KNOW-HOW - ball motor
Figure A - David Stein and Gregory Chirikdzhian created a new spherical motor which can be used for automated production lines, robotics and interactive computer mouse.
Spherical motor consists of a bowl filled with the usual active magnets, and above the saddle, also of electromagnets that can be activated by signals from the computer (Figure B).
Gregory S. Chirikdzhian (Figure C), one of the inventors of the spherical motor is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Association of the Institute of John Hobkinsa.
David Stein (Figure D), who is also the co-inventor of the engine, is a doctoral student in the same division.
Figure E shows a close-up as active magnets attached to the inner sphere. The picture shows the F displayed inside of the engine, where the solenoids are activated computer. These magnets make permanent magnets active located in, move and change position, thereby rotating sphere.
Photos were taken by Keith Weller.
