DC Induction Motor-Generator Using Ferromagnetic Core Bridge

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rotating electromagnetic machines do not effectively utilize monopole permanent magnet fields of opposite polarities to operate by induction, limiting their efficiency and functionality as both motors and generators.

Innovation Solution

A rotating electromagnetic machine with a ferromagnetic core and solenoid coils that induces electric energy from external and internal permanent magnets, acting as a transfer bridge to generate DC output or input through induction, eliminating the need for a commutator.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If conventional rotating electromagnetic machines are used, then basic motor and generator functions are achieved, but efficiency and functionality are limited due to inability to effectively utilize monopole permanent magnet fields of opposite polarities for induction operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy efficiencyVSAvoidfunctionality as motor and generator
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The rotating electromagnetic machine is designed to operate in dual modes as both a motor and a generator by utilizing monopole permanent magnet fields of opposite polarities. The stator assembly with radially spaced permanent magnets and the rotor with solenoid coils can reversibly convert between electrical energy and mechanical energy, enabling the same device to function as either a motor or generator depending on the direction of energy flow.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The ferromagnetic core with solenoid coils acts as an intermediary between the external permanent magnets and the internal permanent magnet, transferring energy by induction. The core with its high magnetic permeability facilitates the induction of electric energy from the permanent magnets while transferring this energy to the stator windings, enabling efficient energy conversion in both motor and generator modes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Power

If a commutator is used in conventional DC machines, then DC output is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveDC output capabilityVSAvoidcommutator structure
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts and eliminates the commutator from the conventional DC machine structure. Instead of using a mechanical commutator to produce DC output, the design employs a three-phase stator winding connected to a rectifier bridge, which converts the AC generated by the rotating rotor into DC output. This removal of the commutator simplifies the mechanical structure, eliminates brush wear, and reduces maintenance requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Use of energy by moving object

If traditional electromagnetic machine designs are used, then basic operation is achieved, but energy transfer efficiency is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy transfer efficiencyVSAvoidoperational efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The machine employs composite magnetic structures combining permanent magnets with ferromagnetic materials. The stator assembly uses permanent magnets made from composite materials with high magnetic energy products, while the rotor incorporates a ferromagnetic core with high permeability. This composite approach enhances the magnetic field strength and uniformity, improving the induction process and overall energy transfer efficiency between the permanent magnets and the stator windings.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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

Enables efficient energy transfer and continuous rotation as both a motor and generator, providing a DC output or accepting a DC input while immersed in monopole permanent magnet fields, enhancing operational efficiency and versatility.

Implementation Method 1

A rotating element acts as a transfer bridge between two active energetic suppliers, the rotating element providing a ferromagnetic core with plural solenoid coils having induced electric energy from external permanent magnets; the core transferring energy by induction to the inner stator's wound active permanent magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

A rotating electromagnetic machine with a ferromagnetic core and solenoid coils that induces electric energy from external and internal permanent magnets

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field interaction: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 3

enables efficient energy transfer and continuous rotation as both a motor and generator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force: Lorentz Force

Data Source

PatentUS7791242B2DC induction electric motor-generator
Publication Date: 2010.09.07 CLEARWATER HOLDINGS LTD
  • US7791242B2 patent drawing
  • US7791242B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An electromagnetic apparatus has a rotating element acting as a transfer bridge between two active energetic suppliers, the rotating element providing a ferromagnetic core with plural solenoid coils having induced electric energy from external permanent magnets; the core transferring energy by induction to the inner stator's wound active permanent magnet, the energy collector and inductor acting as a generator.