Abstract:
Embodiments of soft latching solenoids comprise a coil assembly (24); a plunger assembly (26); at least one flux conductor (28) comprising a flux circuit. The coil assembly (24) is fixedly situated with respect to a solenoid frame (21). The plunger assembly (26) is configured to linearly translate in a first direction along a plunger axis (32) upon application of a pulse of power to the coil assembly (24). The flux conductor(s) (28) is/are positioned radially exteriorly to the plunger assembly (26) to form the flux circuit. The flux circuit comprises the solenoid frame (21), the plunger assembly (26), and the at least one flux conductor (28). The flux circuit is arranged and configured so that the plunger assembly (26) is held in a plunger detent position upon cessation of the pulse of power.
Abstract:
The present invention pertains to vibration devices (100) that do not require a rotating mass. In accordance with aspects of the invention, a coil (104) causes a plunger (102) to move linearly. A spring device (106) is coupled to one end of the plunger (102). Activation of the coil (104) causes the plunger (102) to move in a first direction relative to a body and coil deactivation enables the spring device (106) to move the plunger (102) in an opposite direction relative to the body. Activating the coil (104) at a predetermined frequency causes vibration of the plunger (102). Vibratory forces are transferred via the spring device (106) and coil onto the body at predetermined locations. Opposing spring devices (146a, 146b) may be affixed to either end of the plunger. Spring devices (106) may be linear or non-linear. Such spring devices (106) may be used in conjunction with magnetic spring devices (308). A controller (425) and a driver circuit (422) may be used to control system operation.
Abstract:
A magnetic spring actuator comprising a ring (90), a piston (92) movably disposed inside of the ring, and a non-magnetic holding cylinder (94). At least one of the ring and the piston is magnetic. Due to a magnetic force caused by at least one of the ring and the piston, the piston is initially located in a first position with respect to the ring. Application of an outside force results in movement of the piston to a second position with respect to the ring. The magnetic force produces a return force for causing the piston to return to the tirst position with respect to the ring. Alternatively, the piston can be fixed and the ring can be adapted for moving with respect to the piston in a similar manner. A bi-metal coil spring (148) may be wound around the piston.
Abstract:
A permanent magnet assembly (Fig.1) is disclosed that is adapted to provide a magnetic field across an arc-shaped gap (21). Such a permanent magnet assembly can be used, for example, to provide a time-varying magnetic field to an annular region.
Abstract:
Ferromagnetic material of an elongated object, such as a fiber optic cable (12), is permanently magnetized in a manner that results in a substantially cylindrically symmetric radial external magnetic field around the object. The radial external magnetic field varies periodically along the length of the object. If the wavelength of the periodic variations is long compared to the width (diameter) of the object, the strength of the radial external magnetic field decreases approximately inversely with distance from the object for distances that are small compared to the wavelength. Magnetization of the ferromagnetic material is achieved by a magnetizer having pairs (10) of counter-rotating mirror-image magnets adjacent to an object that is moved longitudinally relative to the magnets. By virtue of the magnetization, buried objects, such as pipes and cables can be detected magnetically at substantial distances from the objects.
Abstract:
이차 코일을 포함하는 수신 패드로 무선 전력을 전송하도록 준비되는 무선 전력 송신 패드가 개시된다. 무선 전력 송신 패드는 중앙 공간을 둘러싸도록 배치되는 일차 코일; 일차 코일과 자기적 결합을 형성하는 페라이트; 및 일차 코일과 페라이트를 지지하는 하우징을 포함한다. 무선 전력 송신 패드의 일차 코일은, 플랫 와이어 또는 평면형 와이어가 적어도 1회 이상 감긴 상태로 형성된다.
Abstract:
An energy transfer element comprises a magnetic core having a gap in a magnetic path. Magnetizable material producing an initial flux density is positioned in the gap. One or more power windings is wrapped around the magnetic path. When the magnetizable material is magnetized the flux density produced by the magnetized material is offset from the initial flux density. The core is a toroid magnetic core or is comprised of two core pieces. The magnetizable material is an unmagnetized magnet or a mixture of a suspension medium comprising uncured epoxy and magnetizable particles. The magnetizable particles are selected from a group comprising Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) based materials or Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) based material.
Abstract:
A power inverter for converting a DC voltage from a DC voltage source to AC voltage for a load (e.g., a motor or power grid) includes an inverter input terminal for connection to the DC voltage source, an inverter output terminal for connection to the load, at least two inverter legs connected in parallel with the inverter input terminal, and a coupled inductor assembly. The coupled inductor assembly includes at least one magnetic core, and for each one of the inverter legs, an associated pair of windings around the at least one magnetic core. Each associated pair of windings includes a first winding in series connection with the inverter leg output terminal of the one of the inverter legs, and a second winding in series opposing type connection with the first winding, and in series connection with the inverter output terminal, between the first winding and the inverter output terminal.
Abstract:
In one aspect, a transformer is provided, where the transformer includes a core formed of at least one metal amorphous nanocomposite ("MANC") alloy; the MANC alloy has a predefined permeability, and in another aspect, a method of engineering a transformer to incorporate a leakage inductance is provided; the method includes forming a core of at least one MANC alloy, the at least one MANC alloy having a predefined permeability, and incorporating the core into the transformer.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes a housing, a solenoid coil disposed within the housing, a pole member, and an armature configured to move from a first position to a second position when the solenoid coil is energized. A contact surface of the armature is spaced apart from a contact surface of the pole member by a first distance when the armature is in the first position, and a second distance when the armature is in the second position. The housing, the pole member and the armature collectively define a flux path characterized by a first reluctance when the armature is in the first position and a second reluctance when the armature is in the second position. The difference between the first reluctance and the second reluctance is less than about thirty percent of the value of the first reluctance.