Abstract
Abstract
This disclosure describes an electromagnetic traction motor architecture that mimics the distributed, modular torque production of biological motors (e.g., flagellar motors). The system utilizes a stator divided into independently energizable sectors (circumferential or axial). A supervisory controller dynamically “recruits” or “de-recruits” these sectors based on real-time torque demand, efficiency maps, and thermal headroom. This architecture enables improved part-load efficiency, 800V+ operation with reduced I²R losses, and “limp-home” fault tolerance by isolating degraded sectors without shutting down the entire machine.
Key Technical Keywords for Search Indexing
Electric Traction Motor; Segmented Stator Architecture; Load-Adaptive Stator Recruitment; Multiphase Inverter (6-phase / 9-phase); Direct Cooling / Oil Spray Cooling; Fault-Tolerant Torque Allocation; Thermal Zone Control
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Recommended Citation
Jorgensen, Justin Miles, "Biologically Inspired Segmented Electric Traction Motor with Load-Adaptive Stator Recruitment and Thermal-Aware Control", Technical Disclosure Commons, ()
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9937