An annular magnet is formed by coupling a plurality of arc-shaped divided
magnets with each other in an annular shape as well as such being
magnetized with N and S magnetic poles on the end surfaces thereof in an
axial direction, wherein the annular magnet is formed such that each of
the divided magnets has joint portions at both ends thereof so that the
divided magnets are joined to each other. Each of the joint portions also
has a joint surface to overlap the joint portions of adjacent divided
magnets in the axial direction. The joint surface is magnetized to a
magnetic pole different from that of a joint surface to which such is
joined, and the divided magnets are coupled with each other by the
magnetic attraction force of different magnet poles.