Halbach array electromagnet with substantially contiguous vertical and horizontal cores

Abstract

Electromagnetic Halbach array device with substantially contiguous vertical and horizontal cores, comprised of a plurality of horizontal and vertical electromagnets arranged in a Halbach array sequence, where each individual core of every horizontal electromagnet in said Halbach array is equipped with a plurality of fork-like prongs at each end, and where the magnetic coils that surround each individual core of every vertical electromagnet in said Halbach array have gaps where said fork-like prongs are positioned to provide direct physical contact between cores.

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FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0001]Not applicableSEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM[0002]Not applicableBACKGROUND[0003]1. Field of Invention[0004]This invention relates to a novel Halbach array electromagnet with substantially contiguous vertical and horizontal cores. In very simplified terms, a Halbach array effect can be visualized as elastic looping streams of magnetic force emanating like fountains from the poles of the magnets in the array, where sets of three adjacent, similar poles magnify the fountains of magnetic force on one side of the array while elastically decreasing or cancelling the fountains on the opposite side of the array, which only have alternating north and south poles.[0005]Permanent magnets are singular, inherently magnetized polar structures, as such they are relatively easy to orient and assemble in the prescribed sequence to enable the Halbach array effect. Electromagnets however, are structurally and functionally different from permanent magnets since they are c...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention solves a problem that has been around for a long time, but has not been fully resolved before. It helps to make sure that there is a connection between the vertical and horizontal cores of a certain type of electromagnet, which makes it more efficient for using the magnet in electric motors and other applications. This can mean that the motor generates more power for the same amount of energy it uses, or it can provide the same level of power while using less energy. This invention also allows for better control over the motor or other device's performance.

Problems solved by technology

The magnetic coils act as a barrier that isolates the two cores, which severely decreases or even negates the Halbach array effect to the point that it generally results in an ordinary unenhanced electromagnet.

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