Layered Partial-Loop Coil Structure for Higher Induced EMF

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing coil structures with windings made of thin metal plates face challenges in achieving a large induced electromotive force.

Innovation Solution

A coil structure comprising layered metal plates with lead wire portions having a partial-loop shape, end portion thick plate portions, and inside thick plate portions acting as a magnetic core, where adjacent metal plates are bonded at the end portion thick plate portions to form a coil with a partial-loop shape and a magnetic core.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If windings are made of thin metal plates, then the device size is reduced, but the induced electromotive force becomes small

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidinduced electromotive force
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The coil structure is divided into multiple separate metal plate layers (first metal plate, second metal plate, third metal plate, etc.), each contributing to the overall winding. This segmentation allows for optimized current distribution and increased effective winding area, thereby enhancing the induced electromotive force while maintaining compact dimensions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a single-plane winding to a multi-layer three-dimensional structure. By stacking metal plates in multiple layers with alternating connection patterns, the effective winding area increases in the vertical dimension, significantly boosting the induced electromotive force without proportionally increasing the device footprint.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Power

If multiple metal plates are layered and bonded, then the induced electromotive force increases, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinduced electromotive forceVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The coil structure is divided into multiple separate metal plate layers (first metal plate, second metal plate, third metal plate, etc.), each contributing to the overall winding. This segmentation allows for optimized current distribution and increased effective winding area, thereby enhancing the induced electromotive force while maintaining compact dimensions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a single-plane winding to a multi-layer three-dimensional structure. By stacking metal plates in multiple layers with alternating connection patterns, the effective winding area increases in the vertical dimension, significantly boosting the induced electromotive force without proportionally increasing the device footprint.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 proposed coil structure enables the achievement of a large induced electromotive force while maintaining a compact design, suitable for use in electronic devices.

Implementation Method 1

the inside thick plate portions of the adjacent metal plates are bonded to each other to form a magnetic core

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

an inside thick plate portion that is formed with a thickness the same as the end portion thick plate portions, the inside thick plate portion being arranged inside a partial loop formed by the lead wire portion and being away from the lead wire portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12283413B2Coil structure, lead frame, and inductor
Publication Date: 2025.04.22 SHINKO ELECTRIC IND CO LTD
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AI summary

A coil structure includes layered metal plates, wherein each of the metal plates includes a lead wire portion having a partial-loop shape, end portion thick plate portions formed at both ends of the lead wire portion and thicker than the lead wire portion, and an inside thick plate portion formed with a thickness the same as the end portion thick plate portions, the inside thick plate portion being arranged inside a partial loop formed by the lead wire portion and being away from the lead wire portion, and wherein adjacent metal plates are bonded to each other at one of the end portion thick plate portions, the lead wire portions of the respective metal plates are connected in series to form a coil having a partial-loop shape, and the inside thick plate portions of the adjacent metal plates are bonded to each other to form a magnetic core.