Title :
In-wheel permanent-magnet brushless DC motor drive for an electric bicycle
Author :
Chan, T.F. ; Yan, Lie-Tong ; Fang, Shao- Yuan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Hong Kong Polytech. Univ., Kowloon, Hong Kong
Abstract :
This paper presents the design of an axial-field PM brushless DC motor drive for use on an electric bicycle. Performance analysis using the finite element method is briefly discussed. A prototype motor was constructed for verifying the actual performance. Preliminary test results confirmed the feasibility of the proposed motor design
Keywords :
DC motor drives; brushless DC motors; electric vehicles; finite element analysis; machine testing; machine theory; permanent magnet motors; axial-field PM brushless DC motor drive; electric bicycle; finite element method; motor design feasibility; performance analysis; prototype motor; test results; Aerodynamics; Bicycles; Brushless motors; Commutation; Gears; Motor drives; Permanent magnet motors; Roads; Torque; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Machines and Drives, 1999. International Conference IEMD '99
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5293-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMDC.1999.769129
