Sliding Door Linear Motor Layout for Simpler Wiring and Longer Travel

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing linear motor systems for sliding doors face complexities in wiring, detection difficulties, and limited sliding range due to the arrangement of stators and power supply, leading to increased complexity and reduced adaptability.

Innovation Solution

A linear motor system with a control assembly positioned between two stator assemblies, allowing direct electric connection without crossing wires, and an adaptor and power supply connected to the outer sides of the stator assemblies, simplifying wiring and detection, and enabling increased sliding range.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If the power supply and connecting member are arranged at two sides of the two stators to enable effective connection with rotor members at any time, then the driving force is sufficient, but the wiring becomes complex as connecting wires must cross over stators

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving forceVSAvoidwiring complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The linear motor system is divided into multiple independent stator assemblies (first stator assembly, second stator assembly, third stator assembly) that can be independently connected to the control assembly. This segmentation eliminates the need for wires to cross over stators, as each stator assembly has its own direct connection path to the control assembly, thereby reducing wiring complexity while maintaining sufficient driving force through distributed motor units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Force

If the stator is located in the middle of the door body to provide enough driving force by aligning coil groups with rotor members, then the driving force is sufficient, but the sliding range is limited and detection becomes difficult when the door body slides to two sides

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving forceVSAvoidsliding range adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The motor system uses multiple stator assemblies distributed along the sliding path rather than a single central stator. This allows the door body to slide through a larger range while maintaining effective magnetic coupling between rotor members and stator assemblies at different positions, thereby extending the usable sliding range and improving detection capability across the full travel distance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a single-point driving force generation (central stator) to a distributed linear arrangement of multiple stator assemblies along the sliding direction. This dimensional expansion allows the door to be driven effectively across a longer range, with each stator assembly contributing to the overall driving force at different positions along the track.

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

3Device complexity

If the control assembly is arranged between two stator assemblies, then the wiring is simplified with direct electric connection, but the position of control assembly must be precisely determined

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewiring simplicityVSAvoidcontrol assembly positioning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The control assembly is designed with multiple independent connecting ports that can connect to different stator assemblies. This segmentation provides flexibility in positioning the control assembly along the linear motor system, allowing installation at various locations while maintaining simplified wiring through direct connections to each stator assembly via the connecting ports.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 simplifies wiring and detection, enhances sliding range, and improves installation efficiency by reducing the complexity of the linear motor system, making it more reliable and adaptable.

Implementation Method 1

a linear motor arrangement for panels, in particular sliding door leaves, movable along a travel path. The arrangement includes at least one stator member of a linear motor and a connecting member as components

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

A sliding door is driven by a linear motor, so that a transmission structure such as a belt is reduced

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLinear motor electromagnetic propulsion: Electromagnetic Propulsion

Data Source

PatentEP3702569B1Linear motor system for sliding door
Publication Date: 2023.11.29 GUANGDONG OPK SMART HOME TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a linear motor system for a sliding door, including a mover assembly connected with a door body of the sliding door, a control assembly and at least two stator assemblies, wherein the control assembly is configured to control the movement of the mover assembly and is arranged between two stator assemblies in the at least two stator assemblies. Due to the structure, a linear motor is more convenient to detect, and a simpler wiring way is also provided.