Abstract: Magnetic field generating unit 2 is fixed to object 7 that moves relative to magnetic field detecting means 3. Magnetic field generating unit 3 has magnetic field generator 4, first support structure 5 that is fixed to object 7 and second support structure 6 that is independent of first support structure 5. Second support structure 6 is supported by first support structure 5 and supports magnetic field generator 4. For example, second support structure 6 is formed of a nonmagnetic material, and magnetic field generator 4 is arranged away from first support structure 5.

Abstract: A radial-gap type superconducting synchronous machine 1 is prepared which includes a rotor 20 having, on its peripheral side, a convex magnetic pole 21 which includes, at its distal end part, bulk superconductors 30. When viewed in the direction of the rotational axis C1 of the rotor 20, the magnetic pole center side of the bulk superconductors 30 is disposed nearer to a stator 10 than the magnetic pole end side of the bulk superconductors 30. A ferromagnet 28 is disposed on the rotational axis C1 side of the bulk superconductors 30. A magnetizing apparatus 100 is disposed outside the bulk superconductors 30 in the radial direction of the rotor 20. Magnetization of the bulk superconductors 30 is performed by directing magnetic flux lines from the magnetizing apparatus 100 toward the bulk superconductors 30.

Abstract: A current lead for supplying current to a superconducting device, the current lead having a high temperature superconductor (HTS) conductor extending along a length of the current lead, the HTS conductor thermally and electrically joined to an electrical shunt. Voltage taps are connected to respective ends of the HTS conductor for connection to a quench heater in thermal contact with a superconducting device. A quench in the HTS conductor gives rise to a voltage appearing between the voltage taps, and the voltage is applied to the quench heater to give rise to quench within the superconducting device.

Abstract: This invention entails the use of fractal shapes as cores for electromagnets, and a concurrent shape of a fractal for the windings which surround it. The novelty of this invention lies not only with the shaping, but the advantage of such shaping, which includes producing a smaller form factor electromagnet for the same desired magnetic field strength, when compared to a conventional electromagnet. It will be appreciated that a range of devices including electromagnets, based on such fractal shaping, are additionally novel and include but are not limited to solenoid switches, relays, and other devices in which the fractal electromagnets are used to make a change in state of some device.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a vibration motor. The vibration motor includes a vibrating component movable along a vibration direction; a fixation component including a housing with an accommodation space; an elastic support part suspending the vibrating component in the accommodation space; and a number of limit blocks fixedly connected with the housing. Each of the limit blocks includes a first horizontal part and a second horizontal part. The second horizontal part extends from the first horizontal part towards the housing along the vibration direction.

Abstract: Actuator (10) comprising a base section (14,14a,14b); a permanent magnet (18,18a,18b); an electro permanent magnet (20, 20a, 20b); a coil (22, 22a, 22b) located around the electro permanent magnet (20, 20a, 20b); a power controller (24, 24a, 24b); and a movable member (28) comprising at least one magnetic target section (36), the movable member (28) being arranged to move to a first position (12) relative to the base section (14,14a,14b), when the electro permanent magnet (20, 20a, 20b) adopts a first polarity, and arranged to move to a second position (46) relative to the base section (14,14a,14b) due to a magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet (18,18a,18b) and the electro permanent magnet (20, 20a, 20b) in combination and acting on the magnetic target section (36), when the electro permanent magnet (20, 20a, 20b) adopts a second polarity. A lock device (50), a handle device (86) and a method are also provided.

Abstract: A magnet reed switch assembly. The magnetic reed switch assembly includes a reed switch having a body and a pair of electrical contacts disposed in the body. A ring magnet has a bore, and a portion of the body of the reed switch is disposed within the bore, with the ring magnet positioned close to the pair of electrical contacts. The ring magnet is movable along the axis of the body between a first position and a second position. A plunger includes a proximal end coupled to the ring magnet and a distal end having a sensing magnet. When a ferrous target is disposed near the sensing magnet, the plunger moves toward the ferrous target causing the ring magnet to move from the first position to the second position, and the reed switch to move from an open state to a closed state.

Abstract: A rotor for a rotating electric machine is described. Embodiments of the apparatus may include a rotor core comprising a plurality of slots, the rotor core comprising a circumference, a first winding comprising a first termination end exiting the rotor core at a first of the plurality of slots, a second winding comprising a second termination end exiting the rotor core at a second of the plurality of slots, wherein the second of the plurality of slots is 120 degrees around the circumference of the rotor core relative to the first of the plurality of slots, and a third winding comprising a third termination end exiting the rotor core at a third of the plurality of slots, wherein the third of the plurality of slots is 240 degrees around the circumference of the rotor core relative to the first of the plurality of slots.

Abstract: A drive unit includes: a rotating electric machine having a rotation axis extending in a horizontal direction; a rotating electric machine case which accommodates the rotating electric machine; and a power conversion device converting electric power supplied to the rotating electric machine and electric power supplied from the rotating electric machine. The power conversion device is arranged on one side of the rotating electric machine. A first connector portion, to which a power line connected to a battery is connected, is provided on an upper portion of the power conversion device to face the horizontal direction. The first connector portion includes an internal connection portion connected to a conductive member arranged inside the power conversion device, and the first connector portion has a configuration in which the internal connection portion permits access from an upper side of the power conversion device.

Abstract: An electromagnet for a thermography system comprising a first elongated magnetic core spaced apart from a second elongated magnetic core; at least a first shorting bar connecting substantially at a first end of the first elongated magnetic core and a first end of the second elongated magnetic core; and at least a first excitation coil configured to conduct electrical current.

Abstract: A distributed demagnetizing coil system, a shielding device, and a demagnetizing method. The system includes turns of demagnetizing coils evenly wound on each shielding surface of a shielding body in the shielding device at intervals and connecting wires provided on outer side of the shielding surface in an inflection manner. One half of each turn is located on inner side of the wound shielding body and the other half of each turn s located on outer side of the wound shielding body for providing corresponding demagnetizing magnetic fields to form a closed magnetic flux loop. One half of each connecting wire is connected to the corresponding demagnetizing coil, the other half of each connecting wire is reversely inflected along an original path and is connected to a power supply module, so that corresponding demagnetizing current is introduced into each demagnetizing coil connected to the connecting wire.

Abstract: A variable reluctance stepper motor comprises a stator and a rotor that is rotatable relative to the stator. The stator comprises an annular outer yoke with a set of circumferentially spaced stator poles at equal angular intervals around the yoke extending radially inward from first portions of the yoke toward the rotor. Phase windings are individually coiled around each of the respective stator poles. Multiple slots are formed in an outer perimeter edge of the yoke at second portions thereof circumferentially situated between the first portions. A permanent magnet is embedded within each slot with circumferentially directed magnetic orientation of the respective permanent magnets. The remote placement of the magnets ensure that detent torque is kept to a minimum, while also increasing holding and dynamic torque levels.

Abstract: A magnetic set-up for use in a rotary encoder is disclosed. The set-up includes a permanent magnet arrangement including at least one permanent magnet, which is rotatable with respect to a rotation axis, and a soft magnetic sleeve encompassing the rotation axis and thus the permanent magnet arrangement for shielding against external magnetic fields. The at least one permanent magnet includes a through-hole, which extends along the rotation axis, so that the permanent magnet fully extends around the rotation axis.

Abstract: A low-voltage circuit breaker comprising one or more electrical poles, each of said poles having an internal space with a contact area and an arc extinguishing area, a fixed contact assembly and a movable contact assembly being positioned in said contact area, said movable contact assembly being movable between a closed position in which it is into contact with said fixed contact assembly and an open position in which it is spaced apart from said fixed contact assembly, an arc chamber comprising a plurality of substantially parallel arc-breaking plates made of a ferromagnetic material being positioned in said arc extinguishing area. The low-voltage circuit breaker is characterized in that said arc chamber further comprises at least one arc-breaking plate which is at least partially made of a ceramic material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a linear vibration motor including a housing with; a vibrator and a stator accommodated in the housing; and elastic support parts suspending the vibrator in the accommodation space. Each elastic support part includes a first installation part fixed to the housing, a second installation part fixed to the vibrator, a first extension part connecting with one end of the second installation part, a second extension part, and a third extension part fixedly connected with the first installation part. By virtue of the invention, the stress generated by the vibration of the vibrator is respectively borne by the two extension parts between the two fixation parts of the elastic support parts. The elastic support parts are more difficult to deform. Accordingly, the linear vibration motor has better reliability.

Abstract: Provided are a coil device that considerably reduces the man-hours and the cost for manufacturing, and a motor-driven valve and a solenoid valve including such a coil device. The terminal end of the magnet wire is fixed to a conducting terminal by swaging and/or fusing at a distal-end binding part for binding the terminal end of the magnet wire.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an ultra-small electromagnetic relay with high stationary contact positioning precision, comprises: a stationary spring, a bobbin and a base which are integrated by injection molding, the stationary spring comprises a stationary spring body on which stationary contacts are disposed and a leading-out terminal of the stationary spring extending from the stationary spring body to an outer part of the base; in the leading-out terminal, a first positioning part is disposed at a position corresponding to an edge of the base; in the stationary spring body, a convex extending part extending outside the base is designed as a second positioning part; in the base, a through hole formed through the base of is provided at a position corresponding to a back surface of the stationary spring body on which the stationary contact is mounted, the back surface is designed as a third positioning part during injection molding.

Abstract: A magnetic press key includes a housing and a central shaft body disposed in the housing, wherein the bottom of the central shaft body is extended into the housing, and the central shaft body can reciprocate in the vertical direction in a base after the key cap seat is pressed, a first magnetic element is provided on the upper section of the central shaft body, a second magnetic element which can move up and down is provided under the coaxiality of the first magnetic element, and a third magnetic element is provided in the housing. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element generate repulsive or attractive magnetic force, and the magnitude of the repulsive or attractive magnetic force can be adjusted by changing the magnitude of the energizing current of the energized coil, so that the use hand feeling of the key cap seat is improved.

Abstract: A rotating pressure generator includes a rotor and a stator arranged surrounding the rotor. The rotor is adapted to rotate about a central axis and has a body defining an outer surface, and a plurality of first magnets attached to the outer surface extending radially outwardly from the outer surface. Further, the stator includes a plurality of arcuate bodies arrayed circularly and coaxially around the rotor and a plurality of second magnets attached to an inner surface of each of the arcuate bodies. The second magnets are oriented such that a first pole of each second magnet faces a first pole of the first magnet and magnetic polarity of the first pole of the second magnet is identical to a magnetic polarity of the first pole of the first magnet. The rotor rotates about the central axis in response to the reciprocating movements of the plurality of arcuate bodies.

Abstract: A protective case can be used with a mobile device having front and back surfaces and side surfaces extending between the front and back surfaces, including a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the mobile device having a screen on the front surface. The protective case can include a shell configured to engage and substantially surround at least three of the surfaces of the mobile device and preferably all or nearly all surfaces of the mobile device while still capable of allowing the user to functionally interact with biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint sensor) and/or not interfere with the intended functionality of the proximity sensors of the mobile device.