Abstract: A temperature compensated magnetic damping assembly for providing a braking torque on an electroconductive disk of an induction device includes a pair of permanent magnets each having an easy axis of magnetization. Each permanent magnet provides two easy flux paths parallel to the easy axis of magnetization and separated by a dead zone. The permanent magnets are juxtaposed about a predetermined space through which the disk rotates such that the easy flux paths are perpendicular to the disk, and are aligned such that the magnetic flux passes twice through the disk in opposite directions. Flux return plates are provided adjacent to each of the permanent magnets so as to provide a flux path parallel to the disk and linking the two easy flux paths of each of the permanent magnets. In this configuration, a highly-efficient, substantially square magnetic flux loop is provided. One of the flux return plates is movable relative to the adjacent permanent magnet so as to provide series adjustment of the damping torque.

Abstract: An induction meter having a voltage magnetic section comprised of a substantially E-shaped laminated magnetic core having a center leg terminating at a main pole face and two adjacent legs terminating at coplanar auxiliary pole faces on opposite sides of the main pole face provides a fixed light load adjuster bracket located in magnetic proximity to the first side of the core. The bracket has a fixed tab extending over a portion of one of the auxiliary pole faces. A nonmagnetic spacer is located between the first side of the core and the light load adjuster bracket. The spacer, the light load adjuster bracket and the laminae of the core are fastened together so as to provide a rigid assembly. The light load adjuster bracket carries a movable tab extending over adjustable portions of the other auxiliary pole face and the main pole face thereby providing an adjustable magnetic flux shunt path.