Elastic Clip Coil Wire Connection for Rotating Machine Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for connecting rectangular conducting wires in rotating electric machines, such as TIG welding, are complex and inefficient, making it difficult to facilitate effective connections between coil wires.
Innovation Solution
A coil wire module with a clip having a pair of elastic pieces that elastically deform to pinch together connection ends of coil wires, ensuring they remain in contact and allowing for simplified and efficient connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If TIG welding is used to connect busbars and rectangular conducting wires, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but the connection process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a clip as an intermediary component that mechanically connects the busbar and coil wire together. The clip has a body portion that fits into a groove on the busbar and clamping portions that hold the coil wire, serving as a mediator between the busbar and coil wire to achieve reliable connection without direct welding
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the TIG welding process (thermal/mechanical system) with a mechanical clipping system. Instead of using heat and electricity to fuse the components together, the invention uses a purely mechanical clipping mechanism to achieve the connection, thereby simplifying the connection process while maintaining reliability
2Reliability
If TIG welding is used to connect rectangular conducting wires, then strong electrical connection is achieved, but manufacturing efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The clip acts as a mediator that provides a reliable mechanical and electrical connection between the busbar and coil wire without requiring welding operations, thereby maintaining connection strength while improving manufacturing efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system is segmented into distinct components: the busbar, the coil wire, and the clip. This segmentation allows for independent manufacturing and assembly of each component, improving manufacturing efficiency while maintaining reliable electrical connection through the specialized clip design
3Reliability
If rectangular conducting wires are inserted into notches and welded, then secure connection is achieved, but the assembly process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The clip serves as an intermediary that simplifies the assembly process by providing a snap-fit or clamp mechanism that secures the coil wire to the busbar without requiring insertion into notches or welding operations, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining connection security
Solution Approach 2:
The clip design incorporates dynamic elements such as elastic clamping portions or snap-fit mechanisms that allow for easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining secure connection during operation, improving ease of operation without compromising connection security
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy and reliable connections between coil wires, enabling miniaturization of the coil wire module and enhancing yield in manufacturing by reducing protrusion and simplifying the assembly process.
Implementation Method 1
the clip being elastically deformable in a manner that changes a width of the pair of elastic pieces
Data Source
AI summary
A coil wire module for a rotating electric machine, the core wire module including: a plurality of coil wires that are configured to be provided in a core of the rotating electric machine; and a clip having a pair of elastic pieces, wherein: the plurality of coil wires each have a connection end that is configured to be exposed from an end of the core, the clip is elastically deformable in a manner that changes a width of the pair of elastic pieces, and in a state where the pair of elastic pieces pinch together at least two of the connection ends of the plurality of coil wires, the at least two of the connection ends are kept in contact with each other by an elastic force of the clip.