Abstract: An actuator (1) is provided in which the actuator housing (2) has at least one actuator housing part (3) or (4). At least one component support (5) or (6) which serves as a support structure for at least one functional element of the actuator is disposed within the actuator housing (2). Furthermore, the at least one actuator housing part (3) or (4) is fastened to the component support (5) or (6).

Abstract: Disclosed is an electric motor with a stator, a rotor rotatably mounted relative to the stator and motor electronics. The motor electrics is arranged in an electronics housing and mounted on a circuit board. On the circuit board there is arranged at least one vibration sensor configured for measuring an acceleration and/or speed of vibrations of the electric motor in at least one direction. In addition, said circuit board is vibrationally coupled with other components of the electric motor using at least one coupling element, so that at least parts of the vibrations of the electric motor are transmitted to the vibration sensor. Furthermore, a fan is disclosed, including an electric motor and an impeller. A method for evaluating a vibration state of an electric motor is disclosed, wherein said electric motor can be formed by an electric motor as also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An electric motor construction kit for assembling a plurality of electric motors includes at least one module and a plurality of assemblies for constructing the plurality of electric motors. At least one assembly of the plurality of assemblies includes one or more modules of the at least one module. Apart from a cooling system of an electric motor of the plurality of electric motors, each module of the at least one module is constructed from carry-over parts.

Abstract: A magnetic power generator (10) includes at least one rotor assembly (12) that is positionable at selected angles relative to the horizontal. The rotor assembly includes a plurality of spokes (20) emanating from a central rotational axis (26), with high-performance magnetic coils (22) mounted on the outer end portions of the spokes. The rotor assembly (12) is drivingly connected to AC/DC generator (32), the output of which is routed to a power transfer switching unit (40) which outputs electricity as either AC or DC and at various desired voltages. A programmable system controller (24) controls the polarity of the magnetic coils (22) mounted on the ends of the spokes (20), as well as the operation of the generator (32) so as to power and constantly change the polarity of the magnetic coils as the rotor assembly rotates, thereby to cause the rotor assembly to rotate by virtue of interaction with the Earth's magnetic field.

Abstract: A Fuel Cell Motor, or, Fuel Cell Engine, and system are described. A central output shaft is mounted with a novel set of rotationally capable fuel cells, of various shapes and configurations. These fuel cells when supplied by hydrogen and oxygen fuels generate electricity. That electricity so generated is channeled to electromagnet winding poles that are mounted on top of these rotationally capable fuel cells and also to the nearby stator electromagnetic poles. The current in the armature electromagnet poles produces magnetic fields which interacts with the congruent magnetic fields produced by the stator electromagnetic winding poles, to cause a rotational motion on the armature poles, adjoined to the central output shaft; henceforth, accomplishing the operations of an electric motor.

Abstract: A linked semiconductor module unit links a plurality of semiconductor modules by a first bus bar and a second bus bar, which are embedded in resin parts. The linked semiconductor module unit is disposed in a place other than on a printed circuit board. The semiconductor module linking structure is implemented readily by molding the bus bars together with semiconductor chips and lands to form the resin parts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a linear vibrator, the linear vibrator including: a stator including a circuit substrate formed at a bottom surface with a connection terminal and a coil block arranged at an upper surface opposite to the bottom surface and electrically connected to the connection terminal; a first cover arranged at the bottom surface of the circuit substrate and formed with an opening for exposing the connection terminal; a second cover coupled to the first cover in a bottom-opened cylindrical shape; and a vibrator including a magnet arranged inside the coil block, a yoke in which the magnet is mounted, and an elastic member coupled to the yoke and the second cover to vertically vibrate the magnet relative to the coil block.

Abstract: A linked semiconductor module unit links a plurality of semiconductor modules by a first bus bar and a second bus bar, which are embedded in resin parts. The linked semiconductor module unit is disposed in a place other than on a printed circuit board. The semiconductor module linking structure is implemented readily by molding the bus bars together with semiconductor chips and lands to form the resin parts.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a static charge generating assembly. The static charge generating assembly is comprised of: (a) a support structure built from a plurality of friction fit building elements; (b) positive and negative static charge generating wheels; (c) a belt wrapped around the static charge generating wheels; (d) a power source electrically coupled to a driving means for rotating at least one of the static charge generating wheels and the belt at a preselected rotational speed; and (e) positive and negative electrodes secured to the support structure adjacent to the belt. Each of the electrodes is mounted on at least one of the friction fit building elements positioned adjacent to a static charge generating wheel operable to collect static charge. Separate positive and negative static charge collectors are used for storing the negative and positive static charges from the electrodes.

Abstract: A magnetically operated fan device includes a fan member rotatably supported on a housing, one or more magnetic members disposed in the housing, a base supported in the housing, a follower rotatably attached to the base and having a frame, an axle rotatably attached to the frame and having one or more eccentric members for increasing moment of inertia of the axle, one or more magnetic members attached to the eccentric member for acting with the magnetic members of the housing, to bias the axle to continuously rotate relative to the frame of the follower. A coupling device may couple the axle to the fan member, to have the fan member to be driven continuously by the magnetic members and the eccentric members.

Abstract: This abstract section is written to explain this patent application. A magnetic motion has been found utilizing the sides and corners of permanent magnets. This motion has been taught at public schools by myself and the magnetic motion at certain angles continues to perform without fail. The intent of this inventor is to continue to develop and teach this magnetic motion and the set-up to achieve this motion. An engine/motor capable of picking up a load, while under a load is the final goal of this effort. This patent is for a magnetic motion, a magnetic motion demonstrator, and a teaching tool itself. Any future engines/motors using this method of magnetic motion will fall under this patent in the fundamental's area only not in the individual improvements of future patents. If allowed, an itemized list of non-patent-able fundamentals/techniques will be included.

Abstract: An energy producing apparatus utilizing magnetic pistons is provided. Permanent magnets of like polarity are employed within a cylinder of each piston and upon a top portion of said piston. The like polarity pistons have a natural desire to repel one another. A ferromagnetic slipper unit is inserted into a gap in said cylinder between the permanent magnets of like polarity to interfere with said magnetic repulsive field and to cause a magnetic attractive field. Each piston is attached to a push rod which in turn is attached to shaft and flywheel system. The change in magnetic fields from repulsion to attraction cases the piston to push up and down and turn the shaft and flywheel system. Two pistons in coincidence can be used so that while one piston is repelling, the other is attracting causing an increase in motive power.

Abstract: The area to which this invention pertains is the creation of electric energy from the force of gravity. Through the use of electromagnetic generators and a gravity drive system consisting of two opposite rotating weights and an electric motor to create cheap, affordable, abundant, pollution free electricity. This is the idea on which the the invention is built on. But what must also be considered is how this idea will be implemented and it's effects on the relationship between countries and on the environment.

Abstract: A heat treatment apparatus enables a rapid temperature rise of an object to be processed while giving an excellent economical efficiency. A heating unit heats an object to be heated by irradiating a light onto the object. A plurality of lamps are provided in a lamp house. The lamps include at least one first lamp and a plurality of second lamps each having an irradiation area smaller than that of the first lamp. The lamp house has a first lamp accommodation part at a center thereof and a second lamp accommodation part surrounding the first lamp accommodation part so that the first lamp accommodation part accommodates the first lamp and the second lamp accommodation part accommodates the second lamps.

Abstract: A spindle design for a hard disk drive assembly constructed in accordance with the present invention includes a significantly large gap between the rotating, ferromagnetic hub with its permanent magnet rotor and the rotating sleeve of the fluid bearing journal member. The large gap may be filled with a medium, such as air, or a non-permeable material. The large gap is preferably on the order of several hundred microns. Because of the large gap, the magnetic flux leakage from the rotating hub members and sleeve into the stationary shaft at the center of the spindle is negligible. Consequently, iron loss in the shaft caused by magnetic flux leakage into the shaft is reduced to acceptable noise levels.

Abstract: A transducer for a stringed musical instrument utilizes a coaxial structure. A thin layer of a piezoelectric polymer material is extruded about an inner, electrically conductive core. An outer conductor is formed about the piezoelectric polymer material. Polarization of the piezoelectric polymer material is accomplished in conjunction with the extrusion process. The piezoelectric polymer material has an optimized thickness for consistent responsiveness across a desired range of input stimuli, and is capable of maintaining the integrity of the transducer over time. The transducer configured for placement underneath the saddle in a bridge of a stringed musical instrument.

Abstract: A small, low-voltage direct current (DC) motor for use as an educational device for students. The motor is made from simple hardware such as nails, magnets, threaded rods, nuts, washers and common household materials such as wood scraps, paper clips and milk or water containers. The preferred embodiment consists of a motor shaft 1, armature pole pieces 2 comprising nails, commutator segments 3, non-metallic tubing 4, non-metallic washers 5 and 6, metallic washers 7, hot-glue or epoxy filler 8, armature pole nuts 9, magnetic wire 10, commutator compression nuts 11, permanent field magnets 13, brushes 14 and terminal screws 15. In other embodiments, the nail motor can also be used to demonstrate alternating (AC) operation by replacing permanent field magnets with handmade nail- or bolt-electromagnets. The motor can be used to motorize models utilizing materials and instruction from a kit. The motor can also be used to demonstrate electric generator principles in the mill-volt range.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel design of electric motor wherein a stationary fuel cell with an electrical output is integrated with a cylindrical type monopole (homopole) electric DC motor. Power is supplied to an output shaft by the introduction of reactants to the fuel cell. The fuel cell is positioned within the hollow cylindrical stator. The stator and fuel cell are stationary. The rotor is a hollow cylinder and is positioned to rotate about the exterior of the stator. The rotor has magnets distributed around the interior of the rotor. This novel compact combination of a fuel cell and a cylindrical form of monopole (homopole) electrical DC motor enables the combination to fit within a confined space.

Abstract: A device for displaying the loose coupling between magnetic fields is provided, comprising a first disk having a plurality of magnetic elements attached to the first disk so that the magnetic field of the magnets extend radially from an outer edge of the first disk, a second disk having a plurality of magnetic elements attached to the second disk so that the magnetic field of the magnets extend radially from an outer edge of the second disk so that the magnets on the disks are loosely coupled to each other, the strength of the loose coupling depending on the orientation of the magnets with respect to each other, and a rotatable control member having a magnetic element attached to an end of the control member, the control member magnet being rotated to a first position such that a predetermined pole of the control member magnet is located adjacent to the magnets on the first disk causing a magnetic coupling of the magnet on the control member to the magnets on the first disk so that loose coupling and the chao

Abstract: A simple motor device for use as a learning tool includes a battery, a permanent magnet, an electrically conductive wire coil, a housing having an open bottom and parallel sidewalls to accommodate the battery, slotted grooves vertically traversing the sidewalls on an interior portion of the housing and forming openings at the top of the housing, E-shaped portions formed on both ends of the interior portion of the housing, and two specially adapted metallic supports that are positioned within their respective slotted grooves and extend through the openings on the top of the housing. One end of each metallic support contacts one end of the battery while the other end has an open yoke to electrically contact and support one end of the electrically conductive wire coil. A sub-housing portion of the housing is designed to accommodate the permanent magnet. The electrically conductive wire coil can rotate via the battery current running through it and the magnetic field produced from the permanent magnet.

Abstract: A toy motor includes a partial coil rotor, a permanent magnet, a commutator, and has a battery as its base. The rotor winding, rotor shaft, and commutator are all incorporated into a single-wire conductor. The extremely simple rotor clearly demonstrates the operating principle of a motor for amusement and educational purposes.

Abstract: A generator that utilizes the magnetic flux lines of the earth and includes a base, a frame that is attached to the base, a shaft that has a free end and is rotatably mounted in the frame, components for rotating the shaft, a plurality of brushes that are mounted on the frame, at least one ring that is affixed to the free end of the shaft and which is in rotatable contact with the plurality of brushes, and an armature that is formed by coils of wire which are wound around a rod that is attached to the shaft, the coils of wire have free ends which are connected to at least one ring so that when the armature rotates the coils of wire cut the magnetic flux lines of the earth and cause an electric current to be generated at the plurality of brushes.

Abstract: An electrical machines constructional set comprises a base plate for mounting a pair of stator elements and including bearing apertures for a rotor shaft and a plurality of coupling holes for magnets or electro-magnets provided with complementary coupling prongs. A disk-shaped rotor element also has coupling holes, the number and arrangement of the coupling holes in the rotor element being the same as in the stator element so that parts are interchangeable to construct an electrical motor. A pair of circular disk elements made of soft iron having holes complementary to those of the stator and rotor elements are mounted on each end of the shaft to concentrate the magnetic flux provided by the magnetic elements.

Abstract: A replacement starting motor of the type for use in starting a passenger vehicle internal combustion engine is provided by converting a donor motor originally manufactured for one engine installation into a form making it a substitute for a starting motor manufactured for a different engine installation. The motor shell and solenoid housing and internal features contained therein are retained as a core from the donor starting motor in the replacement starting motor. A newly developed end cap assembly having a shape and spacial dimensions enabling the retained components of the donor starting motor to fit the different engine installation of the starting motor being replaced is attached to the donor core. A newly developed pinion sleeve having a unique length dimension is provided in the replacement starting motor to enable the retained components of the donor starter to properly bring the drive pinion into and out of driving engagement with the flywheel associated with the different engine installation.

Abstract: An alternator/generator of modular construction in which a plurality of magnets are so arranged on the face(s) of a rotor(s) of disc or flywheel conformity as to interact with axially oriented and aligned pole pieces of magnetic material, in order to create a flux field across an air gap. A stator(s) cooperating with the rotor(s) comprises in part the pole pieces referred to in the foregoing, and about which are wound induction coils calculated to produce predictable quantities of electrical energy in a multiplicity of voltages and frequencies either simultaneously or otherwise.

Abstract: An educational electric motor adapted to be easily assembled and disassembled, comprising a three-part case formed from a central magnetic body connected at each end with transparent front and rear covers. Tape or clamping members are used to connect together the three-part case. An assembled rotor may be easily fitted within the motor case to rotate therein. A current feeding member is removably secured to at least one of the covers. The motor may be readily assembled by children and the transparent components permit the underlying principles of electricity and operation to be readily grasped and learned.