Rotary Centrifugal Element Support to Prevent Tilt Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rotary devices with centrifugal elements face challenges in maintaining smooth radial movement and preventing tilting, which can lead to functional degradation and interference with adjacent components.
Innovation Solution
A rotary device is designed with a tilt preventing mechanism that includes a support member, a groove and protrusion configuration, or a contact and guide surface arrangement to stabilize the centrifugal elements, ensuring they remain radially movable while preventing axial movement and tilting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the centrifugal element is made radially movable without support constraints, then the radial movement freedom is improved, but the centrifugal element tilts and interferes with adjacent components
Solution Approach 1:
The support member provides localized support at specific positions (radially inner side and axially opposite side) rather than complete constraint, allowing radial movement while preventing tilting. This selective support approach maintains operational freedom while ensuring stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member acts as an intermediary between the centrifugal element and the housing, providing controlled support that prevents unwanted tilting while allowing necessary radial movement. The support member mediates the interaction to achieve both freedom and stability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the centrifugal element is constrained to prevent tilting, then the stability is improved, but the radial movement smoothness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support member provides localized support only where necessary (at the radially inner side and axially opposite side) rather than complete constraint, minimizing interference with radial movement while effectively preventing tilting. This selective support reduces movement resistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member is designed to dynamically adapt to the centrifugal element's movement, providing support when needed to prevent tilting while allowing smooth radial movement. The support structure accommodates the dynamic nature of centrifugal force variations.
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
The solution allows for stable and smooth radial movement of centrifugal elements, preventing tilting and interference with adjacent components, thereby enhancing the operational stability and efficiency of the rotary device.
Implementation Method 1
When the centrifugal elements are radially moved by centrifugal forces acting thereon
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AI summary
A rotary device is disclosed. The rotary device includes a first rotor, a centrifugal element, and a tilt preventing mechanism. The first rotor is disposed to be rotatable. The centrifugal element is supported to be axially movable with respect to the first rotor. The tilt preventing mechanism prevents the centrifugal element from tilting.