Electric Motor Mount with Rotational Coupling for Belt Tensioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The replacement of electric motors in industrial machines is cumbersome due to the need for precise alignment before bolting to a mounting bracket, making the process inefficient and labor-intensive.
Innovation Solution
An electric motor mount system with a frame, baseplate, and latch that allows the electric motor to be attached in two different orientations, providing four installation solutions using a single design, and includes a mounting bracket with rotational couplings for easy adjustment and tensioning of drive belts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electric motors are directly bolted to a mounting bracket, then the motor is securely fixed, but precise alignment is required making replacement cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a mounting bracket attached to the cabinet and a removable motor mount that interfaces with the motor. This segmentation allows the motor to be quickly detached and replaced without affecting the bracket, eliminating alignment requirements and improving replacement efficiency while maintaining secure fixation through the latch mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The motor mount incorporates a rotational coupling mechanism that allows dynamic adjustment of the motor position. This enables easy alignment and tensioning of drive belts by rotating the motor mount to the appropriate position, then securing it with the latch, making the system adaptable and easy to maintain.
2Device complexity
If a single mounting bracket is used, then the structure is simple, but the motor can only be installed in one fixed position
Solution Approach 1:
The motor mount is designed as a universal mounting device that can accommodate motors in multiple orientations and positions. The rotational coupling and latch mechanism allow the same mounting structure to adapt to different installation requirements, providing four possible installation solutions while maintaining relatively simple construction.
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AI summary
An electric motor mount and an electric motor mount system are provided. The electric motor mount includes a frame, a baseplate and a latch. The frame includes two arms, each having a bushing. The baseplate receives an electric motor foot plate, and may be removably attached to the frame in two different orientations. The latch is attached to an end of the frame, and secures the electric motor foot plate to the baseplate. One orientation of the baseplate allows the electric motor to be attached to one side of the electric motor mount, while the other orientation allows the electric motor to be attached to the other side of the electric motor mount. The electric motor mount system includes a mounting bracket and an electric motor mount.