Motor
The motor design addresses the challenges of foreign matter entry, assembly displacement, and material waste by incorporating a power terminal unit with a second body and second terminal, resulting in improved structural stiffness and reduced costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025018607
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-10-15
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-10-14
AI Technical Summary
Motors with long bus bar terminals face issues such as foreign matter entering the gap between the terminal end and the housing, positional displacement during assembly, tolerance management difficulties, structural weakness, excessive material scrapping, and increased plating costs.
The motor design includes a power terminal unit with a second body and second terminal, where the first terminal end is inserted through a first hole in the cover and the second terminal end contacts the second body, allowing for fusion and overlap at a second hole, thereby simplifying the terminal structure and reducing material waste.
This design effectively prevents foreign matter from entering the terminal gap, simplifies tolerance management, enhances structural stiffness, reduces material scrapping, and decreases plating costs.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical field]
[0001] The embodiment relates to a motor. [Background technology]
[0002] The motor may include a rotating shaft, a rotor, a stator, a housing, and a cover. The rotor and the stator are included in the housing. The housing is a cylindrical member with an open top. The cover covers the open top of the housing. A bus bar may be disposed on the upper side of the stator. The terminals of the bus bar are connected to the coil wound on the stator and are connected to terminals disposed on the cover. The connected terminals disposed on the cover are connected to an external power source.
[0003] The covers may be spaced apart in the axial direction by a significant amount due to the length of the rotating shaft exposed on the upper side of the cover, so that the terminals of the busbar may include ends formed long on the upper side to reach the terminals of the cover.
[0004] However, a motor having such a structure has the following problems.
[0005] The cover has holes through which the ends of the terminals of the busbars pass, but there is a problem in that foreign matter may enter into the gap between the ends of the terminals of the busbars and the holes.
[0006] In addition, since the ends of the terminals of the busbars are quite long, there is a problem that if the position of the stator is shifted when the stator is hot-pressed into the housing, the ends of the terminals of the busbars that come into contact with the terminals of the housing cover will also be shifted.
[0007] Furthermore, since the axial position of the end of the terminal of the bus bar that contacts the terminal of the housing cover varies depending on the axial position of the stator, there is a problem that tolerance management is difficult.
[0008] In addition, since the ends of the terminals of the busbars are arranged long, they are easily bent, resulting in a problem of being structurally weak.
[0009] In addition, since the end of the busbar terminal is disposed long, there is a problem in that excessive scrap of plate material is generated when manufacturing the busbar terminal.
[0010] In addition, although the terminals of the busbar connected to the stator coil do not require plating on the cut surfaces after pressing onto a plate material, the ends of the terminals of the busbar that come into contact with the terminals of the housing cover also require plating on the cut surfaces after pressing. This results in a problem in that plating is performed on the entire terminals of the busbar after pressing, significantly increasing costs. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0011] Therefore, the present embodiment is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has an object to provide a motor capable of simplifying the terminal structure from the stator to the terminal of the housing cover. [Means for solving the problem]
[0012] An embodiment to achieve the above object may include a shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed corresponding to the rotor, a busbar disposed on an upper side of the stator, a cover disposed on an upper side of the busbar, and a power terminal portion coupled to the cover and electrically connected to the busbar, the busbar including a first terminal, the power terminal portion including a second body and a second terminal disposed on the second body, the cover including a first hole, a first end of the first terminal disposed inside the second body through the first hole and a second end of the second terminal contacting each other at the second body, the second body including a first part disposed outside the second terminal and a second part extending downward from the first part, the first part including a second hole, the first end and the second end being exposed to the outside by the second hole for fusing and overlapping at the second hole.
[0013] Preferably, the second body includes a second slot formed at a lower end of the second body, and a first end of the first terminal may be inserted into the second slot.
[0014] Preferably, the second body includes a second hole, the first end and the second end are arranged to contact each other through the second hole, and may be exposed to the outside through the second hole.
[0015] Preferably, an embossment may be disposed on the second end of the second terminal.
[0016] Preferably, the cover may include a third hole, and the second body may include a first part disposed outside the second terminal and a second part extending downward from the first part, and the second part may include a first protrusion coupled to the third hole.
[0017] Preferably, a size of a lower surface of the second part is larger than that of the first hole, and the lower surface of the second part can cover the entire area of the first hole while being in contact with the upper surface of the cover.
[0018] Preferably, based on the radial direction of the central axis of the cover, at least some of the plurality of first protrusions may be arranged at a different position from the rest, and at least some of the plurality of third holes may be arranged at a different position from the rest.
[0019] Preferably, based on a circumferential direction of a central axis of the cover, at least some of the first protrusions may be arranged at different positions from one another, and at least some of the third holes may be arranged at different positions from one another.
[0020] Preferably, the third holes include a 3-1 hole and a 3-2 hole, the 3-1 hole being disposed closer to a central axis of the cover than the 3-2 hole, and the 3-1 hole being disposed so as not to overlap with the first hole based on a radial direction of the central axis of the cover, and the 3-2 hole being disposed so as to overlap with the first hole.
[0021] Preferably, based on a radial direction of a central axis of the cover, one of the first end and the second end may be disposed on an inner side, and the other may be disposed on an outer side. Effect of the Invention
[0022] According to the embodiment, it is possible to provide an advantageous effect of preventing foreign matter from entering the gap between the end of the terminal of the bus bar and the hole.
[0023] According to the embodiment, there is provided an advantageous effect of facilitating stack-up tolerance control at the end portions of the terminals of the busbars that contact the terminals of the cover.
[0024] The embodiment provides the advantageous effect of high stiffness against bending.
[0025] The embodiment provides a highly advantageous effect of reducing plate scrap.
[0026] The embodiment provides an advantageous effect of reducing plating costs. [Brief description of the drawings]
[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a motor according to an embodiment;
[0028] [Diagram 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a bus bar, a cover, and a power terminal unit are coupled to each other;
[0029] [Diagram 3] 1 is a diagram illustrating a bus bar, a cover, and a power terminal portion before being coupled;
[0030] [Figure 4] 13 is a view illustrating a second body of the power terminal unit.
[0031] [Diagram 5] 5 is a side cross-sectional view of the second body of the power terminal portion taken along line BB in FIG. 4.
[0032] [Figure 6] 1 is a diagram illustrating Terminal 2.
[0033] [Figure 7] 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a protrusion of a second body is disposed in a groove of a second terminal. FIG.
[0034] [Figure 8] 1 is a view illustrating a state in which a first end of a first terminal and a second end of a second terminal are in contact with each other through a second hole.
[0035] [Figure 9]FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the second body illustrating a first protrusion disposed on the second body.
[0036] [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a side view of the second body coupled to the cover.
[0037] [Figure 11] FIG.
[0038] [Figure 12] 11 is a view illustrating a process of aligning a cover and a housing.
[0039] [Figure 13] 1 is a view illustrating a state in which a cover and a housing are coupled together; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0040] Hereinafter, the direction parallel to the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) of the shaft will be referred to as the axial direction, the direction perpendicular to the axial direction centered on the shaft will be referred to as the radial direction, and the direction along a circle having a radial radius centered on the shaft will be referred to as the circumferential direction.
[0041] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a motor according to an embodiment.
[0042] 1, the motor according to the embodiment may include a rotor 100, a magnet 200, a stator 300, a housing 500, a bus bar 600, a cover 700, and a power terminal unit 800. Hereinafter, the term "inner" refers to a direction toward the rotating shaft 100 based on the radial direction of the motor, and the term "outer" refers to a direction opposite to the inner side.
[0043] The rotating shaft 100 may be a hollow member with one side open. Both ends of the rotating shaft 100 may be rotatably supported by bearings in the axial direction. The rotating shaft 100 may be divided into portions having different outer diameters and arranged along the axial direction.
[0044] The rotor 200 is a member disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft 100 , and may be a magnet that is linked to the rotation of the rotating shaft 100 .
[0045] The stator 300 is disposed on the outside of the rotating shaft 100 and the magnet 200. The stator 300 may include a stator core 310, an insulator 320 attached to the stator core 310, and a coil 330 wound around the insulator 320. The coil 330 forms a magnetic field. The stator core 310 may be a single member or a combination of a plurality of divided cores. The stator core 310 may be formed in a form in which a plurality of plates in the form of thin steel sheets are stacked on top of each other, but is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the stator core 310 may be formed as a single piece.
[0046] When the rotor 200 is a magnet, the cover 400 fixes the magnet to the rotating shaft 100. The cover 400 surrounds the magnet and a portion of the rotating shaft 100. The cover 400 may be a molded member formed through overmolding, or may be a can member or adhesive member that surrounds the magnet.
[0047] The housing 500 may be disposed outside the stator 300. The housing 500 may be a cylindrical member with an open top. The housing 500 accommodates the rotating shaft 100, the magnet 200, the stator 300, and the cover 400 inside. The housing 500 may also accommodate a bearing that supports the rotating shaft 100.
[0048] The bus bar 600 is disposed on the upper side of the stator 300. The bus bar 600 connects the coils 330 wound around the stator 300.
[0049] The cover 700 is disposed on the upper side of the bus bar 600. The bearing 10 is housed inside the cover 700.
[0050] The power terminal portion 800 is disposed on the upper side of the cover 700 .
[0051] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the bus bar 600, the cover 700, and the power terminal unit 800 are coupled to each other, and FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the bus bar 600, the cover 700, and the power terminal unit 800 before being coupled.
[0052] 2 and 3, the bus bar 600 may be disposed under the cover 700. The bus bar 600 may include a first body 610 and a first terminal 620. The first body 610 may be an annular molded member. The first terminal 620 may be connected to an end of the coil 330. A first end 621 of the first terminal 620 contacts the power supply terminal unit 800. The first end 621 is disposed on the upper side and extends long. The three first ends 621 may be connected to U-, V-, and W-phase power supplies, respectively.
[0053] The cover 700 may include a first hole 710. The first hole 710 is formed through the top and bottom surfaces of the cover 700.
[0054] The power terminal unit 800 includes a second body 810 and a second terminal 820 disposed in the second body 810. The second body 810 surrounds the second terminal 820. The second body 810 may be a molded member disposed long in the vertical direction. The second body 810 is coupled to the cover 700.
[0055] The second terminal 820 is connected to an external power source or a terminal of a housing cover that is connected to an external power source. The second terminal 820 is fixed to the second body 810. A second end 821 of the second terminal 820 contacts the first end 621.
[0056] Such a power supply terminal portion 800 is separate from the bus bar 600. The power supply terminal portion 800 is disposed above the cover 700. The bus bar 600 is disposed below the cover 700.
[0057] FIG. 4 is a view illustrating the second body 810 of the power terminal unit 800. As shown in FIG.
[0058] 4, the second body 810 may include a first part 810A and a second part 810B. The first part 810A is disposed outside the second terminal 820 and surrounds the second terminal 820. The second part 810B extends from the underside of the first part 810A and is coupled to the cover 700.
[0059] The first part 810A includes a second hole 811. The second hole 811 is for exposing a first end 621 of the first terminal 620 and a second end 821 of the second terminal 820 to the outside for fusing. The first end 621 and the second end 821 are arranged to contact each other at the second hole 811.
[0060] The second part 810B may include a plurality of first protrusions 812. The first protrusions 812 are disposed to protrude from the lower surface of the second part 810B.
[0061] FIG. 5 is a side cross-sectional view of the second body 810 of the power terminal unit 800 taken along line BB in FIG.
[0062] 5, the second body 810 may include a first slot 801 and a second slot 802. The first slot 801 is disposed in the first part 810A. The second slot 802 is disposed across the first part 810A and the second part 810B.
[0063] A second terminal 820 is disposed in the first slot 801. When the second terminal 820 is disposed in the first slot 801, a second end 821 of the second terminal 820 is positioned in the second hole 811.
[0064] The second slot 802 communicates with the first hole 710. The second slot 802 is disposed above the first hole 710. The first end 621 of the first terminal 620 is disposed in the second slot 802. With the first end 621 disposed in the second slot 802, an end of the first end 621 is positioned in the second hole 811. The second slot 802 guides the end of the first end 621 into the second hole 811.
[0065] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the second terminal 820.
[0066] Referring to FIG. 6, the second terminal 820 is a three-terminal member connected to U, V, and W-phase power sources. The second terminal 820 is disposed long along the vertical direction. The second terminal 820 may include a plurality of grooves 822. The grooves 822 may be formed to be recessed at the side edges of the second terminal 820. The grooves 822 are intended to increase the bonding strength between the second body 810 and the second terminal 820 in the vertical direction. An embossment 823 may be disposed at the second end 821 of the second terminal 820. The embossment 823 is intended to increase the bonding strength between the first end 621 and the second end 821 during fusing.
[0067] Since the second terminal 820 is separate from the first terminal 620, the shape of the sheet metal of the first terminal 620 and the shape of the sheet metal of the second terminal 820 can be simplified, and scrap of sheet material can be significantly reduced.
[0068] In particular, the three second terminals 820 are identical in shape and size, and each of the three second terminals 820 is a rectangular plate-shaped member having straight edges, which can greatly reduce the amount of plate scrap generated after the second terminals 820 are pressed.
[0069] In addition, the three second terminals 820 have the same shape and size, and thus dimensional control is easy, which is advantageous in that cumulative tolerances can be reduced.
[0070] Meanwhile, the end of the second terminal 820 that contacts the terminal of the housing cover requires a plating process up to the cut surface after pressing (hereinafter, referred to as a post-plating process). Since the second terminal 820 is separate from the first terminal 620, the relatively expensive post-plating process can be carried out only on the second terminal 820, which has the advantage of significantly reducing plating costs.
[0071] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the protrusion of the second body 810 is disposed in the groove 822 of the second terminal 820. As shown in FIG.
[0072] 7, the second body 810 may include a second protrusion 803 on an inner wall. The second protrusion 803 is inserted into a groove 822 to hold the second terminal 820 in the up-down direction, thereby preventing the second terminal 820 from coming off the second body 810.
[0073] FIG. 8 illustrates a state in which a first end 621 of a first terminal 620 and a second end 821 of a second terminal 820 are in contact with each other through a second hole 811. As shown in FIG.
[0074] 8, the first end 621 of the first terminal 620 and the second end 821 of the second terminal 820 come into contact with each other so as to overlap at the second hole 811. In a radial direction around the central axis C of the cover 700, the first end 621 may be disposed on the outside and the second end 821 may be disposed on the inside. When a welding rod presses the first end 621 and the second end 821 as shown by w in FIG. 8, the first terminal 620 and the second terminal 820 are fused and connected. The first end 621 and the second end 821 are each formed in the form of a flat plate whose width is greater than its thickness, so that a sufficient contact area for fusing can be secured.
[0075] FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the second body 810 illustrating the first protrusion 812 disposed on the second body 810. As shown in FIG.
[0076] 3 and 9, a plurality of first protrusions 812 may be disposed on a bottom surface of the second part 810B of the second body 810. The first protrusions 812 may include a plurality of 1-1 protrusions 812A and a plurality of 1-2 protrusions 812B. The 1-1 protrusions 812A may be disposed relatively inwardly so as to be closer to the central axis C of the cover 700 than the 1-2 protrusions 812B. For example, the plurality of 1-1 protrusions 812A may be disposed on a first circular orbit O1 based on the central axis C of the cover 700. And, the plurality of 1-2 protrusions 812B may be disposed on a second circular orbit O2 having a larger radius than the first circular orbit O1 based on the central axis C of the cover 700.
[0077] Meanwhile, the inner edge of the second part 810B may be an inner peripheral surface based on the central axis C of the cover 700, and the outer edge of the second part 810B may be an outer peripheral surface based on the central axis C of the cover 700.
[0078] FIG. 10 is a side view of the second body 810 coupled to the cover 700. As shown in FIG.
[0079] 3, 9, and 10, the 1-1 protrusion 812A and the 1-2 protrusion 812B are disposed apart from each other in the radial direction based on the central axis C of the cover 700. The second body 810 and the second terminal 820 are disposed long in the vertical direction. Also, the three second terminals 820 are arranged in a row along the width direction, and the second terminal 820 is in the form of a flat plate whose thickness is smaller than its width, so that it can be easily bent inward or outward as shown by H in Fig. 10, but the 1-1 protrusion 812A and the 1-2 protrusion 812B are arranged in a double row based on the radial direction, which has the advantage of increasing rigidity against bending.
[0080] In addition, the horizontal cross-sectional size of second part 810B is formed larger than the horizontal cross-sectional size of first part 810A, which is advantageous in improving structural stability. In particular, the portion connecting first part 810A to second part 810B is formed with curved surface 804, which is advantageous in further improving structural stability against bending.
[0081] Meanwhile, the horizontal cross-sectional size of the second part 810B is formed to be larger than that of the first hole 710, and the bottom surface of the second part 810B is positioned to completely cover the first hole 710, which has the advantage of preventing foreign matter from entering the gap between the end of the terminal of the busbar 600 and the hole.
[0082] FIG. 11 is a plan view of the cover 700.
[0083] 3 and 11, the cover 700 may include a plurality of third holes 720 into which the first protrusions 812 are inserted. The third holes 720 are formed penetrating the upper and lower surfaces of the cover 700. The third holes 720 may be disposed adjacent to the first holes 710. The third holes 720 may include a 3-1 hole 721 and a 3-2 hole 722.
[0084] The 3-1 hole 721 may be disposed closer to the central axis C of the cover 700 than the 3-2 hole 722. The 3-1 hole 721 may be disposed so as not to overlap with the first hole 710 in the radial direction around the central axis C of the cover 700, and the 3-2 hole 722 may be disposed within a region S overlapping with the first hole 710.
[0085] The position of the third hole 720 corresponds to the position of the first protrusion 812 .
[0086] Meanwhile, the cover 700 may have a number of bolt fastening holes 740 arranged therein.
[0087] FIG. 12 is a view illustrating a process of aligning the cover 700 and the housing 500, and FIG. 13 is a view illustrating a state in which the cover 700 and the housing 500 are coupled together.
[0088] 11 to 13, the cover 700 may include a plurality of fourth holes 730. The fourth holes 730 are formed penetrating the upper and lower surfaces of the cover 700. The fourth holes 730 are for aligning the first end 621 of the first terminal 620 and the second end 821 of the second terminal 820.
[0089] A plurality of fifth holes 510 are disposed in the housing 500. When the fourth hole 730 and the fifth hole 510 are aligned, the upper end of the second terminal 820 is aligned with the terminal of the housing cover or the terminal of the external power source.
[0090] When the pin P is inserted into the fifth hole 510 of the housing 500 through the fourth hole 730 of the cover 700 with the power terminal unit 800 coupled to the cover 700, the tolerance for the upper end position of the second terminal 820 can be reduced. With the pin P inserted into the fourth hole 730 and the fifth hole 510, the bolt V can be fastened into the bolt fastening hole 740 to fix the cover 700 to the housing 500. With the bolt V fastened, the pin P is removed.
[0091] Although the above embodiment has been described with reference to an inner rotor type motor, the present invention is not limited thereto. The present invention can also be applied to an outer rotor type motor. In addition, the present invention can be used in various devices such as vehicles and home appliances.
Claims
1. shaft; a rotor coupled to the shaft; a stator disposed in correspondence with the rotor; A bus bar disposed on an upper side of the stator; A bearing plate disposed above the busbar; and A power terminal coupled to the bearing plate and electrically connected to the bus bar. Including part, the busbar includes a first terminal; The power supply terminal portion includes a second body and a second terminal disposed on the second body. the bearing plate includes a first hole; The first terminal is disposed inside the second body through the first hole. A motor, wherein one end and a second end of the second terminal contact at the second body.
2. the second body includes a second slot formed at a lower end of the second body; The motor of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the first terminal is inserted into the second slot. Data.
3. the second body includes a second hole; The first end and the second end are disposed to contact each other in the second hole, and the second hole The motor of claim 1 , wherein the motor is exposed to the outside by a spring.
4. The motor of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the second terminal has an embossment disposed thereon.
5. the bearing plate includes a third hole; The second body includes a first part disposed outside the second terminal, and a second part a second part extending downward from the first part, The motor of claim 1 , wherein the second part includes a first protrusion coupled to the third hole. 。
6. The size of the lower surface of the second part is larger than that of the first hole, The lower surface of the second part is in contact with the upper surface of the bearing plate, and the first hole is supported by the bearing plate.
6. The motor of claim 5, wherein the coil spring covers all areas of the coil spring.
7. Based on the radial direction of the central axis of the bearing plate, At least some of the first protrusions are disposed at positions different from the rest of the first protrusions, At least some of the third holes are disposed at different positions from the rest of the third holes. Item 6. The motor according to item 5.
8. Based on the circumferential direction of the central axis of the bearing plate, At least some of the first protrusions are disposed at different positions from each other, At least some of the third holes are disposed at different positions from each other. Item 8. The motor according to item 7.
9. the third hole includes a third-1 hole and a third-2 hole, The 3-1 hole is disposed closer than the 3-2 hole, Based on the radial direction of the central axis of the bearing plate, the 3-1 hole is The third-2 hole is disposed so as not to overlap with the first hole. The motor according to claim 5 , wherein the motor is arranged to overlap the rotor.
10. The first end and the second end are disposed in a radial direction of the central axis of the bearing plate. One of the two ends is disposed on the inside and the other is disposed on the outside. The motor described herein.
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