Electrical Component Structure With Perpendicular Magnetic Flux
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical component structures using magnets to collect metal particles are ineffective in preventing short circuits between conductive parts, as they only capture particles near the magnets, leaving many uncollected and allowing metal particles to cause degradation in insulating performance.
Innovation Solution
An electrical component structure comprising conductive parts, an insulator, and a magnetic flux generating structure where the magnetic flux lines are oriented differently from the electric lines of force between the conductive parts, preventing metal particles from aligning and forming a path for short circuits, thereby enhancing insulating performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If magnets are used to collect metal particles in conventional structures, then metal particles passing nearby the magnets are collected, but most metal particles are not collected and short circuits can still occur between conductive parts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a magnetic flux generating structure that creates a magnetic field in a direction substantially perpendicular to the electric line of force between conductive parts. This dimensional change in field orientation prevents metal particles from aligning along the electric field path, thereby blocking short circuit formation even when particles are present between conductive parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic flux generating structure acts as an intermediary between the metal particles and the electric field. By generating magnetic flux that interacts with the metal particles (which are ferromagnetic or paramagnetic), it prevents them from forming conductive paths along the electric line of force, thus mediating the harmful interaction between particles and electric fields.
2Reliability
If magnets are positioned to collect metal particles, then some particles are captured, but the insulating capacity between terminals degrades due to uncollected particles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful presence of metal particles into a beneficial effect by utilizing their magnetic properties. The magnetic flux generating structure attracts and holds metal particles within the magnetic field region, preventing them from migrating to critical areas between terminals. Thus, the very property that makes particles problematic (their ability to be attracted by fields) is used to keep them away from harmful locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameter of the magnetic field orientation to be perpendicular to the electric field direction. This parameter change in field orientation fundamentally alters how metal particles behave in the space between conductive parts, preventing them from aligning in a way that would create conductive paths, thereby maintaining insulating capacity.
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 solution effectively prevents short circuits and improves the insulating capacity of electrical components by obstructing metal particles from aligning with electric lines of force, ensuring reliable operation and reduced wear on bearings.
Implementation Method 1
The magnetic flux generating structure generates a magnetic flux with magnetic flux lines oriented in a direction different from a direction of the electric line of force existing between the adjacent ones of the conductive parts
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AI summary
An electric component structure (1) is provided with at least two electrical conductive parts (8), an insulator (7) and a magnetic flux generating structure (13). The electrical conductive parts (8) are arranged with an electric line of force existing between adjacent ones of the conductive parts (8). The insulator (7) holds the conductive parts (8). The magnetic flux generating structure (13) generates a magnetic flux with magnetic flux lines oriented in a direction different from a direction of the electric line of force existing between the adjacent ones of the conductive parts (8).