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Magnetic device with flux return strip

  • US 6,455,973 B1
  • Filed: 01/29/1999
  • Issued: 09/24/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A magnetic device comprising:

  • a stator assembly having a magnetic flux return path comprising at least a pair of spaced apart pole plates located a fixed distance apart from each other and having a space therebetween and at least one flux return strip pressed entirely within the space between each pair of spaced apart pole plates; and

    a rotor assembly having permanent magnetic material and being disposed for rotation relative to said stator assembly;

    wherein each flux return strip has a cross-section having an arcuate center portion between a pair of relatively flat portions.

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