An In-Wheel Switched Reluctance Motor for Electric Vehicles

Author

Luk, P.C.K. ; Jinupun, P.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Aerosp. Power & Sensors, Cranfield Univ., Swindon

Volume

3

fYear

2006

fDate

14-16 Aug. 2006

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

5

Abstract

An alternative motor technology for electric drive-trains, in particular in use as an in-wheel drive, is presented. The technology is based on a simple double concentric stator structure with a ´yokeless´ rotor, which enables the motor to develop constant power with an extended range much closer to zero speed. A distinct feature of the new motor, which is based on switched reluctance, rests on an overlapping magnetic circuitry inherent in the wheel shape structure, resulting in a smooth but exceptionally high torque per current capability with minimum iron losses. Simulation and experimental results will be present to show the potential applications of the motor

Keywords

electric vehicles; reluctance motor drives; double concentric stator structure; electric vehicles; in-wheel switched reluctance motor; yokeless rotor; Electric vehicles; Magnetic circuits; Magnetic switching; Reluctance motors; Rotors; Shape; Stators; Switching circuits; Torque; Wheels; electric vehicle; in-wheel motor; switched reluctance motors;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, 2006. IPEMC 2006. CES/IEEE 5th International

Conference_Location

Shanghai

Print_ISBN

1-4244-0448-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IPEMC.2006.4778329

Filename

4778329