Abstract: A stator for a flux switching modulated pole machine, the stator including a stator core, a coil, and at least two permanent magnets, the stator core including at least four coaxial annular stator core members, each including a respective set of radially protruding teeth, the teeth of each annular stator core member being distributed along a circumferential direction, wherein the annular stator core members are axially displaced relative to each other, and wherein the teeth of each annular stator core member are circumferentially displaced relative to the teeth of each adjacent annular stator core member; wherein the coil is arranged coaxial with the annular stator core members and axially sandwiched between two of the sets of teeth; and wherein the permanent magnets are axially magnetized and axially sandwiched between two of the annular stator core members.

Abstract: A rotor for an inner-rotor modulated pole machine, the rotor being configured to generate a rotor magnetic field for interaction with a stator magnetic field of a stator of the modulated pole machine, wherein said rotor is adapted to rotate around a longitudinal axis of the rotor; wherein the rotor comprises a plurality of permanent magnets arranged circumferentially around the longitudinal axis, each permanent magnet being magnetised in a direction of magnetisation so as to generate a magnetic flux; a plurality of axial flux guiding members each adapted to provide an at least two-dimensional flux path for the magnetic flux generated by a respective one of the plurality of permanent magnets; a support structure comprising an inner tubular support member arranged radially inward of the plurality of permanent magnets; and at least one outer flux guiding member adapted to provide a path in at least a radial direction.