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Omni-Directional Magnet Wheel using Magnetic Shield  

Shim, Ki-Bon (Graduate School, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chungju National Univ.)
Lee, Sang-Heon (School of Mechanical Engineering, Andong National Univ.)
Jung, Kwang-Suk (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chungju National Univ.)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering / v.26, no.9, 2009 , pp. 72-80 More about this Journal
Abstract
When the magnet wheel rotates over a conducting plate, it generates the traction torque as well as the repulsive force on the conducting plate. Partially-cut traction torque results in the linear force into the tangential direction. To cut the traction torque, the concept of magnetic shield is introduced. The direction change of the linear force is realized varying the shielded area of magnetic field. That is, the tangential direction of non-shielded open area becomes the direction of the linear thrust force. Specially a shape of permanent magnets composing the magnet wheel leads to various pattern of magnetic forces. So, to enlarge the resulting force density and compensate its servo property a few simulations are performed under various conditions such as repeated pattern, pole number, radial width of permanent magnets, including shape of open area. The theoretical model of the magnet wheel is derived using air-gap field analysis of linear induction motor, compared with test result and the sensitivity analysis for its parameter change is performed using common tool; MAXWELL. Using two-axial wheel set-up, the tracking motion is tested for a copper plate with its normal motion constrained and its result is given. In conclusion, it is estimated that the magnet wheel using partial shield can be applied to a noncontact conveyance of the conducting plate.
Keywords
Electro-dynamic Force; Magnetic Field Analysis; Magnetic Shield; Magnet Wheel; Noncontact Conveyance;
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