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  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,700 Views
16 Pages

Design Aspects of Conical Coaxial Magnetic Gears

  • Valentin Mateev,
  • Miglenna Todorova and
  • Iliana Marinova

19 May 2023

In this paper, a new design of a conical coaxial magnetic gear was proposed. Conical magnetic gears are considered a logical link between the radial- and axial-field coaxial designs. The modeling of magnetic torques based on the 3D finite element met...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
5,335 Views
15 Pages

Magnetic Loss Analysis in Coaxial Magnetic Gears

  • Mattia Filippini,
  • Piergiorgio Alotto,
  • Vincenzo Cirimele,
  • Maurizio Repetto,
  • Carlo Ragusa,
  • Luca Dimauro and
  • Elvio Bonisoli

9 November 2019

This paper proposes a procedure for computing magnetic losses in coaxial magnetic gears. These magnetic structures are made of permanent magnets and ferromagnetic poles in relative motion transferring torque between two shafts in a contactless way. T...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
7,642 Views
23 Pages

This paper covers a new emerging class of electrical machines, namely, Magnetic Gears (MGs) and Magnetically Geared Machines (MGMs). This particular kind of gears/machines is capable of either scaling up or down the revolutions-per-minute to meet var...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,097 Views
10 Pages

26 September 2016

The magnetic gear (MG) is an emerging technology that has been proved to possess superior performance over the conventional mechanical gear in many aspects. However, the existing markets of traditional mechanical gears have not yet been replaced by M...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
16 Citations
6,711 Views
7 Pages

Towards Miniaturization of Magnetic Gears: Torque Performance Assessment

  • Efren Diez-Jimenez,
  • Rocio Sanchez-Montero and
  • Miriam Martinez-Muñoz

31 December 2017

Magnetomechanical components can be a good solution in order to reduce, or even completely avoid, friction phenomena in micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) since they can transmit forces through magnetic fields without contacts. In this communica...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,805 Views
16 Pages

Forces in Axial Flux Magnetic Gears with Integer and Fractional Gear Ratios

  • Janusz Kołodziej,
  • Marcin Kowol,
  • Piotr Mynarek,
  • Rafał Gabor and
  • Marian Łukaniszyn

6 February 2021

This paper presents a comparison of two variants of an axial flux magnetic gear (AFMG), namely, with integer and fractional gear ratios. Based on calculations derived with the use of three-dimensional numerical models, the torque characteristics of t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
291 Views
19 Pages

18 December 2025

Magnetic gear transmissions are promising alternatives to mechanical ones due to their contactless power transfer, reduced acoustic noise and vibration, inherent overload protection, and improved reliability. However, their design requires fast but a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,058 Views
10 Pages

Core-Loss Analysis of Linear Magnetic Gears Using the Analytical Method

  • Jeong-In Lee,
  • Kyung-Hun Shin,
  • Tae-Kyoung Bang,
  • Kyong-Hwan Kim,
  • Key-Yong Hong and
  • Jang-Young Choi

18 May 2021

In this study, analysis of core-loss occurring in the magnetic flux modulation core of a linear magnetic gear and the core of each mover is presented, using an analytical method. Losses in electric machines were generally calculated and analyzed usin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,606 Views
12 Pages

Torque Calculation and Dynamical Response in Halbach Array Coaxial Magnetic Gears through a Novel Analytical 2D Model

  • Panteleimon Tzouganakis,
  • Vasilios Gakos,
  • Christos Kalligeros,
  • Christos Papalexis,
  • Antonios Tsolakis and
  • Vasilios Spitas

Coaxial magnetic gears have piqued the interest of researchers due to their numerous benefits over mechanical gears. These include reduced noise and vibration, enhanced efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and improved backdrivability. However, their...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
994 Views
27 Pages

17 April 2025

This study presents a comprehensive analysis and optimization methodology for bridge-connected modulators in coaxial magnetic gears. A novel harmonic modeling method incorporating magnetic saturation through permeability convolution matrices and mult...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
530 Views
15 Pages

An Analytical Thermal Model for Coaxial Magnetic Gears Considering Eddy Current Losses

  • Panteleimon Tzouganakis,
  • Vasilios Gakos,
  • Christos Papalexis,
  • Christos Kalligeros,
  • Antonios Tsolakis and
  • Vasilios Spitas

25 September 2025

This work presents an analytical 2D model for estimating eddy current losses in the permanent magnets (PMs) of a coaxial magnetic gear (CMG), with a focus on loss minimization through magnet segmentation. The model is applied under various operating...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,971 Views
15 Pages

Detailed Investigation of the Eddy Current and Core Losses in Coaxial Magnetic Gears through a Two-Dimensional Analytical Model

  • Nikolina Nikolarea,
  • Panteleimon Tzouganakis,
  • Vasilios Gakos,
  • Christos Papalexis,
  • Antonios Tsolakis and
  • Vasilios Spitas

This work introduces a 2D model that calculates power losses in coaxial magnetic gears (CMGs). The eddy current losses of the magnets are computed analytically, whereas the core losses of the ferromagnetic segments are computed using an analytical&nd...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,063 Views
20 Pages

Innovative Magnetic Gear Design Incorporating Electromagnetic Coils for Multiple Gear Ratios

  • Tamer F. Megahed,
  • Eid Abdelbaki Gouda,
  • Diaa-Eldin A. Mansour,
  • Haitham El-Hussieny,
  • Ibrahim A. Hameed,
  • Ahmed Fares and
  • Mohamed G. A. Nassef

30 September 2024

In this study, a novel magnetic gear design is introduced. Unlike conventional magnetic gears that can only achieve a single gear ratio using permanent magnetic poles, the proposed design incorporates electromagnetic coils that can adapt to various c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
12,957 Views
26 Pages

Torque Distribution Characteristics of a Novel Double-Stator Permanent Magnet Generator Integrated with a Magnetic Gear

  • Shehu Salihu Mustafa,
  • Norhisam Misron,
  • Norman Mariun,
  • Mohammad Lutfi Othman and
  • Tsuyoshi Hanamoto

22 December 2016

This paper presents a novel double-stator permanent-magnet machine integrated with a triple rotor magnetic gear structure, which is proposed to address problems of mechanical geared generators for low-speed applications. Torque transmission is based...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
7,570 Views
24 Pages

Power Characteristics Analysis of a Novel Double-Stator Magnetic Geared Permanent Magnet Generator

  • Shehu Salihu Mustafa,
  • Norhisam Misron,
  • Mohammad Lutfi Othman and
  • Hanamoto Tsuyoshi

4 December 2017

This paper presents the design, fabrication and experimental power analysis of a novel double-stator magnetic geared permanent magnet (DSMGPM) machine which comprises of a double-stator permanent-magnet (PM) machine integrated a with triple rotor mag...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
960 Views
16 Pages

Experimental Analysis of a Coaxial Magnetic Gear Prototype

  • Stefano Lovato,
  • Giovanni Barosco,
  • Ludovico Ortombina,
  • Riccardo Torchio,
  • Piergiorgio Alotto,
  • Maurizio Repetto and
  • Matteo Massaro

12 August 2025

Magnetic gears are becoming promising devices that can replace conventional mechanical gears in several applications, where reduced maintenance, absence of lubrication and intrinsic overload protection are especially relevant. This paper focuses on t...

  • Review
  • Open Access
55 Citations
22,729 Views
32 Pages

A Review of Magnetic Gear Technologies Used in Mechanical Power Transmission

  • Gerardo Ruiz-Ponce,
  • Marco A. Arjona,
  • Concepcion Hernandez and
  • Rafael Escarela-Perez

9 February 2023

This paper presents a literature review on magnetic gears, highlighting the advantages of using these technologies for mechanical power transmission applications in wind energy conversion systems and transportation, such as in electric vehicles. Magn...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,303 Views
16 Pages

25 March 2021

Gears are common and important components of many types of propulsion systems applied in mechanical engineering. The aim of this paper is to present the mechanical design and performance analysis of a novel two-stage magnetic precession gear (MPG). T...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
12,692 Views
16 Pages

13 March 2014

This paper proposes a new electrically controlled magnetic variable-speed gearing (EC-MVSG) machine, which is capable of providing controllable gear ratios for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) applications. The key design feature involves the adoption o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,237 Views
16 Pages

26 September 2018

The magnetic geared motor, which has improved torque density because of the magnetic gearing effect, has been researched. However, its narrow operating region due to the operating mechanism by the magnetic gearing effect and field flux by the PM is a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,724 Views
24 Pages

Reduced-Order Observer-Based Position Control of a Magnetic-Geared Servo Drive

  • Nardi Verbanac,
  • Gerald Jungmayr,
  • Edmund Marth and
  • Neven Bulić

22 December 2023

Magnetic gears (MGs) emerged as an interesting alternative to conventional mechanical gears, owing mainly to their high torque densities and contactless operation. This paper presents a novel observer-based position control system for a magnetic-gear...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
1,887 Views
13 Pages

Analysis of a Two-Stage Magnetic Precession Gear Dynamics

  • Lukasz Macyszyn,
  • Cezary Jedryczka and
  • Michal Mysinski

1 June 2023

The aim of this study was to carry out the investigation and analysis of two-stage magnetic precession gear dynamics and the determination of the resonance frequencies, which can be a cause of the powertrain system failures. Graphical interpretation...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9,709 Views
16 Pages

Sandwiched Magnetic Coupler for Adjustable Gear Ratio

  • Foo-Hong Leong,
  • Nan-Chyuan Tsai and
  • Hsin-Lin Chiu

1 September 2016

An innovative design of a magnetic coupler for shaft speed amplification is proposed and verified by experiments. The structure of the proposed magnetic coupler is similar to an infinite-stage gearbox. In addition, the mathematical model of flux dens...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
7,491 Views
15 Pages

23 April 2015

This paper presents a novel hybrid-flux magnetic gear, which integrates a transverse-flux magnetic gear and an axial-flux magnetic gear into a single unit. Compared to its conventional counterparts, the proposed magnetic gear transmits a relatively h...

  • Article
  • Open Access
461 Views
17 Pages

22 November 2025

The paper presents the results of numerical simulations carried out to investigate the influence of selected geometric parameter–precession angle and dimensions of the magnetic circuit of a two-stage magnetic precession gear on the magnetic tor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
32 Citations
11,218 Views
19 Pages

22 December 2014

This paper presents the analysis and design optimization of a coaxial surface-mounted permanent-magnet magnetic gear. The magnetic field distribution in the coaxial magnetic gear is calculated analytically in the polar coordinate system and then val...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,396 Views
12 Pages

3 April 2020

The doubly fed magnetic geared motor, which has dual AC windings, can be operated with different frequencies in the inner and outer windings. However, the inner and outer windings have different numbers of pole pairs to meet the pole combination deri...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,721 Views
31 Pages

1 August 2025

Magnetic gears (MGs) are attracting increasing attention in power transmission systems due to their contactless operation principles, low frictional losses, and high efficiency. However, the broad application potential of these technologies requires...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
9,482 Views
22 Pages

21 March 2016

This paper presents the modeling and design of an actuator consisting of an electrical motor and a magnetic gear. To minimize the overall actuator dimensions, both of the electromagnetic devices need to be optimally designed and matched. An issue in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
7,242 Views
18 Pages

Magnet-Sleeve-Sealed Mini Trochoidal-Gear Pump Prototype with Polymer Composite Gear

  • Pedro Javier Gamez-Montero,
  • Piotr Antoniak,
  • Robert Castilla,
  • Javier Freire,
  • Justyna Krawczyk,
  • Jaroslaw Stryczek and
  • Esteve Codina

21 September 2017

The trochoidal-gear technology has been growing in groundbreaking fields. Forthcoming applications are demanding to this technology a step forward in the conceiving stage of positive displacement machines. The compendium of the qualities and the inhe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,510 Views
18 Pages

Fast Analysis and Optimization of a Magnetic Gear Based on Subdomain Modeling

  • Manh-Dung Nguyen,
  • Woo-Sung Jung,
  • Duy-Tinh Hoang,
  • Yong-Joo Kim,
  • Kyung-Hun Shin and
  • Jang-Young Choi

20 September 2024

This study presents a two-dimensional analytical method for fast optimization, taking into consideration the influence of the eddy current in a magnet and iron loss within a coaxial magnetic gear. Subdomain modeling was utilized to obtain vector pote...

  • Article
  • Open Access
283 Views
15 Pages

Reinforcement Learning Optimization of Coaxial Magnetic Gear Geometry with Finite Element Analysis

  • Georgi Ivanov,
  • Valentin Mateev,
  • Iliana Marinova,
  • Wolfgang Gruber,
  • Edmund Marth and
  • Stefan Mallinger

16 December 2025

This manuscript presents a reinforcement learning (RL) agent method to optimize the geometry of a coaxial magnetic gear using a 2D finite element magnetic (FEM) simulation. The proposed optimization algorithm aims to improve the maximum torque within...

  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
7,737 Views
12 Pages

A Study on a Linear Magnetic-Geared Interior Permanent Magnet Generator for Direct-Drive Wave Energy Conversion

  • Ningjun Feng,
  • Haitao Yu,
  • Minqiang Hu,
  • Chunyuan Liu,
  • Lei Huang and
  • Zhenchuan Shi

24 June 2016

The conventional linear permanent magnet generator (CLPMG) for direct-drive wave energy conversion (WEC) has experienced many drawbacks that are difficult to overcome such as low power density and bulky system volume. To improve power density, this p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,304 Views
20 Pages

6 April 2022

Magnetic gear mechanisms have advanced to have a promising future in transmission technology. Previous research indicates that magnetic gear mechanisms might replace mechanical gear mechanisms in some applications. Small-scale wind turbines (SWT) wit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,319 Views
19 Pages

3 May 2024

In this paper, a new axial-type magnetic gear with an auxiliary flux-enhancing structure (AFS-AMG) is proposed. Compared to conventional AMGs, it has a higher torque density and higher permanent magnet (PM) utilization factor. Firstly, the design rul...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,286 Views
25 Pages

17 May 2019

The exact mathematical modeling of electric machines has always been an effective tool for scholars to understand the working principles and structure requirements of novel machine topologies. This paper provides an analytical modeling method—t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
7,839 Views
14 Pages

Simplified Design of Magnetic Gear by Considering the Maximum Transmission Torque Line

  • Norhisam Misron,
  • Luqman Mohd Saini,
  • Ishak Aris,
  • Chockalingam Aravind Vaithilingam and
  • Hanamoto Tsuyoshi

30 November 2020

Magnetic gears (MGs) technology is studied widely among research institutions, with several improvements being documented. This development attracts a high amount of attention due to the demand in the development of magnetic gears towards higher perf...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,859 Views
15 Pages

Comparison of Axial Magnetic Gears Based on Magnetic Composition Topology Differences

  • Sudirman Syam,
  • Sudjito Soeparman,
  • Denny Widhiyanuriawan and
  • Slamet Wahyudi

4 May 2018

This paper proposes a design and implementation of an axial type magnetic gear (MG) based on the composition of the magnetic arrangement. We report a quantitative comparison of two MG topologies with rectangular magnets arranged in series and paralle...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,520 Views
15 Pages

Design Optimization of an Axial Flux Magnetic Gear by Using Reluctance Network Modeling and Genetic Algorithm

  • Gerardo Ruiz-Ponce,
  • Marco A. Arjona,
  • Concepcion Hernandez and
  • Rafael Escarela-Perez

13 February 2023

The use of a suitable modeling technique for the optimized design of a magnetic gear is essential to simulate its electromagnetic behavior and to predict its satisfactory performance. This paper presents the design optimization of an axial flux magne...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,900 Views
23 Pages

22 September 2022

This paper is focused on the structural analysis of a new propulsion system defined by an in-wheel motor with an integrated magnetic gear (IWM-IMG). The IWM-IMG has two levels of torque and speed. First, the state of the art of magnetic gears (MGs) i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,006 Views
18 Pages

18 June 2020

The paper presents an analysis of local and global forces acting on the ferromagnetic material of a modulator in a co-axial magnetic gear, taking several design variants and the impact of loading into account. The analyses include a modulator with co...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,383 Views
18 Pages

24 February 2025

The article presents basic information about the induction heating of gears, which are widely used in various industries. This article presents the methodology and results of a coupled FEM simulation of a circuit model for a power electronics convert...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,195 Views
17 Pages

13 March 2023

Magnetic gear and magnetic-geared machine (MGM) are the potential solutions in electric vehicles (EVs) powertrains for inherent high efficiency and mechanical simplification. However, the torque density issue of the MGM greatly limits its industrial...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,872 Views
16 Pages

Prediction of Stress and Deformation Caused by Magnetic Attraction Force in Modulation Elements in a Magnetically Geared Machine Using Subdomain Modeling

  • Manh-Dung Nguyen,
  • Su-Min Kim,
  • Jeong-In Lee,
  • Hyo-Seob Shin,
  • Young-Keun Lee,
  • Hoon-Ki Lee,
  • Kyung-Hun Shin,
  • Yong-Joo Kim,
  • Anh-Tuan Phung and
  • Jang-Young Choi

4 September 2023

This study presents an approach for calculating the stress and deformation increase in the modulation of magnetically geared machines using a mathematical method. An analytical method is employed to obtain the magnetic force density acting on the mod...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,044 Views
18 Pages

24 January 2025

This paper investigates the potential of a magnetic gear wireless power transfer (WPT) system for electric vehicle (EV) charging, with the advantages of low-frequency operation, low foreign object interference, low electromagnetic emissions, and high...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
968 Views
19 Pages

1 September 2025

This paper presents a comprehensive design approach for optimizing the pole configuration of a coaxial magnetic gear (CMG) structure with an overhang to enhance torque characteristics. Five CMG models were designed, and their characteristics were ana...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,608 Views
18 Pages

25 May 2019

In order to study the contribution of each harmonic to the output torque and axial torque of the axial magnetic gear with Halbach permanent magnet arrays (HAMG), torque and axial force calculation formulas of the HAMG are proposed based on the air-ga...

  • Article
  • Open Access
246 Views
25 Pages

16 January 2026

This study presents an optimal design combined with comprehensive multiphysics validation to enhance the torque density of a coaxial magnetic gear (CMG) incorporating an overhang structure. Four high non-integer gear-ratio CMG configurations exceedin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,289 Views
12 Pages

6 July 2022

Magnetic gears (MGs) have gained increasing attention due to their sound performance in high torque density and low friction loss. Aiming to maximize the torque density, topology design has been a popular issue in recent years. However, studies on th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
5,853 Views
15 Pages

A Novel Flux Focusing Magnetically Geared Machine with Reduced Eddy Current Loss

  • Jin Liu,
  • Wenxiang Zhao,
  • Jinghua Ji,
  • Guohai Liu and
  • Tao Tao

2 November 2016

This paper proposes a novel flux focusing magnetically geared (MG) machine for wind power generation, considering the permanent magnets (PMs) eddy current loss and the balance between the pull-out torque of MG machine and the back-electromotive force...

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