Magnetic Pole Insulation via Winding Frame Grooves

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Problem

Conventional magnetic pole configurations for rotary electric machines require costly equipment and complex welding processes, leading to unreliable insulation due to variations in welding conditions, which can result in damaged insulators and compromised insulation reliability.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic pole configuration that simplifies the attachment of insulators and winding frames to the core by using sheet-like insulators inserted into slits of the winding frames, eliminating the need for welding and ensuring stable insulation through a design that facilitates easy insertion and secure fixation, thereby enhancing insulation reliability and reducing manufacturing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If ultrasonic welding is used to attach insulating films to insulating winding frames, then the insulating films can be securely fixed, but the manufacturing cost increases due to required welding equipment and process complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulation reliabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the ultrasonic welding process (thermal-mechanical system) with a simple mechanical insertion system. The insulating film is inserted into a groove structure formed on the insulating winding frame, eliminating the need for welding equipment and processes while maintaining secure fixation through the groove geometry itself.

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

2Reliability

If ultrasonic welding is used to attach insulating films, then fixation is achieved, but the insulating films may be damaged or welding conditions may vary leading to unreliable insulation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulation reliabilityVSAvoidinsulator damage
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary anti-action by designing the groove structure in advance to prevent the harmful effects of welding. The groove geometry is specifically designed to guide and secure the insulating film without subjecting it to the high temperatures and mechanical stresses of ultrasonic welding, thereby preventing film damage and welding-related reliability issues before they can occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

3Strength

If welding processes are used for attachment, then secure fixation is achieved, but the device complexity and equipment requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment strengthVSAvoidwelding equipment
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the welding process entirely from the attachment system. Instead of using complex welding equipment to achieve attachment strength, the design extracts only the essential function of securing the insulating film through a simple groove insertion mechanism, eliminating unnecessary equipment complexity while maintaining sufficient attachment strength for the application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentEP3442099B1Magnetic pole, magnetic pole manufacturing method, and stator
Publication Date: 2022.08.10 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP
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AI summary

A magnetic pole (50) includes a core (40), winding frames (10), and sheet-like insulators (20). The winding frames (10) are provided to both ends, in a direction (Z) along the central axis, of the core (40), and have thin portions (11A, 12A, 13A) and projections (13B). The thin portions (11A, 12A, 13A) and the projections (13B) extend in a direction (Z) along the central axis. The insulators (20) are provided on both sides in the circumferential direction of a tooth portion (41). Apart of each insulator (20) is held by being sandwiched between the projection (13B) and the thin portion (13A) provided to each winding frame (10).