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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2003
Applicants:
Patrick T. Mcmullen, Long Beach, CA (US);
CO SI Huynh, Alhambra, CA (US);
Inventors:
Patrick T. McMullen, Long Beach, CA (US);
Co Si Huynh, Alhambra, CA (US);
Assignee:
Calnetix, Cerritos, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02K007/02 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An optimized flywheel energy storage system utilizing magnetic bearings, a high speed permanent magnet motor/generator, and a flywheel member. The flywheel system is constructed using a high strength steel wheel for kinetic energy storage, high efficiency magnetic bearings configured with dual thrust acting permanent magnet combination bearings, and a high efficiency permanent magnet motor generator. The steel wheel provides a cost effective, high speed construction for the energy storage rotor.