Transmission torque characteristics in a magnetic gear

This paper describes the transmission torque characteristics in a surface permanent magnet-type (SPM-type) magnetic gear. The operating principle of this gear and its transmission torque under the synchronous operation in accordance with the gear ratio are formulated. And the high-order components contained in the cogging torque are verified by employing the 3-D finite element method (FEM) and carrying out measurements on a prototype. Furthermore, a method for reducing the cogging torque is discussed.