Parallel-Axis Rotor Actuation Without Gears or Pulleys
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mechanical systems with multiple components connected by intermediate components, such as gears and pulleys, suffer from inefficiency in power transfer and increased maintenance needs due to the complexity and potential for energy loss and part failure.
Innovation Solution
A simultaneous actuating mechanism for parallel axis rotors, featuring a base with rotors mounted in spaced relation, a driving assembly coupled to offset crank pins, and a cap for simultaneous rotation, eliminating the need for intermediate components by using a driving assembly that orbits around a central hub to rotate all rotors simultaneously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If intermediate components (gears, pulleys, belts, chains) are used to transfer power from a single rotary driver to multiple components, then the mechanical system can achieve power distribution to multiple components, but the energy loss increases and the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes intermediate power transfer components (gears, pulleys, belts, chains) from the system. Instead of using a rotary driver connected through multiple intermediary components, the invention directly mounts multiple rotors on parallel axes to a single base, eliminating the need for intermediate power transfer mechanisms and thereby reducing energy loss and system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple rotors that require simultaneous rotation into a single integrated assembly mounted on a common base with parallel axes. This merging of previously separate power transfer paths into one unified structure eliminates redundant components and reduces both energy loss and mechanical complexity
2Reliability
If numerous intermediate components are used in the mechanical system, then the system can transfer power to multiple components, but the maintenance requirements increase due to more parts that can wear out or fail
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes all intermediate power transfer components (gears, pinions, pulleys, belts, chains) from the system. By directly mounting multiple rotors on parallel axes to a single base, the invention eliminates the numerous parts that could potentially wear out or fail, thereby improving reliability and reducing maintenance requirements
3Productivity
If a rotary driver is connected to multiple components through intermediate components, then the system can perform multiple mechanical functions, but the power transfer efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes intermediate power transfer components that cause energy loss. By directly mounting multiple rotors on parallel axes to a single base, the invention creates an efficient power transfer path without the energy losses associated with gears, pulleys, belts, or chains, thereby improving power transfer efficiency and productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple power transfer paths into a single integrated structure where multiple rotors are directly mounted on parallel axes to a common base. This consolidation eliminates the inefficiencies of intermediate components and improves overall power transfer efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
The simultaneous actuating mechanism for parallel axis rotors includes a base and a plurality of rotating rotors mounted in spaced relation inside the base, the rotors having parallel axes of rotation. A crank pin extends from each rotor at a position offset from the corresponding axis of rotation. A driving assembly is coupled to the crank pin of all the rotors. Operation of the driving assembly causes simultaneous rotation of the rotors to facilitate various mechanical functions, such as threading, steering, and reciprocation of multiple elements.