Coated Plastic Field Shapers for Precise High-Voltage Control
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing high-voltage generator devices lack improvements in weight, cost, robustness, form, heat stability, and construction flexibility, particularly in the design of electric field shapers.
Innovation Solution
The electric field shaper comprises a non-conductive plastic body with an electrically conductive coating, featuring multiple conductive layers for enhanced adaptability and uniformity, and elastic/rigid connection elements for efficient field shaping and component fastening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If traditional conductive materials are used for field shaping elements, then electrical conductivity is ensured, but weight and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The field shaping element combines a non-conductive plastic body with an electrically conductive coating layer, creating a composite structure that achieves the desired electrical conductivity only where needed on the surface, while the bulk material remains lightweight and non-conductive
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive properties are applied locally only to the surface coating layer rather than throughout the entire field shaping element, providing electrical conductivity at the interface where it is needed while keeping the overall weight low
2Manufacturing precision
If complex shapes are implemented for precise field adaptation, then field shaping precision improves, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical machining of conductive materials with a coating process applied to a molded plastic body, allowing complex geometries to be achieved through molding and coating rather than complex mechanical manufacturing
Solution Approach 2:
The field shaping element is segmented into two functional parts: a non-conductive plastic body that provides the complex geometry and structural support, and a conductive coating layer that provides the electrical field shaping properties
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple conductive layers are applied, then field shaping performance and adaptability improve, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent varies the electrical conductivity parameter across multiple coating layers, with each layer having different conductivity characteristics to optimize field shaping performance for different operational requirements
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 design achieves a lightweight, cost-effective, and robust electric field shaper with precise field adaptation, effectively counteracting electric field strength peaks and enabling complex shapes, thus enhancing the construction flexibility of high-voltage generators.
Implementation Method 1
the electrically conductive coating comprises at least one copper layer for receiving an electric charge
Implementation Method 2
the electrically conductive coating comprises at least one nickel layer for bonding the non-conductive body to an electrically conductive layer of the electrically conductive coating
Data Source
AI summary
A high-voltage generator device is provided comprising an electric field shaper for shaping an electric field, in particular for a high-voltage generator. The electric field shaper comprising at least one field shaping unit which has a field shaping element. The field shaping element comprises a non-conductive body, in particular a plastic body, and an electrically conductive coating that is arranged on the non-conductive body.