Dual-Plate Motor Support Assembly for Large Pumping Motors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing horizontal pumping systems face challenges in supporting large motors due to increased weight, thrust, and vibration, leading to complex and expensive manufacturing of motor support plates.
Innovation Solution
A frame design for horizontal pumping systems comprising a base assembly and a motor support assembly with multiple interconnected support plates, utilizing bolted and welded connections for cost-effective and easy manufacturing, providing a rigid structure to support large motors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If prior art design guidelines are used for motor support plates in very large motors, then the support structure can handle the increased weight and thrust, but the manufacturing becomes complicated and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The motor support plate is divided into multiple segments including a motor plate, thrust chamber support, suction chamber support, and frame support. Each segment is designed and manufactured separately using standard fabrication processes, then assembled together using standardized adapters and connection elements. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured with simpler, more cost-effective processes while maintaining the overall structural strength needed to support very large motors.
2Force
If motor support plates are designed for very large motors, then they can support increased weight and thrust, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The motor support plate design incorporates multiple functional elements into standardized components that can serve multiple purposes. The thrust chamber support and suction chamber support are designed as universal adapters that can be used across different motor sizes and configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for custom-designed components for each application, thereby lowering manufacturing costs while maintaining the ability to support increased thrust forces.
3Weight of moving object
If motor support plates are designed for very large motors, then they can support increased weight, but the manufacturing becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The design merges multiple support functions into an integrated motor support plate assembly where the motor plate, thrust chamber support, suction chamber support, and frame support work together as a unified structure. This merging eliminates the need for separate, complex support structures for each function, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining the capability to support very large motor weights.
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AI summary
A frame for supporting a horizontal pumping system includes a base assembly and a motor support assembly connected to the base assembly. The motor support assembly includes an upper support plate having a top and a bottom, a first lower support plate connected to the upper support plate, and a second lower support plate connected to the upper support plate. The first and second lower support plates are connected to the upper plate with bolted and welded connections.