Patent ID: 6822361
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
An orbiting multi-rotor homopolar machine comprising:a plurality of axially parallel, equally spaced, cylindrical, magnet rotors arranged circumferentially around the periphery of a central stator ring whose axis is parallel to each magnet rotor axis; rolling means attached separately to the magnet rotors and to the stator ring for intimately contacting and enabling high friction non-slip rolling between magnet rotors and stator ring; means for starting and sustaining orbiting rolling of the magnet rotors around stator ring as required; bearing means rotatably securing the top and bottom ends of each magnet rotor to a corresponding circular endplate; axle means located in the center of the stator ring rigidly attached to the top circular endplate; electrically insulating bearing means rotatably securing the center of the bottom circular endplate to a coaxial inner cylinder located between the axle and stator ring; and circular assembly means for rigidly attaching the inner cylinder to the stator ring.