A magnetic suspension type sensing system for space full-degree-of-freedom absolute poses is provided. The system includes a reference platform, multiple quasi-zero stiffness supporting legs and a platform to be tested. The reference platform and the platform to be tested are connected in a spherical hinge mode through the multiple quasi-zero stiffness supporting legs. Each of the multiple quasi-zero stiffness supporting legs includes a lower end spherical hinge, a lower end cover, a positive stiffness unit, a negative stiffness unit, a shaft, a lower end shell, an upper end shell and an upper end spherical hinge.

A magnetic suspension type sensing system for space full-degree-of-freedom absolute poses is provided. The system includes a reference platform, multiple quasi-zero stiffness supporting legs and a platform to be tested. The reference platform and the platform to be tested are connected in a spherical hinge mode through the multiple quasi-zero stiffness supporting legs. Each of the multiple quasi-zero stiffness supporting legs includes a lower end spherical hinge, a lower end cover, a positive stiffness unit, a negative stiffness unit, a shaft, a lower end shell, an upper end shell and an upper end spherical hinge.

Systems and methods relate to a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platform that can include a stator and a rotor magnetically levitated by the stator. The rotor and stator can be annular, such that the rotor rotates about a rotational axis. The stator can include magnets that provide guidance, levitation, and drive forces to drive the rotor, as well as to control operation of rotor blades of the rotor that can be independently rotated to specific pitch angles to control at least one of lift, pitch, roll, or yaw of the VTOL platform. Various controllers can be used to enable independent and redundant control of components of the VTOL platform.

Systems and methods relate to a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platform that can include a stator and a rotor magnetically levitated by the stator. The rotor and stator can be annular, such that the rotor rotates about a rotational axis. The stator can include magnets that provide guidance, levitation, and drive forces to drive the rotor, as well as to control operation of rotor blades of the rotor that can be independently rotated to specific pitch angles to control at least one of lift, pitch, roll, or yaw of the VTOL platform. Various controllers can be used to enable independent and redundant control of components of the VTOL platform.

Robust electro-static (ES) device embodiments, with application to energy storage flywheels as an example, are described that provide reliable, high-efficiency operation in the presence of thermal and mechanical perturbations, as well as seismic events. Electro-static generators and motors, when augmented with magnetic bearings, passive three-dimensional stabilization techniques and dynamic touch-down bearings, enable robust performance in the face of these environmental concerns, as well as efficient operation during typical operational sequences, including spin-up and steady-state modalities.

Systems and methods of pre-ageing of a metal strip during metal processing include passing the metal strip adjacent a magnetic rotor of a reheater. The systems and methods also include heating the metal strip through the magnetic rotor by rotating the magnetic rotor. Rotating the magnetic rotor induces a magnetic field into the metal strip such that the metal strip is heated.

A three-suspension pole magnetic suspension sheet switched reluctance motor includes a stator and a rotor. The stator includes a motor stator iron core, a magnetic conductive bridge, and a permanent magnet ring. Three stator suspension teeth and three stator torque teeth are distributed at intervals on an inner periphery of the motor stator iron core. The stator torque teeth are respectively connected to the motor stator iron core. The stator torque teeth are axially distributed and have inverted U-shapes. The magnetic conductive bridge is connected to the motor stator iron core through the permanent magnet ring. The magnetic conductive bridge includes a magnetism collection ring protruding inwards into the rotor. Rotor teeth are distributed on an outer side of the rotor. An outer air gap is between the rotor tooth and the motor stator iron core. An inner air gap is between the rotor tooth and the magnetism collection ring.

A three-suspension pole magnetic suspension sheet switched reluctance motor includes a stator and a rotor. The stator includes a motor stator iron core, a magnetic conductive bridge, and a permanent magnet ring. Three stator suspension teeth and three stator torque teeth are distributed at intervals on an inner periphery of the motor stator iron core. The stator torque teeth are respectively connected to the motor stator iron core. The stator torque teeth are axially distributed and have inverted U-shapes. The magnetic conductive bridge is connected to the motor stator iron core through the permanent magnet ring. The magnetic conductive bridge includes a magnetism collection ring protruding inwards into the rotor. Rotor teeth are distributed on an outer side of the rotor. An outer air gap is between the rotor tooth and the motor stator iron core. An inner air gap is between the rotor tooth and the magnetism collection ring.

The present application disclosed a magnetic levitation system, and the magnetic levitation system includes a stator, a rotor, and a magnetic coupling mechanism; the stator includes a stator winding mechanism for controlling the rotor to move away from or close to the axis direction of the stator. The magnetic coupling mechanism includes magnetic sources, and the magnetic coupling mechanism is magnetically coupled with the rotor through the magnetic sources to drive the rotor to rotate around the axis direction of the stator. The magnetic levitation system decouples the magnetic circuit that drives the rotor to move from the magnetic circuit that drives the rotor to rotate, so as to reduce control difficulty, enhance stability, and reduce torque fluctuations.

The present disclosure relates to an actuator. The actuator includes at least two iron cores, each iron core including a pole extending in a first direction parallel to a direction of gravity; a permanent magnet disposed between the at least two iron cores so as to generate a magnetic field along a shape of a combination of the at least two iron cores arranged so as to be adjacent to each other in a direction not parallel to the first direction; and a winding wound around the pole of each of the at least two iron cores.