Electrical generator with ferrofluid bearings
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1. An electrical generator, comprising:
- a magnet constrained to move relative to an enclosure, a ferrofluid disposed between said magnet and enclosure to provide a low friction interface, a conductive coil disposed with respect to said magnet so that movement of said magnet relative to the coil generates an electrical signal in said coil, and a pair of end magnets on opposite sides of, and opposing polarity to said magnet to limit said magnet'"'"'s movement.
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Abstract
An electrical generator includes a magnet constrained to move relative to a conductor by a support structure, with a ferrofluid bearing providing an ultra low friction interface between the magnet and support structure. The assembly has a critical angle of displacement from a horizontal static position of less than 1 degree, and preferably less than 10 minutes. An electrical signal is generated in the conductor by the moving magnetic field.
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13 Claims
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1. An electrical generator, comprising:
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a magnet constrained to move relative to an enclosure, a ferrofluid disposed between said magnet and enclosure to provide a low friction interface, a conductive coil disposed with respect to said magnet so that movement of said magnet relative to the coil generates an electrical signal in said coil, and a pair of end magnets on opposite sides of, and opposing polarity to said magnet to limit said magnet'"'"'s movement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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