Title:
PASSIVE MAGNETIC SUPPORT AND DAMPING SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002049192
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A type of passive magnetic bearing that provides for both positive radial stiffness and significant levels of passive radial damping. Axial damping and axial forces can also be generated with minor modifications to the basic configuration. The bearing is comprised of a series of magnet, damping, and rigid non-magnetic elements essentially defining a laminated or composite structure. The damping material (33) is directly mounted between the magnets and a rigid material, resulting in constrained layer damping. The range of motion of these floating, or soft mounted, magnets (32) may also be restricted to generate higher stiffness in response to large vibrations.
Inventors:
IMLACH JOSEPH (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/047765
Publication Date:
August 15, 2002
Filing Date:
December 14, 2001
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Assignee:
IMLACH JOSEPH (US)
International Classes:
F16C32/04; F16C39/06; F16F9/30; H02K7/09; (IPC1-7): H02K7/09
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