Electrical generator or motor structure – Dynamoelectric – Rotary
Patent
1993-05-04
1996-06-25
Skudy, R.
Electrical generator or motor structure
Dynamoelectric
Rotary
310237, 310248, H02K 3100
Patent
active
055303099
ABSTRACT:
An improved homopolar machine in which a solid sliding current collector, or brush, is provided for contact with a flat, annular contact surface of a rotor. The flat plane of the contact surface is orthogonal to the rotor's axis of rotation. A plurality of such contact surfaces with corresponding brushes may be employed. Also, several means for actuating the brush into contact with the rotor contact surface are provided.
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