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Title: Magnetic bearing element with adjustable stiffness

Abstract

A compact magnetic bearing element is provided which is made of permanent magnet discs configured to be capable of the adjustment of the bearing stiffness and levitation force over a wide range.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1107901
Patent Number(s):
8581463
Application Number:
13/150,467
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS F16C - SHAFTS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC52-07NA27344
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Post, Richard F. Magnetic bearing element with adjustable stiffness. United States: N. p., 2013. Web.
Post, Richard F. Magnetic bearing element with adjustable stiffness. United States.
Post, Richard F. Tue . "Magnetic bearing element with adjustable stiffness". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1107901.
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author = {Post, Richard F},
abstractNote = {A compact magnetic bearing element is provided which is made of permanent magnet discs configured to be capable of the adjustment of the bearing stiffness and levitation force over a wide range.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue Nov 12 00:00:00 EST 2013},
month = {Tue Nov 12 00:00:00 EST 2013}
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Works referenced in this record:

Magnetic bearing cell
patent, January 1995


Magnetic bearing cell with rotor and stator
patent, March 1998