Analysis and optimization of a novel linear permanent Vernier motor

In this paper, a novel linear permanent magnet vernier (LPMV) motor is proposed. The advantages of the proposed motor are high force density, high efficiency, simple structure, and low cost. Firstly, the structure and the operation principle of the proposed motor which adopts 12-slots-11-pair-poles structure are descried. Based on the air-gap permeance function, the components of air-gap flux density is discussed. Secondly, the validation of LPMV is analyzed by finite element method (FEM), and the basic electromagnetic performance such as air-gap flux density, back-EMF, detent force and thrust waveform are analyzed in detail. Finally, the relationship between the thrust force characteristics and the design parameters are analyzed to provide useful information to the designers of LPMV