Study of Thrust Ripple Suppression Using Interpoles of Intermittent Stator Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motor

Abstract

For short and intermediate distance conveyance using intermittent stator permanent magnet linear synchronous motor (ISPM-LSM), a linear synchronous motor with a short stator (armature) is desirable for increasing the stroke length. A PM-LSM with four poles and three teeth has previously been proposed. However, in the case of few teeth, the generated thrust at the outlet edge decreases and a ripple is produced for the generated thrust. In addition, the generated thrust is affected by the cogging force. This paper discusses the use of an interpole at the stator outlet edge and a method to decrease the thrust ripple. Moreover, a method to decrease the cogging force is also presented.