Buried Coil Dust Core for DC Motor Eddy Current Loss

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electrically powered machines face inefficiencies due to high eddy current losses and mechanical weaknesses in dust cores, limiting their application in machines with significant loads, such as field elements and armatures.

Innovation Solution

The use of a dust core with magnetic powder and a buried coil configuration, where the magnetic powder is insulated with a glass material to prevent electrical conduction and enhance mechanical strength, allowing for efficient magnetic flux utilization and improved torque.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If a dust core is used to suppress eddy current loss, then eddy current loss is reduced, but mechanical strength is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeddy current lossVSAvoidmechanical strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses composite materials by combining magnetic powder particles with insulating layers (such as oxide films or resin coatings) to create a dust core that maintains both low eddy current loss and sufficient mechanical strength. The insulating layers prevent direct contact between magnetic powder particles, reducing eddy current paths while the composite structure provides mechanical integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by creating regions with different properties within the dust core. The magnetic powder particles provide magnetic properties while insulating layers between particles provide electrical isolation. This local differentiation allows the core to simultaneously achieve low eddy current loss in conductive regions and high electrical resistance at particle boundaries.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Loss of energy

If insulation-treated magnetic powder is used to reduce eddy current loss, then eddy current loss is suppressed, but mechanical strength remains low causing chip or break during coil winding

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeddy current lossVSAvoidstructural integrity during manufacturing
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a composite material system where magnetic powder particles are combined with binding agents or insulating coatings that provide both electrical isolation and mechanical strength. The composite structure allows the dust core to withstand the mechanical stresses of coil winding while maintaining its low eddy current loss properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-treating the magnetic powder with insulating coatings or binders before forming the dust core. This preliminary insulation treatment ensures that the particles are already protected and bonded together before the core is subjected to mechanical stress during manufacturing, preventing chip or break during coil winding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of energy

If magnetic powder particles are insulated to prevent electrical conduction, then eddy current loss is reduced, but insulation property may degrade over time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeddy current lossVSAvoidinsulation property stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses composite materials with stable insulating properties, such as oxide films (e.g., SiO2, Al2O3) or cross-linked resin coatings, that provide long-term electrical isolation. These insulating materials are chemically stable and resistant to degradation from heat, moisture, and mechanical stress, ensuring sustained insulation performance over the product lifecycle.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes parameters such as insulating layer thickness, material composition, and cross-linking density to achieve stable insulation properties. By carefully controlling these parameters, the patent ensures that the insulating layers maintain their electrical resistance and physical integrity under various operating conditions, preventing insulation degradation over time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration reduces eddy current losses, enhances mechanical strength, and increases the efficiency and torque of electrically powered machines by effectively utilizing magnetic flux and maintaining insulation properties over time.

Implementation Method 1

it is possible to suppress an eddy current which flows through the core, and thus it is possible to enhance the efficiency of an electrically powered machine

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEddy current: Eddy Currents

Implementation Method 2

an insulating layer which covers the surface of each particle... electrical conduction between the particles of the soft magnetic material is prevented

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical insulation: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 3

A magnetic flux is supplied by the stator, and the magnetic flux acts on the rotor, thereby generating an electromagnetic force

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic flux: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 4

Each electromagnetic steel sheet is composed of a soft magnetic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFerromagnetism: Ferromagnetism

Implementation Method 5

the stator is a field element and the rotor serves as an armature... generating an electromagnetic force or an induced electromotive force

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10848016B2Magnetic powder dust core with entirely buried coil or magnet
Publication Date: 2020.11.24 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

A direct-current electric motor (an electrically powered machine) is a 3-pole brush-equipped direct-current electric motor which is provided with an armature (a rotor), a field element (a stator), a shaft, a commutator, a brush, a bracket, and an end plate. Of these, the armature (an armature) is provided with a dust core configured with a compressed powder compact formed of magnetic powder, and a coil buried in the dust core. On the other hand, the field element is provided with a field magnet which generates a magnetic flux, and a yoke housing which supports the field magnet and also functions as a housing.