Device for cooperating with a slide bearing with reduced axial play
The device for cooperating with slide bearings in electrical machines addresses the issue of axial movement by using a magnetic configuration to generate repulsive forces, reducing vibration and extending component lifespan.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2023/128727
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Conventional slide bearings in electrical machines cannot provide axial support for the rotor shaft, leading to unwanted axial movement under axial loads, which can cause vibration, noise, and reduced lifespan of components.
A device comprising two stationary parts with permanent magnets and a movable part with a third permanent magnet, arranged to generate an axial repulsive force that limits the axial movement of the rotor shaft.
The device effectively reduces the axial play of the rotor shaft by utilizing magnetic repulsive forces, thereby minimizing vibration, noise, and extending the lifespan of associated components.
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Abstract
Description
DEVICE FOR COOPERATING WITH A SLIDE BEARING WITH REDUCED AXIAL PLAYFIELD
[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to an electrical machine, in particular, an electrical machine with a slide bearing.BACKGROUND
[0002] Slide bearings also referred to as sliding or plain bearings, are widely used in rotating machines, such as generators, motors, air compressors, pump, and the like, and are used for supporting a rotation shaft of the rotating machine. Compared with roller bearings, the slide bearings are prestigious for their high speed, lower vibration and noise, and good maintenance performances. Typically, the slide bearings cannot provide axial force for supporting the shaft, and the shaft tends to axially move with respect to the slide bearings when the shaft is subject to an axial load. Typically, an axial floating clearance is provided for the movement of the shaft when the slide bearings are mounted on the shaft. In many applications, such an axial movement of the shaft is not desired. There is a need to improve the conventional slide bearings to restrict the axial movement of the shaft.SUMMARY
[0003] Example embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device for cooperating with a slide bearing and an electrical machine comprising the same which reduces axial play of the rotor shaft.
[0004] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a device for cooperating with a slide bearing. The device comprises: a first stationary part configured to be fixed to the slide bearing and comprising a first permanent magnet; a second stationary part configured to be fixed to the slide bearing and comprising a second permanent magnet separated from the first permanent magnet by an axial gap; and a movable part movable with respect to the first and second stationary parts, and configured to be fixed to a shaft supported by the slide bearing, the movable part comprising a third permanent magnet arranged within the axial gap; wherein polarities of the first, second and third permanent magnets are in an axial direction around which the shaft rotates, the first and second permanent magnets have the same first polarity direction and the third permanent magnet has a second polarity direction opposite to the first polarity direction. With this arrangement, the axial movement range of the shaft can be limited by axial repulsive force generated between the movable part and the respective stationary part.
[0005] In some embodiments, the first stationary part may comprise: a ring plate body comprising an axial hole for passage of the shaft, a first axial surface configured to be fixed to the slide bearing, and a second axial surface opposite to the first axial surface; and at least one first grooves provided on the second axial surface, the first permanent magnet being received within the at least one first grooves.
[0006] In some embodiments, the second stationary part may comprise a plate body comprising: a ring body comprising an axial hole for passage of the shaft, a third axial surface adjacent to the movable part, a fourth axial surface opposite to the third axial surface, and a connection flange configured to receive a fastener for fixing the second stationary part to the slide bearing; and at least one second grooves provided on the third axial surface, the second permanent magnet being received within the at least one second grooves.
[0007] In some embodiments, an axial length of the connection flange may be greater than an axial length of the ring body to define a cavity between the first and second stationary part, the movable part being arranged within the cavity.
[0008] In some embodiments, the connection flange may comprise a first connection hole for receiving a fastener, and the second stationary part is configured to be fixed to the slide bearing, with the first stationary part sandwiched between the slide bearing and the first second stationary part via the fastener, wherein the first stationary part comprises a second connection hole for passage of the fastener.
[0009] In some embodiments, the movable part may comprise: a first ring plate comprising an axial hole for passage of the shaft and a first opening groove; and a second ring plate comprising an axial hole for passage of the shaft and a second opening groove; wherein the third permanent magnet is sandwiched between the first ring plate and the second ring plate, with the third permanent magnet being partially received within the first opening groove and partially received within the second opening groove.
[0010] In some embodiments, at least one of the first and second opening grooves may be partially defined by a peripheral wall at a radial outer side to limit a radial movement of the third permanent magnet due to centrifugal force. With this arrangement, the third permanent magnet can be reliably fixed in position.
[0011] In some embodiments, the first ring plate and the second ring plate may be fixed to the shaft by a clearance fit and by an O-ring, the O-ring being squeezed against the shaft when the first ring plate and the second ring plate are locked by fasters.
[0012] In some embodiments, the first ring plate may comprise a first chambered portion at a radial inner side and adjacent to the second ring plate, the second ring plate comprises a second chambered portion at a radial inner side and adjacent to the first ring plate, and the O-ring is arranged within a gap formed by the first chambered portion and the second chambered portion.
[0013] In some embodiments, the first ring plate and the second ring plate may be fixed together by a fastener, a ring plate of the first and second ring plates closer to the slide bearing comprises a connection flange axially extending from its plate body to the slide bearing and configured to receive the fastener. With this arrangement, the movable part can be reliably and robustly fixed to the shaft.
[0014] In some embodiments, an outer diameter of the connection flange may be smaller an inner diameter of an axial hole of the first stationary part for passage of the shaft such that the connection flange can at least partially extend into the axial hole during axial movement of the movable part. With this arrangement, a thickness of the device can be reduced while the fixing strength of the movable part is ensured.
[0015] In some embodiments, an axial clearance between the movable part to any of the first and second stationary part may be larger than an axial floating clearance for positioning the slide bearing. With this arrangement, the movable part is prevented from contacting the stationary part and the lifespan of the device thus can be increased.
[0016] In some embodiments, at least one of the first, second and third permanent magnets may be one-piece component.
[0017] In some embodiments, at least one of the first, second and third permanent magnets may comprise a plurality of separate sections. With this arrangement, the magnetic strength can be adjusted by increasing or reducing the number of the magnet sections.
[0018] In a second aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an electrical machine. The electrical machine comprises: a stator; a rotor comprising a shaft; a slide bearing configured to support the shaft; and the device for the slide bearing according to any of the first aspect.
[0019] In some embodiments, the device may be provided at the slide bearing located at an end of the shaft opposite to a coupling end of the shaft.
[0020] It would be appreciated that this summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of embodiments of the present disclosure, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become evident through the following description.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Through the following detailed descriptions with reference to the accompanying drawings, the above and other objectives, features and advantages of the example embodiments disclosed herein will become more comprehensible. In the drawings, several example embodiments disclosed herein will be illustrated in an example and in a non-limiting manner, wherein:
[0022] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electrical machine including a device for cooperating with a slide bearing according to one example embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0023] Fig. 2 is an axial sectional view of Fig. 1;
[0024] Fig. 3 is an axial sectional view of the device for cooperating with slide bearing according to one example embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] Fig. 4 is a perspective exploded view of a first stationary part of the device for cooperating with slide bearing;
[0026] Fig. 5 is a perspective exploded view of a second stationary part of the device for cooperating with slide bearing;
[0027] Fig. 6 is a partial enlarged view of Fig. 3, showing structural details of a movable part of the device for cooperating with slide bearing; and
[0028] Fig. 7 is a perspective exploded view of the movable stationary part of the device for cooperating with slide bearing according to one example embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0029] Fig. 8 is an axial sectional view of the device for cooperating with slide bearing according to another example embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] Throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference symbols are used to indicate the same or similar elements.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0031] Principles of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to several example embodiments shown in the drawings. Though example embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated in the drawings, it is to be understood that the embodiments are described only to facilitate those skilled in the art in better understanding and thereby achieving the present disclosure, rather than to limit the scope of the disclosure in any manner.
[0032] The term “comprises” or “includes” and its variants are to be read as open terms that mean “includes, but is not limited to. ” The term “or” is to be read as “and / or” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “based on” is to be read as “based at least in part on. ” The term “being operable to” is to mean a function, an action, a motion or a state that can be achieved by an operation induced by a user or an external mechanism. The term “one embodiment” and “an embodiment” are to be read as “at least one embodiment. ” The term “another embodiment” is to be read as “at least one other embodiment. ” The terms “first, ” “second, ” and the like may refer to different or same objects. Other definitions, explicit and implicit, may be included below. A definition of a term is consistent throughout the description unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
[0033] Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate an electrical machine 1 according to one example of the present disclosure. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the electrical machine 1 include a stator assembly 60 and a rotor assembly 50. The rotor assembly 50 includes a rotation shaft 30. The shaft 30 may be coupled to the loads via a coupling at its power output end. In the shown example, the left side is used as the load coupling end.
[0034] The rotation shaft 30 are supported by slide bearings 20 at its oppose ends. The slide bearings 20 cannot provide axial support for the shaft 30. Thus, the shaft 30 tends to axially move when an axial force applied to the shaft is large enough. Typically, an axial floating clearance is provided to accommodate the axial movement of the shaft 30 to prevent the shaft 30 from axially thrusting the slide bearings 20. Typically, a size of the axial clearance is predetermined in advance, for example, 4 to 8mm or larger according to the outer diameter dimension of the shaft and the dimension of the slide bearing.
[0035] During operations of the electrical machine, a lot of heat are generated in its electromagnetic parts. Typically, cooling devices 40 are provided to cool the electromagnetic parts of the electrical machine 1. In the shown example, two cooling circuits are provided, i.e., an inner circuit comprising a first fan 42 (i.e., the left side fan) and a first heat exchanger provided on top of the electrical machine 1, and an outer circuit comprising a second fan 42 (i.e., the right side fan) and a second heat exchanger provided on top of the electrical machine 1. Ventilation channel may be provided in the rotor core.
[0036] When the fans 42 rotates, heat generated by the stator assembly and the rotor assembly may be axially transmitted away to the heat exchanger via a ventilation path. When the fans 42 rotates at a high speed, the generated wind pressure will produce an axial force. The axial force is applied on the rotor assembly which in turn axially moves. On the other hand, as the rotor assembly moves, a gap between the stator assembly and the rotor assembly is enlarged which produce an axial electromagnetic force component. The axial electromagnetic force component is also applied on the rotor assembly which in turn axially moves. Thus, during operation of the electrical machine, the rotor (as well as the shaft) axially move. In some cases, the movement amplitude of the shaft may be smaller than the axial floating clearance, the rotor assembly may make a undesired low-frequency axial reciprocating movement. For example, when the electrical machine is connected with a diaphragm, this reciprocating movement will cause fatigue to the diaphragm due to repeated tensile forces on the diaphragm. The lifespan of the diaphragm is dramatically reduced. In worst cases, when the movement amplitude of the shaft is larger than the axial floating clearance, there is a risk that the shaft will periodically impact the bearing thrust surface, resulting in shortened bearing life and / or damage to the rotor assembly. There is a need to reduce the axial play of the rotor assembly. It is to be understood that in the shown example the axial force is generated by the cooling fans. This is merely illustrative and the axial force may be produced by any other means.
[0037] According to the present disclosure, a device 10 for a slide bearing is provided to reduce axial play of the rotor. As shown in Fig. 2, the device 10 includes a magnetic ring configuration including two stationary magnetic parts fixed to the slide bearing and a movable magnetic part fixed to the shaft. The ring configuration allows the device to be mounted to the shaft without any modification to other associated components. The movable magnetic part has different magnetic direction from the two stationary magnetic parts. When the movable magnetic part deviates from its mechanical center (i.e., initial balanced position) , the movable magnetic part can achieve its new balance at a new position under combination of the axial force and the generated magnetic force between the stationary magnetic part and the movable magnetic part. In this way, axial movement magnitude of the rotor can be reduced. In some embodiments, the device 10 may be provided at the slide bearing 20 located at an end of the shaft 30 opposite to a coupling end of the shaft 30. The coupling end of the shaft 30 is typically for connecting to various loads. When the device 10 is provided at the non-load coupling end, mounting of the load is not affect at all.
[0038] Figs. 3-7 show a structural detail of the device 10 for the slide bearing according to one example embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Fig. 3, the device 10 for a slide bearing 20 include a first stationary part 12, a second stationary part 14, and a movable part 16 arranged between the first and second stationary parts 12, 14. The first stationary part 12 may be fixed to the slide bearing 20, for example, an axial end surface of the slide bearing 20. The first stationary part 12 may also include a first permanent magnet 125 configured to generate a repulsive force when the movable part 16 gets closer to the first stationary part 12.
[0039] The second stationary part 14 is also fixed to the slide bearing 20. The first second stationary part 14 may be fixed to the slide bearing 20, for example, an axial end surface of the slide bearing 20. The second stationary part 14 include a second permanent magnet 145. The permanent magnet 145 is separate from the first permanent magnet 125 by an axial gap. The second permanent magnet 145 is configured to generate a repulsive force when the movable part 16 gets closer to the second permanent magnet 145.
[0040] The movable part 16 is fixed to the shaft 30. As the shaft 30 axially moves, the movable part 16 moves accordingly. The first and second permanent magnets 125, 145 have the same first polarity direction. The third permanent magnet 165 has a second polarity direction opposite to the first polarity direction. When the movable part 16 gets closer to the first stationary part 12, the generated repulsive force between the first permanent magnet 125 and the third permanent magnet 165 stops the movable part 16 from moving. Likewise, when the movable part 16 gets closer to the second stationary part 14, the generated repulsive force between the second permanent magnet 145 and the third permanent magnet 165 stops the movable part 16 from moving. In this way, the axial play of the rotor assembly can be reduced.
[0041] In some embodiments, as shown in Fig. 3, the first stationary part 12 and the second stationary part 14 may be fixed to the slide bearing (e.g., its housing) via the same fastens 19. The first stationary part 12 may include a connection hole for passage of the fastener. The second stationary part 14 may include a connection flange 146. The connection flange 146 may extend from a plate body of the second stationary part 14. The axial length of the connection flange 146 may thus define a cavity 15 for receiving the movable part 16. The movable part 16 may be movable within the cavity 15. The second stationary part 14 may be fixed to the slide bearing 20 with the first stationary part 12 sandwiched between the slide bearing 20 and the first second stationary part 14 via the fastener 19.
[0042] The first stationary part 12 may be of various forms. In some embodiments, as shown in Fig. 4, the first stationary part 12 may be thin plate form. Considering the fact that there is no special designed space left for arrangement of the device, the compactness of the device is important. When the first stationary part 12 is of the thin plate form, the space occupied by the device 10 can be significantly reduced. The first stationary part 12 may include a ring plate body 122. The ring plate body 122 may include an axial hole for passage of the shaft 30. The ring plate body 122 may include a first axial surface and a second axial surface opposite to the first axial surface. One or more first grooves 124 may be provided on the second axial surface.
[0043] In some embodiments, the shape of the groove 124 is shaped to fit the first permanent magnet 125. In the shown example, the shape of the groove 124 is of a ring shape which facilitate forming a uniform magnetic field between the first permanent magnet 125 and the opposing third permanent magnet 165 arranged on the movable part. The first permanent magnet 125 can be fixed in the groove 124, for example, via adhesion or any other proper means. In some embodiments, the first permanent magnet 125 may be one-piece component. In some embodiments, the first permanent magnet 125 may comprise a plurality of separate sections. In this way, magnetic strength within the cavity can easily adjusted by changing the number of magnet sections. It is to be understood that the shape and the number of the groove may be of any other proper number.
[0044] The second stationary part 14 may be of various forms. In some embodiments, as shown in Fig. 4, the second stationary part 14 may include a plate body and one or more second grooves 144 configured to receive the second permanent magnet 145. The plate body may be of substantially a box shape in which a cavity can be defined. The movable part 16 can be placed within the cavity and is circumferentially surrounded by the plate body. In this way, the movable part 16 can be well protected against entry of foreign matters. The plate body may include a ring body 142 comprising an axial hole 147 for passage of the shaft 30, a third axial surface adjacent to the movable part 16, and a fourth axial surface opposite to the third axial surface, and a connection flange 146 configured to receive a fastener for fixing the second stationary part 14 to the slide bearing 20. The one or more second grooves 144 is provided on the third axial surface. The fourth axial surface is an outer surface of the device. The connection flange 146 may axially extend from the ring body 142 to circumferentially surround the movable part 16. In some embodiments, as shown in Fig. 4, the recess 149 may be also provided on the third axial surface. The recess 149 can further reduce the weight of the device. Also, additional functional components, such as sealing arrangements, may be arranged within the recess 149.
[0045] In some embodiments, the shape of the groove 144 is shaped to fit the second permanent magnet 145. In the shown example, the shape of the groove is of a ring shape which facilitate forming a uniform magnetic field between the second permanent magnet 145 and the opposing third permanent magnet 165 arranged on the movable part. The second permanent magnet 145 can be fixed in the groove, for example, via adhesion or any other proper means. In some embodiments, the second permanent magnet 145 may be one-piece component. In some embodiments, the second permanent magnet 145 may comprise a plurality of separate sections. In this way, magnetic strength within the cavity can easily adjusted by changing the number of magnet sections. It is to be understood that the shape and the number of the groove may be of any other proper number.
[0046] In some embodiments, the shape of the groove 124 is shaped to fit the first permanent magnet 125. In the shown example, the shape of the groove 124 is of a ring shape which facilitate forming a uniform magnetic field between the first permanent magnet 125 and the opposing third permanent magnet 165 arranged on the movable part. The first permanent magnet 125 can be fixed in the groove 124, for example, via adhesion or any other proper means. In some embodiments, the first permanent magnet 125 may be one-piece component. In some embodiments, the first permanent magnet 125 may comprise a plurality of separate sections. In this way, magnetic strength within the cavity can easily adjusted by changing the number of magnet sections. It is to be understood that the shape and the number of the groove may be of any other proper number.
[0047] The movable part 16 may be of various forms. In some embodiments, as shown in Figs. 3, 6, and 7, the movable part 16 comprises a first ring plate 162 and a second ring plate 164 fixed to the first ring plate 162. The ring plate forms of the first ring plate 162 and a second ring plate 164 allows compactness of the movable part 16. This is beneficial in reducing the weight of the movable part 16. The first ring plate 162 may include an axial hole for passage of the shaft 30 and a first opening groove 1624. The second ring plate 164 may include an axial hole for passage of the shaft 30 and a second opening groove 1644. The third permanent magnet 165 is sandwiched between the first ring plate 162 and the second ring plate 164. The third permanent magnet 165 is partially received within the first opening groove 1624 and is partially received within the second opening groove 1644. The movable part 16 is fixed to the shaft 30. As the shaft 30 rotates, the movable part 16 rotates accordingly. During high speed rotation of the shaft 30, the third permanent magnet 165 is subject to a large centrifugal force. By the sandwich arrangement of the movable part 16, the third permanent magnet 165 can be kept in position reliably.
[0048] In some embodiments, as shown in Figs. 3, 6, and 7, the first opening groove 1624 may be partially defined by a peripheral wall 1622 at a radial outer side. The peripheral wall 1622 is configured to radially support the third permanent magnet 165 to limit a radial movement of the third permanent magnet 165. Likewise, the second opening groove 1644 may be partially defined by a peripheral wall 1624 at a radial outer side. The peripheral wall 1624 is configured to radially support the third permanent magnet 165 to limit a radial movement of the third permanent magnet 165.
[0049] In some embodiments, as shown in Fig. 6, the first ring plate 162 and the second ring plate 164 may be fixed together by a fastener 169. The second ring plate 164 may include a connection flange 166. The connection flange 166 axially extends from its plate body to the slide bearing 20 and configured to receive the fastener 169. The axial extension of the connection flange 166 provides space for entry of the fastener 169. By provision of the connection flange 166, the two ring plates 162, 164 can be fixed together without enlarging the size of the movable part 16. In the shown example, as shown in Fig. 7, the connection flange 166 is in a shape of ring. In other embodiments, the connection flange 166 may be a post. In some embodiments, the radial outer dimension of the connection flange 166 is smaller than the inner diameter of the axial hole 127 of the first stationary part 12 (referring to Fig. 3) . This arrangement allows the connection flange 166 entry into the axial hole 127.
[0050] In some embodiments, as shown in Figs. 3, 6, and 7, an O-ring 161 may be used for fixing the first ring plate 162 and the second ring plate 164 to the shaft 30. As shown in Fig. 6, the first ring plate 162 and the second ring plate 164 is fixed to the shaft 30 by a clearance fit. The O-ring 161 is squeezed against the shaft 30 when the first ring plate and the second ring plate are locked by fasters 169. By the O-ring 161, the connection strength of the movable part 16 can be increased. In some embodiments, the first ring plate 162 may include a first chambered portion 1625 configured to provide a radial force component for fixing the first ring plate 162 to the shaft 30. Likewise, the second ring plate 164 may include a second chambered portion 1645 configured to provide a radial force component for fixing second ring plate 164 to the shaft 30. The O-ring 161 is arranged within a gap formed by the first chambered portion 1625 and the second chambered portion 1645. Due to the radial force components generated by the first chambered portion 1625 and the second chambered portion 1645, the movable part 16 can fixed in position with increased strength. In some embodiments, the first chambered portion 1625 is provided at a radial inner side and adjacent to the second ring plate 164. The second chambered portion 1645 is provided at a radial inner side and adjacent to the first ring plate 162. It is to be understood that other forms of the first chambered portion 1625 and the second chambered portion 1645 other forms of the O-ring 161 can be envisaged for a skilled person in the art given the teaching of the present disclosure.
[0051] According to the present disclosure, the device for cooperating with slide bearing include two stationary parts 12, 14 and a movable part 16 arranged between the two stationary parts 12, 14. In some embodiments, the movable part 16 is arranged at the middle point between the two stationary parts 12. During operation of the electrical machine, as the rotor assembly axially moves due to axial forces (for example, generated by the air pressure difference and / or electromagnetic force) , the movable part 16 axially moves accordingly. When the movable part 16 gets closer to the stationary part 12, the generated repulsive forces between the movable part 16 and the stationary part 12 counteracts the axial forces to stop the movable part 16 from moving. In this way, the axial movement magnitude of the rotor assembly is reduced. In some embodiments, an axial clearance between the movable part 16 to any of the first and second stationary parts 12, 14 is larger than an axial floating clearance for positioning the slide bearing 20. In this way, the movable part 16 is prevented contacting any of the first and second stationary parts 12, 14.
[0052] Fig. 8 shows an axial sectional view of the device for cooperating with slide bearing according to another example embodiment of the present disclosure. The embodiment shown in Fig. 8 is substantially the same as shown in Fig. 3. The main difference is that the movable part 16 in Fig. 8 is with a simplified configuration compared that in Fig. 3. As shown in Fig. 8, the movable part 16 may include a ring plate. The ring plate may include a groove for receiving the third permanent magnet 165. The third permanent magnet 165 may be fixed to the ring plate by adhesion or any other proper means. This device may be applicable to small torque applications.
[0053] The description of the various embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration, but are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.
Claims
1.A device (10) for cooperating with a slide bearing (20) , comprisinga first stationary part (12) configured to be fixed to the slide bearing (20) and comprising a first permanent magnet (125) ;a second stationary part (14) configured to be fixed to the slide bearing (20) and comprising a second permanent magnet (145) separated from the first permanent magnet (125) by an axial gap; anda movable part (16) movable with respect to the first and second stationary parts (12, 14) , and configured to be fixed to a shaft (30) supported by the slide bearing (20) , the movable part (16) comprising a third permanent magnet (165) arranged within the axial gap;wherein polarities of the first, second and third permanent magnets (125, 145, 165) are in an axial direction around which the shaft (30) rotates, the first and second permanent magnets (125, 145) have the same first polarity direction and the third permanent magnet (165) has a second polarity direction opposite to the first polarity direction.2.The device of claim 1, wherein the first stationary part (12) comprises:a ring plate body (122) comprising an axial hole for passage of the shaft (30) , a first axial surface configured to be fixed to the slide bearing (20) , and a second axial surface opposite to the first axial surface; andat least one first grooves (124) provided on the second axial surface, the first permanent magnet (125) being received within the at least one first grooves (124) .3.The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the second stationary part (14) comprisesa plate body comprising:a ring body (142) comprising an axial hole for passage of the shaft (30) ,a third axial surface adjacent to the movable part (16) ,a fourth axial surface opposite to the third axial surface, anda connection flange (146) configured to receive a fastener for fixing the second stationary part (14) to the slide bearing (20) ; andat least one second grooves (144) provided on the third axial surface, the second permanent magnet (145) being received within the at least one second grooves (144) .4.The device of claim 4, wherein an axial length of the connection flange (146) is greater than an axial length of the ring body (142) to define a cavity (15) between the first and second stationary part (14) , the movable part (16) being arranged within the cavity (15) .5.The device of claim 3 or 4, wherein the connection flange (146) comprises a first connection hole for receiving a fastener (19) , andthe second stationary part (14) is configured to be fixed to the slide bearing (20) , with the first stationary part (12) sandwiched between the slide bearing (20) and the first second stationary part (14) via the fastener (19) ,wherein the first stationary part (12) comprises a second connection hole for passage of the fastener.6.The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the movable part (16) comprises:a first ring plate (162) comprising an axial hole for passage of the shaft (30) and a first opening groove (1624) ; anda second ring plate (164) comprising an axial hole for passage of the shaft (30) and a second opening groove (1644) ;wherein the third permanent magnet (165) is sandwiched between the first ring plate (162) and the second ring plate (164) , with the third permanent magnet (165) being partially received within the first opening groove (1624) and partially received within the second opening groove (1644) .7.The device of claim 6, wherein at least one of the first and second opening grooves is partially defined by a peripheral wall (1622, 1642) at a radial outer side to limit a radial movement of the third permanent magnet (165) due to centrifugal force.8.The device of claim 6, wherein the first ring plate and the second ring plate are fixed to the shaft (30) by a clearance fit and by an O-ring (161) , the O-ring (161) being squeezed against the shaft (30) when the first ring plate and the second ring plate are locked by fasters (169) .9.The device of claim 8, wherein the first ring plate (162) comprises a first chambered portion (1625) at a radial inner side and adjacent to the second ring plate (164) ,the second ring plate (164) comprises a second chambered portion (1645) at a radial inner side and adjacent to the first ring plate (162) , andthe O-ring is arranged within a gap formed by the first chambered portion (1625) and the second chambered portion (1645) .10.The device of claim 9, wherein the first ring plate (162) and the second ring plate (165) are fixed together by a fastener (169) ,a ring plate of the first and second ring plates closer to the slide bearing (20) comprises a connection flange (166) axially extending from its plate body to the slide bearing (20) and configured to receive the fastener.11.The device of claim 10, wherein an outer diameter of the connection flange (166) is smaller an inner diameter of an axial hole of the first stationary part (12) for passage of the shaft (30) such that the connection flange (166) can at least partially extend into the axial hole (127) during axial movement of the movable part (16) .12.The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein an axial clearance between the movable part (16) to any of the first and second stationary part (14) is larger than an axial floating clearance for poisoning the slide bearing (20) .13.The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the first, second and third permanent magnets (125, 145, 165) is one-piece component, or comprises a plurality of separate sections.14.An electrical machine, comprisinga stator (60) ;a rotor (50) comprising a shaft (30) ;a slide bearing (20) configured to support the shaft (30) ; andthe device (10) for the slide bearing (20) according to any of claims 1-13.15.The electrical machine of claim 14, wherein the device (10) is provided at the slide bearing (20) located at an end of the shaft (30) opposite to a coupling end of the shaft (30) .
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