Linear Motor Connector End-Face Recessed Plug Tab Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connectors face challenges in connecting linear motors in series due to space constraints caused by the presence of iron cores and coils within the motors, limiting the efficient electrical connection and series arrangement of multiple motors.
Innovation Solution
A connector system comprising a plug holder and a tab holder, positioned in recessed portions on the exterior faces of linear motors, allowing for electrical and physical connection while minimizing space usage by being flush with the motor faces and using a relay connector for additional connections, enabling efficient series connection of multiple linear motors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional connectors are used to connect linear motors in series, then electrical connection is achieved, but space constraints prevent efficient connection due to iron cores and coils inside the motors
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is repositioned from the traditional side-connection approach to the end-face of the linear motor, utilizing the end-face area that was previously underutilized. This dimensional shift allows the connector to be placed in a space that does not interfere with the internal components (iron cores and coils) of the motor, thereby resolving the space constraint issue while maintaining reliable electrical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a tab holder that replicates the electrical connection function traditionally performed by side-mounted connectors. By creating a copy of the connection interface at the end-face position, the system achieves the same electrical connectivity without the spatial constraints of the original connector design.
2Power
If multiple linear motors are connected in series to improve output, then system power increases, but space efficiency decreases due to connector placement
Solution Approach 1:
By moving the connector to the end-face dimension of the linear motor, the design allows motors to be arranged in series along the motion direction without lateral space occupation. This enables compact series arrangements that maintain high space efficiency while achieving increased system power through multiple motor connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The end-face connector design allows for flexible series arrangements where multiple motors can be dynamically configured along the motion direction. The connector placement enables motors to be connected in a compact linear sequence, optimizing the use of available space while maintaining the ability to scale system power by adding more motors in series.
3Area of moving object
If connectors are positioned on the exterior face of linear motors, then space efficiency improves, but connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The tab holder creates a replicated connection interface at the end-face position that mirrors the functionality of traditional side-mounted connectors. This copying approach ensures that the electrical connection reliability is maintained at the new end-face location, achieving both space efficiency and connection reliability simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The tab holder acts as an intermediary element that bridges the electrical connection between series-connected motors at the end-face position. This intermediary structure ensures reliable electrical contact while being positioned in the space-efficient end-face location, resolving the contradiction between position and reliability.
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AI summary
A linear motor connector system comprises a first linear motor, a second linear motor, and a first connector. The first connector includes a first plug holder electrically connected to the first linear motor and positioned in a recessed portion formed on an exterior face of a connecting portion of the first linear motor. The first connector further includes a first tab holder electrically connected to the second linear motor. The first tab holder is positioned in a recessed portion formed on an exterior face of a connecting portion of the second linear motor and faces the first plug holder along a direction of connection of the linear motors.