Levitation with switchable inductive element and associated systems, devices, and methods

摘要

Levitation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A system configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an array of magnetic elements that have differently oriented magnetic fields and an inductive component. The inductive component provides a levitation force by magnetic communication with the magnetic fields of the array of magnetic elements. The inductive component includes an array of inductive elements, with individual inductive elements having a looped circuit that provides the levitation force. The inductive component also includes one or more switch element that controls current flow in one or more of the looped circuits responsive to translational motion between the inductive component and the array of magnetic elements.

主权项

1. A magnetic levitation system, comprising:
an array of magnetic elements, with individual magnetic elements having differently oriented magnetic fields; and an inductive component that provides a levitation force by magnetic communication with the magnetic fields of the array of magnetic elements, wherein the inductive component includes:
an array of inductive elements, wherein individual inductive elements include a looped circuit that provides a component of the levitation force; andat least one switch element that controls current flow in one or more of the looped circuits responsive to translational motion between the inductive component and the array of magnetic elements.