The Design and Magnetic Field Analysis of a Double Rotor Permanent Magnet Braking Device

Abstract

During long-term continuous braking, high-intensity braking, or frequent braking, the temperature of the brake disc or brake drum will increase significantly, resulting in a decrease in the friction coefficient, the aggravation of the wear degree, and the dangerous heat recession of partial or even total loss of braking efficiency. This paper focuses on an innovative double rotor permanent magnet braking device, which is located on the inner side of the wheel hub, to improve the heat decay resistance of the friction braking device. The structure and principle of the double rotor permanent magnet braking device were given, and its main structural parameters were designed, calculated, and optimized. The geometric model and finite element model of the double rotor permanent magnet braking device were established. The static and transient magnetic field analysis and the braking torque characteristic analysis of the double rotor permanent magnet braking device were carried out by using Maxwell electromagnetic analysis software. The results show that the magnetic flux density in the working area of the double rotor permanent magnet braking device increases with the increase in rotation speed, the braking torque changes with the change of rotation speed, and the maximum braking torque occurs in the low-speed area, which is consistent with the theoretical calculation results. This provides a theoretical basis for the follow-up prototype test of the double rotor permanent magnet braking device.