Reel Pipe Motor Feedback for Accurate Curtain Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electrically driven rolling curtains face inaccuracies in positioning due to flexible curtain lengths and require inconvenient power management, limiting their functionality and precision.

Innovation Solution

A reel pipe motor with a speed reduction assembly, charge control circuit, and bead switch system that allows for convenient power control and backup battery operation, combined with sensing elements for precise curtain control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the rolling curtain is controlled by calculating the number of turns of the roller, then the positioning can be controlled, but the positioning accuracy deteriorates due to flexibility of the curtain and circumstantial factors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning controlVSAvoidpositioning accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by using a sensor to detect the actual position of the rolling curtain and comparing it with the target position. The system automatically adjusts the motor operation based on the detected position feedback, ensuring accurate positioning despite curtain flexibility and external factors. The control system continuously monitors and corrects positioning errors in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Extent of automation

If the reel pipe motor is controlled by general power supply switching, then the motor can be turned on or off, but the convenience of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor controlVSAvoidpower control convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by enabling the motor to automatically manage its own power state. The motor controller automatically switches between charged power and battery power based on power availability, and automatically stops the motor when the curtain reaches the desired position or when power is cut off, eliminating the need for manual power switching operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Power

If the rolling curtain requires external power supply to operate, then the motor can be powered, but the adaptability deteriorates when power is cut off

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor power supplyVSAvoidoperation capability during power outage
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-charging a battery within the motor housing during periods when external power is available. This stored energy is prepared in advance to ensure continuous operation during power outages. The system automatically switches to battery power when external power is cut off, maintaining operational adaptability without requiring external power throughout.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9840870B2Reel pipe motor and a rolling curtain positioning control system
Publication Date: 2017.12.12 NINGBO XIANFENG NEW MATERIAL
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AI summary

The present invention provides a reel pipe motor, comprising a casing; a motor and a speed reduction assembly disposed within the casing; an L-shape motor end head having a tubular part and a box part which could be connected with the casing, a switch box disposed on the outer surface of the box part, in which a switch control panel and a bead switch are located; and a power supply plug and a hollow rod. The bead switch is connected with the hollow rod. The bead switch could be operated by pulling the hollow rod. A first end of the power supply plug is electrically connected with the switch control panel, and a second end thereof extends into the hollow rod and is electrically connected with an external power supply. This invention further discloses a rolling curtain positioning control system comprising the said reel pipe motor.