one coil end region or at the other coil end region. Each shoulder region has a greater thickness than the first thickness.

Abstract translation: 一种用于构造这种类型的组件的导体组件和方法，其在传导电流时产生磁场，或者在存在变化的磁场的情况下产生电压。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括形成包括沿着第一孔径路径延伸的材料层的结构。 该结构包括多个同心层表面。 在材料的每个层中并且沿着多个表面中的每一个形成通道。 导电材料位于每个通道中以提供螺旋形结构。 多个层的表面是管状的。 材料层顺序地定位在另一个上并围绕形成第一和第二相对的线圈端部区域的轴线。 这些层形成有第一厚度的区域和肩部区域。 肩部区域以一个线圈端部区域或另一个线圈端部区域顺序交替地形成。 每个肩部区域具有比第一厚度更大的厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20240429761A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18822425

申请日：2024-09-02

Applicant: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Senti ,  Philippe Masson

IPC: H02K1/278 ,  H02K1/02

Abstract: A configuration of a plurality of elongate, axially-magnetized curvilinear permanent magnets having high length to cross-section ratio, produced, for example, by the PM-Wire manufacturing process, that produce an electric machine permanent magnet rotor structure with a very low intrinsic demagnetizing field, allowing for operation at high temperature, at high RPM, or enabling use of permanent magnets comprising low coercivity magnetic materials. Exemplary embodiments of two-pole, four-pole, six-pole and eight-pole rotor permanent magnet configurations for single and dual rotor applications. The novel configuration of axially-magnetized curvilinear permanent magnets reduces demagnetization at high temperature, increases electric machine power density, reduces weight by eliminating the need for back iron, increases motor reliability, reduces manufacturing costs, and enables higher electric motor torque and electric generators. Electric machines, rotors and magnets of the invention may contain no rare earth magnetic materials.

公开(公告)号：US20240006100A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18369683

申请日：2023-09-18

Applicant: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Rainer Meinke

IPC: H01F1/057 ,  H01F41/02 ,  B22F3/12 ,  B22F3/17 ,  B22F3/16 ,  B22F3/24 ,  B22F5/12 ,  C22C1/02

CPC classification number: H01F1/0577 ,  H01F41/0273 ,  B22F3/12 ,  B22F3/17 ,  H01F13/003 ,  B22F3/24 ,  B22F5/12 ,  C22C1/02 ,  H01F41/0266 ,  B22F3/16

Abstract: A continuous method of manufacturing permanent magnets and the permanent magnets created thereby. A fine powder is created from a combination of magnetic metals. The powder (a metal alloy) is placed in a non-magnetic container of any desired shape which could be, for example, a tube. The metal alloy and tube are swaged while a magnetic field is applied. Once swaging is complete, the metal alloy and tube are sintered and then cooled. Instead of sintering, a bonding agent can mixed into the powder. Following cooling, the metal alloy is magnetized by placing it between poles of powerful electromagnets with the desired field direction. The process of the invention enables mass-produced, cost-effective PM products, which are more robust, easily assembled into products, enables new “wire like” shapes with arbitrary magnetization direction. The process enables mass production of permanent magnets of any desired cross section, produces permanent magnets continuously that may be cut to any length, and may, in an embodiment, result in directional magnets.

公开(公告)号：US11575301B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-07

申请号：US17146381

申请日：2021-01-11

Applicant: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Rainer Meinke ,  Shashikant Manikonda

IPC: H02K21/12 ,  H02K1/27 ,  H02K15/03 ,  H02K1/2786 ,  H02K16/02 ,  B60K7/00 ,  H02K1/278 ,  H01F1/057 ,  H01F41/02 ,  H02K3/28 ,  H02K3/42 ,  B22F9/04

Abstract: A dual-rotor machine comprising a dual rotor support structure rotatably connected to a frame. A stationary stator is disposed between the rotors and is fixed to the frame. An inner rotor and outer rotor, each comprising a permanent magnet Halbach array, are coaxially disposed with the stator and are rotable about the stator. In this configuration, the inner rotor channels its magnetic flux to its outside, while the outer rotor channels its magnetic flux to its inside. The magnetic flux density at the stator for the dual-rotor machine can be as high as 2 Tesla or higher for high-grade neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnet material, and the stored magnetic energy for conversion to mechanical or electrical energy available to the stator may be at least 0.5 kJ/m. The rotor Halbach arrays may comprise monolithic permanent magnets with continuously variable magnetic field direction.

公开(公告)号：US20180078269A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15823535

申请日：2017-11-27

Applicant: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Rainer Meinke ,  Sasha Ishmael

IPC: A61B17/22 ,  A61N2/02 ,  A61N2/00 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61N1/40

CPC classification number: A61B17/22012 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B34/73 ,  A61B2017/22002 ,  A61B2017/22081 ,  A61B2018/00386 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61N2/004 ,  A61N2/02

Abstract: Systems and methods for removing plaque from blood vessels by applying constant or time varying magnetic or electrical fields. In one embodiment a system includes winding configurations positioned about a central axis along which a body region may be placed. Each winding configuration generates a magnetic field in a direction which passes through the body region. A first winding configuration generates a first magnetic field component perpendicular to a second magnetic field component generated by a second winding configuration. In a related method for removing a deposit of plaque from a position along a wall of a blood vessel a magnetic field is applied which has a net direction predominantly orthogonal to the direction of the flow of blood through the vessel.

公开(公告)号：US20170207592A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15408153

申请日：2017-01-17

Applicant: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Rainer Meinke

IPC: H01R39/64 ,  H01R39/02 ,  H02K31/00

CPC classification number: H01R39/64 ,  H01R39/02 ,  H02K31/00

Abstract: Microemitter arrays comprising a plurality of microemitters having current transfer features such as microtips or blades to form contactless current transfer structures, and homopolar machines comprising same, are described and claimed. The invention further defines homopolar motors or generators comprising electrical connections formed of electrodes that transfer current without mechanical contact. Micron-size electron field emitters offer contact-free current transfer with high longevity, high reliability and are insensitive to temperature and if needed ionizing radiation. The microemitters may comprise diamond material and may be placed in a vacuum or noble gas environment. The gap between microemitters and electrodes for efficient, reliable current transfer could be in the range of 0.5 to 2 mm. The current transfer can be accomplished without mechanical contact, enabling higher RPM motors than previously achievable with brush or liquid metal electrical connections.

公开(公告)号：US20130229086A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13877766

申请日：2011-10-06

Applicant: Rainer Meinke

Inventor： Rainer Meinke

IPC: H01R3/00 ,  H02K13/00

CPC classification number: H01R3/00 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02K5/22 ,  H02K13/00 ,  H02K55/00 ,  Y02E40/62

Abstract: An electrical system having a current path formed in a region between first and second electrodes. When a low pressure is sustained in the region, and a plasma is generated in a portion of a gap between the electrodes, current flows across the gap from the first electrode to the second electrode. In one embodiment the system is operable as a motor or a generator, having a first electrode and a member including a second electrode which is rotatable with respect to the first electrode. In another embodiment a first conductor is positioned to carry current toward or away from a first terminal at a high temperature, and a second conductor is spaced apart from the first terminal to carry current toward or away from a second terminal when the second conductor is at a low temperature relative to the temperature of the first region.

Abstract translation: 一种具有形成在第一和第二电极之间的区域中的电流通路的电气系统。 当在该区域中维持低压并且在电极之间的间隙的一部分中产生等离子体时，电流从第一电极流过间隙，从而流过第二电极。 在一个实施例中，该系统可操作为电动机或发电机，其具有第一电极和包括可相对于第一电极旋转的第二电极的构件。 在另一个实施例中，第一导体被定位成在高温下朝向或远离第一端子携带电流，并且当第二导体处于第二导体时，第二导体与第一端子间隔开以朝向或远离第二端子传送电流 相对于第一区域的温度的低温度。

公开(公告)号：US08107211B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US12200964

申请日：2008-08-29

Applicant: Rainer Meinke ,  Philippe Masson ,  Sasha Ishmael

Inventor： Rainer Meinke ,  Philippe Masson ,  Sasha Ishmael

IPC: H02K3/02 ,  H02P23/00

CPC classification number: H02K55/04 ,  H01F36/00 ,  H01F38/18 ,  H01L39/02 ,  H01L39/20 ,  H02K19/36 ,  Y02E40/625 ,  Y02E40/66

Abstract: A system and method for generating a magnetic field in a rotating machine. In one embodiment, a primary winding assembly is configured to generate a rotatable magnetic field. The assembly is connected to receive multiple signals of different phases to effect field rotation. A set of secondary windings is positioned for generation of current based on magnetic coupling during the field rotation. The secondary windings include conductor capable of supporting superconducting current flow. A rotatable machine includes a stator and a rotor winding coupled for rotation with respect to the stator. The secondary windings are formed in a circuit for providing superconducting current through the rotor winding.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在旋转机器中产生磁场的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，初级绕组组件被配置成产生可旋转的磁场。 组件连接以接收不同相位的多个信号以实现场旋转。 一组次级绕组被定位用于在场旋转期间基于磁耦合产生电流。 次级绕组包括能够支持超导电流的导体。 可旋转机器包括定子和联接成相对于定子旋转的转子绕组。 次级绕组形成在用于提供通过转子绕组的超导电流的电路中。