Abstract: One embodiment disclosed herein is an apparatus for performing a thermodynamic cycle comprising: a sample that exhibits temporary magnetic remanence; and a magnetisation apparatus for magnetising the sample, wherein the magnetisation apparatus is operable, during a first part of the thermodynamic cycle, to produce a cyclically-varying magnetising field comprising a wavetrain of a single or plurality of consecutive cycles, and to remove the magnetising field from the sample during a second part of the thermodynamic cycle, wherein demagnetisation of the sample during the second part of the thermodynamic cycle causes the generation of an independent magnetic flux.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of fabricating nanogaps and various devices composed of nanogaps. The nanogap devices disclosed herein can be used as in a number of electronic, photonic and quantum mechanical devices, including field-effect transistors and logic circuits.

Abstract: A system for improved magnetization of flexible magnetic sheet material, such as magnetic rubber. More particularly, this invention relates to providing a system for magnetization of pre-printed flexible magnetic sheet material.

Abstract: A magnetizing coil generates a magnetic field to magnetize a magnet in a magnetizing area, in which a direction of the magnetic field is generally parallel to a magnetization direction of the magnet. A magnetizing yoke holds the magnet and is made of a magnetic material, which exhibits a magnetic potential that is generally equal to a magnetic potential of the magnet in the magnetic field at time of magnetizing the magnet. The magnetizing yoke and the magnet substantially fill a projected area of the magnet in the magnetizing area on each of first and second sides of the magnet that are opposite from each other in the magnetization direction of the magnet in the magnetizing area.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for imparting a transverse magnetization to a wellbore tubular is disclosed. In certain exemplary embodiments, tubulars are magnetized to include at least one flux reversal (e.g., at the center of the tubular) at which the direction of the transverse field changes (i.e., from pointing radially inward to pointing radially outward). A plurality of such magnetized wellbore tubulars may be coupled together and lowered into a target well to form a magnetized section of a casing string. Exemplary embodiments of the invention may be utilized to impart a strong, highly uniform magnetic field about a string of wellbore tubulars, thereby providing for improved passive ranging and wellbore twinning.

Abstract: A method for magnetizing a wellbore tubular includes a positioning a wellbore tubular substantially coaxially in a plurality of longitudinally spaced magnetizing coils deployed on a frame. The coils are selectively connected and disconnected from electrical power such that a circumferential electrical current flows in each of the coils to impart a predetermined magnetic field pattern to the tubular. Exemplary embodiments of this invention provide for semi-automated control of tubular magnetization and thereby enable a repeatable magnetic pattern to be imparted to each of a large number of wellbore tubulars.

Abstract: A stack of magnetized casing tubulars includes a plurality of magnetized wellbore tubulars each of which includes a plurality of north and south magnetic poles imparted to a corresponding plurality of longitudinal positions along the tubulars. The plurality of wellbore tubulars are arranged into a stack having at least two rows and at least two columns, the wellbore tubulars are stacked side by side and atop one another such that the magnetic poles on one tubular are radially aligned with magnetic poles of an opposite polarity on adjacent tubulars. Such a configuration advantageously substantially eliminates weakening of the imparted magnetic field due to interaction of the magnetic poles on adjacent tubulars.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brushless DC motor, a magnetizing method thereof and a washing machine having the same. The brushless DC motor, comprising: a stator, and a rotor having a plurality of magnetic poles with a same thickness, wherein each of the magnetic poles is magnetized such that a magnetic flux density of an air gap is high at a central portion of each of the magnetic poles, compared to the magnetic flux density at both ends of each of the magnetic poles. Accordingly, a manufacturing cost can be reduced, a manufacturing process can be facilitated, and vibration and noise can be reduced.

Abstract: An outer rotor-type fan motor and a method for magnetizing a magnet applied thereto. The outer rotor-type fan motor comprises a rotation shaft; a stator disposed outside the rotation shaft; a fan having a hub and blades formed on the hub, the hub covering the stator with a predetermined gap; and a magnet disposed on an inner surface of the hub and spaced from the stator with a predetermined gap, wherein the magnet is an isotropic magnet magnetized to have a pole anisotropy. Accordingly, a cogging torque and noise are reduced without reducing a back-electromotive force, thereby obtaining a high efficiency.

Abstract: A method is proposed to manufacture a precise multi-pole magnetic component for using in magnetic encoders. A special layout of the circuit pattern is designed and formed on a printed circuit board (PCB). Alternate and regular magnetic field is induced according to Ampere's law after a current flowing through the circuit on the PCB. The multi-pole magnetic component with fine magnetic pole pitch is achieved by forming the high-density circuit patterns on a substrate using the PCB technology.

Abstract: A method for establishing a wind turbine generator with one or more Permanent Magnet (PM) rotors. The method comprises the steps of: manufacturing a generator prepared for taking one or more PM rotors, manufacturing one or more rotors comprising a plurality of holding means prepared for retaining PM material, mounting substantially non-magnetized PM material prepared for magnetization in said holding means before or after said one or more rotors are mounted in said generator, connecting a magnetization system for magnetizing said PM material in the generator, and magnetizing said PM material with said magnetization system. The invention also relates to a wind turbine nacelle, a wind turbine comprising said wind turbine nacelle and use of a wind turbine.

Abstract: A system and method of generating a magnetic field that is uniform in magnitude and direction may generally restrict the field from expanding away from a longitudinal axis. In some instances, such a magnetic field may be controllable in magnitude and direction. In accordance with some embodiments, a generated magnetic field may be selectively confined to a predetermined three-dimensional space.

Abstract: An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function.

Abstract: A cylinder position sensor system including a cylinder barrel; a piston disposed within the cylinder barrel; a piston rod coupled to the piston, at least one magnet coupled to the piston; and at least one sense element positioned outside of the piston barrel. The magnet establishes a field sensed by the sense element for providing an indication of the position of the piston.

Abstract: There is provided a magnetic field generator (10) and a method of manufacturing it, capable of reducing decline in the magnetic field intensity and deterioration of magnetic field uniformity during transportation. The magnetic field generator (10) includes a pair of plate yokes (12a), (12b). The plate yokes (12a), (12b) are opposed to each other, with their opposing faces provided with permanent magnet assemblies (14a), (14b) respectively. The permanent magnet assemblies (14a), (14b) have faces opposing to each other, to which pole pieces (16a), (16b) are fixed respectively. The permanent magnet assemblies (14a), (14b) include permanent magnets (18). The pole pieces (16a), (16b) include annular projection (24) and permanent magnets (28) for prevention of magnetic flux leakage provided on an outer side surface of the annular projection (24). The permanent magnets (18), (28) include R—Fe—B magnets magnetized to a magnetization rate not smaller than 80% and not greater than 99.9%.

Abstract: A method to improve the performance of an electrically operable actuator is described. The method demagnetizes at least the core of an electromagnet to improve operation of the electrically operable actuator.

Abstract: To realize an anisotropic bonded magnet that reduces cogging torque without lowering output torque. The present invention provides a hollow cylindrically shaped anisotropic bonded magnet for use in a 4-pole motor, formed by molding anisotropic rare-earth magnet powder with resin. The alignment distribution of the anisotropic rare-earth magnet powder in a cross section perpendicular to the axis of the anisotropic bonded magnet is in the normalized direction of the cylindrical side of the hollow cylindrical shape in the main region of a polar period, and in a transition region in which the direction of the magnetic pole changes, steadily points towards a direction tangential to the periphery of the cylindrical side at points closer to the neutral point of the magnetic pole, and becomes a direction tangential to the periphery of the cylindrical side at that neutral point, and steadily points toward the normalized direction of the cylindrical side at points farther away from the neutral point.

Abstract: A tone wheel constituting a rotation detection magnetic encoder in combination with a magnetic sensor fixed onto a stationary side member, the tone wheel comprising a metal reinforcing ring fitted in a rotary side member and a circular multipolar magnet fixed to the metal reinforcing ring. the circular multipolar magnet is made of a plastic magnet of a circular resin molded product which contains a magnetic powder therein and is magnetized with a number of S and N poles alternatively provided along its circumference. The metal reinforcing ring has a mating portion with which a part of the circular resin molded product mates. The circular resin molded product is a molded product integrally combined with the metal reinforcing ring in which a part of the circular resin molded product mates with the mating portion of the metal reinforcing ring, and is made by charging a melt resin material into a forming die in which the metal reinforcing ring is disposed and hardening the melt resin material.

Abstract: An apparatus is for magnetizing a magnetizable element to generate magnetically encoded regions. The apparatus includes electric connection elements for electrically contacting at least two different portions of the magnetizable element. The apparatus also includes an electric signal supply unit connected to the electric connection elements and adapted for applying at least two different electric signals to the at least two different portions so as to generate at least two different magnetically encoded regions in the at least two different portions of the magnetizable element.

Abstract: A magnet magnetizing system and a superconducting magnet to be magnetized, for magnetizing a superconducting magnet to be magnetized, comprises: a magnetizing magnetic field generating means for generating and distinguishing a static magnetic field; a cooling means having an electromotive motor within the static magnetic field, which is generated from the magnetizing magnet generating means; and a bulk superconductor to be magnetized, which is thermally connected with a low-temperature portion of the cooling means, wherein the magnetizing magnetic field generating means is made up with a magnetizing superconducting bulk magnet, building other magnetizing bulk superconductor therein, the bulk superconductor to be magnetized before magnetization thereof is inserted within a space of the static magnetic field, which is generated by the magnetizing superconducting bulk magnet magnetized, and the magnetic field of the magnetizing superconducting bulk magnet is distinguished by the means for cooling the bulk superc

Abstract: A method for magnetizing a wellbore tubular includes a positioning a wellbore tubular substantially coaxially in a plurality of longitudinally spaced magnetizing coils deployed on a frame. The coils are selectively connected and disconnected from electrical power such that a circumferential electrical current flows in each of the coils to impart a predetermined magnetic field pattern to the tubular. Exemplary embodiments of this invention provide for semi-automated control of tubular magnetization and thereby enable a repeatable magnetic pattern to be imparted to each of a large number of wellbore tubulars.

Abstract: A magnetizing device for magnetizing a to-be-magnetized object is disclosed. The magnetizing device includes a first magnetic-conducting element, a second magnetic-conducting element and at least a magnetic element. The magnetic element is disposed between the first magnetic-conducting element and the second magnetic-conducting element. A closed magnetic flux loop is formed between the first magnetic-conducting element, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic-conducting element so as to allow the first to-be-magnetized object to be magnetized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel element capable of simply controlling an in-plane rotational motion of a core (a rising spot of a magnetization) generated in the center of a ferromagnetic dot made by forming a ferromagnetic material into a nanosized disk shape. In addition, the present invention is achieved to provide a binary information memory element using a core, including a ferromagnetic dot, made of a disk-shaped ferromagnetic material, with a magnetic structure of a magnetic vortex structure, and a current supplier for supplying an alternating current with a predetermined alternating current in the radial direction of the ferromagnetic dot. In the case where the frequency of the current resonates with the intrinsic frequency of the ferromagnetic dot, it is possible to rotate the core in the plane of the dot. Since the core leaks a magnetic field, a microscopic actuator such as a motor can be obtained by using this element.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for imparting a transverse magnetization to a wellbore tubular is disclosed. In certain exemplary embodiments, tubulars are magnetized to include at least one flux reversal (e.g., at the center of the tubular) at which the direction of the transverse field changes (i.e., from pointing radially inward to pointing radially outward). A plurality of such magnetized wellbore tubulars may be coupled together and lowered into a target well to form a magnetized section of a casing string. Exemplary embodiments of the invention may be utilized to impart a strong, highly uniform magnetic field about a string of wellbore tubulars, thereby providing for improved passive ranging and wellbore twinning.

Abstract: A magnetizing fixture is provided for connection to an electrical power supply. Electrically conductive elements fit within channels connecting top and bottom surfaces of an electrically conductive core. One end of each electrically conductive element connects to a power supply and the other end to an electrically conductive top. An electrically insulating layer coating the channels and top and bottom surfaces of the electrically conductive core electrically isolates the electrically conductive elements from the electrically conductive core.

Abstract: An apparatus for magnetizing a wellbore tubular includes a plurality of co-axial magnetizing coils deployed on a frame. The coils are typically deployed about a track on which the tubular may be traversed. Exemplary embodiments may further include a magnetic field sensor disposed to measure the imparted magnetic field along the length of the tubular as it is removed from the track after magnetization. Exemplary embodiments of this invention provide for semi-automated control of tubular magnetization and thereby enable a repeatable magnetic pattern to be imparted to each of a large number of wellbore tubulars.

Abstract: A system for negating remnant magnetic fields in a weld joint between two work pieces or pipes The electromagnet structure are formed around the pipe with surfaces that provide a substantial area for magnetic flux coupling with each repair area on either side of the weld joint.

Abstract: A magnetic roller may comprise a magnetized outer surface and an internal chamber. A temperature control system may be in communication with the internal chamber, and a fluid capable of heat transfer may circulate within the internal chamber and the temperature control system. The magnetic roller may be used to produce magnetic sheets having magnetizable particles that are aligned according the a magnetic field generated by the magnetic roller. The magnetic sheet may be provided in a pliable form wherein magnetizable particles may shift orientation when exposed to the magnetic field. Heat may be transferred between the sheet and the magnetic roller to cause solidification of the magnetic material and prevent dealignment of the magnetic particles.

Abstract: A permanent magnetic male and female levitation support has a first part with a cavity and a plurality of retainment mechanisms incorporated therein, and a plurality of first permanent magnets evenly distributed around the perimeter of the cavity and held in place by the retainment mechanisms, wherein the first permanent magnets produce a first rotationally invariant magnetic field around a first axis. A second part is rigidly connected to a base and produces a second rotationally invariant magnetic field around a second axis. When the first axis is aligned with the second axis, the first magnetic field and the second magnetic field simultaneously produce a repulsive force and a restorative force to levitate the first part relative to the second part.

Abstract: An insert member (42) having an identical permeability is fitted in the circular center hole(41a) of a magnetic ring (41) which is then fitted in the circular hollow section (43a) of a fitting-over member (43) having an identical permeability. Under that state, the magnetic ring (41) is placed in a parallel magnetic field. Lines of magnetic flux passing through the magnetic ring (41) held between the insert member (42) and the fitting-over member (43) become linear without substantially inclining against the parallel magnetic field. Under that state, harmonic noise causing a deterioration in detection precision will scarcely appear in the output of a magnetic sensor for detecting the rotating magnetic field of a ring magnet (40) obtained by performing two-pole magnetization on the magnetic ring (41).

Abstract: In a magnet-exciting rotating electric machine, a magnetic field pole part opposing an armature is composed to be divided into a surface magnetic pole part and a magnetic excitation part so as to be capable of being relatively displaced. The magnetic excitation part supplies a magnetic flux to a magnetic salient pole. The magnetic flux from the field magnet is divided into a main magnetic flux pathway that circulates through the armature side and a bypass magnetic flux pathway that does not pass through the armature, and thereby, the magnetic flux of the main magnetic flux pathway is changed. The magnetic resistances of the main magnetic flux pathway and the bypass magnetic flux pathway are composed so that total magnetic flux amount from the field magnet is maintained constant, and then a magnetic force preventing the relative displacement is maintained small.

Abstract: A magnetizing apparatus is for magnetizing a magnetizable object. The magnetizing apparatus comprises a programming unit being shaped in such a manner that, when the programming unit is positioned adjacent to the magnetizable object and an electrical programming signal is applied to the programming unit, the magnetizable object is magnetized so as to form at least two magnetically encoded regions with different magnetic polarity along an extension of the magnetizable object.

Abstract: A method of magnetizing a permanently magnetizable element associated with a magnetic field sensor structure includes generating a test magnetic field penetrating the magnetic field sensor structure and the permanently magnetizable element, detecting the magnetic field and providing a test signal based on a magnetic field through the magnetic field sensor structure, aligning the test magnetic field and the magnetic field sensor structure with the permanently magnetizable element to each other, until the test signal reaches a set value corresponding to a predetermined magnetized field distribution with respect to the magnetic field sensor structure, and generating a magnetizing field for permanently magnetizing the element to be permanently magnetized, wherein the magnetizing field corresponds to the predetermined magnetic field distribution within a tolerance range.

Abstract: One embodiment disclosed herein is an apparatus for performing a thermodynamic cycle comprising: a sample that exhibits temporary magnetic remanence; and a magnetisation apparatus for magnetising the sample, wherein the magnetisation apparatus is operable, during a first part of the thermodynamic cycle, to produce a cyclically-varying magnetising field comprising a wavetrain of a single or plurality of consecutive cycles, and to remove the magnetising field from the sample during a second part of the thermodynamic cycle, wherein demagnetisation of the sample during the second part of the thermodynamic cycle causes the generation of an independent magnetic flux.

Abstract: A sheet magnetizer system and a method thereof includes a first set of one or more magnetized elements which are mounted on a first shaft for rotational movement and a second set of one or more magnetized elements which are mounted on a second shaft for rotational movement. One or more of the first set of magnetized elements are in an offset configuration with one or more of the second set of magnetized elements.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for magnetizing a superconductor, in particular to flux pumps, and to new types magnetized superconductor. A method of changing the magnetisation of a superconductor, the method comprising automatically controlling a magnetic field to generate a wave of changing magnetic flux travelling over a surface of said superconductor.

Abstract: A switch type ON/OFF structure for hoisting magnetic disks has a handle turnable towards one side to demagnetize and towards another side to generate a magnetic force to attract and move a work piece. The handle is hinged on one end surface of a hoisting magnetic disk which also has a first detent member and a second detent member. The first and second detent members can stop the turning of the handle. The handle further has an extensible latch member at one side spaced from the handle at a selected interval. The latch member has a distal end slidable over the second detent member and extendable downwards to allow the second detent member to be wedged in the interval and anchored. Thereby the hoisting magnetic disk can provide the magnetic attracting force and hoist and move the work piece safer.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a rotor magnet that is capable of adjusting attraction of magnet that is mounted in a spindle motor, a spindle motor including the same, a recording and reproducing apparatus, and a jig for manufacturing the same, with a simple configuration. A rotor magnet 7 is an approximately annular member that is attached to a rotor hub 6 rotating around a shaft 1 forming a part of a spindle motor 20. The rotor magnet 7 is magnetized such that magnetization properties of axially top and bottom surfaces 7b and 7c of the rotor magnet 7 are different from each other.

Abstract: A system for improved magnetization of flexible magnetic sheet material, such as magnetic rubber. More particularly, this invention relates to providing a system for magnetization of pre-printed flexible magnetic sheet material.

Abstract: A method to improve the performance of an electrically operable actuator is described. The method demagnetizes at least the core of an electromagnet to improve operation of the electrically operable actuator.

Abstract: In a method for assembling an electric compressor which contains a rotor having built-in magnets, magnets in a pre-magnetization state are inserted into a plurality of slots of a magnetizing jib made with a nonmagnetic material. After magnetizing the magnets, the magnetizing jib is fitted to the rotor to have the magnets transferred into magnet slots. A magnetizing method and an assembly method for implementing high reliability electric compressors at low manufacturing cost is implemented.

Abstract: A method is presented for demagnetizing ferromagnetic components in an alternating field of an externally excited electrical series resonant circuit. A supply voltage having an excitation frequency (f) is applied in parallel to a demagnetization coil having a no-load inductance of the series resonant circuit, because of which an alternating current (I) flows through the series resonant circuit (1), which generates a magnetic alternating field. In the event of suitable selection of the excitation frequency (f) in such a way that the product of the excitation frequency (f) in Hz multiplied by the no-load inductance (L0) in Henry is f*L0?0.22 Hz*H, the excitation frequency is in an operating range (5) and the series resonant circuit (1) may be used without further regulation technology to demagnetize components which are led through the inner chamber of the demagnetization coil (2) and form a fill level.

Abstract: A method is proposed for opening of hollow structures made of magnetic nanoparticles. To avoid an unwanted heating, the hollow structures are opened by a strong, preferably rotating magnetic field. The method can be used, in particular, for the releasing of a diagnostic and/or therapeutic agent in a human or animal body.

Abstract: High-current, compact, flexible conductors containing high temperature superconducting (HTS) tapes and methods for making the same are described. The HTS tapes are arranged into a stack, a plurality of stacks are arranged to form a superstructure, and the superstructure is twisted about the cable axis to obtain a HTS cable. The HTS cables of the invention can be utilized in numerous applications such as cables employed to generate magnetic fields for degaussing and high current electric power transmission or distribution applications.

Abstract: One or more pairs of magnet assemblages (14 and 16) are provided with magnetized segments (21-30) arranged in a Halbach-like array. The magnet assemblages (14 and 16) define a gap (18) through which magnetic data storage media (12) pass in a direction (20) across the segments (21-30). The magnetized sides (36) of the magnet assemblages (14 and 16) face each other thereby creating strong magnetic fields which degauss the magnetic data storage media (12) passing through the gap (18).

Abstract: Methods are provided for manufacturing a magnetizable core component for use in an electric motor. The method includes forming a green body from a powdered metal-ceramic composite. The method also includes heating the green body to form a core. The method further includes applying a magnetic field to the core to produce paths in a predetermined orientation, where the paths are configured to allow flux to flow therealong. The magnetizable core component is also provided.

Abstract: To provide a magnetizing apparatus and magnetizing method in which, even in preparation of a ring-shaped permanent magnet having a narrow magnetization pitch with multiple poles magnetized on an extremely small diameter, sufficient magnetization and high magnetization quality can be achieved and powerful magnetization can be carried out efficiently and quickly at low cost. A permanent magnet magnetizing apparatus includes a heating section 10, a magnetizing section 12 axially disposed as a discrete structure from the heating section 10, and a holding member 22 for holding magnetization object 20 and movable relative to the heating section and the magnetizing section. The magnetization object heated in the heating section is transferred to the magnetizing section and is magnetized therein.

Abstract: A motor includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor is relative to the stator, and has a rotation axis. A magnet and a magnetic-material member magnetically interact with each other. The magnet and the magnetic-material member are provided for enabling the stator and the rotor to magnetically attracting each other. The magnet has a shape of a ring, and is coaxial with the rotation axis. The magnet has an inner circumference and an outer circumference. The inner circumference and an outer circumference have a common center. The magnet has a plurality of N and S poles alternately arranged along a circumferential direction thereof. At least one of boundaries between the N and S poles extends on a straight line out of the common center. A method of manufacturing the motor, and a method of magnetizing a raw member for the magnet are also disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a magnetic detacher with open access are described. In one embodiment, the magnetic detacher may include magnet assembly to provide open access to a hard tag and a magnetic field sufficient to disengage a clamping mechanism of the hard tag. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A permanent magnet electrical rotating machine having a permanent magnet rotor and a stator, wherein: a plurality of permanent magnets are disposed in a rotor iron core of the permanent magnet rotor along a periphery of the rotor iron core, polarities thereof being alternately changed; a cooling airflow channel is formed between each pair of adjacent opposite poles on the rotor iron core; and the cooling airflow channel has an approximately trapezoidal shape on an outer periphery side of the rotor iron core; and extends from an end on a central side in a radial direction of the approximately trapezoidal shape to a radial center.