Outer Rotor Motor Conveying Device Eliminates Gears

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional conveying devices for test tubes require additional costs and space for manufacturing and housing a separate gear device connected to the motor, increasing complexity and size.

Innovation Solution

A conveying device utilizing an outer rotor motor that directly connects to a conveyor belt, eliminating the need for a gear device and reducing the device's size by integrating the motor and conveyor unit with a support structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If a separate gear device is connected to the motor, then the motor can transmit rotational force to the conveyor belt, but the device complexity and size increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverotational force transmissionVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the motor and gear device into a single integrated unit. The motor is designed with internal gears that directly transmit rotational force to the conveyor belt, eliminating the need for a separate external gear device. This integration reduces structural complexity while maintaining effective power transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The motor unit serves multiple functions: it generates rotational force, transmits it through internal gears, and directly drives the conveyor belt. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate components, reducing both device complexity and space requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Power

If a separate gear device is connected to the motor, then the motor can transmit rotational force to the conveyor belt, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverotational force transmissionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By combining the motor and gear device into one integrated component, the patent reduces the total number of parts that need to be manufactured, assembled, and quality-checked. This simplification leads to lower manufacturing costs while maintaining the necessary power transmission capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Power

If a separate gear device is connected to the motor, then the motor can transmit rotational force to the conveyor belt, but the space required for the device increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverotational force transmissionVSAvoiddevice space
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The integration of the gear device within the motor housing eliminates the need for separate space allocation for external gears. The compact internal arrangement reduces the overall footprint of the conveying device while maintaining effective power transmission to the conveyor belt.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 configuration reduces manufacturing costs and space requirements while providing improved driving force through dual outer rotor motors, enhancing the efficiency of test tube conveyance.

Implementation Method 1

a motor of an outer rotor type

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4527763A1Conveying device including outer rotor motor
Publication Date: 2025.03.26 ENERGIUM CO LTD
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AI summary

A conveying device according to an embodiment of the disclosure may include a motor of an outer rotor type, a conveyor unit that receives rotational force from the motor and moves a transfer target inserted into the conveying device in a length direction of the conveying device, and a support unit that extends in the length direction of the conveying device and in which the motor and the conveyor unit are mounted. The conveyor unit may include a connecting member that surrounds the motor and is in contact with the motor to receive the rotational force, and a conveyor belt that is disposed to wrap the connecting member and moves the transfer target.