摘要 |
A linear magnetic motor/generator (10) is disclosed which uses magnetic flux to provide mechanical motion or electrical energy. The linear magnetic motor/generator (10) includes an axially movable actuator mechanism (12). A permanent magnet mechanism (14) defines a first magnetic flux path (16) which passes through a first end portion (18) of actuator mechanism (12). Another permanent magnet mechanism (20) defines a second magnetic flux path (22) which passes through a second end portion (24) of actuator mechanism (12). A drive coil (26) defines a third magnetic flux path (28) passing through a third central portion (30) of actuator mechanism (12). Drive coil (26) selectively adds magnetic flux to and subtracts magnetic flux from magnetic flux flowing in the first and second magnetic flux paths (16) and (22), respectively, for supplying an axial force to the actuator mechanism (12). |