Active radial magnetic bearing with solid rotor for damping critical frequencies

Abstract From the Canadian patent

IN THE CANADIAN PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE PATENT APPLICATION, entitled : Active radial magnetic bearing with solid rotor for damping critical frequencies. Helmut HABERMANN Inventors: Maurice BRUNET, Alain GERBIER Applicant : SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE PROPULSION Abstract of the Disclosure, Active radial magnetic bearing with solid rotor comprising a stator composed of an armature and electromagnetic coils, a rotor fast with a rotary shaft and placed opposite the stator, detectors for detecting the radial position of the rotor with respect to the stator, and servo-control circuits for adjusting the current going through the electromagnetic coils according to the value of the signals delivered …