Magnetic Controlled Power Generator Module Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing magnetic controlled power generators face compatibility issues between the loading device, power generator, and flywheel, making assembly and repair difficult, and struggle to integrate with external digital signals due to reliance on permanent magnets, hindering computerization and digitization.

Innovation Solution

The magnetic controlled power generator is designed with two independent modules, featuring a flywheel device with an annular body and magnetic controlled loading device, including a transmission element, adjustment block, and adjusting drive mechanism, allowing for radial displacement of the magnetic flux control and easy assembly/disassembly, enabling continuous load resistance adjustment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If the magnetic controlled loading device, power generator and flywheel are integrated as a single unit, then the structural strength is improved, but the ease of assembly and repair deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidease of assembly and repair
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the magnetic controlled power generator into two independent modules: a flywheel device and a magnetic controlled loading device. The flywheel device includes the flywheel, hub, and transmission element, while the magnetic controlled loading device includes the armature core, coil holder, and magnetic components. These modules can be assembled and disassembled independently through the shaft connection, enabling easy maintenance and repair while maintaining structural integrity during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If permanent magnets are used as the magnetic field source, then the magnetic force stability is improved, but the adaptability to digital control deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemagnetic force stabilityVSAvoidadaptability to digital control
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs adjustable air gap mechanisms that allow the magnetic flux density to be dynamically modified in response to digital control signals. The air gap between the armature core and magnetic components can be adjusted radially, enabling continuous variation of magnetic field strength. This dynamic adjustment capability permits integration with external digital signals and computerized control systems while retaining the stability benefits of permanent magnets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical parameter of air gap distance to control magnetic flux density. By adjusting the radial position of the armature core or magnetic components, the magnetic circuit parameters are modified, allowing continuous control of magnetic field strength. This parameter change approach enables digital control integration without replacing permanent magnets, maintaining both stability and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If the magnetic controlled loading device uses complex magnetic flux control mechanisms, then the load resistance control precision is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload resistance control precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical magnetic flux control mechanisms with a simplified radial adjustment system. Instead of using multiple moving parts, gears, or linkages to control magnetic flux, the design uses direct radial displacement of the armature core or magnetic components. This mechanical simplification achieves precise load resistance control through single-degree-of-freedom movement, reducing device complexity while maintaining control precision.

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

This design facilitates easy assembly and maintenance, improves load resistance control accuracy, and enables computerization and digitization by allowing for automatic and continuous adjustment of magnetic flux density, reducing cost and weight.

Implementation Method 1

A magnet rotates with the flywheel to form a magnetic circuit of the armature core for a coil of the armature core producing electricity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the eddy current resistance is formed by using changes in the magnetic field, thus becoming a breaking loading method. Its fundamental principle is using a conductive metal plate and moving it through a magnetic field. The magnetic fields opposing the change

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEddy current: Eddy Currents

Implementation Method 3

according to Maxwell's Equation, the intensity of the magnetic force is in direct proportion to the square of magnetic flux density. The magnetic force can be applied to the exercise machine's braking loading.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Lorentz Force

Data Source

PatentUS8957641B1Magnetic controlled power generator
Publication Date: 2015.02.17 CHI HUA FITNESS CO LTD
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AI summary

A magnetic controlled power generator provides a magnetic controlled loading device, power generator and flywheel device to form two independent modules which are easily assembled and disassembled for easy manufacture and maintenance. Besides, the magnetic controlled power generator has simple installation and lightweight components to generate a radial displacement for magnetic flux control, achieving continuous adjustment of the load resistance, thereby having the effect of reducing the cost and weight.