Electric Drive - Magnetic Suspension Rotorcraft Technologies

摘要

The recent advances in electromagnetic technologies have made electric drive-magnetically suspended rotorcraft a feasible and practical approach to heavy vertical lift systems. This paper describes the Electric Drive -Magnetic Bearing Vertical Take Off and Landing (MVTOL) system concept that optimizes lift through multiple, optimum blade rotors driven by multiple engine-alternator systems and suspended with large diameter, permanent magnetic bearings. This embodiment of technologies is outside of conventional vertical lift technology and will enable non-rotorcraft industries to enter the market.