抄録
We have investigated various prototype magnetic gears in which the pinion and gear are separated by maintaining a gap. Such gears have the merit of eliminating contact, and they do not need lubrication, both of which virtues are unobtainable with ordinary gears. The present study of magnetic gears is intended to establish operating principles for gears using permanent magnets or electromagnets.
In this report, I present the prototype development and performance characteristics of a multispeed, single-plane magnetic gear suitable for practical use.
Results show that it is reasonable to enlarge the intersecting zone of contact area in the case of kinematic motion or to enlarge the main contact zone for heavy load carrying.
