Patents Assigned to IRIS DYNAMICS LTD
  • Methods and apparatus for linear electric machine
    Patent number: 11742738
    Abstract: An embodiment of a linear electric machine includes two or more phases that define a central bore, and alternating permanent magnets that are disposed within the central bore and are free to move relative the windings. An embodiment of a method for selectively powering the windings is disclosed that enables the machine to realize a commanded force, or to determine the force present by using the current within the windings and the alignment of the magnets relative to the windings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: IRIS DYNAMICS LTD
    Inventors: Kyle A. Hagen, Patrick A. McFadden, Maximilien F. Bethune-Waddell, Jeffrey R. Rendell
  • Methods and apparatus for Linear Electric Machine
    Patent number: 11522432
    Abstract: An embodiment of a linear electric machine includes two or more phases that define a central bore, and alternating permanent magnets that are disposed within the central bore and are free to move relative the windings. An embodiment of a method for selectively powering the windings is disclosed that enables the machine to realize a commanded force, or to determine the force present by using the current within the windings and the alignment of the magnets relative to the windings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: IRIS DYNAMICS LTD
    Inventors: Kyle A. Hagen, Patrick A. McFadden, Maximilien F. Bethune-Waddell, Jeffrey R. Rendell