Abstract: In an electromagnetic retarder armature rotor, comprising a disk (1) connected to a securing collar (2) by means of a ring of rams (4, 4.sub.1) forming ventilation fins, the largest diameter portions of these arms projecting axially from the disk and their tops being connected together by an annular flange (5) parallel to the disk, the assembly of the disk, the collar, the arms and the flange forming a single molded block, if we call D the outer diameter of the disk (1), a the axial distance between this disk (1) and the flange (5), b the radial width of this flange (5) and r the inner radius of said flange (5), the ratio Db/ar is between 10 and 30.

Abstract: A compactly sized spring-applied electromagnetically released radial face friction brake, with a ball-pocket torque booster producing increased torque capacity is disclosed. The friction brake is released by energization of an electromagnetic coil attracting an axially movable armature, which nullifies the spring operator force to release the brake. The friction brake includes a driving hub having a plurality of bosses which engage a plurality of slots in a rotatable member to be braked. Thus, the driving force from the hub is distributed to the rotatable member so that both brittle and nonbrittle friction materials can be used to form the rotatable member. In addition, a collar is provided to limit the axial movement between the armature and the stationary ferromagnetic housing which contains the electromagnetic coil therein. Thus, as the friction surface on the rotatable member wears away, the magnetic air gap cannot become so great as to prevent brake disengagement.

Abstract: A fishing reel which rotatably supports a spool shaft having a spool to a reel body through a pair of bearings and incorporates, into a bearing housing supporting one of the pair of bearings, a magnetic force brake which imparts a rotational resistance against free rotation of the spool shaft, has the bearing at the bearing housing incorporating the brake formed as a metallic bearing comprising a non-magnetic material.

Abstract: A brake assembly includes a non-magnetic brake housing fixedly mounted to a motor shaft and a magnetic brake disc axially movable along the shaft in mechanically interlocked relationship with the brake housing between a braking position where it is attracted by an electromagnet against a fixed friction surface and a non-braking position into which it is biased by a pair of compression springs.

Abstract: An eddy current machine has a disc-type rotor mounted on a transversely disposed shaft and circularly arranged sets of adjacent poles of different polarity. A uniform flux path is provided for the magnetic lines of flux. The air gap between the pole faces and the rotor can be adjusted. Cooling fluid circulates around both rotor and pole faces.

Abstract: Motor, either synchronous or direct current, including at least one drive coil and including a magnetic rotor having at least two concentric rings of magnetic domains of alternating magnetic poles, with each succeeding rotor ring being of a larger diameter than the previous rotor ring. The drive coil is radially movable so as to be positioned over or adjacent to each of the rotor rings.

Abstract: The yarn is formed into a loop and a loop sensor monitors the variations in length in the loop of yarn. The variations in the size of the loop result from a difference in the speed between the speed of the yarn and the speed of the draw-off or delivery member. The draw-off or delivery member is driven by an asynchronous motor having a slip-clutch drive with an assembly for braking in response to eddy currents. In particular, a disc is connected to the motor and a magnetic field is applied to the disc, the magnitude of the field which is applied to the disc directly dependent upon the size of the loop. In the preferred embodiment, the regulation of the speed of a pilot roller of a winder as a function of the delivery speed of the yarn is accomplished.

Abstract: An electric starter assembly and, more specifically, an improved drive assembly that is responsive to inertia encountered during the fast acceleration of the starter armature and that also is responsive to the inertia encountered as a result of providing for a braking or rapid deceleration of the starter armature. The assembly also provides a positive engagement between the drive assembly of the starter motor and the engine member to be rotated during the cranking cycle. Engagement is maintained so long as the motor is energized, even if the engine is running.

Abstract: The invention concerns speed reducing equipment for vehicles, comprising an eddy current speed reducer itself comprising four inductor windings, a battery, and control means actuated by a five-position lever.Safety means are provided for automatically preventing the maintenance of the energization of the speed reducer corresponding respectively to positions 4 and 3 after respectively time delays of the order of 20 seconds and 3 minutes and the inductor windings are reinforced so that they may generate a number of ampere-turns greater than that which they are usually capable of producing, which makes it possible to obtain high torques when cold for a speed reducer of given dimensions.

Abstract: A reel mechanism for use in a playing device comprises a DC motor having a rotor formed with an outer apron on which are displayed a plurality of substantially equally spaced symbols which are to be sequentially displayed in a visual field. The rotor rotates about the stator with the rotor having permanent magnetic poles which interact with the stator. The apron has a plurality of perforations or recesses associated with the individual symbols which are scanned by a plurality of photo-transistor scanning devices so as to generate for each symbol upon its passing of a particular position unique information scanning signals which identify each of the symbols.

Abstract: According to the invention, the eddy current machine load control device comprises a comparator having a first input for the supply of voltage of a predetermined magnitude and a second input connected to an output of an electrical machine load transducer which is an actual value transducer intended to convert mechanical stresses to electric signals. The device further includes a threshold element, a diode and a proportional-integral-derivative voltage regulator having its input connected to an output of the comparator, whereas an output of said PID voltage regulator is coupled via the diode to a controlled input of a controlled power source of the electrical machine.

Abstract: A speed control arrangement for a rotatable member driven by an energy source, such as a spring, whose driving torque can vary consists of an eddy current brake comprising an eddy current rotor driven with the rotatable member and a magnetic circuit coupled to the rotor to exert a braking effect. The magnetic circuit is carried by an arm movable relative to the rotor by unwinding of the spring (or other change in torque) to alter the coupling, and the braking effect, as the torque exerted by the energy source varies.

Abstract: The performance of an eddy current brake is controlled by controlling the magnetic flux in its housing by changing the energizing voltage of the energizing coil of the brake in accordance with a signal obtained by comparing a signal representative of the desired brake performance with a signal representative of the actual magnetic flux measured in the housing at a location of substantially homogeneous flux distribution. The desired performance signal may be a signal representative of the difference between a desired rotational speed signal and the actual rotational speed signal, or it may be a signal representative of the difference between a desired torque signal and an actual torque signal. The desired performance signal may also be a signal representative of the difference between a signal obtained by comparing desired and actual rotational speed signals with a signal representative of actual torque. A Hall generator is used to measure actual flux.

Abstract: A hysteresis brake assembly comprising a fan member, a vaned heat dissipating cover member, a pair of pole members, a pair of hub members and a disc shaped ferro-magnetic brake member. The fan propells air through holes provided in the cover and one pole member and the air is directed by vanes on a first hub member to flow (1) in part over one side of the brake disc and (2) in part through holes in the brake disc to the other side of the brake disc, where a second vaned hub directs the air over the other side of the brake disc; thereby cooling the brake disc on both sides. After cooling the brake disc, the air is forced outward from the brake assembly through escape holes provided in the cover member and one pole member.

Abstract: A hoist brake unit having a shading coil mechanically locked into the core of the brake unit's electromagnet. The mechanical lock is achieved by passing the coil through a cavity in the core having intervening core material between the cavity and an external surface of the core.

Abstract: An improved braking device for an electric motor incorporating a solenoid operated valve which meters air or fluid flow to a diaphragm, operable and effective to cause movement of a brake ring into and out of braking engagement with a companionate brake disc on a motor shaft.

Abstract: A speed reducer or eddy current brake for a vehicle, wherein the frame of the speed reducer is affixed on the support housing of the vehicle differential; the speed reducer includes a stator attached to the frame of the reducer; the frame is adjustable in position with respect to the stator; the rotor of the speed reducer is a flywheel which is properly positioned with respect to the vehicle drive shaft; means for adjusting the flywheel position with respect to the stator; means for magnetically shielding the bearings of the drive shaft of the flywheel from the magnetic force lines from the stator.

Abstract: A viscous-fluid inertia damper, which damper comprises a housing composed of a nonferromagnetic material and having a chamber therein, a seismic mass containing a permanent magnet disposed in the housing chamber and in a closely spaced-apart relationship with the internal wall surface of the chamber, means to couple the housing to a dynamic element whose energy is to be dampened, and a ferrofluid of selected viscosity in the remaining volume of the chamber, the ferrofluid distributed generally uniformly in the volume, the magnetic saturation of the ferrofluid by the magnetic field of the permanent magnetic levitating the seismic mass in the damper, and the viscosity of the ferrofluid in the magnetic field providing a means to dissipate energy from the dynamic system through viscous shear forces in the ferrofluid disposed between the wall surface of the chamber and the seismic mass.

Abstract: A magnetic particle apparatus having spaced relatively movable members with magnetic particles positioned therebetween and electromagnetic field producing mechanism to generate a magnetic field between the relatively movable members through the magnetic particles to establish coupling therebetween, the improvements to such apparatus being embodied in an improved cast iron construction for many parts of the subject apparatus, a more efficient safer apparatus, improved apparatus for circulating cooling air through and closely adjacent to the heat producing components to dissipate heat generated while providing support for the drive cylinder and maintaining the magnetic particles in their most advantageous positions, an improved magnetic gap construction which minimizes flux leakage and increases operating efficiency, including a saturable bridge which enables use of a bobbin of one-piece construction without shunting out flux, and the present construction includes structural members arranged to form a circuitou

Abstract: A ferroelectric wave transducer device comprising an unpoled ferroelectric substrate having a substantially sinusoidal poled region at a surface thereof. A metal plate electrode is disposed on the opposing surface of the substrate. In operation an A.C. voltage applied across the two electrodes gives rise to a surface elastic wave in the substrate. Also disclosed is a method of producing a surface wave transducer of the type described. A pair of interdigitated metal electrodes are applied to a surface of an unpoled ferroelectric substrate. A poling potential is applied between the electrodes, preferably while the substrate is heated. The interdigitated electrodes are then removed and a metal plate electrode is applied over the region where the interdigitated electrodes had been. Finally, another metal electrode is applied to the opposite surface of the substrate. Further disclosed is a surface wave variable delay device which includes a metal plate slidably disposed over a sinusoidally poled region.

Abstract: A bar magnet is suspended by torsion wires and a ring inside a spherical frame rigidly attached to the space vehicle. The frame is filled with a damping fluid and damping domes are attached to each end of the bar magnet. The damping fluid and damping domes cooperate in damping or resisting angular motion between the bar magnet and the frame.

Abstract: A magnetic braking and clutch system is disclosed which includes a two piece stator-like housing fixed to an opposing member by means of long stemed bolts passing axially through openings bored along the peripheral edge of the stator-like housing. A plurality of rod-shaped magnets are carried axially within the stator-like housing and is capable of being moved radially towards the center of the housing by a positioning rotor rotatably carried therein. Adjacent to the stator-like housing is a rotor housing carrying a magnetic braking disc having a plurality of bar magnets extending radially from the center thereof. The magnetic braking disk is keyed to one end of a rotatable shaft for axial movement thereon.

Abstract: Signal-processing apparatus for use with industrial instrumentation systems and the like, and comprising memory means to maintain a signal level for long time periods without drift. An input signal level is translated into the positioning of a movable member, through the use of an actuator motor controlled by the input signal and a position feedback signal. A friction device is coupled to the movable member to hold it in any given position, thereby to serve as a memory for the input signal level. The friction device comprises a thin vane-like element which is secured to the movable member and disposed in the air-gap of a permanent magnet. The air-gap also includes a mass of tiny magnetizable particles which, under the influence of the magnetic field, engage the surfaces of the vane-like element to develop a frictional restraining force.

Abstract: A surface wave apparatus which comprises an insulation substrate having a smooth surface; a surface wave conversion interdigitated electrode evaporated on the smooth surface of the insulating substrate; a piezoelectric plate, on the smooth surface of which the insulation substrate is mounted at a prescribed space in contact with the electricity-surface wave conversion interdigitated electrode; an insulation liquid layer provided between the smooth surface of the piezoelectric plate and the electricity-surface wave conversion interdigitated electrode as well as between the smooth surface of the piezoelectric plate and the smooth surface of the insulation substrate.

Abstract: In an electrical machine including a rotor, a plurality of permanent magnets mounted on the rotor, a stator spaced from the rotor by an air gap, and electrical windings disposed on the stator to be traversed by the magnetic fields of the permanent magnets, the rotor is elastically or resiliently held relative to the stator by a rotor bearing, the stator includes a stator body made of an electrically nonconductive and nonmagnetizable material for preventing hysteresis losses, eddy current losses, and magnetic reaction forces on the rotor, and the permanent magnets, the windings and stator are arranged for causing the magnetic fields of the permanent magnets to pass through the air gap between rotor and stator, the windings, and the stator body.

Abstract: A magnetic particle device such as a magnetic particle brake in which the flux producing means are mounted in a stationary member, said device having improved means for dissipating heat, improved means for locating the heat sensitive members including the bearing members relatively remote from the region where most of the heat is generated, the rotatable portions of the subject devices being mounted between stationary portions thereof, and means forming an improved magnetic gap construction for such devices. The device may also include improved means for circulating a liquid coolant from an external source through stationary portions of the device and simplified relatively trouble free means for making the electrical connections to the flux producing means.