Resolver Stator Terminal Block for Weld-Free Magnet Wire Joining

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing stator winding connection methods using TIG welding result in thinning and potential breakage of magnet wires, leading to reduced accuracy in image analysis and hinder thickness reduction of terminal blocks.

Innovation Solution

A stator assembly with a terminal block part that includes terminals and a connecting piece, where the terminal ends of the stator winding are electrically connected by melting the coating between the terminals and the connecting piece, eliminating the need for TIG welding and allowing for a reduced thickness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If TIG welding is used to connect the magnet wire to the terminal pin, then the connection strength is improved, but the magnet wire may thin and break, reducing reliability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidwire integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces TIG welding (thermal/mechanical process) with insert molding (mechanical embedding process). The terminal pin is embedded into the resin insulator housing, creating a mechanical connection that avoids the thermal effects and wire thinning associated with welding. This substitution eliminates the harmful thermal field while maintaining connection strength through mechanical interlocking.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces resin insulator housing as an intermediary material between the terminal pin and the external environment. This intermediary provides both mechanical support and electrical insulation, allowing the terminal pin to be securely held without direct welding to the wire. The resin acts as a buffer that distributes stress and prevents wire breakage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If TIG welding is used to connect the terminal end of the magnet wire to the terminal pin, then electrical connection is achieved, but the terminal pin requires predetermined length, hindering thickness reduction

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connectionVSAvoidterminal pin length
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the welding-based electrical connection with a mechanical embedding system. The terminal pin is inserted into the resin insulator housing where it is mechanically secured and electrically connected to the magnet wire through direct contact and binding, eliminating the need for welding and the associated length requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a one-dimensional welding connection (requiring axial length) to a three-dimensional embedding structure. The terminal pin is surrounded and supported by the resin insulator housing in multiple dimensions, allowing for shorter axial length while maintaining connection reliability through volumetric support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Strength

If TIG welding is used for connection, then welding strength is achieved, but variations in welding cause variations in weld part state, reducing measurement accuracy

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweld strengthVSAvoidimage analysis accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the TIG welding process with insert molding, eliminating the thermal field and weld variations that cause measurement difficulties. The mechanical embedding process produces consistent, repeatable connections without the spherical weld variations that interfere with image analysis and measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 method avoids issues associated with TIG welding, such as wire breakage and thickness limitations, while enhancing connection accuracy and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

Coating of the terminal ends of the stator winding is melted between the terminals and the connecting piece, so that the terminal ends and the terminals are electrically connected to each other.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMelting: Melting

Data Source

PatentEP4693836A1Stator assembly
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 MINEBEAMITSUMI INC
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AI summary

[Problem] To provide a stator assembly (100) capable of connecting a terminal end (131) of a magnet wire of a stator winding (130) to a terminal (141) without using TIG welding, and reducing a thickness of a terminal block disposed with the terminal (141). [Solving method] A stator (100) of a resolver (1) includes a stator core (110) including pole teeth (112) wound around with a stator winding (130), and a terminal block part (140) fixed to the stator core (110). The terminal block part (140) includes a plurality of terminals (141) corresponding to terminal ends (131) of the stator winding (130), and a connecting piece (150) sandwiching the terminal ends (131) of the stator winding (130) between the terminals (141) and the connecting piece (150). Coating of the terminal ends (131) of the stator winding (130) is melted between the terminals (141) and the connecting piece (150), so that the terminal ends (131) and the terminals (141) are electrically connected to each other.