Induction Spindle Restraining Structure for Higher Rotational Speed

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional high frequency vibration spindle systems are limited by structural design, which prevents further increase in spindle speed due to centrifugal forces that can cause the electric power transmission device to rupture and disintegrate.

Innovation Solution

A high frequency vibration spindle system with non-contact power transmission and a restraining part made of carbon fibers or composite materials that wraps around the second induction module to counteract centrifugal forces during rotation, enhancing structural strength and allowing for increased spindle speed.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the spindle speed is increased to improve processing efficiency, then productivity increases, but the centrifugal force causes the electric power transmission device to rupture and disintegrate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespindle speedVSAvoidstructural integrity of electric power transmission device
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical contact-based power transmission system with a non-contact electromagnetic induction system. The first induction module on the spindle and second induction module on the toolholder transmit power wirelessly through electromagnetic fields, eliminating mechanical wear and structural failure risks associated with high-speed rotation. This substitution allows the spindle to operate at higher speeds without compromising the integrity of the power transmission device.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials in the construction of the induction modules and restraining parts to enhance structural strength and centrifugal force resistance. By using composite materials with high strength-to-weight ratios, the system can withstand the increased centrifugal forces generated at higher spindle speeds while maintaining the integrity of the electric power transmission device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If the spindle speed is increased to improve processing efficiency, then productivity increases, but the centrifugal force causes structural strength to decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespindle speedVSAvoidstructural strength of electric power transmission device
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical contact-based power transmission system with a non-contact electromagnetic induction system. The first induction module on the spindle and second induction module on the toolholder transmit power wirelessly through electromagnetic fields, eliminating mechanical wear and structural failure risks associated with high-speed rotation. This substitution allows the spindle to operate at higher speeds without compromising the integrity of the power transmission device.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials in the construction of the induction modules and restraining parts to enhance structural strength and centrifugal force resistance. By using composite materials with high strength-to-weight ratios, the system can withstand the increased centrifugal forces generated at higher spindle speeds while maintaining the integrity of the electric power transmission device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Device complexity

If a conventional contact-based power transmission system is used, then the structure is simple, but the system cannot withstand high centrifugal forces at high speeds

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural complexityVSAvoidcentrifugal force resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical contact-based power transmission system with a non-contact electromagnetic induction system. The first induction module on the spindle and second induction module on the toolholder transmit power wirelessly through electromagnetic fields, eliminating mechanical wear and structural failure risks associated with high-speed rotation. This substitution allows the spindle to operate at higher speeds without compromising the integrity of the power transmission device.

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

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 counteracts centrifugal forces, improving the structural strength and allowing for higher maximum rotational speeds of the spindle system, thereby enhancing processing efficiency and tool longevity.

Implementation Method 1

the second induction module is adapted to receive an electric power from the first induction module in a non-contact electromagnetic induction manner

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the restraining part winds around an exterior circumference of the second induction module to provide a restraint force for counteracting a centrifugal force generated when the second induction module rotates

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCentrifugal force: Centrifugal Force

Implementation Method 3

a transducer, adapted to be controlled to vibrate the tool and being disposed at the toolholder and electrically connected with the second induction module to receive the electric power

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3616830B1High frequency vibration spindle system with noncontact power transmission and method for manufacturing a restraining part used therein
Publication Date: 2024.02.28 NATIONAL CHUNG HSING UNIVERSITY
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AI summary

A high frequency vibration spindle system (100, 200) with non-contact power transmission and a method for manufacturing a restraining part (50, 240) used therein are disclosed. The high frequency vibration spindle system (100, 200) comprises: a spindle (10, 210); a toolholder (20, 220); an electric power transmission device (40, 230) including a first induction module (60, 250) and a second induction module (70, 260), wherein the second induction module (70, 260) is disposed at the spindle (10, 210) or the toolholder (20, 220), and the second induction module (70, 260) is adapted to receive an electric power from the first induction module (60, 250) in a non-contact electromagnetic induction manner; a transducer (30) adapted to be controlled to vibrate the tool (22) and being disposed at the toolholder (20, 220) and electrically connected with the second induction module (70, 260) to receive the electric power; and a restraining part (50, 240) located between the first induction module (60, 250) and the second induction module (70, 260). By the design of the restraining part (50, 240), the structural strength and stability of the second induction module (70, 260) can be improved, and the maximum rotational speed of the high frequency vibration spindle system (100, 200) can be increased.