Linear Drive Magnetic Cavity for Stable Elevator Safety Torque
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric safety gears in elevators face limitations in torque control and stability due to unidirectional magnetic attraction forces and exponential reduction in magnetic force with increased spacing, restricting their application and safety coefficients.
Innovation Solution
A linear driving apparatus with a magnetically conductive device and a magnet, featuring a magnetic cavity and perpendicular winding coils, allows for controlled torque and stability by adjusting current and magnetic induction, and a safety gear apparatus with a spring mechanism for emergency braking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If common electromagnets are used to generate magnetic attraction force, then the safety gear can be actuated, but the magnetic attraction force is unidirectional and not in direct proportion with distance, making torque control difficult and stability poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the magnetic system adjustable and controllable. The linear driving apparatus uses a magnetically conductive device with winding coils that can be controlled to generate bidirectional magnetic forces. The system transitions from static unidirectional electromagnet attraction to dynamic bidirectional control, allowing the magnetic field strength and direction to be adjusted according to operational requirements, thereby achieving stable and controllable torque.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of the magnetic field by using winding coils with specific winding directions perpendicular to the magnet's pole direction. By controlling the current through the coils, the magnetic field strength and direction can be adjusted. This parameter control allows for precise torque management and stable operation, resolving the issue of poor stability and difficult torque control in conventional electromagnets.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electromagnets are used with increased spacing or travel distance, then the application scenarios expand, but the magnetic force reduces exponentially, limiting the application scenarios and affecting safety coefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional electromagnet mechanical system with a linear driving apparatus that uses a magnetically conductive device and winding coils. This substitution creates a more efficient magnetic circuit that maintains stronger magnetic force over increased distances. The perpendicular winding configuration and bidirectional magnetic field generation replace the traditional unidirectional electromagnet design, enabling expanded application scenarios while maintaining adequate magnetic force.
3Power
If the winding coil direction is parallel to the magnet pole direction, then the structure is simple, but the magnetic field interaction is less effective for torque control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by positioning the winding coil direction perpendicular to the magnet pole direction, rather than parallel. This orthogonal arrangement creates a three-dimensional magnetic field interaction that is more effective for generating torque. The perpendicular configuration allows the magnetic field lines to intersect the coil windings at optimal angles, maximizing the electromagnetic force generation while maintaining a manageable structural complexity.
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
Enhances torque stability and safety by enabling controlled torque through perpendicular magnetic field interaction, and provides reliable emergency braking in elevators.
Implementation Method 1
the magnetically conductive device is provided with a winding coil, and in the magnetic cavity, the winding direction of the winding coil is perpendicular to the direction from the first end to the second end of the magnet
Implementation Method 2
the magnet is located between the first side portion and the second side portion and comprises at least a first end and a second end, magnetic pole directions of the first end and the second end are opposite
Implementation Method 3
the magnetically conductive device comprises a first magnetically conductive mechanism, a second magnetically conductive mechanism, a first joint and a second joint, wherein the first magnetically conductive mechanism and the second magnetically conductive mechanism are connected through the first joint and the second joint to form the magnetic cavity
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AI summary
Disclosed are a linear driving apparatus, a safety gear apparatus, and an elevator system and a method for controlling same. The linear driving apparatus comprises a magnetically conductive device (10) and a magnet (30), wherein the magnetically conductive device (10) comprises at least a first side portion (101) and a second side portion (102), and is provided with an enclosed magnetic cavity (33); the magnet (30) is located between the first side portion (101) and the second side portion (102) and comprises at least a first end (31) and a second end (32), wherein the magnetic pole directions of the two ends are opposite, and the first end (31) and the second end (32) correspond to the first side portion (101) and the second side portion (102) respectively; the magnetically conductive device (10) is provided with a winding coil (22), and in the magnetic cavity (33), the winding direction of the winding coil is perpendicular to the direction from the first end (31) to the second end (32) of the magnet (30); and the magnetically conductive device (10) movably fits the magnet (30).