VFMM Magnetization Control for Real-Time Mode Shifting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions fail to provide means for real-time or near real-time shifting of operation modes in synchronous electric motors like Variable-Flux Memory Motors (VFMM) based on external inputs, leading to performance loss and inability to adapt to user or environmental changes.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for shifting VFMM operation modes based on external inputs or environmental parameters, using man-machine interfaces and sensors to control magnetization states, allowing dynamic adjustment of torque and speed profiles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If synchronous electric motors operate in a fixed operation mode, then the motor structure is simple and reliable, but the motor cannot adapt to different performance requirements (high-torque low-speed during acceleration vs. low-torque high-speed during cruising)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic operation mode shifting in VFMMs by controlling the magnetization state of the rotor in real-time. The motor can transition between different operation modes (e.g., high-torque low-speed and low-torque high-speed) based on external inputs from man-machine interfaces or sensors, making the motor adaptable to varying performance requirements without changing its physical structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the magnetic flux parameter of the VFMM rotor dynamically by controlling the magnetization state. By adjusting the magnetization level, the motor can shift between operation modes to optimize performance for different driving conditions, effectively resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If operation modes are shifted in real-time based on external inputs, then the motor can adapt to user preferences and environmental conditions, but the system complexity increases due to additional control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The controller in the patent serves multiple functions: it receives external inputs from various sources (man-machine interfaces, sensors), determines the appropriate operation mode based on these inputs, and controls the magnetization state of the VFMM. This multi-functional approach enables real-time adaptability while minimizing the addition of separate dedicated components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The VFMM system automatically adjusts its operation mode based on external inputs without requiring complex manual intervention. The controller autonomously processes sensor data and user inputs to shift magnetization states, enabling the system to self-adapt to changing conditions while maintaining simplicity in the user interface.
3Productivity
If the motor operates without operation mode shifting capability, then the system is simpler and more reliable, but performance is lost when adapting to different driving conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic operation mode shifting in VFMMs by controlling the magnetization state of the rotor in real-time. The motor can transition between different operation modes (e.g., high-torque low-speed and low-torque high-speed) based on external inputs from man-machine interfaces or sensors, making the motor adaptable to varying performance requirements without changing its physical structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the magnetic flux parameter of the VFMM rotor dynamically by controlling the magnetization state. By adjusting the magnetization level, the motor can shift between operation modes to optimize performance for different driving conditions, effectively resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.
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
Enables versatile operation mode shifting in VFMMs, maintaining high efficiency and power output, and adapting to user preferences and environmental conditions, enhancing performance and user experience.
Implementation Method 1
one or more VFMMs that convert electrical power to kinetic energy
Implementation Method 2
determining a set of magnetization states of each VFMMs from the one or more VFMMs corresponding to the target operation mode
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AI summary
A system for shifting operation modes of Variable Flux Memory Motor (VFMM) from external inputs includes one or more VFMMs that convert electrical power to kinetic energy, the one or more VFMMs being configured to shift to any one of a plurality of operation modes, one or more man-machine interfaces that receive one or more external inputs from a user, the one or more external inputs being indicative of a target operation mode from the plurality of operation modes selected by the user, and a controller that shifts the operation mode of the one or more VFMMs to the target operation mode based on the one or more external inputs received from the one or more man-machine interfaces.