Peg-Style Electrostatic Rotating Machine

摘要

An electrostatic rotating electrical machine employs interdigitated axial pegs on opposed rotor and stator plates, the pegs immersed in a high dielectric constant fluid. Peg shape, length and positioning may be varied to tailor a changing aspect profile to a desired power source.

主权项

1. An electrostatic machine comprising:
a housing; an axle extending along an axis and supported on the housing for rotation about the axis; at least one rotor element attached to the axle to rotate therewith and providing a plurality of axially extending rotor pegs; at least one stator element substantially fixed with respect to the housing and providing a plurality of axially extending stator pegs moving between the rotor pegs in interdigitated fashion with rotation of the rotor; and a high dielectric fluid retained within the housing to surround the rotor pegs and stator pegs, the high dielectric fluid providing a breakdown strength of at least 5,000 volts per millimeter.