Patent ID: 8278787
Filing Date: 2012-10-02
Classification: F24S,H02N

Abstract:
1. A radial solenoid array for generating a rotational motion, the array comprising: a base plate; an armature rotatably mounted to said base plate for rotation about an axis, said armature having two or more arms extending outwardly from said axis; at least two powerstroke solenoids positioned on each of said at least two arms, said at least two powerstroke solenoids being radially spaced from each other, said at least two powerstroke solenoids further being configured for applying force in a first direction onto said respective at least two arms for effecting a first rotational motion of said armature; at least one reset solenoid positioned on each of said at least two arms for applying force in a second direction onto said at least two arms for effecting a second rotational motion of said armature, said first direction being opposite said second direction, and said first rotational motion being opposite said second rotational motion; and means for sequentially applying current to said at least two powerstroke solenoids and then to said at least one reset solenoid, to sequentially effect said first rotational motion of said armature followed by said second rotational motion of said armature.