Embedded Rotor Magnet Layout for Temperature-Stable Demagnetization Resistance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing magnet-embedded rotating machines face challenges in maintaining appropriate coercive forces and resisting demagnetization, particularly under varying temperature conditions, due to the use of magnets with inconsistent coercive properties.

Innovation Solution

The rotating machine employs a rotor design with first and second magnets having specific coercive force relationships (Hco(A)>Hco(B), Hci(A)>Hci(B), Hco(A)>Hci(A), and {Hco(A)/Hci(A)}>{Hco(B)/Hci(B)}, where the second magnet is embedded at a greater depth from the stator facing surface, reducing demagnetization risk and maintaining coercive force during steady-state driving.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If magnets with high coercive force are used throughout the rotor, then demagnetization resistance is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase due to requiring multiple magnet types with different coercive forces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedemagnetization resistanceVSAvoidmagnet configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different coercive force requirements to different radial positions of magnets. Magnets at larger radial distances from the stator (first magnets) require higher coercive force to resist demagnetization, while magnets at smaller radial distances (second magnets) can use lower coercive force materials. This localized differentiation optimizes both demagnetization resistance and manufacturing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The rotor magnet system is segmented into at least two distinct groups: first magnets positioned at larger radial distances and second magnets positioned at smaller radial distances. Each segment has tailored magnetic properties appropriate to its operational conditions, allowing the system to achieve high demagnetization resistance where needed while simplifying manufacturing in other areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Power

If magnets are positioned closer to the stator facing surface, then magnetic interaction efficiency is improved, but demagnetization risk increases due to higher reverse magnetic field exposure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemagnetic interaction efficiencyVSAvoiddemagnetization resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements local quality by matching magnet coercive force to their specific operational environment. Second magnets positioned closer to the stator (smaller radial distance) experience higher reverse magnetic fields but can use materials with lower coercive force since they are less critical for demagnetization resistance. First magnets at larger radial distances use higher coercive force materials to ensure demagnetization resistance, while still maintaining adequate magnetic interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the coercive force parameter of magnets based on their radial position. By adjusting this critical material parameter according to location, the system optimizes the balance between magnetic interaction efficiency (requiring strong magnets near the stator) and demagnetization resistance (requiring high coercive force magnets at larger radial distances).

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

This design ensures appropriate coercive forces are maintained across temperature ranges, enhancing demagnetization resistance and magnetization efficiency, particularly during steady-state operation.

Implementation Method 1

The rotor includes a first magnet embedded in an area that is radially spaced from the facing surface of the stator by a first distance or longer, and a second magnet embedded in an area that is radially spaced from the facing surface of the stator by a second distance or longer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field interaction: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 2

Hco(A) represents a coercive force of the first magnet within a first temperature range corresponding to temperatures at a startup of the rotating machine. Hco(B) represents a coercive force of the first magnet within a second temperature range corresponding to temperatures during steady-state driving of the rotating machine

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCoercive force: Magnetic Hysteresis

Data Source

PatentUS12445002B2Magnet-embedded rotating machine with magnets having different coercive forces
Publication Date: 2025.10.14 DAIKIN INDUSTRIES LTD
  • US12445002B2 patent drawing
  • US12445002B2 patent drawing
  • US12445002B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A magnet-embedded rotating machine includes a rotor including first and second magnets, and a stator. The first magnet is radially spaced from a facing surface of the stator by a first distance or longer, and the second magnet is radially spaced from the facing surface of the stator by a second distance or longer, the second distance being longer than the first distance. Hco(A)>Hco(B), Hci(A)>Hci(B), Hco(A)>Hci(A), and {Hco(A)/Hci(A)}>{Hco(B)/Hci(B)}. Hco(A) represents a coercive force of the first magnet within a first temperature range corresponding to startup temperatures of the rotating machine. Hco(B) represents a coercive force of the first magnet within a second temperature range corresponding to steady state driving temperatures of the rotating machine. Hci(A) represents a coercive force of the second magnet within the first temperature range. Hci(B) represents a coercive force of the second magnet within the second temperature range.