ROTARY PUMP WITH REDUCED FLUID STRESS

摘要

A novel fluid pump comprising a stator body defining a pumping chamber and an impeller operationally disposed within the chamber. The impeller has opposed ends with a central axis defining an axis of rotation, with magnetic driven means disposed on the impeller and positioned outwardly of the impeller axis between the opposed ends. Passive magnetic bearing sets are positioned along the impeller body with each bearing set being similarly polarized so as to be in mutually attracting or mutually repelling relationship.