Patent ID: 7197155
Filing Date: 2007-03-27
Classification: H04R

Abstract:
1. A magnet assembly having inner and outer yokes of magnetic flux conductive material which together define an annular air gap and a radially oriented magnet sandwiched between the inner and outer yokes such that a first face of a first magnetic polarity contacts the inner yoke and a second face of a second opposite magnetic polarity contacts the outer yoke, wherein an axially oriented magnet forms part of the magnet assembly, wherein the radially oriented magnet is annular and has opposed axial ends, and the inner and outer yokes are annular and together enclose one axial end of the radially oriented magnet to define the air gap, wherein the outer yoke is generally cylindrical and completely encloses the radially oriented magnet, and wherein the axially oriented magnet is disposed adjacent to the other axial end of the radially oriented magnet, whereby the inner and outer yokes and the axially oriented magnet together reduce flux leakage from the magnet assembly.