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power (or lower operating temperature), respectively. In contrast, the outer-rotor configuration<br />

can provide a larger inertia that may be desirable in constant-speed applications. An inherent<br />

feature of this motor is that the rotating rotor is exposed, which allows a load to be easily secured<br />

to (or manufactured as part of) the rotor assembly. A common form of each type is shown in<br />

Figure 2.2. Note the similarity between the axial flux and outer-rotor radial flux motors; the<br />

direction of the flux that is the distinguishing feature.<br />

Figure 2.2 – Outer- and inner- rotor radial flux motors.<br />

Motors used for “servo” applications (robotics, manufacturing, high-performance control), energy<br />

conversion applications (machine tool spindle drives, conveyors, pumps, fans, compressors,<br />

HVAC, traction motors), and general purpose applications are usually of the inner-rotor type. In<br />

contrast, cooling fans and magnetic and optical data storage systems may use the outer-rotor<br />

configuration. Additionally, the outer-rotor configuration has found application in “gearless” or<br />

“direct drive” machine tools and in vehicle propulsion, where the rotor is integrated into the<br />

wheel hub. All subsequent discussion is directed toward radial-flux inner-rotor motors, though<br />

many concepts apply to outer-rotor, axial-flux, and linear motors.<br />

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