Christian Fleury

Title: Christian Fleury: Patents in Motor and Bearing Control

Introduction

Christian Fleury is an inventor associated with Rossemaison, Switzerland. His patent work includes technologies for stabilizing rotating systems and controlling bearing stiffness, power, and vibration. He is credited with 4 patents.

Latest Patents

One of Fleury’s latest patents, “Brushless Spindle DC Motor as an Actuator to Create Radial Force,” describes using motor components to generate a radial force that stabilizes a rotating system’s spin axis. The approach is designed to dampen unwanted rotor movement while maintaining rotation.

His patent “System for Active Stiffness, Power, and Vibration Control in Bearings” describes bearing assemblies that use piezoelectric elements to adjust preload or the position of bearing races. The disclosed configurations also include changing the gap in a hydrodynamic bearing, offering ways to control bearing behavior and vibration.

Career Highlights

Fleury’s listed company affiliations include Seagate Technology Incorporated and JPMorgan Chase Bank. His patent portfolio reflects work on electromechanical systems and precision control.

Collaborations

Fleury’s listed coworkers include Hans L. Leuthold and Gunter Karl Heine. These associations provide context for the professional network connected with his inventive work.

Conclusion

Christian Fleury’s patents address practical control challenges in rotating machinery, including spin-axis stabilization and active adjustment of bearing performance.