Abstract: A matrix converter for the conversion of a polyphase alternating current into a desired alternating output current in which m phases of the polyphase alternating current are converted into alternating output current with n (n<m) phases of a load by a multiple number of controllable bidirectional switches. The converter includes at least one stage, and in that at least one stage of the converter each phase of the polyphase alternating current is controlled by a controllable bidirectional switch. The at least one stage of the converter is formed by a two-dimensional array of stage stacks of switching elements which stage stacks are arranged substantially parallel to each other along a stack direction perpendicular to the plane of the matrix converter, and wherein the input of the stage stacks is provided by bus bars located on one side of the stage stacks.

Abstract: The invention relates to the construction and a mode of operation of statorless electronically switched DC motors that have two freely turning rotors. The invention also relates to embodiments of the invention regarding the bearings, the circuit design and the mode of operation of machines such as fans and blowers.

Abstract: A multiple output synchronous generator in accordance with the instant invention comprises a stator having a first stator winding having a number of poles p and a second stator winding having a number of poles 2*p*n where p and n are any whole numbers, the first and second stator windings being wound utilizing a 60.degree. phase belt winding configuration such that the first stator winding is magnetically decoupled from the second stator winding preventing interaction therebetween. The generator additionally comprises a rotor rotatably disposed within the stator defining an airgap therebetween. The rotor has a first field winding of a first polarity and a second field winding having a second number of windings wound thereon for generating a flux across the airgap such that the flux induces a voltage in the first and second stator windings.

Abstract: A method of forming a multipole magnet wherein two backing sheets of paper or film material are screen or stencil printed with an ink containing magnetic particles and a carrier material to provide respective complementary patterned areas thereon, the patterned areas of ink are cured or dried, the respective ink patterns are magnetized using a magnetic field perpendicular to a plane of the backing sheets, and the sheets are combined into a laminate wherein the patterned areas are located between the two sheets.