A Prototype Design of Axial-gap Switched Reluctance Motor for In-Wheel Direct-Drive EV

摘要

Switched reluctance motors (SR Motors) attract attention as motor that use no rare earth materials. And it is a candidate technology for electric vehicle application. In addition, axial-gap structure has possibility of effective utilization of in-wheel flat motor space. This paper mainly discusses the design and the characteristics of axial-gap SR motors. This study focuses on the volumetric constrains of in-wheel drive system. First, superiority in axial-gap SR motor is described.