2002 Volume 26 Issue 4 Pages 637-640
We developed a linear induction motor (LIM) that can generate thrust in arbitrary directions on a two dimensional plane, and we studied the basic characteristics of that motor.We already reported switching characteristics for such a transport and switch system when the carrier weight is constant and the center of gravity is variable. This paper, shows results when the weight of a carrier is variable. The following items we are examined when the travel direction thrust - to - function ratio in the carrier is constant and switching direction thrust - to - function ratio in the carrier is variable: (1) influence on the switching angle to the thrust of X-Y LIM when the weight of a carrier is variable, and (2) relationship between the switching angle in weight change of a carrier and the change of the center of gravity position of a carrier.
