Title :
A multipole array magnetic spring
Author :
Robertson, Will ; Cazzolato, Ben ; Zander, Anthony
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Mech. Eng., Adelaide Univ., SA, Australia
Abstract :
This paper presents research on a magnetic spring concept, which has application to the development of a vibration isolation table. Features of the design are scalable, noncontact load bearing and a single degree of instability.
Keywords :
magnetic bearings; magnetic forces; magnetic levitation; permanent magnets; vibration isolation; magnetic forces; magnetic levitation; magnetic spring; multipole array; noncontact load bearing; permanent magnetics; vibration isolation table; Active noise reduction; Control systems; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic levitation; Magnetic noise; Magnetic separation; Magnets; Neodymium; Springs; Vibration control; Magnetic forces; magnetic levitation; magnetic spring; multipole arrays; permanent magnetics;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.2005.854981
