Abstract:
Electromagnetic assemblies, core segments that form the same, and their methods of manufacture. The segments have an interlocking engagement, whereby a variety of assemblies can be produced from a very small number of similar or complementary segments in a manner that provides excellent mechanical stability. The articles and methods of formation offer design flexibility and provide for a large variety of patterns from a small number of primary shapes, provide an economical manufacturing method for large transformer and inductor cores, and improve uniformity of magnetic properties of the assemblies when compared to conventional practices.
Abstract:
Electromagnetic assemblies, core segments that form the same, and their methods of manufacture. The segments have an interlocking engagement, whereby a variety of assemblies can be produced from a very small number of similar or complementary segments in a manner that provides excellent mechanical stability. The articles and methods of formation offer design flexibility and provide for a large variety of patterns from a small number of primary shapes, provide an economical manufacturing method for large transformer and inductor cores, and improve uniformity of magnetic properties of the assemblies when compared to conventional practices.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for providing cooling to a magnetic circuit element having a magnetic core disposed around a centrally located core support member (200) having at least one core support member wall (210) is disclosed which may comprise a core support coolant inlet (282); a core support coolant outlet (283); a plurality of interconnected coolant flow passages (270) contained within the core support member wall and inter connected an arranged to pass coolant from one coolant flow passage to the next within the core support member wall along a coolant flow path within at least a substantial portion of the core support member wall from the core support coolant inlet to the core support coolant outlet. The apparatus may also comprise each core support coolant flow passage is in fluid communication with a fluid communication plenum at each end of each respective core support coolant flow passage, with each respective fluid communication plenum forming an outlet plenum for at least a first one of the respective core support coolant flow passages and an inlet plenum for at least a second one of the respective core support coolant flow passages along the coolant flow path from the core support coolant inlet to the core support coolant outlet.
Abstract:
Systems are provided for electromagnetic actuation of a valve mechanism. A valve (12) is linearly moveable between a first closed position and a second open position. A first spring (30) is compressed when the valve is in the first closed position, and a second valve spring (28) is compressed when the valve is in the second open position. An electromagnetic actuation assembly (50) and a permanent magnet (42) is combined with the valve, such that the valve is latchable in either a closed or open position, and is readily movable between positions through application of energy to the electromagnetic circuitry. The electromagnetic circuitry is controllable to increase or decrease the local magnetic flux, such as to promote movement of the valve, or to provide a soft landing of the valve at either end of movement. Some system embodiments provide energy recovery, feed back, and/or feed forward sensing and control. The electromagnetic valve system can be implemented for a wide variety of engines, valves and actuators, such as for variable valve timing, valve disablement, and/or hybrid engine and energy storage applications.
Abstract:
A solenoid coil includes an open ended axial bore formed therethrough and at least one terminal support extending from one end thereof in a direction parallel to the axial bore and having a portion extending over an end of the bobbin bore. The tenninal support carries a terminal pin and is supported by a tool extending through the coil bore while the coil is assembled onto a printed circuit board.
Abstract:
Systems are provided for electromagnetic actuation of a valve mechanism. A valve (12) is linearly moveable between a first closed position and a second open position. A first spring (30) is compressed when the valve is in the first closed position, and a second valve spring (28) is compressed when the valve is in the second open position. An electromagnetic actuation assembly (50) and a permanent magnet (42) is combined with the valve, such that the valve is latchable in either a closed or open position, and is readily movable between positions through application of energy to the electromagnetic circuitry. The electromagnetic circuitry is controllable to increase or decrease the local magnetic flux, such as to promote movement of the valve, or to provide a soft landing of the valve at either end of movement. Some system embodiments provide energy recovery, feed back, and/or feed forward sensing and control. The electromagnetic valve system can be implemented for a wide variety of engines, valves and actuators, such as for variable valve timing, valve disablement, and/or hybrid engine and energy storage applications.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an improved comb for a disk wound transformer. The method comprises the steps of providing a web of cellulose material; removing a portion of the cellulose material to create a plurality of longitudinal slits along the length of the web, wherein the longitudinal slits have a fixed length and width; and folding the web along a line proximate the midpoint of the length of each of the longitudinal slits such that the cellulose material adjacent the longitudinal slits defines a plurality of tooth members.
Abstract:
An apparatus for the construction of a segmented annular permanent magnet from a predetermined number of previously magnetized segments of predetermined shape and size, said apparatus comprising: a rotatable carrousel (2) comprising an upper platform (24) and a lower platform (12), said platforms (12, 24) placed substantially parallel, adapted to receive between them, in an annular arrangement, said previously magnetized segments (43), at least two of a plurality of removable ferromagnetic segments (16) adapted to be mounted and dismounted from said carrousel platforms (12, 24), designated to shorten the magnetic flux of the previously magnetized segments (43) when mounted on the carrousel (2); an introducing means (3), adapted to introduce said previously magnetized segments (43) onto said carrousel (2); and a removing means (4), adapted to facilitate the removal of said removable ferromagnetic segments (16) from the carrousel (2).
Abstract:
A combination of magnets (407, 412) provides a substantially uniform external magnetic field, in which a plate shaped magnet (407) generates an external magnetic field and a frame shaped magnet (412) generates another external magnetic field. The frame and plate shaped magnets (407, 412) are disposed proximate each other to provide, through the combination of their external magnetic fields, the substantially uniform external magnetic field in a plane disposed substantially parallel to the plate and frame shaped magnets (407, 412). The size, shape and relative position of the magnets (407, 412) combine to produce an external magnetic field having a highly uniform magnetic field orientation over a wider area of a plane disposed proximate the magnets than heretofore available.