Motor Controller with Integrated NIC for Remote Diagnostics

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional motors lack the ability to be directly connected to networks, making remote debugging, control, and trouble identification difficult, and they have limited adaptability and application range, especially in systems like exhausting and ventilation systems.

Innovation Solution

A motor equipped with a motor controller connected to a network interface circuit (NIC), which enables remote control, debugging, and diagnosis via TCP/IP protocol, allowing connection to networks and facilitating easy identification and wider application.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional motors are used without network interface, then device complexity is reduced, but remote control and debugging capability is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote control capabilityVSAvoidnetwork interface circuit

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The motor controller is designed to perform multiple functions: it controls motor operation and simultaneously provides network communication capabilities through an integrated NIC. This multi-functionality allows the motor to be both controlled remotely and to provide feedback without requiring separate dedicated control and communication systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The network interface circuit (NIC) is integrated directly into the motor controller, combining control and communication functions in a single unit. This merging reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies the overall system architecture while enabling remote connectivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Ease of repair

If motor controller with NIC is added, then remote debugging capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote debugging capabilityVSAvoidmotor controller structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of repairVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The motor controller with integrated NIC enables self-diagnosis and self-monitoring capabilities. The system can automatically detect operational parameters, identify faults, and provide status information through the network interface, reducing the need for manual on-site debugging and maintenance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The network interface circuit provides bidirectional communication, allowing the motor controller to send operational status, diagnostic data, and fault information back to remote monitoring systems. This feedback mechanism enables real-time remote debugging and proactive maintenance without requiring physical access to the motor.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If network connectivity is implemented, then adaptability and application range are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplication rangeVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The motor controller is designed as a universal platform that can serve multiple applications (exhaustion systems, ventilation systems, industrial motors) by integrating network communication capabilities. This multi-functional design allows a single product platform to be adapted to various industries and applications without requiring completely different systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8587245B2Motor, control method therefor, and cluster control system comprising the same

Publication Date: 2013.11.19 ZHONGSHAN BROAD OCEAN MOTOR MFG

AI summary

A motor, including: a stator, a rotor, and a motor controller. The motor controller is connected to a network interface circuit (NIC). The motor can be directly connected to a network, which makes it possible for technicians to facilitate remote control, debugging, remote diagnosis, and troubleshooting. The motor is easy to be identified, and features improved functions, wider application range, and more convenient use.