Rotating Machine Winding Structure for Coil End Downsizing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rotating electric machine winding structures with distributed winding face challenges in downsizing coil ends due to significant deformation in narrow regions, particularly at crank-shaped portions, which complicates the reduction of coil end size.

Innovation Solution

A winding structure for rotating electric machines featuring intersecting first and second windings, where straight portions of the coil are inserted into slots at a given interval, allowing for assembly without significant deformation and enabling downsizing of coil ends by optimizing the winding pitch and intersection points.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If the size of the crank shape is increased to reduce deformation, then the winding deformation is reduced, but the coil end size cannot be downsized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewinding deformationVSAvoidcoil end size
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a third winding that extends in the axial direction, perpendicular to the plane of the first and second windings. This dimensional change allows the windings to intersect and support each other without requiring large crank shapes, as the third winding provides structural support in the axial dimension, enabling coil end downsizing while maintaining low deformation

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent arranges the first, second, and third windings in a nested configuration where they intersect and pass through each other's planes. The windings are positioned such that they nest within the same spatial region, with each winding providing support to the others, thereby reducing the need for large crank shapes while maintaining structural integrity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Length of moving object

If the winding passes over and under neighboring winding in a narrow region, then the coil end size is reduced, but significant deformation occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoil end sizeVSAvoidwinding deformation
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates different local structures at different positions: the first and second windings have crank shapes at their coil end portions, while the third winding has a straight configuration. This local differentiation allows each winding to fulfill its specific function - the crank-shaped windings provide flexibility for slot insertion, while the straight third winding provides structural support and reduces deformation in the narrow region

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP2621060B1Winding structure, rotating electric machine, and rotating electric machine manufacturing method
Publication Date: 2018.02.28 NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A winding structure for a rotating electric machine includes: a core including slots; and a coil including a first winding and a second winding combined by intersecting the first winding and the second winding with each other. Each straight portion of the coil is inserted into any one of two slots arranged at a given interval so that the coil is assembled to the core.