Abstract: A magnetic circuit including a structure for magnetically cladding a permnt magnet solenoid to eliminate flux leakage therefrom. The cladding includes hemispherical magnetic cladding elements located at the ends of the solenoid in order to eliminate sharp end corners and thus further suppress flux leakage from the magnetic circuit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 1991
Date of Patent:
June 30, 1992
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army