Improved design of a linear transverse flux reluctance motor

The paper deals with a new type of the reluctant linear transverse flux machine. Different possibilities to improve the basic structure's performance are outlined. The improved machine structure is compared with that of the initial one by means of FEM-based numerical magnetic field analysis. The flux densities in the two types of machines and their static characteristics (tangential and normal forces vs. displacement) are compared. The laboratory model of the improved machine is also given in the paper.