linear motor is an electric motor that has had its stator and rotor "unrolled", thus, instead of producing a torque (rotation), it produces a linear force...

A linear induction motor (LIM) is an alternating current (AC), asynchronous linear motor that works by the same general principles as other induction motors...

line), in contrast to the circular motion of a conventional electric motor. Linear actuators are used in machine tools and industrial machinery, in computer...

A tubular linear motor is a type of linear electric motor with a forcer consisting of a series of solenoids wrapped around a cylinder enclosing a movable...

straight-line force along its length. Linear motors are most commonly induction motors or stepper motors. Linear motors are commonly found in roller-coasters...

when stationary, linearly decreasing as velocity increases. Some limitations of brushed motors can be overcome by brushless motors; they include higher...

rotary motion can be adapted to function as a linear actuator (a linear motion, but not a linear motor). Another broad classification of actuators separates...

11.1 V). The motor may not reach this theoretical speed because there are non-linear mechanical losses. On the other hand, if the motor is driven as a...

A linear alternator is essentially a linear motor used as an electrical generator. An alternator is a type of alternating current (AC) electrical generator...

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producing linear motion instead of rotation. The two main types of AC motors are induction motors and synchronous motors. The induction motor (or asynchronous...

electrodynamic suspension (EDS). Propulsion is typically provided by a linear motor. The power needed for levitation is typically not a large percentage...

reluctance linear motors (SRLMs) (also known as linear switched reluctance motors (LSRMs), variable reluctance linear motor or switched reluctance linear machines)...

pneumatic motors must overcome inefficiencies before being seen as a viable option in the transportation industry. In order to achieve linear motion from...

A railgun or rail gun, sometimes referred to as a rail cannon is a linear motor device, typically designed as a weapon, that uses electromagnetic force...

"Linear Motor Girl" is the first major label single (sixth overall) of Japanese electropop girl group Perfume. It was released on September 21, 2005 in...

In 1996 Premier Rides debuted the first coasters ever to use linear induction motors, and in 1997 opened Batman & Robin: The Chiller at Six Flags Great...

test track (see below). The trainsets are popularly known in Japan as linear motor car (リニアモーターカー, rinia mōtā kā), though there are many technical variations...

series DC motor connects the armature and field windings in series with a common D.C. power source. The motor speed varies as a non-linear function of...

servomotor (or servo motor or simply servo) is a rotary or linear actuator that allows for precise control of angular or linear position, velocity, and...

Electrostatic motors. de Queiroz, Antonio Carlos M., "An Electrostatic Linear Motor". 24 January 2002. William J. Beaty, "Simple Electrostatic Motor". "ElectrostaticMotor"...

conventional electric motors, but the two newest lines, the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line and Imazatosuji Line, use linear motor-powered trains, which...

dimension. The linear motion can be of two types: uniform linear motion, with constant velocity (zero acceleration); and non-uniform linear motion, with...

An induction motor or asynchronous motor is an AC electric motor in which the electric current in the rotor that produces torque is obtained by electromagnetic...

and falling. The top speed meanwhile will be reached using a pair of linear motor launches on each side. Stardust Racers will run with up to four trains...

catapult is a proposed method of non-rocket spacelaunch which would use a linear motor to accelerate and catapult payloads up to high speeds. Existing and proposed...

electrical source produces the changing magnetic field, in some cases, a linear induction motor generates the field. EDS is used for maglev trains, such as the...

protect it from leakage of liquids or cleaning processes. Linear motor Tubular linear motor Berend Denkena, Benjamin Bergmann, Jonathan Fuchs (2019),...

engineer, known as the "Father of Maglev" for his development of the linear induction motor and maglev rail system. Eric Roberts Laithwaite was born in Atherton...

"push" a large current through the windings of an automobile's starter motor. If the pump is not working, it produces no pressure difference, and the...