Motor Base Flange Overflow Holes to Prevent Oil-Induced Burnout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional motor bases lack an overflow-proof structure, leading to excess oil flowing into submerged motors when the tank is overfilled, which can cause motor burnout.
Innovation Solution
A motor base design featuring a body with a motor mount, filter mount, through hole, passage, flange, and radially defined overflow holes to prevent excess oil from entering the motor, allowing redundant oil to flow out and notifying users when the tank is full.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the tank is filled with oil without overflow-proof structure, then the oil volume in the tank increases, but excess oil flows into the motor causing burnout
Solution Approach 1:
The tank is segmented into a main storage area and an overflow channel area. The overflow channel acts as a separate pathway that diverts excess oil away from the motor, creating a spatial separation between the oil storage function and the motor protection function.
Solution Approach 2:
The overflow channel serves as an intermediary structure between the tank and the motor. It intercepts excess oil before it can reach the motor, acting as a protective mediator that redirects the harmful flow away from the vulnerable component.
2Reliability
If overflow holes are added to the flange, then excess oil is diverted away from the motor, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The overflow holes are integrated directly into the flange structure, merging the overflow function with the existing mounting component. This combination eliminates the need for a separate overflow device, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining protection functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The overflow channel and holes provide automatic overflow protection without requiring external control systems or additional components. The structure self-regulates oil flow based on the liquid level, providing passive protection that simplifies the 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
Prevents motor burnout by ensuring excess oil is diverted away from the motor, prolonging its lifespan and enhancing safety by providing an overflow-proof mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
the at least one overflow hole is defined radially through the flange... allowing redundant oil to flow out
Data Source
AI summary
A motor base has a body, a motor mount, a filter mount, a through hole, a passage, a flange, and at least one overflow hole. The motor mount is formed on the top surface of the body. The filter mount is formed on the bottom surface of the body. The through hole is defined through the body. The flange is formed on the bottom surface of the body and is arranged around the filter mount. The at least one overflow hole is defined radially through the flange.