18551711. MAGNETIC STRAIN WAVE GEAR DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)

MAGNETIC STRAIN WAVE GEAR DEVICE

Organization Name

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Inventor(s)

Yosuke Uchida of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)

Ryoji Miyatake of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)

Atsushi Yamamoto of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)

Haruyuki Kometani of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)

Noboru Niguchi of Suita-shi, Osaka (JP)

Katsuhiro Hirata of Suita-shi, Osaka (JP)

Kazuaki Takahara of Suita-shi, Osaka (JP)

Hironori Suzuki of Suita-shi, Osaka (JP)

Takuya Ito of Suita-shi, Osaka (JP)

MAGNETIC STRAIN WAVE GEAR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18551711 titled 'MAGNETIC STRAIN WAVE GEAR DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The magnetic strain wave gear device described in the abstract is a mechanism that includes a stator, first rotor, and second rotor to achieve improved efficiency in assembly work and energy conversion.

• Stator with stator core, stator winding, and stator magnet
• First rotor and second rotor
• Second rotor with rotor core and rotor magnet insertion holes
• First rotor with rotor core and rotor end plate
• Rotor magnet passage hole in the first rotor end plate

Potential Applications

The magnetic strain wave gear device can be used in various industries such as robotics, automation, automotive, and aerospace for precise motion control and power transmission.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the issues of decreased energy conversion efficiency and complex assembly processes in traditional gear systems.

Benefits

The magnetic strain wave gear device offers improved efficiency, reduced energy loss, compact design, and precise motion control, making it a valuable innovation in the field of mechanical engineering.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be applied in industrial robots, CNC machines, electric vehicles, and satellite systems, offering enhanced performance and reliability.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art is the harmonic drive gear system, which also utilizes strain wave gearing for high precision motion control applications.

How does the magnetic strain wave gear device compare to traditional gear systems in terms of efficiency and performance?

The article does not provide a direct comparison between the magnetic strain wave gear device and traditional gear systems in terms of efficiency and performance.

What are the potential challenges in implementing the magnetic strain wave gear device in real-world applications?

The article does not address the potential challenges that may arise in implementing the magnetic strain wave gear device in real-world applications, such as cost, durability, or compatibility issues.

Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is a magnetic strain wave gear device that makes it possible to achieve both improvement of the efficiency of assembly work and suppression of decrease in energy conversion efficiency. A magnetic strain wave gear device includes: a stator having a stator core, a stator winding, and a stator magnet; a first rotor; and a second rotor. The second rotor includes a second rotor core provided with a plurality of rotor magnet insertion holes and a plurality of rotor magnets inserted into the plurality of respective rotor magnet insertion holes. The first rotor includes a cylindrical first rotor core and a first rotor end plate. The first rotor end plate has a rotor magnet passage hole through which the rotor magnets can be inserted into the rotor insertion holes from outside in a direction of a rotation shaft.