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Flywheel system using wire-wound rotor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1256005
A flywheel is described having a rotor constructed of wire wound onto a central form. The wire is prestressed, thus mitigating stresses that occur during operation. In another aspect, the flywheel incorporates a low-loss motor using electrically non-conducting permanent magnets.
Research Organization:
Amber Kinetics, Inc., Freemont, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
OE0000232
Assignee:
Amber Kinetics, Inc. (Freemont, CA)
Patent Number(s):
9,362,800
Application Number:
13/222,693
OSTI ID:
1256005
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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