Magnetic gearing is an alternative to mechanical gearing, where torque is transferred through magnetic force as opposed to contact force. The technology has the potential to be used in aircraft applications, without the lubrication, noise, and maintenance issues that can exist with mechanical gearing. Initial design and prototype development work was done at NASA to create a foundational understanding of the technology and the factors that influence its specific torque. The specific torque achieved through design optimization was found to be less than that of high-torque mechanical aircraft transmissions, but may be comparable to that of lower torque mechanical transmissions for electrified vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The lessons learned from NASA's initial technology development and the direction of NASA's future work in field are discussed.


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    Title :

    Magnetic Gearing Research at NASA


    Contributors:
    V. Asnani (author) / J. Scheidler (author) / T. F. Tallerico (author)

    Publication date :

    2018


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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