Undulated Stator Coil Insertion With Variable Pitch Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for inserting undulated coil assemblies in dynamo electric machine cores face challenges due to the need for precise alignment and constant pitch distance, leading to strain and misalignment issues during insertion, which affects the compactness and electrical resistance of the stator core.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that vary the pitch distance between adjacent superimposed linear portions based on their radial position within the slots, using a drum and engagement wheel system to rotate and orient the linear portions, maintaining a constant pitch distance during insertion, ensuring accurate positioning and reduced strain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a constant pitch distance is maintained between adjacent linear portions during insertion, then alignment precision is improved, but strain on the coil assembly increases due to radial position variations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the pitch distance variable rather than constant. The pitch distance between adjacent linear portions is adjusted dynamically based on their radial position within the slots. Linear portions at different radial positions have different pitch distances, allowing the coil assembly to accommodate radial variations without strain while maintaining precise alignment. This resolves the contradiction by transforming a static constant pitch into a dynamic variable pitch that adapts to radial position changes.
2Manufacturing precision
If precise alignment is enforced during insertion, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional positioning mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the parameter changes principle by modifying the pitch distance parameter according to radial position. Instead of adding complex positioning mechanisms to enforce constant alignment, the solution changes the pitch distance parameter dynamically. The pitch distance is increased for linear portions at larger radial positions and decreased for those at smaller radial positions, achieving precise alignment through parameter adaptation rather than mechanical complexity.
3Stress or pressure
If linear portions are inserted with varying pitch distances, then strain is reduced, but manufacturing precision deteriorates due to alignment variability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the local quality principle by tailoring the pitch distance to the specific radial position of each linear portion. Instead of using a uniform pitch distance, the solution implements local variations in pitch distance that match the local radial conditions. Each linear portion receives a pitch distance optimized for its specific position, reducing strain locally while maintaining overall alignment precision through this localized adaptation.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus for inserting an undulated coil assembly in a plurality of slots of a hollow core of a stator of a dynamoelectric machine. In some embodiments, the hollow core includes a hollow core central rotation axis, the undulated coil assembly is formed by a plurality of undulated coils, and each of the plurality of undulated coils including adjacent superimposed linear portions (LI). At least three of the plurality of undulated coils extend parallel to each other and a plurality of turn portions (T) connecting the adjacent linear portions (LI) thereof. The apparatus includes, inter alia, a support member, a first guide device aligned with respect to each of the end faces and the plurality of slots of the hollow core, a passage associated with the first guide device which includes at least one guide surface, a feeder that feeds the first coil portion, and moving means for relatively moving the hollow core with respect to the first guide device to position the plurality of slots of the hollow core for receiving the superimposed linear portions (LI).


