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Quite a number of configurations allow to get passive permanent magnet
thrust or radial bearings. However, most of existing devices are base
d on the same two or three structures. In many cases, a different geom
etrical structure keeping the same magnetic and mechanical characteris
tics would allow a simpler and cheaper realisation. We present here a
synthesis of passive bearings allowing original structures.