Single Resin Composition for Dynamo-Electric Machine Coil Insulation and Fixing

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing technologies for dynamo-electric machines require two different resin compositions for insulation and coil fixing, necessitating two manufacturing equipment setups, which complicates the manufacturing process.

Innovation Solution

A single resin composition comprising a base unsaturated-polyester resin or vinyl-ester resin, a radical-polymerizable monomer with adhesiveness, a thermally latent isocyanate group, and a photo-radical polymerization initiator is used for both insulation coating and coil fixing, simplifying the manufacturing process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If two different resin compositions are used for insulation and coil fixing, then insulating property and coil fixing property are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulating property and coil fixing propertyVSAvoidmanufacturing equipment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent develops a single resin composition that performs multiple functions: it provides electrical insulation, bonds coil ends to each other and to the core, and offers mechanical strength. This multi-functional resin eliminates the need for separate insulation resin and bonding resin applications, thereby simplifying manufacturing equipment while maintaining reliable insulating and fixing properties

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

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the functions of two separate resin compositions (insulation resin and bonding resin) into a single unified resin formulation. By combining the insulating characteristics with the bonding and fixing characteristics in one material, the patent reduces the number of manufacturing steps and equipment required, directly addressing the complexity issue

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If two different resin compositions are used for insulation and coil fixing, then insulating property and coil fixing property are improved, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulating property and coil fixing propertyVSAvoidmanufacturing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The single resin composition is designed to simultaneously provide insulation, bonding, and fixing functions in one application step. This eliminates the sequential process of applying different resins, reducing manufacturing time and improving productivity while maintaining the reliable performance characteristics of both insulation and coil fixing

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables a continuous manufacturing process where a single resin application performs multiple functions in sequence without requiring intermediate steps or equipment changes. This continuous action approach improves productivity by eliminating the discontinuities associated with switching between different resin compositions and manufacturing setups

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

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 approach provides excellent insulating and coil fixing properties while reducing manufacturing complexity by using a single resin composition, enhancing productivity and maintaining high performance.

Implementation Method 1

a resin composition containing a base unsaturated-polyester resin and/or a base vinyl-ester resin, a base radical-polymerizable monomer, a radical-polymerizable monomer having adhesiveness to the insulating film of the insulation coated conductor, and a photo-radical polymerization initiator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhoto-radical polymerization: Photopolymerisation

Data Source

PatentEP3021460B1Resin composition, member for dynamo-electric machine and dynamo-electric machine
Publication Date: 2021.11.10 ASTEMO LTD
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AI summary

A resin composition (601) containing the following is prepared: a base unsaturated-polyester resin and/or a base vinyl-ester resin; a base radical-polymerizable monomer; a radical-polymerizable monomer having a thermally latent isocyanate group; a photo-radical polymerization initiator; and an alkylborane and/or an alkoxyamine derivative. A stator coil (60) in a stator (20) in a dynamo-electric machine (10) is coated using said resin composition (601) only, i.e. just the one resin composition. An insulated coated section (29A) and a conductor-exposing section (29B) of a join-side coil end (62) are also coated using said resin composition (601).