Linear faraday induction generator for the generation of electrical power from ocean wave kinetic energy and arrangements thereof
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F03B-013/10
F03B-013/12
H02P-009/04
H01F-007/02
출원번호
US-0322612
(2014-07-02)
등록번호
US-8963358
(2015-02-24)
발명자
/ 주소
Phillips, Reed E.
출원인 / 주소
Phillips, Reed E.
대리인 / 주소
Tutunjian & Bitetto, P.C.
인용정보
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2인용 특허 :
102
초록▼
Various embodiments of permanent magnetic arrays are disclosed. Such arrays include a central support tube; permanent magnets arranged along the central support tube, where the permanent magnets are oriented such that like poles of the magnets are placed adjacently to concentrate a magnetic field in
Various embodiments of permanent magnetic arrays are disclosed. Such arrays include a central support tube; permanent magnets arranged along the central support tube, where the permanent magnets are oriented such that like poles of the magnets are placed adjacently to concentrate a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the central support tube; and pole pieces arranged along the central support tube, each pole piece in contact with two neighboring permanent magnets and separating those two neighboring permanent magnets.
대표청구항▼
1. A permanent magnetic array, comprising: a central support tube;a plurality of permanent magnets arranged along the central support tube, wherein said plurality of permanent magnets are oriented such that like poles of the magnets are disposed adjacently to concentrate a magnetic field in a direct
1. A permanent magnetic array, comprising: a central support tube;a plurality of permanent magnets arranged along the central support tube, wherein said plurality of permanent magnets are oriented such that like poles of the magnets are disposed adjacently to concentrate a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the central support tube; anda plurality of pole pieces arranged along the central support tube, each pole piece in contact with two neighboring permanent magnets and separating said two neighboring permanent magnets. 2. The permanent magnetic array of claim 1, wherein the central support tube is threaded and wherein the plurality of pole pieces are threaded to fit the central support tube. 3. The permanent magnetic array of claim 2, wherein the central support tube is a threaded rod. 4. The permanent magnetic array of claim 2, wherein the plurality of permanent magnets are unthreaded. 5. The permanent magnetic array of claim 1, wherein the plurality of pole pieces are ferromagnetic to allow for concentration and amplification of a total amount of magnetic flux entering and exiting the permanent magnetic array. 6. The permanent magnetic array of claim 1, wherein a thickness of the plurality of permanent magnets is greater than a thickness of the plurality of pole pieces. 7. The permanent magnetic array of claim 6, wherein a ratio of the thickness of the plurality of permanent magnets to the thickness of the plurality of pole pieces is between about 2:1 and about 8:1. 8. The permanent magnetic array of claim 1, wherein the plurality of pole pieces are bonded to neighboring permanent magnets using an epoxy. 9. The permanent magnetic array of claim 1, wherein the central support tube is formed from a magnetic material. 10. The permanent magnetic array of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of cladding rings, one formed around each pole piece, formed from a non-magnetic material. 11. A permanent magnetic array, comprising: a threaded central support tube;a plurality of permanent magnets arranged along the central support tube, wherein said plurality of permanent magnets are oriented such that like poles of the magnets are disposed adjacently to concentrate a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the central support tube;a plurality of pole pieces arranged along the central support tube and threaded to match the threaded central support tube, each pole piece in contact with two neighboring permanent magnets and separating said two neighboring permanent magnets; anda plurality of cladding rings, one formed around each pole piece, formed from a non-magnetic material. 12. The permanent magnetic array of claim 11, wherein the plurality of pole pieces are ferromagnetic to allow for concentration and amplification of a total amount of magnetic flux entering and exiting the permanent magnetic array. 13. The permanent magnetic array of claim 11, wherein a thickness of the plurality of permanent magnets is greater than a thickness of the plurality of pole pieces. 14. The permanent magnetic array of claim 13, wherein a ratio of the thickness of the plurality of permanent magnets to the thickness of the plurality of pole pieces is between about 2:1 and about 8:1. 15. The permanent magnetic array of claim 11, wherein the plurality of pole pieces are bonded to neighboring permanent magnets using an epoxy. 16. The permanent magnetic array of claim 11, wherein the central support tube is formed from a magnetic material. 17. A permanent magnetic array, comprising: a threaded central support tube;a plurality of permanent magnets arranged along the central support tube, wherein said plurality of permanent magnets are oriented such that like poles of the magnets are disposed adjacently to concentrate a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the central support tube;a plurality of pole pieces arranged along the central support tube and threaded to match the threaded central support tube, each pole piece in contact with two neighboring permanent magnets and separating said two neighboring permanent magnets, wherein the plurality of pole pieces are ferromagnetic to allow for concentration and amplification of a total amount of magnetic flux entering and exiting the permanent magnetic array and wherein each of the plurality of pole pieces have a thickness smaller than a thickness of each of the plurality of permanent magnets; anda plurality of cladding rings, one formed around each pole piece, formed from a non-magnetic material. 18. The permanent magnetic array of claim 17, wherein a ratio of the thickness of the plurality of permanent magnets to the thickness of the plurality of pole pieces is between about 2:1 and about 8:1. 19. The permanent magnetic array of claim 17, wherein the plurality of pole pieces are bonded to neighboring permanent magnets using an epoxy. 20. The permanent magnetic array of claim 17, wherein the central support tube is formed from a magnetic material.
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