Halbach Array Motor Pole Dimension Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing linear motors with Halbach array structures face limitations in expanding their application range due to constraints in dimensions and thrust requirements, making it difficult to adapt to various field system dimensions.

Innovation Solution

A motor design featuring a Halbach array with main and sub-poles magnetized in specific directions, where the dimensions of these poles are optimized based on flux content generated at the armature side, allowing for adjustable dimensions that maximize thrust and adaptability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the dimensions of the field system are fixed according to conventional Halbach array designs, then the motor structure is simple, but the range of application cannot be expanded to meet various dimension and thrust requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverange of applicationVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the dimensional ratios of the field system components. Specifically, it defines α = w/τ (first dimension/third dimension) and γ = h/τ (second dimension/third dimension) as key parameters, where w, h, and τ represent the dimensions of the main pole and sub-pole. By establishing optimal ranges for these parameters (α ≥ γ and α = k/(γ-γ0) + α0), the design can adapt to various dimension and thrust requirements while maintaining a relatively simple Halbach array structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Force

If the dimensions of main pole and sub-pole are increased to generate higher flux content, then the thrust increases, but the weight of the field system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovethrustVSAvoidweight of field system
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the dimensional parameters w, h, and τ of the main pole and sub-pole to achieve optimal flux content. By defining specific parameter relationships (α = w/τ, γ = h/τ, and α = k/(γ-γ0) + α0), the design maximizes thrust generation while minimizing the weight of the field system. This parametric optimization allows the motor to achieve high thrust without proportionally increasing the field system weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If the Halbach array structure is modified to improve thrust characteristics, then the motor performance improves, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethrust generationVSAvoidmanufacturing ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the Halbach array structure by optimizing the dimensional parameters within established mathematical relationships rather than fundamentally changing the structure. The parameters α and γ are constrained by specific formulas (α ≥ γ and α = k/(γ-γ0) + α0), which provide clear manufacturing guidelines while achieving improved thrust characteristics. This approach maintains manufacturing simplicity through standardized parameter relationships.

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

The optimized motor design enhances the range of application by expanding the ability to meet dimension and thrust requirements, improving flux content and reducing the weight of the field system while maintaining a simple structure.

Implementation Method 1

the main pole is magnetized in first directions as directions in which the armature and the field system are arranged, the sub-pole is adjacent to the main pole in second directions orthogonal to the first directions and magnetized in the second directions

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetization: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

a field system having a main pole and a sub-pole adjacent to the main pole and forming a Halbach array

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHalbach array: Halbach Array

Implementation Method 3

a first dimension of the main pole in the second directions, a second dimension of the main pole and the sub-pole in the first directions, and a third dimension as a sum of the dimensions of the main pole and the sub-pole in the second directions are determined according to a flux content generated in a surface of the field system at the armature side

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFlux concentration:

Data Source

PatentUS11527929B2Motor for improving flux content and robot comprising the same
Publication Date: 2022.12.13 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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  • US11527929B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

In a motor including an armature, and a field system having a main pole magnetized in first directions in which a distance from the armature is defined and a sub-pole adjacent to the main pole in second directions orthogonal to the first directions and magnetized in the second directions and forming a Halbach array, a first dimension of the main pole in the second directions, a second dimension of the main pole and the sub-pole in the first directions, and a third dimension as a sum of the dimensions of the main pole and the sub-pole in the second directions are determined according to a flux content generated in a surface of the field system at the armature side.