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Low-loss, high-speed, high-T.sub.c superconducting bearings

Patent ·
OSTI ID:871010
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Hinsdale, IL
  2. Western Springs, IL
  3. Frankfort, IL
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A flywheel energy storage device including an iron structure disposed for rotation adjacent a stationary superconductor material structure and a stationary permanent magnet. The stationary permanent magnet levitates the iron structure while the superconductor structure can stabilize the rotating iron structure.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Patent Number(s):
US 5640887
Application Number:
08/486782
OSTI ID:
871010
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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