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Variable-airgap, cylindrical, linear variable reluctance actuators for high-force, medium-stroke applications

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3 Author(s)
Gibson, S. ; Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. of Sheffield, Sheffield ; Jewell, G.W. ; Clark, R.E.

This study describes a design feature for variable-airgap, cylindrical, linear variable reluctance actuators, which enhances their force capability at large airgaps. These features enable the actuators' force-displacement characteristics to be tailored to the requirements of a particular application. The method presented is based on incorporating a series of circular grooves into the stator pole faces and corresponding projections into the armature. The utility of these features is demonstrated by means of a design study on an actuator with a rated force of 1 kN over a stroke of 3 mm. The findings from the design study are validated by experimental measurements.

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Electric Power Applications, IET  (Volume:3 ,  Issue: 4 )

Date of Publication: July 2009

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