Electrical generator or motor structure – Dynamoelectric – Reciprocating
Patent
1994-03-21
1996-06-11
Stephan, Steven L.
Electrical generator or motor structure
Dynamoelectric
Reciprocating
310 12, 310 15, 310 90, H02K 3300
Patent
active
055258450
ABSTRACT:
An improved mechanical transducer of the type having a body reciprocating in a chamber, the body being linked to a housing by a linkage including an axially compliant spring. An anti-friction fluid bearing applies a lateral centering force upon the body and a linkage component of the linkage has a lateral compliance sufficient for the centering forces exerted by the fluid bearing to at least equal the sum of lateral force exerted by the linkage and other lateral forces exerted upon the body. That lateral compliance allows the centering forces of the fluid bearing to be effective in moving the body away from the chamber wall and thereby minimize contact and consequent wear of the interfacing surfaces between the body and the chamber wall.
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Design of Aerostatic Bearings by J. W. Powell, The Machinery Publishing Co., Ltd., London, 1970.
Beale William T.
Unger Reuven Z.
van der Walt Nicholas R.
Foster Frank H.
Jones Judson H.
Stephan Steven L.
Sunpower, Inc.
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