This sub-class deals with (a) electrostatic generators, motors, clutches, or holding devices, (b) other non-dynamo-electric generators or motors, and (c) arrangements for starting, regulating, braking, or otherwise controlling such machines unless in conjoint operation with a second machine.
Electrostatic generators or motors using a solid moving electrostatic charge carrier
H02N 1/04
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Friction generators
H02N 1/06
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Influence generators
H02N 1/08
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with conductive charge carrier, i.e. capacitor machines
H02N 1/10
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with non-conductive charge carrier
H02N 1/12
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in the form of a conveyer belt, e.g. van de Graaff machine
H02N 3/00
Generators in which thermal energy is converted into electrical energy by ionisation of a fluid and removal of the charge therefrom (discharge tubes functioning as thermionic generators Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...H01J 45/00)
H02N 4/00
Generators or motors in which interaction between a plasma or a flow of conductive liquid or of fluid-borne conductive particles and a magnetic field converts kinetic or thermal energy into electric energy or vice versa
H02N 4/02
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Magnetohydrodynamic generators
H02N 4/20
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Electrodynamic pumps
H02N 7/00
Motors using thermal expansion or contraction of solid bodies between the electrical input and the mechanical output