Universal Motor Support Device for Vehicle Ventilation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The current motor support devices for ventilation, heating, and air conditioning systems in vehicles require separate designs for different sizes and types of electric motors, leading to logistical complications and increased development and manufacturing costs due to the need for multiple motor supports.

Innovation Solution

A standardized motor support device that can accommodate various electric motors by transferring the specificity of the motor to a single, smaller component, allowing for the use of motors from different manufacturers without requiring new motor supports, and simplifying logistics through a unified part and tool management system.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate motor support designs are used for different motor sizes and types, then each motor can be properly supported, but the number of parts increases and logistics complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor support compatibilityVSAvoidnumber of motor support designs
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The motor support device is designed with a standardized structure that can accommodate multiple motor sizes and types through adjustable support elements. The support device includes a base plate with multiple mounting holes and adjustable support arms that can be positioned to match different motor dimensions, allowing a single universal support design to replace multiple specialized designs.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The motor support device is divided into modular components including a base plate, adjustable support arms, and mounting brackets. These segmented elements can be independently adjusted and reconfigured to accommodate different motor specifications, enabling one standardized support device to serve multiple motor types without requiring complete redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If multiple motor support designs are maintained, then specific motors are properly supported, but development and manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor support functionalityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By designing a universal motor support device that can accommodate various motor sizes and types through standardized interfaces and adjustable elements, the manufacturer eliminates the need to develop and produce multiple specialized support designs, thereby reducing development and manufacturing costs while maintaining proper support functionality.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the functionality of multiple specialized motor support designs into a single standardized support device. By combining adjustable support arms, standardized mounting interfaces, and modular brackets into one unified design, the manufacturer can produce a single cost-effective solution that replaces multiple expensive specialized components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple motor support designs are used, then each motor type is accommodated, but logistical management becomes complicated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor type accommodationVSAvoidlogistics management
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The standardized motor support device with adjustable elements provides adaptability to accommodate different motor types while maintaining a single part number and design specification. This universality simplifies logistics management by eliminating the need to track, store, and manage multiple specialized support designs, allowing factory personnel to use the same support device for all motor installations.

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

4Ease of operation

If standardized motor support is used, then logistics are simplified, but adaptability to different motor sizes must be maintained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelogistics managementVSAvoidmotor size accommodation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The motor support device incorporates dynamic adjustable elements such as movable support arms with adjustable lengths and positions, allowing the standardized support structure to adapt to different motor sizes and configurations. This dynamic adjustability maintains versatility while preserving the benefits of a single standardized design for simplified logistics management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP2586118B1Device for receiving a pulser motor of a ventilation installation of a vehicle
Publication Date: 2021.06.02 VALEO SYST THERMIQUES SAS
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AI summary

The invention relates to a device for receiving an electric motor (1) which extends along a longitudinal axis (2) and can be housed inside a motor support of a ventilation installation for a vehicle, said receiving device being connected to said motor support by a decoupling means and comprising a collar (18) on which a first blocking means (30) is formed, and a ring (13) comprising a second blocking means (22), characterised in that the collar (18) and the ring (13) are separate and connected to each other by at least one fixing means (23).