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Title: Stacked magnet superconducting bearing

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6375265

A superconducting bearing is described, comprising: a plurality of permanent magnets magnetized end-to-end and stacked side-by-side in alternating polarity, such that flux lines flow between ends of adjacent magnets; isolating means, disposed between said adjacent magnets, for reducing flux leakage between opposing sides of said adjacent magnets; and a member made of superconducting material having at least one surface in communication with said flux lines.

Assignee:
Allied Signal Aerospace, Morris Township, NJ (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5220232; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-753760
OSTI ID:
6375265
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 3 Sep 1991
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English