Disc Motor Magnetic Resistance Reduction via Switched Induction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing motors face high energy consumption due to unnecessary power input to suppress voltage proliferation and have poor output power performance due to single-sided magnetic forces, leading to inefficient energy conversion.

Innovation Solution

A disc motor design incorporating a magnetic set with multiple layers of magnetic discs, an induction set with coils configured perpendicularly to the motion direction, and an induction switch circuit with detectors to manage power supply, allowing for heteropolar and homopolar appositions to reduce magnetic resistance and enhance magnetic assist.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If intermittent power supply is adopted to capture required magnetic force, then the motor can drive the rotor to rotate, but the coils will generate power during power suspension due to high magnetic flux and high cut count, causing voltage proliferation and energy waste

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutput powerVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by introducing an induction switch circuit that detects the position of magnetic components before power is supplied to coils. The circuit pre-determines which coils should be activated based on the relative positions of magnetic components, ensuring power is supplied only when necessary and preventing voltage proliferation during power suspension periods. This proactive control mechanism eliminates unnecessary energy consumption while maintaining required output power.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback through the induction switch circuit that continuously monitors the positions of magnetic components and provides real-time feedback to control power supply to coils. The circuit detects when magnetic components are in positions that would cause harmful power generation during suspension, and automatically adjusts power supply accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system optimizes energy efficiency while maintaining motor performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Force

If high magnetic flux and high cut count configuration is used, then the motor can generate required magnetic force, but unnecessary power input is needed to suppress internal voltage proliferation, reducing energy conversion efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemagnetic forceVSAvoidinput power
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The induction switch circuit performs preliminary detection of magnetic component positions before power supply is activated. By knowing the exact positions of magnetic components in advance, the system can selectively power only those coils that will contribute to useful magnetic force generation, preventing unnecessary power input that would otherwise be required to suppress voltage proliferation in coils that would generate harmful back-EMF during suspension.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical timing mechanism with an induction-based detection system. Instead of using mechanical switches or timers to control power supply, the invention uses induction switches that detect the magnetic field positions and automatically control power supply timing. This substitution eliminates the need for high input power to suppress voltage proliferation while maintaining the high magnetic flux configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Device complexity

If ring-type motor structure with single-sided magnetic force is used, then the motor structure is simple, but the output power performance is poor at the same power input

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor structureVSAvoidoutput power
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from a traditional single-sided ring-type motor structure to a multi-layer disc motor structure with magnetic components arranged in multiple dimensions. The first and second magnetic disc sets are positioned on opposite sides of the coil set, creating a multi-dimensional magnetic field configuration. This dimensional change allows the motor to generate magnetic force in multiple directions simultaneously, significantly improving output power performance while maintaining relatively simple construction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple magnetic disc sets (first and second magnetic disc sets) with the coil set in a compact integrated structure. The magnetic components from both disc sets work together with the coil set to generate combined magnetic force, effectively combining the capabilities of multiple magnetic sources into a single integrated motor structure. This merging approach increases output power without proportionally increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 design effectively reduces input power consumption while increasing output power by minimizing magnetic resistance and optimizing power conversion efficiency, resulting in lower energy waste and improved economic benefits.

Implementation Method 1

powering the coils 11 allows them to be magnetized to generate repulsive and attractive magnetic forces with the magnetic elements 21 of the rotor 20, thereby driving the rotor 20 to be rotated

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

each first magnetic disc set has at least one first magnetic component and at least one second magnetic component spaced from each other, magnetic poles on both ends of the first, second components are parallel to a motion direction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetization: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP3413444B1Disc motor
Publication Date: 2021.07.07 YUZEN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PTE LTD
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AI summary

A disc motor uses first, second magnetic components (51), (52) and third, fourth magnetic components (61), (62) of first, second magnetic disc set (50), (60) of a magnetic set (5) to carry out magnetization in the motion direction, a coil (71) of a coil set (70) of an induction set (7) is arranged perpendicularly to the motion direction, so as to form a four magneto-mechanical force effect; poles of the first, second magnetic components and the third, fourth magnetic component of the first, second magnetic disc sets are arranged oppositely to each other if they are different in polarity and adjacently to each other if they are the same in polarity; with the switching of forward reverse circuit power supplies of an induction switch circuit (80), magnetic resistant force can be avoided, the whole motion process is magnetically assisted, input power can be reduced effectively, and output power is increased.