Abstract:
The machine includes a rotor with an inner rotor core and an outer rotor core and a double-sided stator with an inner stator side and an outer stator side. The double-sided stator is concentrically disposed between the inner rotor core and the outer rotor core of the wind turbine generator. The double-sided stator is configured to enable at least a portion of magnetic flux to be shared between the inner stator side and the outer stator side. Examples of particularly useful embodiments for the machine include wind turbine generators and ship propulsion motors.
Abstract:
A watercraft incorporating electrical power generation from human kinetic power, and electrical energy storage to enable amplification of human-power to propulsion power to achieve increased watercraft speeds. Control electronics enable operator-adjustable variable electronic gearing, and an assortment of torque vs. speed loading characteristics of the generator, thereby providing optimal pedal cadences and enjoyment for a wide variety of operators. An optional photovoltaic solar panel augments the power generation to extend travel time with power amplification, and recharges the energy storage system. This invention provides a pleasure watercraft that is simultaneously lightweight, low cost, low maintenance, environmentally friendly with zero pollution, ultra-low noise, and thrilling to operate, while simultaneously providing a means of enjoyable exercise for operators of nearly all abilities.
Abstract:
A method for fabricating an induction motor rotor lamination includes using an indexed notching die to punch a plurality of closed rotor slots at -different distances from a center point of rotation by punching a first rotor slot, changing the position of a center point of the rotor lamination with respect to the notching die, and punching a second rotor slot. In another embodiment, a plurality of rotor slit patterns are punched using a variable depth indexed notching die including at least two rotor slit punching portions, one being deeper than another, by punching a first rotor slit pattern, changing the depth of closure of the notching die, and punching a second rotor slit pattern with the second rotor slit pattern having a different number of rotor slits than the first. In another embodiment, each rotor slit is open to and off center with respect to its respective rotor slot, and rotor laminations are stacked by positioning some of the rotor laminations in an orientation with is turned over and rotated with respect to others of the rotor laminations; filling the rotor slots and the rotor slits with cage material; and machining outer surfaces of the rotor laminations. In another embodiment, uniformly spaced identical rotor slots are punched and modulation is created by punching a contoured outside diameter or by inserting slot wedges of molded magnetic material.
Abstract:
A drive system comprises a rotor position and velocity tracker adapted to decouple fundamental frequency effects of a zero sequence signal of an induction machine from the zero sequence signal and to use a resulting error signal to estimate a position and a velocity of a rotor of the induction machine.
Abstract:
A system for speed-sensorless control of an induction machine includes a flux regulator & torque current calculator for operating the machine in a heavily saturated state to produce a saturation induced saliency; a saliency tracker for tracking an angle of the saturation-induced saliency; a signal injector for injecting an AC signal aligned with a saliency axis; voltage and current determiners for determining stator voltages and currents; and a rotor flux calculator for using the saturation-induced saliency angle, the determined stator voltages, and the determined stator currents to determine a magnitude and a location of a rotor flux vector. The flux regulator & torque current calculator is adapted to use the rotor flux vector to control the induction machine.
Abstract:
A method for fabricating an induction motor rotor lamination includes using an indexed notching die to punch a plurality of closed rotor slots at different distances from a center point of rotation by punching a first rotor slot, changing the position of a center point of the rotor lamination with respect to the notching die, and punching a second rotor slot. In another embodiment, a plurality of rotor slit patterns are punched using a variable depth indexed notching die including at least two rotor slit punching portions, one being deeper than another, by punching a first rotor slit pattern, changing the depth of closure of the notching die, and punching a second rotor slit pattern with the second rotor slit pattern having a different number of rotor slits than the first. In another embodiment, each rotor slit is open to and off center with respect to its respective rotor slot, and rotor laminations are stacked by positioning some of the rotor laminations in an orientation with is turned over and rotated with respect to others of the rotor laminations; filling the rotor slots and the rotor slits with cage material; and machining outer surfaces of the rotor laminations. In another embodiment, uniformly spaced identical rotor slots are punched and modulation is created by punching a contoured outside diameter or by inserting slot wedges of molded magnetic material.
Abstract:
An electrical machine apparatus having magnetic gearing embedded therein includes a moveable rotor having a first magnetic field associated therewith, a stator configured with a plurality of stationary stator windings therein, and a magnetic flux modulator interposed between the moveable rotor and the stator windings. The magnetic flux modulator is configured to transmit torque between the first magnetic field associated with said moveable rotor and a second magnetic field excited by the plurality of stationary stator windings.
Abstract:
A system for controlling torque ripple in a permanent magnet synchronous machine includes a power converter configured to be coupled to the permanent magnet synchronous machine and to receive converter control signals and a system controller coupled to the power converter. The system controller includes a fundamental current controller configured for providing fundamental voltage commands, a harmonic current controller configured for using harmonic current commands, current feedback signals from the permanent magnet machine, and fundamental current commands in combination with positive and negative sequence regulators to obtain harmonic voltage commands, and summation elements configured for adding the fundamental voltage commands and the harmonic voltage commands to obtain the converter control signals.
Abstract:
A machine useful for ship propulsion purposes include a double-sided generator or motor with two concentric air gaps. In one embodiment, the machine includes a double-sided rotor with an inner rotor side and an outer rotor side; and a stator with an inner stator core and an outer stator core, wherein the double-sided rotor is concentrically disposed between the inner stator core and the outer stator core.
Abstract:
A permanent magnet rotor assembly includes a rotor and a plurality of permanent magnet pole assemblies positioned against the rotor. Each of the permanent magnet pole assemblies includes a magnetic block and an encapsulating member that substantially encapsulates the magnetic block.