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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2009
David G. Calley, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Thomas F. Janecek, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
David G. Calley, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Thomas F. Janecek, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Motor Excellence, LLC, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are transverse and/or commutated flux machines and components thereof, and methods of making and using the same. Certain rotors for use in transverse and commutated flux machines may be formed to facilitate a 'many to many' flux switch configuration between flux concentrating stator portions having opposite polarities. Other rotors may be formed from a first material, and contain flux switches formed from a second material. Yet other rotors may be machined, pressed, stamped, folded, and/or otherwise mechanically formed. Via use of such rotors, transverse and/or commutated flux machines can achieve improved performance, efficiency, and/or be sized or otherwise configured for various applications.