Abstract: A shaping machine includes a melting vessel, an induction coil arranged on the melting vessel for inductively heating, in particular melting, a material, and a shaping cavity. The melting vessel has at least one irradiation region which is substantially permeable for an electromagnetic field, and the shaping machine is adapted to cool the material in the cavity in such a way that a substantially crystalline solid body is formed. A body with a higher magnetic permeability than the melting vessel is arranged overlapping the irradiation region, and the induction coil is arranged between the body and the irradiation region.

Abstract: A bearing system and associated method of operation are provided to support a spinning rotor having a pot and a shaft of an open-end spinning device with two radial bearings and at least one axial support bearing, wherein at least one of the radial bearings is an active magnetic bearing. The axial support bearing is configured such that a magnetic bearing acts in opposition to one or both of an aerostatic air bearing or a mechanical starting element.

Abstract: A bearing system and associated method of operation are provided to support a spinning rotor having a pot and a shaft of an open-end spinning device with two radial bearings and at least one axial support bearing, wherein at least one of the radial bearings is an active magnetic bearing. The axial support bearing is configured such that a magnetic bearing acts in opposition to one or both of an aerostatic air bearing or a mechanical starting element.

Abstract: A magnetic bearing for the mounting of a shaft, in particular for a spinning rotor of an open-end spinning device, features several pole shanks of a stator for the active radial magnetic mounting of the shaft in two degrees of freedom, which in each case are surrounded by a coil and are radially arranged to each other, in such a manner that they define an opening for the shaft. In the area of the opening, the pole shanks are connected to each other. For the passive axial mounting of the shaft, at least one permanent magnet is arranged between the coils and the opening. The invention also includes a shaft for mounting with at least one corresponding magnetic bearing. The shaft is a composite component, which at least partially consists of non-ferromagnetic material. In the area of the radial and axial mounting, a component made of a ferromagnetic material is arranged.

Abstract: An embodiment linear actuator for an electrically adjustable piece of furniture includes a brushless DC motor arranged to effect a linear movement of the linear actuator, as well as a control device for controlling the motor.

Abstract: A shaping machine includes a melting vessel, an induction coil arranged on the melting vessel for inductively heating, in particular melting, a material, and a shaping cavity. The melting vessel has at least one irradiation region which is substantially permeable for an electromagnetic field, and the shaping machine is adapted to cool the material in the cavity in such a way that a substantially crystalline solid body is formed. A body with a higher magnetic permeability than the melting vessel is arranged overlapping the irradiation region, and the induction coil is arranged between the body and the irradiation region.

Abstract: The invention relates to an engine control for a synchronous motor having a number of N stator coils set off in regard to each other, which are arranged around a rotor of the synchronous motor, wherein there may be impressed upon the stator coils by the engine control a coil voltage and wherein there is formed a coil current having a direct current component in a co-ordinate system rotating proportionally with the number of revolutions performed by the synchronous motor as well as a cross current component, wherein the cross current component effects a tangential force activating the rotor in the direction of rotation and wherein the direct current component effects a force acting perpendicularly to the rotor surface on the rotor, wherein the engine control has a direct current generator for generating a direct current component periodically alternating in the rotating co-ordinate system, in order to neutralize oscillations of the synchronous motor activated by the engine control by means of the force generat

Abstract: A device for limiting an unbalance in inside a centrifugal, with an electric motor to drive a rotating component disposed in an enclosure around a rotational axis, wherein a rotor of the electric motor is non-rotatably connected to the rotating component, a bearing assembly for the rotor and the stator to be arranged in, and a stabilizer unit which generates as a function of a disturbing force acting on the rotating component a balancing force that is adapted to compensate said latter, the bearing assembly including support means such as to make the stator radially movable, and the stabilizer arranged radially outside and/or inside said stator and/or support means of the bearing assembly and having stabilizing means whereby in aggregate a radial balancing force can be generated.

Abstract: An embodiment linear actuator for an electrically adjustable piece of furniture includes a brushless DC motor arranged to effect a linear movement of the linear actuator, as well as a control device for controlling the motor.

Abstract: A magnetic bearing for the mounting of a shaft (7), in particular for a spinning rotor of an open-end spinning device, features several pole shanks (2) of a stator (1) for the active radial magnetic mounting of the shaft (7) in two degrees of freedom, which in each case are surrounded by a coil (6) and are radially arranged to each other, whereas the pole shanks (2) are arranged at each other in such a manner that they release an opening (4) for the shaft (7). In the area of the opening (4), and on the side of the coils (6) turned away from the opening (4), the pole shanks (2) are connected to each other. In particular, for the passive axial mounting of the shaft (7), at least one permanent magnet (10) is arranged between the coils (6) and the opening (4); this is in operative connection with the pole shanks (2). A shaft (7) for mounting with at least one corresponding magnetic bearing is a composite component, which at least partially consists of non ferromagnetic material.

Abstract: An embodiment linear actuator for an electrically adjustable piece of furniture includes a brushless DC motor arranged to effect a linear movement of the linear actuator, as well as a control device for controlling the motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an engine control for a synchronous motor having a number of N stator coils set off in regard to each other, which are arranged around a rotor of the synchronous motor, wherein there may be impressed upon the stator coils by the engine control a coil voltage and wherein there is formed a coil current having a direct current component in a co-ordinate system rotating proportionally with the number of revolutions performed by the synchronous motor as well as a cross current component, wherein the cross current component effects a tangential force activating the rotor in the direction of rotation and wherein the direct current component effects a force acting perpendicularly to the rotor surface on the rotor, wherein the engine control has a direct current generator for generating a direct current component periodically alternating in the rotating co-ordinate system, in order to neutralise oscillations of the synchronous motor activated by the engine control by means of the force generat

Abstract: A permanent magnetic rotor for an electric motor, preferably for an internal rotor motor, includes a laminated core consisting of several rotor sheets that are stacked in the axial direction. Permanent magnets are arranged in receiving pockets formed by recesses of the rotor sheets, the laminated core being composed of at least two differently shaped types of rotor sheets. Several rotor sheets of a first type of rotor sheet are provided as retaining sheets that respectively include a central yoke lamination section that is connected or can be connected to the rotor shaft and respectively one or more external pole shoe sections that are connected to the yoke lamination section by one or more connecting bars or bar sections, and several rotor sheets of a second type of rotor sheet are provided as intermediate sheets without connecting bars.

Abstract: The invention relates to a body of revolution, in particular for a centrifugal, which comprises a rotator, an electric motor with a stator and a rotor wherein said latter is fixed to the rotator for rotational movement therewith, a support to which the stator of the electric motor is attached and a bearing unit for rotational arrangement of the rotor around an axis of rotation which comprises at least one bearing adapted to coact with an electromagnetic stabilizer unit in such a way that disturbing forces and/or disturbing vibrations of the rotator are counteracted and/or compensated.

Abstract: A device for limiting an unbalance in inside a centrifugal, with an electric motor to drive a rotating component disposed in an enclosure around a rotational axis, wherein a rotor of the electric motor is non-rotatably connected to the rotating component, a bearing assembly for the rotor and the stator to be arranged in, and a stabilizer unit which generates as a function of a disturbing force acting on the rotating component a balancing force that is adapted to compensate said latter, the bearing assembly including support means such as to make the stator radially movable, and the stabilizer arranged radially outside and/or inside said stator and/or support means of the bearing assembly and having stabilizing means whereby in aggregate a radial balancing force can be generated.

Abstract: An embodiment linear actuator for an electrically adjustable piece of furniture includes a brushless DC motor arranged to effect a linear movement of the linear actuator, as well as a control device for controlling the motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a permanent-magnetic rotor (2) for an electric motor, preferably for an internal rotor motor, that comprises a laminated core (3) consisting of several rotor sheets (4, 41, 5) that are stacked in the axial direction. Permanent magnets (8) are arranged in receiving pockets (7) formed by recesses (6) of the rotor sheets, the laminated core (3) being composed of at least two differently shaped types of rotor sheets (4, 4?, 5). Several rotor sheets (4, 41) of a first type of rotor sheet are provided as retaining sheets (4, 41) that respectively comprise a (central) yoke lamination section (13) that is connected or can be connected to the rotor shaft and respectively one or more (external) pole shoe sections (12) that are connected to the yoke lamination section (13) by one or more connecting bars (9, 9?, 10) or bar sections, and several rotor sheets (5) of a second type of rotor sheet are provided as intermediate sheets (5) without connecting bars.

Abstract: The invention relates to a body of revolution, in particular for a centrifugal, which comprises a rotator, an electric motor with a stator and a rotor wherein said latter is fixed to the rotator for rotational movement therewith, a support to which the stator of the electric motor is attached and a bearing unit for rotational arrangement of the rotor around an axis of rotation which comprises at least one bearing adapted to coact with an electromagnetic stabilizer unit in such a way that disturbing forces and/or disturbing vibrations of the rotator are counteracted and/or compensated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a centrifuge, in particular a laboratory centrifuge, with a centrifuge rotor to hold material and with an electric motor, exhibiting a stator, a rotor that is associated with the stator and a fastening means for the localization of the electric motor at a stationary support and for a torque proof connection of the rotor with the centrifuge rotor, in which the centrifuge rotor features a recess on a face side that is facing the electric motor, in which the recess of the centrifuge rotor is designed such, that the electric motor can be at least partially positioned in said recess.

Abstract: A valve comprises an electromagnetic actuator including a solenoid. The solenoid includes at least one core and an anchor plate. The solenoid further comprises at least one coil disposed within the core and connected to a set of power electronics to supply current to the coils. The actuator further comprises a plunger connected to the anchor plate and at least one spring configured to guide the plunger. The actuator also includes a pressure compensation system. The opening and closing of the valve is controlled by passing current through the coil.