A new type switched reluctance motor

A linear-type switched-reluctance motor (SRM) of simple structure is presented. It is quite useful for investigations on force characteristics, magnetic flux, and force distributions. It is shown that (1) the SRM is quite effective as a generating force; (2) each external shape of the stator and rotor poles has to be specified based on the flux distribution, and that the edge effect particularly has to be effectively taken into account; and (3) for ease of experimental testing, the magnetic flux can be measured on the stator surface and it is appropriate for estimating the force distribution.<<ETX>>