Through the use of three wheels with properly spaced magnets , you
create the equivalent of one wheel with continuous or overlapping magnets
depending on the size and spacing of the magnets. The wheels and outer
stators have different numbers of magnets to prevent locking of the magnets.
In the cases of the small and large motors , the number of magnets is 30 on
the wheel , 36 stators and 17 on the wheel,18 stators. This number is
significant only in that it is in perfect timing with three wheels. I think
different numbers of magnets would work as long as there was the proper
number of wheels to achieve timing. Know you have achieved a wheel that
spins freely within the stators. At this point there is equal pushing and
resistance forces within the motor. To achieve propulsion the balance of
pushing and resistance must be offset. This is achieved with the use of
magnet shielding and angling the magnets.Their are two types of magnetic
shielding, one like a sleeve around the magnet , used to focus the magnetic
field and the other , a half tapered ring placed on the approaching sides
of the magnets.The shielding is simply the path of least resistance and so ,
pulls the field down on the approaching side in turn lowering the resistance
side and offsetting the balance.I believe the clearance between on coming
magnets is an important factor as well .
Roger Cote
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