Characteristic Analysis and Trial Manufacture of Permanent-Magnetic Type Linear Generator

Abstract

This paper describes design and trial manufacture of the linear generator, which can convert any mechanical vibration of an automobile to electric energy. A mover, which includes permanent magnets, is linearly driven through a stator, by vibrations. Nd Fe-B magnets in the mover are placed as same magnetic poles face mutually, in order to make the change of magnetic flux in the coils of the stator. The coils are placed in the stator with same intervals of magnets. The coils are wound for the reverse to the next coil and they are connected series all. A magnetic material case covers the stator makes the magnetic flax is extended through the case and decrease canceling the flux in the coils of the stator. Numerical simulations calculated distribution of the magnetic field, electromotive force and driven power of the mover in order to determine the size of the linear generator. The linear generator and an experimental apparatus were produced on the basis of the simulation, and its performance was tested by experiments. The produced linear generator was confirmed to be useful as an onboard auxiliary power supply.