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Damping device for a stepper motor
Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AG
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Filing: 1976-06-14
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A device for damping the natural oscillations of the rotor of a stepper motor. A permanent magnet is fixed to the rotor and magnetically coupled with an inertia mass constructed of material with distinct hysteresis. The rotor is damped by conversion of mechanical momentum to hysteresis loss.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland Sudler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/10; F16F15/14; F16F15/1485; F16F15/18; H; H02; H02K; H02K37/00; H02K37/22; H02K7/00; H02K7/10; H02K7/106; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2121; Y10T74/2132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
In a device for damping the natural oscillations of the permanently magnetized rotor of a stepper motor by means of an inertia mass arranged on the motor shaft, the improvement comprising means for magnetically coupling the rotor and the inertia mass, at least one part of the inertia mass comprising magnetizable material with distinct hysterisis and low coercive force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a device for damping the natural oscillations of the permanently magnetized rotor of a stepper motor by means of an inertia mass arranged on the motor shaft, the improvement comprising means for magnetically coupling the rotor and the inertia mass, at least one part of the inertia mass comprising magnetizable material with distinct hysterisis and low coercive force.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the rotor is cup-shaped, and wherein the inertia mass is constructed of a material which is magnetizable at least on its outer periphery and is arranged inside the rotor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the magnetizable portion of the inertia mass comprises a permanent-magnet material magnetized in a bipolar or multipolar manner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the inertia mass consists completely of a magnetizable material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the inertia mass comprises a core of high weight, and a ring of magnetizable material mounted on said core adjacent to the rotor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the inertia mass comprises material which is magnetizable at least on a surface thereof which faces the rotor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 6 wherein the inertia mass comprises: A. a disc of paramagnetic or diamagnetic material, and B. a thin layer of magnetic material affixed to a surface of the disc which faces the rotor.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
64 words
A device for damping the natural oscillations of the permanent-magnet rotor of a stepper motor by means of an inertia mass arranged on the motor shaft and magnetically coupled with the rotor, comprising, as the inertia mass, a disc of a paramagnetic or diamagnetic material, provided, on a front surface adjacent to a rotor front surface, with a thin layer of a ferromagnetic material.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
64 words
A device for damping the natural oscillations of the permanent-magnet rotor of a stepper motor by means of an inertia mass arranged on the motor shaft and magnetically coupled with the rotor, comprising, as the inertia mass, a disc of a paramagnetic or diamagnetic material, provided, on a front surface adjacent to a rotor front surface, with a thin layer of a ferromagnetic material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |