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1.

BLOWER AND VACUUM CLEANER

      
Application Number 18783341
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-24
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hori, Ryuhei
  • Yokozawa, Hiroki

Abstract

A blower includes a motor having a shaft and a stator, an impeller connected to and rotating about the shaft, a first housing between the motor and impeller, and a second housing opposite to the first housing across the motor. The second housing includes a bearing holding portion holding a bearing of the shaft, a stator holding portion outside the bearing holding portion and holding the stator, and a coupling portion coupling the bearing holding portion and stator holding portion. The dimension in the axial direction of the shaft is a first dimension and the dimension in the circumferential direction of the shaft is a second dimension among dimensions of the end portion of the coupling portion on the bearing holding portion side. The first dimension is smaller than the second dimension. A portion of the coupling portion has a dimension in the axial direction smaller than the first dimension.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans

2.

MOTOR AND BLOWER

      
Application Number 18779429
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-22
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujimoto, Masafumi
  • Hirayama, Risa

Abstract

A motor includes a rotor, a stator, and a labyrinth portion. The rotor is rotatable about a central axis extending in an axial direction. The stator includes a stator core. In the stator core, a labyrinth portion in which coils arranged in a circumferential direction are located includes a pair of metal cylindrical portions surrounding the central axis. The pair of metal cylindrical portions includes a pair of opposing surfaces that oppose each other in a radial direction with a gap therebetween, and one of the opposing surfaces surrounds the other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
  • H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings

3.

ROTOR, MOTOR, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ROTOR

      
Application Number 18779431
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-22
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takemoto, Mitsuhiro
  • Shiraishi, Masahiro

Abstract

A rotor rotatable about a central axis extending in an axial direction includes a yoke that is a cylindrical magnetic body extending in the axial direction. A plurality of ridge portions of the yoke are connected to one axial end of the yoke cylindrical portion in a cylindrical shape and extending in the axial direction, and are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction. In each ridge portion, a protrusion protrudes radially inward from one axial end of the yoke cylindrical portion. Further, an extension extends in the other axial direction from the radially inner end of the protrusion along the radially inner surface of the yoke cylindrical portion. A magnet is located between the extensions adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction. The ridge portion is integral with the yoke cylindrical portion to define a single structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/2791 - Surface mounted magnetsInset magnets
  • H02K 1/30 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures using intermediate parts, e.g. spiders
  • H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
  • H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos

4.

AVTRON

      
Serial Number 99021084
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-28
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

“AC and DC electric motor control systems (drive systems) and services, industrial machinery diagnostic, data management and productivity equipment, and software, and any related or similar equipment and pulse generators (encoders) for industrial motor or motion control. In addition pulse generators (encoders) sold individually for aerospace applications are included in Industrial Automation Products.

5.

FLIGHT VEHICLE AND FLIGHT VEHICLE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18769677
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-11
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujita, Naoki
  • Shimizu, Junichi

Abstract

A flight vehicle includes a driver, a battery, a main body, a leg, and an annular power receiving coil. The driver is operable to rotate a rotor blade about a rotation axis. The battery is chargeable/dischargeable and supplies power to the driver. The main body accommodates the battery. The leg supports the main body during landing. The power receiving coil is electrically connected to the battery. The leg includes a landing portion that contacts the landing surface during landing. At the time of landing, the central axis of the power receiving coil extends parallel or substantially parallel to a normal direction of the landing surface. The power receiving coil is located on or in the landing portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64U 50/38 - Charging when not in flight by wireless transmission
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • B64U 101/60 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for transporting passengersUAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for transporting goods other than weapons
  • H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type

6.

SIGNAL GENERATION DEVICE AND ELEVATOR

      
Application Number 18713176
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-29
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murase, Shuhei
  • Fujita, Atsushi
  • Kitanoya, Toru
  • Tokunaga, Tomohisa

Abstract

An aspect of a signal generation device of the present invention includes a processing device that calculates angle information indicating a mechanical angle of a rotary shaft, and generates a first signal in which a waveform of one electrical angle cycle appears N times (N is an integer of one or more) in one mechanical angle cycle, and a second signal different in phase by 90 degrees in electrical angle from the first signal, based on a calculation result of the angle information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • B66B 1/34 - Control systems of elevators in general Details
  • G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage

7.

ACTUATOR AND STEERING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024020415
Publication Number 2025/009307
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-04
Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Asahi Yu
  • Yamashita Yoshiaki
  • Kataoka Nakaba

Abstract

One embodiment of an actuator according to the present invention is provided in a steer-by-wire type steering device mounted in a vehicle, and generates a steering reaction force on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The actuator is provided with a motor for generating the steering reaction force, around a central axis, in the steering wheel. The motor has a rotor and a stator. The stator is disposed facing the rotor in the axial direction. In the actuator according to the present invention, a speed reduction mechanism is not provided between the motor and the steering wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear

8.

CONTROL DEVICE, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18754625
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-26
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Endo, Shuji
  • Miyake, Sohei
  • Notsu, Daisuke

Abstract

A control device that controls a steering mechanism mounted on a vehicle includes a first assist controller to execute lane keeping control and generate a first input value. The first assist controller includes a vehicle state calculator to calculate a yaw rate target value and lateral displacement, a yaw rate controller to generate a yaw rate command value based on the yaw rate target value, and a lateral displacement controller to generate a lateral displacement command value based on the lateral displacement. The yaw rate controller includes a yaw rate adjuster to adjust the yaw rate command value according to a frequency. The lateral displacement controller includes a lateral displacement adjuster to adjust the lateral displacement command value according to a frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits

9.

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND MOTOR

      
Application Number 18762122
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Endo, Shuji
  • Hattori, Takashi
  • Yamashita, Yoshiaki
  • Miyake, Sohei

Abstract

A motor control device that controls a motor includes a calculator to calculate angle information related to a rotation angle of a rotor of the motor based on an output from a magnetic sensor, and a corrector to correct the angle information calculated by the calculator. The magnetic sensor is a sensor that includes a magnetoresistance effect element and outputs signals of two systems out of phase with each other by 180°. The corrector corrects the angle information using a correction amount expressed by a function including a current value of a motor current supplied to a stator of the motor and a phase angle of the motor current, a current value of a power source current supplied to the motor control device, and a mechanical angle of the rotor calculated based on an output from the magnetic sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 21/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of electric machines by vector control, e.g. by control of field orientation
  • H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
  • H02K 11/01 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for shielding from electromagnetic fields
  • H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
  • H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits
  • H02P 21/06 - Rotor flux based control involving the use of rotor position or rotor speed sensors
  • H02P 21/14 - Estimation or adaptation of machine parameters, e.g. flux, current or voltage
  • H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop

10.

REFRIGERANT CIRCULATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18763393
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tokeshi, Toshihiko
  • Tamaoka, Takehito
  • Hamano, Shinsuke
  • Murakami, Taku
  • Ando, Tomoaki
  • Watanabe, Hirotaka
  • Nonomura, Naoya

Abstract

A refrigerant circulation device includes a primary flow path serving as a flow path of a primary refrigerant, a secondary flow path serving as a flow path of a secondary refrigerant, a heat exchanger connected to the primary flow path and the secondary flow path, a pump connected to the secondary flow path, and a housing including an accommodation region extending in a first direction and a second direction intersecting each other and having a dimension longer in the first direction than in the second direction. The housing accommodates the primary flow path, the secondary flow path, the heat exchanger, and the pump in the accommodation region. An entirety of the heat exchanger is positioned on one side in the second direction relative to the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

11.

MOTOR, ACTUATOR, AND STEERING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024020416
Publication Number 2025/009308
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-04
Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Asahi Yu
  • Yamashita Yoshiaki
  • Kataoka Nakaba

Abstract

One embodiment of the motor according to the present invention is a motor which is provided to a steer-by-wire type steering device installed in a vehicle and which generates a steering reaction force in a steering wheel of the vehicle, the motor comprising: a rotor that can rotate around a central axis; a stator that faces the rotor with a gap therebetween; and a bearing that rotatably supports the rotor. The rotor has a motor shaft that extends in the axial direction of the central axis and a rotor body that is fixed to the motor shaft. The stator is disposed so as to face the rotor body in the axial direction and has an annular shape surrounding the motor shaft. At least part of the bearing is located inwardly of the stator in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear

12.

MOTOR, ACTUATOR, AND STEERING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024020417
Publication Number 2025/009309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-04
Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Asahi Yu
  • Yamashita Yoshiaki
  • Kataoka Nakaba

Abstract

One embodiment of this motor is to be provided to a steer-by-wire steering device that is installed on a vehicle. The motor generates steering reaction force at a steering wheel of the vehicle and comprises a rotor that can rotate around a center axis and a stator that is opposite the rotor with a gap therebetween. The rotor has a motor shaft that extends in the axial direction of the center axis and a rotor body that is fixed to the motor shaft. The stator is provided opposite the rotor body in the axial direction. The motor shaft is directly connected to the steering wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear

13.

MOTOR

      
Application Number 18744808
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-17
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Dong, Xiuquan
  • Ling, Liu
  • Luan, Baojun
  • Wu, Hao

Abstract

A motor includes a rotor, a stator, and a casing. The stator includes an iron core and a resin portion covering the iron core. The resin portion includes an abutting portion to abut against a bottom of the casing on one axial side in the casing. The abutting portion is connected in a ring shape around the entire circumference of a central axis, and is closer to a radially inner side than a radially central position of the stator. There is a gap between one axial side of the stator and the casing in the axial direction, and the gap defines a first space. The abutting portion is located on a radially inner side of the first space. The motor is able to prevent debris from invading the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers

14.

ELECTRIC POWER UNIT

      
Application Number 18696860
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-10
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Akaishi, Hiroki
  • Yamamoto, Kazuyuki
  • Ogasawara, Daisuke

Abstract

An electric power unit accommodates an electric motor in a first portion of a housing, and an inverter in a second portion of the housing. An upper surface opening portion of the second portion is covered with an inverter cover having a flat plate shape. A first region, a second region, and a third region sandwiched between the first region and the second region are formed on an upper surface of the inverter cover. A first connection portion is arranged in the first region. Second connection portions are arranged in the second region. A plurality of ribs are arranged in parallel in the third region. The first rib having one longitudinal end portion connected to the first connection portion and the second rib connected to the second connection portions are arranged in a direction in which the first rib and the second rib are arranged in parallel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02K 5/18 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with ribs or fins for improving heat transfer
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

15.

JOINT UNIT

      
Application Number 18678205
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-30
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hatanaka, Koji
  • Okuno, Takaya
  • Horiguchi, Genki
  • Tamaoka, Takehito

Abstract

A joint assembly includes a joint including a flow path penetrating therethrough, and a fixing portion to which the joint is attached. The joint includes at least two mounting portions to which a tube is mounted, and an intermediate portion located between the at least two mounting portions. The fixing portion extends in a first intersecting direction intersecting the flow path and abuts on the intermediate portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxesEnd plates
  • F16L 39/02 - Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies for hoses

16.

STATOR WIRE INSULATION RING WITH TERMINAL CONNECTIVITY

      
Application Number 18326998
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-31
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Faust, Steven
  • Michaels, Paul G.

Abstract

An electric motor includes a stator assembly. The stator assembly includes a stator body and a generally toroidal stator ring. The stator body includes a core and a plurality of electrically conductive wires wound about the core. Each of the electrically conductive wires includes a first wire end projecting from the stator body at a predetermined first wire end location. The stator ring defines a plurality of arcuately spaced apart first terminal pockets, each configured to receive a wire-connecting terminal. The stator ring is oriented relative to the stator body such that the first terminal pockets are disposed in predetermined first terminal pocket positions correlating to the predetermined first wire end locations. Each of the first wire ends extends into a respective one of the first terminal pockets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
  • H02K 1/16 - Stator cores with slots for windings
  • H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes

17.

MOTOR AND BLOWING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024015115
Publication Number 2024/247518
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-16
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yasumoto Nobuaki
  • Nogami Sakae
  • Yamasaki Yuta
  • Kawahara Toshihiro

Abstract

According to the present invention, a stator core, a coil part, and a circuit board of a motor are accommodated in a lidded cylindrical cover member and are covered with a covering member that fills the inside of the cover member. A guide part of the cover member is disposed at an end part on one side in the axial direction of a board accommodation part that surrounds and thereby accommodates the circuit board. A lead wire is led from the circuit board to the outside of the cover member, and the guide part accommodates the lead wire and guides the lead wire to the outside in the radial direction. An end part on the inside in the radial direction of a side wall part of the guide part is connected to the end part on the one side in the axial direction of the board accommodation part. An end part on the one side in the axial direction of the side wall part is positioned further to the one side in the axial direction than the end part on the one side in the axial direction of the board accommodation part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • F04D 25/08 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the working fluid being air, e.g. for ventilation
  • H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers

18.

MOTOR, FLUID SUCTION DEVICE, AND CLEANER

      
Application Number JP2024016402
Publication Number 2024/247578
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-26
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamauchi Ryoji
  • Takaki Hitoshi

Abstract

A substrate of this motor is disposed on one side of a stator in an axial direction and widens in a direction crossing a center axis. A heat dissipation member is disposed between the stator and the substrate. The stator has a first housing and a second housing. The first housing has a lid-equipped cylindrical shape that opens toward one side in the axial direction and surrounds a stator core. The second housing is connected to the first housing and sandwiches the stator core between the second housing and the first housing in the axial direction. The heat dissipation member is in contact with the second housing and a circuit element mounted on the other end surface of the substrate in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
  • F04D 29/58 - CoolingHeatingDiminishing heat transfer
  • H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

19.

MULTI-MOTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024018433
Publication Number 2024/247776
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-20
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takemoto Hideyuki
  • Hirata Atsunori
  • Kawaguchi Takafumi

Abstract

This multi-motor system comprises a host device and a plurality of motor units. The plurality of motor units communicate with the host device. Each of the plurality of motor units is assigned an identifier for enabling unique identification of the relevant motor unit within a communication network. The communication network includes the host device and the plurality of motor units. Each of the plurality of motor units has a motor, a storage device, and a communication circuit. The storage device stores the identifier. The communication circuit transmits the identifier to the host device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 61/5076 - Update or notification mechanisms, e.g. DynDNS

20.

SYNCHRONOUS RELUCTANCE MOTOR

      
Application Number 18535057
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-11
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shih, Pei-Chun
  • Luo, Ta-Yin
  • Yang, Kuan
  • Yen, Sheng-Chan
  • Yan, Guo-Jhih
  • Liu, Cheng-Tsung

Abstract

A synchronous reluctance motor includes magnetic barriers in each magnetic barrier group of a rotor core, each having a shape which protrudes toward a radial inner side and is symmetrical about a q-axis. A portion closer to a circumferential side than the q-axis includes a first portion extending perpendicular to the q-axis and a second portion extending farther toward the circumferential side from a circumferential side of the first portion and radially outward, and the first portions of the magnetic barriers in each magnetic barrier group have the same radial dimension. The first portions of the magnetic barriers other than the radial outermost magnetic barrier have the same circumferential dimension, which is the same as or twice a circumferential dimension of the first portion of the radial outermost magnetic barrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/2706 - Inner rotors
  • H02K 19/06 - Motors having windings on the stator and a variable-reluctance soft-iron rotor without windings, e.g. inductor motors

21.

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18694991
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-17
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Ryoma
  • Hirose, Kentaro
  • Maeda, Shigeru

Abstract

A rotary electric machine includes: a rotor having a shaft extending in an axial direction and rotor magnets arranged along a circumferential direction; a stator having a coil and surrounding the rotor; a housing supporting the stator; a pair of magnetic bearings on opposite sides in the axial direction of the rotor magnet; and a position adjusting member held by the housing. The stator holds the rotor rotatably in the axial direction by a field current flowing through the coil. The magnetic bearing includes a cylindrical inner magnet fixed to the rotor and a cylindrical outer magnet fixed to the housing and surrounding the inner magnet, and holds the rotor rotatably in the radial direction. The rotor has a stepped surface facing the axial direction. The position adjusting member has an opposing surface facing the stepped surface, and is movable in the axial direction with respect to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 21/02 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets Details
  • H02K 7/09 - Structural association with bearings with magnetic bearings

22.

SENSOR HOLDER FOR ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLLER

      
Application Number 18673597
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-24
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Rixon, Warren
  • Sherman, Jeffrey Scott
  • Modi, Chetan O.

Abstract

A sensor holder for an electrical motor controller. The sensor holder is configured for holding a sensor relative to a printed circuit board of an electrical motor controller. The sensor holder includes a body having a first side and a second side; and a retainer coupled to the first side and extending away from the first side and comprising a base coupled to the first side. Furthermore, the sensor holder includes an arm coupled to the base and extending away from the base wherein the base and arm are configured to receive the sensor. A spacer is coupled to the first side and configured to form a space between the sensor and the first side. Moreover, a support is coupled to the body and extending away from the body and coupled to the printed circuit board to position the retainer and the received sensor away from the printed circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrumentSupports specially adapted for a set of instruments
  • H02K 11/20 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for measuring, monitoring, testing, protecting or switching
  • H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits

23.

ROTOR AND MOTOR

      
Application Number 18668096
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-17
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner
  • Nidec Motion Control Technology (Guangdong) Co., LTD (China)
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yen, Sheng-Chan
  • Luo, Ta-Yin
  • Wang, Tian-Bao
  • Zhou, Zhi-Min
  • Gu, Zeng-Xiang
  • Wu, Ruo-Hui
  • Wei, Sheng-Wang

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a rotor and a motor. The rotor has a plurality of through-hole groups. Each through-hole group has a plurality of through-holes distributed in a radial direction. The rotor also has auxiliary holes. Each auxiliary hole is located between every two radially adjacent through-holes. A sectional area of each auxiliary hole is less than a sectional area of each through-hole. When a first angle, a second angle and a third angle are defined between three portions of each auxiliary hole and the q-axis respectively, the third angle is greater than or equal to the first angle, and the third angle is less than or equal to the second angle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

24.

BASE PLATE, SPINDLE MOTOR, DISK DRIVE DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BASE PLATE

      
Application Number 18691462
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-14
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Michihiro
  • Miyoshi, Kenta
  • Furuya, Ryo
  • Hirasawa, Toshihiro

Abstract

This base plate constitutes a part of a housing of a disk drive device, and is formed from a metal plate and a die-cast part. The metal plate includes a board-shaped bottom plate portion that spreads out perpendicular to an up-down extending axis of rotation of a disk. The die-cast part covers at least a part of the bottom plate portion. Metal which constitutes the bottom plate portion is higher in rigidity than metal which constitutes the die-cast part.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18693948
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-17
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kataoka, Kotaro
  • Fukumura, Tomohiro

Abstract

A motor control device includes a conversion circuit that is connected to an n-phase motor, and a control unit that controls the conversion circuit based on n-phase duty command values updated at a predetermined update cycle. When the control unit predicts, based on the n-phase duty command values, that voltage fluctuations of at least two-phase connection terminals among the n-phase connection terminals connected to the n-phase motor occur in the same direction and at the same timing, the control unit delays the occurrence timing of the voltage fluctuation of one of the two-phase connection terminals by a first time and advances the occurrence timing of the voltage fluctuation of another connection terminal by a second time. The total value of the first time and the second time is a predetermined time during which predetermined occurrence timings of the voltage fluctuations of the two-phase connection terminals do not overlap each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/14 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation with three or more levels of voltage

26.

AUTONOMOUS TRAVELING DEVICE AND AUTONOMOUS TRAVELING DEVICE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18696362
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-17
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishiyama, Jun
  • Imada, Shohei
  • Yoshikawa, Tomoki

Abstract

One aspect of an autonomous traveling device includes: an information adding unit that adds, as positional information of a virtual obstacle, to map information, positional information of a virtual obstacle that passes through a rear side of the device with respect to a starting point of a travel route and continuously extends to a front side on both right and left sides of the device itself; and a route search unit that searches for a travel route based on the map information to which the positional information of the virtual obstacle is added.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
  • G05D 1/622 - Obstacle avoidance
  • G05D 1/639 - Resolving or avoiding being stuck or obstructed

27.

BASE PLATE, SPINDLE MOTOR, DISK DRIVE DEVICE, AND BASE PLATE MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number 18657797
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-08
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Itagaki, Genya
  • Miyoshi, Kenta
  • Ito, Michihiro
  • Mitsunari, Takashi
  • Furuya, Ryo
  • Maruoka, Seiji
  • Imahori, Masahiro

Abstract

A base plate becomes a part of a housing of a disk drive device and is made of a metal die-cast member. The base plate includes a bottom wall portion and a cylindrical wall portion. The bottom wall portion extends perpendicular to a rotation axis of a disk extending in a vertical direction. The cylindrical wall portion protrudes upward from an upper surface of the bottom wall portion along the rotation axis and has a shaft through hole through which a shaft is inserted. The cylindrical wall portion has an annular stepped portion that protrudes radially outward from an outer peripheral surface of a root portion. A processed surface is formed on at least a part of an outer peripheral surface of the stepped portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 19/20 - DrivingStartingStoppingControl thereof

28.

MOTOR, FLUID SUCTION DEVICE, AND CLEANER

      
Application Number 18659494
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-09
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Yamauchi, Ryoji

Abstract

A motor includes a rotor and a stator. The rotor can rotate around a central axis extending in an axial direction. The stator rotationally drives the rotor. The stator includes a stator core, a coil portion, an inner casing, and a heat conductor. The stator core has an annular shape surrounding the central axis. The coil portion is located in the stator core. The inner casing surrounds and accommodates the stator core and the coil portion in the inside and holds the stator core. The heat conductor is in contact with an axial end portion of the coil portion and the inner casing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
  • A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
  • A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
  • F04D 1/00 - Radial-flow pumps, e.g. centrifugal pumpsHelico-centrifugal pumps
  • F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • F04D 29/58 - CoolingHeatingDiminishing heat transfer
  • H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft

29.

POWER CONVERSION DEVICE AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18686434
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-26
First Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Hirota, Satoshi

Abstract

A power conversion device includes a first module that is a heating element, a second module that is a heating element having a larger calorific value than the first module, a housing having an accommodation space for accommodating the first module and the second module, and a refrigerant flow path through which a refrigerant flows. The housing has a lid that covers the accommodation space. The refrigerant flow path includes a first flow path portion that is disposed outside the accommodation space and cools the first module via the lid, and a second flow path portion that is disposed inside the accommodation space and cools the second module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output

30.

MOTOR

      
Application Number 18641966
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-22
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Saeki, Shintaro
  • Shiraishi, Masahiro

Abstract

A motor includes a heat dissipation portion located in one axial direction from a coil portion located on a stator core of a magnetic body. The heat dissipation portion is separate from a bracket, and is held by a stator holder of the bracket. The heat dissipation portion includes an annular portion having an annular shape surrounding the stator holder and being located on a radially outer surface of the stator holder. An extension extends radially outward from the annular portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
  • H02K 1/2791 - Surface mounted magnetsInset magnets
  • H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges

31.

ROTOR AND MOTOR

      
Application Number 18646767
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-26
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Luo, Ta-Yin
  • Hsu, Yu-Wei
  • Yang, Kuan
  • Shih, Pei-Chun
  • Yen, Sheng-Chan
  • Yan, Guo-Jhih
  • Liu, Cheng-Tsung

Abstract

One aspect of a rotor of the present disclosure is a rotor that includes a rotor core extending along the axial direction and a plurality of auxiliary magnets disposed in the rotor core. The rotor core includes a slit group including a plurality of first slits aligned in a radial direction, and a second slit disposed radially inside the slit group when viewed from the axial direction. The first slit extends along the circumferential direction in a shape protruding radially inward when viewed from the axial direction. The second slit includes a magnet housing portion extending along the radial direction, and a pair of outer flux barrier portions. The auxiliary magnet is disposed in the magnet housing portion with the circumferential direction as the magnetization direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

32.

OPTICAL MEMBER, LENS UNIT, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL MEMBER

      
Application Number JP2024014205
Publication Number 2024/225000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-08
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kamoto Takanori

Abstract

An optical member 100 includes a light-transmissive member 10 and a hydrophilic layer 20. The light-transmissive member 10 transmits visible light. The hydrophilic layer 20 covers the light-transmissive member 10. The hydrophilic layer 20 contains secondary particles obtained by aggregating a plurality of primary particles of titanium dioxide. The average particle diameter of the primary particles of titanium dioxide is 5-20 nm. The average particle diameter of the secondary particles of titanium dioxide is 15-100 nm. The thickness of a coating layer is preferably 5-20 nm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 1/18 - Coatings for keeping optical surfaces clean, e.g. hydrophobic or photo-catalytic films
  • G02B 1/10 - Optical coatings produced by application to, or surface treatment of, optical elements
  • G02B 1/115 - Multilayers

33.

REFLECTION ADJUSTMENT FILM, OPTICAL MEMBER, AND LENS UNIT

      
Application Number JP2024015033
Publication Number 2024/225101
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-15
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugimoto Takeru
  • Kamoto Takanori
  • Nishikawa Masayuki
  • Nakagawa Sayuri
  • Damasco Ty Jennifer Torres
  • Yamamoto Akinori
  • Kawakami Masataka
  • Sawaki Norihiko

Abstract

A reflection adjustment film 30 is used for an optical member 100 provided with a hydrophilic layer 20 containing a plurality of photocatalytic particles. The reflection adjustment film 30 is disposed under the hydrophilic layer 20. The thickness of the reflection adjustment film 30 is 5 times or more the thickness of the hydrophilic layer 20. The thickness of the reflection adjustment film 30 is preferably 20-2000 nm. The reflection adjustment film 30 is preferably provided with a low refractive index layer and a high refractive index layer. The photocatalytic particles are preferably titanium oxide particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 1/115 - Multilayers
  • G02B 1/18 - Coatings for keeping optical surfaces clean, e.g. hydrophobic or photo-catalytic films
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographsApparatus therefor
  • G03B 17/08 - Waterproof bodies or housings

34.

HYDROPHILIC FILM AND OPTICAL MEMBER

      
Application Number JP2024015437
Publication Number 2024/225162
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-18
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakagawa Sayuri
  • Kamoto Takanori
  • Nishikawa Masayuki
  • Damasco Ty Jennifer Torres
  • Sugimoto Takeru
  • Kawakami Masataka
  • Yamamoto Akinori
  • Sawaki Norihiko

Abstract

A hydrophilic film 70 contains a plurality of titanium particles and a plurality of silica particles. The hydrophilic film 70 has a surface roughness of 2.0-7.5 nm. It is preferable that a first layer 20 and a second layer 60 disposed on the first layer 20 are provided, and that the first layer 20 contains a plurality of titanium particles, and the second layer 60 contains a plurality of silica particles. The average particle diameter of the titanium particles is preferably 15-100 nm, and the average particle diameter of the silica particles is preferably 5-20 nm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 1/18 - Coatings for keeping optical surfaces clean, e.g. hydrophobic or photo-catalytic films
  • G02B 1/10 - Optical coatings produced by application to, or surface treatment of, optical elements
  • G02B 1/14 - Protective coatings, e.g. hard coatings
  • G02B 1/115 - Multilayers

35.

ROTOR, ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE, AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024015937
Publication Number 2024/225275
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-23
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kuroda Yuta
  • Kimura Yuta
  • Li Huiyuan
  • Ishikawa Yuki
  • Ogasawara Daisuke

Abstract

A rotor of one embodiment of the present invention is able to rotate about a central axis, and comprises: a rotor core; and an end plate that has a first plate surface facing the rotor core in the axial direction, and a second plate surface facing the inverse side from the first plate surface. The first plate surface comprises a contact surface that makes contact with the rotor core in the axial direction in a state where at least part of the end plate is elastically deformed in the axial direction. The contact surface comprises a first surface. In a state where the end plate is not elastically deformed, the first surface is, toward the radially outward side, located increasingly close to a first side of the axial direction where the rotor core is arranged with respect to the end plate, In the state where the end plate is not elastically deformed, a radially outward end of the first surface is the portion of the contact surface that is located closest to the first side. The end plate comprises a first recess provided to an outer surface of the end plate. At least part of the first recess overlaps the first surface in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/22 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit

36.

AUTONOMOUS TRAVEL DEVICE AND AUTONOMOUS TRAVEL DEVICE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18573777
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-16
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishiyama, Jun
  • Imada, Shohei
  • Yoshikawa, Tomoki

Abstract

An aspect of an autonomous travel device includes a selected unit configured such that one option is selected from a plurality of options corresponding to each of a plurality of passage widths having mutually different degrees of freedom of movement allowed for travel through a passage, and a route search unit configured to search for, on the basis of map information, a travel route that avoids passages that are narrow relative to the passage width corresponding to the selected option.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024016037
Publication Number 2024/225305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-24
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuda Shigekatsu
  • Ogasawara Daisuke
  • Shinozaki Akihiro

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rotating electric machine comprising: a rotor that can rotate about a central axis; a stator that is positioned on the radially outer side of the rotor; a cylindrical holding member that surrounds the stator from the radially outer side and holds the stator; and a housing that accommodates the rotor, the stator, and the holding member therein. The holding member has a first rib provided on a radially outer surface of the holding member and in contact with the housing. The housing has a second rib provided on a radially outer surface of the housing. At least a part of the first rib overlaps the second rib in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 5/24 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations

38.

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18683511
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-29
First Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • National University Corporation YOKOHAMA National University (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watahiki, Masanori
  • Akatsu, Kan

Abstract

A stator core has tooth portions each including a body and an umbrella portion. The umbrella portion includes a first vertex closest to one side in the circumferential direction in a surface facing the side end and the other side in the radial direction, a second vertex farthest from the side end portion toward the one side in the circumferential direction, a third vertex closest to the other side in the circumferential direction in a surface facing the other side in the radial direction, and a fourth vertex farthest from the side end portion toward the other side in the circumferential direction. Lx is between side end portions facing in the circumferential direction on a virtual straight line passing through the second and fourth vertices, Ly1 is between the side end portion and the second vertex, Ly2 is between the side end portion and the fourth vertex, 0

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/16 - Stator cores with slots for windings

39.

COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18614783
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-25
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawata, Keisuke
  • Tokeshi, Toshihiko
  • Tamaoka, Takehito

Abstract

A cooling device includes a first component, a second component, and a shielding portion. The first component cools a heat generating component. The second component is different from the first component. The shielding portion performs shielding between the first component and the second component. The shielding portion includes a conductive material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

40.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND REFRIGERANT CIRCULATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18619760
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-28
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamano, Shinsuke
  • Ando, Tomoaki
  • Murakami, Taku
  • Watanabe, Hirotaka
  • Nonomura, Naoya

Abstract

An electronic device includes a conductive panel including a first opening, a display to display an image, and an electrically insulating spacer fixed to the panel. The spacer supports the display at a position away from the first opening in an intersecting direction intersecting with the first opening, and electrically isolates the display from the panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

41.

CYLINDER MEMBER, FIRST JOINT, AND PIPE JOINT

      
Application Number 18619766
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-28
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takashima, Naoyuki
  • Tamaoka, Takehito
  • Tokeshi, Toshihiko
  • Kitamura, Yoshihisa

Abstract

A cylinder includes a cylindrical portion, an insertion portion, and a first sealing portion. The cylindrical portion has a central axis, extends in an axial direction along the central axis, and allows liquid to flow. The insertion portion extends along the central axis and is inserted into the inside of the cylindrical portion. The first sealing portion seals a space between the cylindrical portion and the insertion portion. The insertion portion includes a recessed portion and a second sealing portion. The recessed portion is annular. The recessed portion is located along an outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion and accommodates the first sealing portion. A second sealing portion seals a space between a step on a bottom surface of the recessed portion and the first sealing portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 33/035 - Hose-clips fixed by means of teeth or hooks
  • F16L 37/086 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of latching members pushed radially by spring-like elements
  • F16L 37/35 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the valves having an axial bore communicating with lateral apertures

42.

ROTOR, ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE, AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18621098
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-29
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ogawa, Kosuke
  • Iwasaki, Shuji
  • Sugino, Masami
  • Yanagita, Yuki

Abstract

A rotor includes: a rotor core having first and second vent holes penetrating in an axial direction; and a fan disposed to face at least one end surface on an axial side of the rotor core, and having an outflow path connected to the first vent hole and an inflow path connected to the second vent hole. The fan includes a first surface facing the end surface, an outer surface positioned radially outside the first surface, and a first recess portion in the first surface and axially overlapping the first vent hole. The first recess portion includes a first opening portion opening to the outer surface. At least a part of the outflow path is surrounded by the end surface and the first recess portion. A cross-sectional area of the outflow path in the first opening portion is smaller than a minimum cross-sectional area of the inflow path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

43.

SIGNAL CONVERSION METHOD, POSITION DETECTION METHOD, AND POSITION DETECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019991
Publication Number 2024/202082
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-29
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mizunuma Daisuke
  • Yazawa Shunya
  • Fujita Atsushi
  • Ishigami Shota

Abstract

This signal conversion method converts each of a plurality of analog signals into a digital signal, and includes: a first step in which a sampling process for sampling the value of an analog signal at least once is sequentially performed a plurality of times; and a second step that is performed following the first step, and in which the sampling process is sequentially performed a plurality of times. The plurality of instances of the sampling process performed in the first step include at least one instance of the sampling process for each of the plurality of analog signals. In the second step, the plurality of instances of the sampling process performed in the first step are performed in the opposite order from that of the first step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/16 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position

44.

OPTICAL ELEMENT, LENS UNIT, AND CAMERA MODULE

      
Application Number JP2024010433
Publication Number 2024/203501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-18
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugimoto Takeru
  • Kamoto Takanori
  • Nishikawa Masayuki
  • Nakagawa Sayuri
  • Damasco Ty Jennifer Torres
  • Yamamoto Akinori
  • Kawakami Masataka

Abstract

This optical element has an optical axis Lx. The optical element comprises a plastic lens, a hard coat layer, and an anti-reflection film. The hard coat layer is positioned between the plastic lens and the anti-reflection film. The anti-reflection film is disposed on at least one surface side of the plastic lens. The thickness of the hard coat layer on the optical axis is 2-20 μm. The minimum thickness of the hard coat layer is 2 μm or more, and the maximum thickness of the hard coat layer is 20 μm or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 1/14 - Protective coatings, e.g. hard coatings
  • G02B 1/115 - Multilayers
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses

45.

LENS UNIT AND CAMERA MODULE

      
Application Number JP2024010434
Publication Number 2024/203502
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-18
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugimoto Takeru
  • Kamoto Takanori
  • Nishikawa Masayuki
  • Nakagawa Sayuri
  • Damasco Ty Jennifer Torres
  • Yamamoto Akinori
  • Kawakami Masataka

Abstract

This lens unit comprises a plurality of lenses and a cylindrical housing member that houses the plurality of lenses. The plurality of lenses are arranged in order from an opening in the housing member, and the outermost lens positioned on the opening side of the housing member among the plurality of lenses includes a plastic lens, an antireflection film arranged on at least one surface side of the plastic lens, and a hard coat layer positioned between the plastic lens and the antireflection film. The lens unit further comprises a light shielding member that shields the outer edge of the outermost lens from light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
  • G02B 1/14 - Protective coatings, e.g. hard coatings
  • G02B 1/115 - Multilayers
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
  • G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles

46.

FLUID MACHINE AND COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18616242
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-26
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawata, Keisuke
  • Tamaoka, Takehito
  • Tokeshi, Toshihiko

Abstract

A fluid machine includes a flow path including an outflow port of a fluid, a first portion through which the fluid flows from the other side to one side in a first direction, and a second portion through which the fluid flows. The second portion is located between one end of the first portion in the first direction and the outflow port. The fluid machine further includes a check valve portion that is movable along the first direction in the first portion, and is located at a first position at which the one end is closed, a second position that is located on one side in the first direction and through which the fluid can circulate between the first and second portions, and a third position at which the one end is closed and that is located on another side in the first direction with respect to the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 27/00 - Control arrangements or safety devices specially adapted for heat-exchange or heat-transfer apparatus
  • F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members

47.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18621100
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-29
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Satoda, Taishi
  • Matsuzaki, Ryosuke
  • Ishikawa, Yuki
  • Kuroda, Yuta

Abstract

A drive device includes a transmission in a housing, and a flow path. The transmission includes a shaft and a bearing supporting the shaft. The housing has a bearing holding portion that includes a facing surface on a first side in an axial direction with respect to an end on the first side of the shaft and orthogonal to the axial direction, and an inner surface extending from the facing surface to the other, second side in the axial direction and supporting the bearing. The flow path includes an inflow portion and an outflow portion below the inflow portion, both open to the inner surface. The facing surface has a rib protruding to the second side and orthogonal to the axial direction. At least a part of the rib is below the inflow portion, and at least a part of the rib covers the outflow portion from above.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein
  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
  • H02K 5/16 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

48.

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18621206
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-29
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • Nidec Corporation (Japan)
  • Nidec Mobility Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hattori, Takashi
  • Arao, Yoshinobu
  • Seki, Kenta
  • Hamasaki, Masamitsu
  • Togawa, Shinichi
  • Yasuda, Takeshi

Abstract

A rotary electric machine includes a housing having a tubular shape extending in a first direction and including an opening that opens to one side in the first direction, a first board on one side in a second direction intersecting the first direction with respect to the housing, and a lid fixed to an end portion on one side in the first direction of the housing. The housing includes a through hole penetrating the housing in the second direction. The lid includes a connector including a first terminal and a holder to hold the first terminal, and a cover that covers the opening and holder and is defined by a same structure as that of the holder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
  • H02K 15/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines

49.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18622611
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-29
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuzaki, Ryosuke
  • Satoda, Taishi
  • Doi, Sota
  • Ikushima, Jinnosuke
  • Sukemori, Daichi

Abstract

A drive device includes a motor, a transmission, a housing, and a flow path. The transmission includes first to third shafts, and first to third bearings supporting the first to third shafts, respectively. The housing includes a side wall covering a gear chamber from one side in an axial direction, and having first to third bearing holding portions for holding the first to third bearings, respectively. The flow path includes a supply flow path portion that supplies a fluid to the inside of the second bearing holding portion, a first flow path portion that connects the inside of the second bearing holding portion and the inside of the first bearing holding portion, and a second flow path portion that connects the inside of the second bearing holding portion and the inside of the third bearing holding portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • H02K 5/16 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

50.

ROTARY ELECTRICAL MACHINE AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019228
Publication Number 2024/202079
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Izumihara Hikaru
  • Yamamoto Kazuyuki
  • Ogasawara Daisuke
  • Kimura Yuta
  • Matsuda Kazutoshi
  • Yokozawa Hiroki
  • Mizuike Kosuke

Abstract

This rotary electrical machine comprises: a rotor that can rotate about the central axis; a stator positioned at the radially outer side of the rotor; a cylindrical member that is positioned at the radially outer side of the stator and that accommodates therein the stator; and a housing that has an accommodation part for accommodating therein the rotor, the stator, and the cylindrical member. The cylindrical member has a stator fixing part to which the stator is fixed, a first support part that is positioned closer to one side in the axial direction as compared to the stator fixing part and that is supported on the accommodation part, and a first connection part that is positioned between the stator fixing part and the first support part in the axial direction and that connects the stator fixing part and the first support part. At least a portion of the stator fixing part and at least a portion of the first connection part are arranged so as to be separated radially inward from the inner surface of the accommodation part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/02 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the material thereof
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

51.

DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINE AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019229
Publication Number 2024/202080
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sonoda Takahiro
  • Inoue Akira
  • Matsuda Kazutoshi
  • Kimura Yuta

Abstract

A dynamo-electric machine comprising: a rotor that is capable of rotating about a central axis; a stator that is positioned on the radially outer side of the rotor; a cylindrical member that is positioned on the radially outer side of the stator, the cylindrical member accommodating the stator in the interior thereof; and a housing that has an accommodation part for accommodating the rotor, the stator, and the cylindrical member in the interior thereof. The stator has a stator core fixed to the cylindrical member, and a coil end that protrudes from the stator core in the axial direction. A gap is provided between the radially outer surface of the cylindrical member and the radially inner surface of the accommodation part. The accommodation part has: a first flow passage part that overlaps the stator core in a direction intersecting the axial direction, the first flow passage part being connected to the gap; and a second flow passage part that overlaps the coil end in a direction intersecting the axial direction, the second flow passage having a fluid for cooling the coil end flowing therein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

52.

ROTOR, ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019659
Publication Number 2024/202081
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Matsuda Kazutoshi

Abstract

This rotor comprises a shaft, a rotor core having a plurality of core piece parts aligned in the axial direction, and a plate disposed between the core piece parts adjacent to each other in the axial direction. The shaft has a first shaft hole part and a second shaft hole part connected to the first shaft hole part. The rotor core has a pair of first magnet holes, a second magnet hole positioned radially outside the pair of first magnet holes, and a core channel part positioned in a portion surrounded by the pair of first magnet holes and the second magnet hole when viewed in the axial direction. The plate has a plate channel part that connects the second shaft hole part and the core channel part. The plate channel part has a supply channel part that overlaps the core channel part when viewed in the axial direction, and a connection channel part that connects the second shaft hole part and the supply channel part. The connection channel part overlaps at least a portion of the pair of first magnet holes when viewed in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

53.

LENS UNIT AND CAMERA MODULE

      
Application Number JP2024010435
Publication Number 2024/203503
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-18
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugimoto Takeru
  • Kamoto Takanori
  • Nishikawa Masayuki
  • Nakagawa Sayuri
  • Damasco Ty Jennifer Torres
  • Yamamoto Akinori
  • Kawakami Masataka

Abstract

A lens unit according to the present invention is provided with: a plurality of lenses; and a cylindrical housing member for housing the plurality of lenses. The plurality of lenses are arranged in order from an opening of the housing member. An outermost lens positioned on the opening side of the housing member among the plurality of lenses includes: a plastic lens having a surface provided with an inflection section; an antireflection film disposed on the surface side of the plastic lens; and a hard coat layer positioned between the plastic lens and the antireflection film. The lens unit is further provided with a light shielding member that shields the inflection section of the plastic lens from light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
  • G02B 1/14 - Protective coatings, e.g. hard coatings
  • G02B 1/115 - Multilayers
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
  • G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles

54.

STATOR, MOTOR, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STATOR

      
Application Number JP2024011745
Publication Number 2024/204087
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-25
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nogami Sakae
  • Yasumoto Nobuaki
  • Yamasaki Yuta
  • Kawahara Toshihiro

Abstract

This stator comprises an annular stator core surrounding the central axis extending in the axial direction, a plurality of coil parts, a circuit board, and an electrically insulating coating member. The stator core has slots. The plurality of slots penetrate in the axial direction and are arranged in the circumferential direction. The plurality of coil parts are disposed in the slots, respectively. The circuit board is disposed further in one axial direction than the stator core and is electrically connected to lead-out wires led out from the coil parts. The coating member coats at least the coil parts. The circuit board has a first through-hole extending in the axial direction. At least a part of the first through-hole overlaps with the stator core when viewed from the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/44 - Protection against moisture or chemical attackWindings specially adapted for operation in liquid or gas
  • H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, moulding insulation, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines

55.

PRECISIONFLOW

      
Serial Number 98780315
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-01
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Variable speed electric motors for use with pumps

56.

ROTOR MANUFACTURING METHOD AND ROTOR

      
Application Number JP2024010369
Publication Number 2024/195745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-15
Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka Yosuke
  • Honda Takeshi
  • Muto Hirofumi
  • Tsuji Hideki
  • Danjo Yuya

Abstract

This rotor manufacturing method comprises: a core plate formation step for punching a steel plate to form a plurality of core plates having a plurality of insertion holes that penetrates the steel plate in the thickness direction, each insertion hole serving to configure a part of a corresponding magnet insertion hole of a plurality of magnet insertion holes, and a plurality of protrusions protruding toward the inside of the plurality of insertion holes; a protrusion removal step for removing at least one of the plurality of protrusions in at least some of the plurality of core plates formed in the core plate formation step; a lamination step for laminating the plurality of core plates to configure the magnet insertion holes of the insertion holes in which the protrusions protrude toward the inside and the insertion holes from which the protrusions have been removed; and a magnet insertion step for inserting the magnet into each of the plurality of magnet insertion holes and holding the magnets in contact with the protrusions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

57.

ROTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ROTOR

      
Application Number JP2024010373
Publication Number 2024/195747
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-15
Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka Yosuke
  • Honda Takeshi
  • Muto Hirofumi
  • Tsuji Hideki
  • Danjo Yuya

Abstract

A first core plate of this rotor comprises: a first insertion hole; a protrusion that protrudes toward the inside of the first insertion hole and is in contact with a magnet; and a deformation-allowing part that is positioned in a direction opposite to a direction in which the first insertion hole is positioned with respect to the protrusion in an arrangement direction of the first insertion hole and the protrusion, and allows deformation of the protrusion in said opposite direction. A second core plate has a second insertion hole for exposing at least a part of the protrusion when viewed from the axial direction in a state where the second core plate is stacked on the first core plate. A plurality of the second core plates include a central core plate that is stacked at the center in the axial direction of the rotor core, and a first surface layer core plate and a second surface layer core plate that constitute end surfaces in the axial direction of the rotor core. At least one first core plate is stacked between the central core plate and the first surface layer core plate, and at least one first core plate is stacked between the central core plate and the second surface layer core plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/22 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit

58.

HEAT RADIATING MEMBER AND SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE

      
Application Number 18396710
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-27
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishikawa, Kazuhiro
  • Hori, Yuta

Abstract

At least one of a plurality of fins includes a plurality of fin regions in a first direction, the plurality of fin regions facing a plurality of semiconductor elements in a third direction, the plurality of the semiconductor elements being disposed in the first direction, and the plurality of fin regions includes two or more fin regions each of which includes the side wall part provided with a spoiler. The spoiler is equal in number between the two or more fin regions, and flow path resistance due to structure of the spoiler in each of the fin regions increases from an upstream side toward a downstream side of the corresponding one of the fin regions through which a refrigerant flows.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids

59.

HEAT RADIATING MEMBER AND SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE

      
Application Number 18522244
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-29
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nishikawa, Kazuhiro

Abstract

A heat radiating member includes: a base part in a plate shape that extends in a first direction along a refrigerant flow direction and in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; a heat radiating fin part formed by stacking a plurality of fins in the second direction, the plurality of fins protruding from the base part toward a first side; and a plurality of flow path channels formed in the second direction in the heat radiating fin part, a first flow path channel through which the refrigerant passes through a region facing a semiconductor element, the semiconductor element being disposed on a second side in the base part; and a second flow path channel through which the refrigerant does not pass, and the first flow path channel having a lower average flow path resistance than the second flow path channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 25/18 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices the devices being of types provided for in two or more different main groups of the same subclass of , , , , or

60.

COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18396712
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-27
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inoue, Kengo
  • Hori, Yuta

Abstract

A heat radiating fin part includes at least one protrusion protruding toward a first side in a first direction and being provided at an end of the heat radiating fin part on the first side in the first direction, the end allowing a refrigerant supplied through a liquid cooling jacket to flow into the end. The at least one protrusion is provided on at least one of a first side in the second direction with respect to a center position of the heat radiating fin part in the second direction. At least a part of a semiconductor element provided on a base part on a second side is disposed closer to a center position in the second direction than the protrusion provided closest to the center position in the second direction on the first side in the second direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

61.

Motor controller housing

      
Application Number 29853619
Grant Number D1042339
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-16
First Publication Date 2024-09-17
Grant Date 2024-09-17
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Largent, Michael L.
  • Palmer, Steven R.
  • Sherman, Jeffrey Scott

62.

SYNCHRONOUS RELUCTANCE MOTOR

      
Application Number 18597793
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hsu, Yu-Wei
  • Yen, Sheng-Chan
  • Yan, Guo-Jhih
  • Liu, Cheng-Tsung

Abstract

A synchronous reluctance motor includes a rotor having a rotor iron core and a stator having pole teeth. The rotor iron core defines multiple magnetic poles. A magnetic barrier area is defined between adjacent magnetic poles in a circumferential direction, and a conductor area is located at a radially outer side of the magnetic barrier area. The magnetic barrier area is provided with a hole arranged in multiple layers in a radial direction and defining a magnetic barrier. The conductor area is provided with multiple conductors arranged at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction and having substantially identical cross-sectional shapes as each other. The following relationship is satisfied: Nc={2×[Nt/(2×Np)−1]−1}×Np where Nt is a number of the pole teeth, Np is a number of the magnetic poles, and Nc is a number of the conductors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 21/46 - Motors having additional short-circuited winding for starting as an asynchronous motor

63.

ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18547701
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-11
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kajikawa, Satoshi
  • Takada, Hibiki
  • Sonoda, Takahiro

Abstract

A housing of a rotating electrical machine has a flow path extending in a rectangular wave shape along a circumferential direction, and including axial paths, and first and second circumferential paths joining first ends and second ends of the axial paths, respectively. The axial path includes joined first and second paths. A cross-section in each of the first and second paths decreases toward the other. A difference between the cross-sections at the first end and at the first circumferential path is not higher than a difference between the cross-sections at the first end and at a third end of the first path close to the second path. A difference between the cross-sections at the second end and at the second circumferential path is not higher than a difference between the cross-sections at the second end and at a fourth end of the second path close to the first path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

64.

SINTERED OIL-IMPREGNATED BEARING AND MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2024005499
Publication Number 2024/181170
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-16
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shiraishi Yukinobu
  • Uchino Takashi
  • Iida Mikiya

Abstract

A sintered oil-impregnated bearing comprising a bushing portion and groove groups. The bushing portion is made of a porous sintered body that can be impregnated with lubricating oil, and the bushing portion extends along a central axis. The groove groups have a plurality of first grooves. The plurality of first grooves extend at least in the axial direction of the central axis and are aligned in the circumferential direction. A plurality of groove groups are arranged on the radially outer surface of the bushing portion and are aligned in the circumferential direction. Circumferential gaps between first grooves that are adjacent in the circumferential direction within each of the groove groups are smaller than circumferential gaps between groove groups that are adjacent in the circumferential direction. Additionally, a motor comprising the above-described sintered oil-impregnated bearing, a shaft, a rotor, and a bearing holder. The shaft extends along the central axis, and the rotor is capable of rotating together with the shaft about the central axis. The bearing holder rotatably supports the shaft via the sintered oil-impregnated bearing. The bearing holder has a holder cylinder and a plurality of ribs. The holder cylinder extends in the axial direction and encircles and holds the sintered oil-impregnated bearing. The plurality of ribs protrude radially inward from the radially inner surface of the holder cylinder and are aligned in the circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication
  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only
  • H02K 5/167 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using sliding-contact or spherical cap bearings

65.

HEAT RADIATING MEMBER AND COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18587967
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-27
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nishikawa, Kazuhiro

Abstract

A fin includes spoilers along a first direction. Each spoiler protrudes in a second direction only at one position on a periphery of an opening passing through a side plate part in the second direction, and is inclined to a first side in the first direction that is a downstream side and a second side in the third direction. An upstream spoiler includes a first end on the second side in the first direction. The first end includes, on the second side in the third direction, a second end on the first side from a center of the side plate part in the third direction. A part of at least one downstream spoiler is on the second side in the third direction from a fourth end on the second side in the third direction of a third end on the second side in the first direction of the upstream spoiler.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids

66.

CONTAINER, COLD PLATE, AND LIQUID FEEDER

      
Application Number 18585347
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-23
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawata, Keisuke
  • Tamaoka, Takehito
  • Tokeshi, Toshihiko
  • Honda, Tomoyuki

Abstract

A container includes a first container portion and a second container portion. The first container portion includes a flow path therein through which liquid passes. The second container portion is connected to the flow path and is capable of containing the liquid. The second container portion includes a reservoir and a changing assembly. The reservoir can store the liquid in at least a portion thereof. The changing assembly changes the volume of the reservoir according to a change in the liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels

67.

VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYNCHRONOUS RELUCTANCE MOTOR SYSTEM WITH VOLTS-PER-HERTZ CONTROL

      
Application Number 18573307
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-22
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Albers, Timothy R.
  • Coupart, Eric
  • Mcclelland, Michael L.
  • Yen, Sheng-Chan
  • Yan, Guo-Jhih
  • Luo, Ta-Yin
  • Hsu, Yu-Wei
  • Shih, Pei-Chun
  • Liu, Cheng-Tsung

Abstract

A variable frequency drive motor system and method with a single variable frequency drive controller controlling multiple synchronous reluctance motors in an open-loop mode using volts-per-Hertz control. Each motor includes a rotor including three or more curved, spaced-apart barrier slots extending longitudinally through each quadrant of the rotor. The rotor also includes a conductive cage including a plurality of conductive rotor bars contained within the barrier slots and also extending longitudinally through each quadrant, and conductive end rings located at opposite ends of the rotor and electrically connected to the respective ends of the rotor bars. The controller controls speed and torque by varying input frequency and voltage in an open-loop mode by adjusting the voltage magnitude of an inverter's output to each motor to match a required load torque in a volts-per-Hertz relationship. An operator interface allows for starting, stopping, adjusting, and otherwise controlling the operation of each motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 25/092 - Converters specially adapted for controlling reluctance motors
  • H02P 27/04 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage

68.

REFRIGERANT CIRCULATION DEVICE AND PUMP UNIT

      
Application Number 18581497
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-20
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozasa, Kota
  • Itsuki, Makoto

Abstract

A refrigerant circulation device includes a chassis, a pump assembly, mounting portions, and a controller. The chassis includes a flow path of refrigerant. The mounting portions are provided at different positions in the chassis. The pump assembly is detachably mounted to each of the mounting portions. The controller is configured or programmed to execute specification processing to specify a mounted state of the pump assembly to any one of the mounting portions multiple times at time intervals, and control the pump assembly mounted to the mounting portions based on the mounted state specified in the specification processing. The pump assembly pressure-feeds the refrigerant to the flow path under the control of the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 53/22 - Arrangements for enabling ready assembly or disassembly
  • F04B 23/04 - Combinations of two or more pumps
  • F04B 49/06 - Control using electricity

69.

VIBRATION MOTOR

      
Application Number 18581492
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-20
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mitsuhata, Ryoichi
  • Inoue, Jun

Abstract

A vibration motor includes a movable portion and a stationary portion including a housing with a housing cylindrical portion, a housing lid at an end of the housing cylindrical portion, and adhesive. The housing lid includes a lid body portion covering an opening on one side of the housing cylindrical portion, and a lid fixing portion protruding from the lid body portion to another side and inside the housing cylindrical portion. The adhesive is in at least a portion of a bonding region between the housing cylindrical portion and the lid fixing portion in a radial direction. The housing cylindrical portion includes a cutout portion recessed from an end surface on one side of the housing cylindrical portion to the other side and penetrating the housing cylindrical portion in the radial direction. A portion of the bonding region is exposed to an outside of the housing through the cutout portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/02 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moved one way by energisation of a single coil system and returned by mechanical force, e.g. by springs
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
  • H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates

70.

MOTOR AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18582647
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-21
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Shi, Wenxian

Abstract

A motor and an electrical apparatus are provided. The motor includes a housing and a cover. The cover includes a recess recessed on a surface from an axial side to an axial other side. The recess is located on a portion of an edge on a radially outer side of the cover. An edge on a radially outer side of the recess is in interference fit with an inner circumference of the housing. The surface of the cover on the axial side is used for being coated with an adhesive. By defining the recess on a portion of the edge of the cover and allowing the edge on the radially outer side of the recess to be in interference fit with the inner circumference of the housing, the processing process of the motor is simplified, and the adhesive is prevented from overflowing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates

71.

MOTOR

      
Application Number 18443327
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-16
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Han, Zezhong
  • Luan, Baojun

Abstract

A motor includes a busbar holder and a power terminal electrically connected to the busbar holder. The busbar holder has a hole accommodating an end of the power terminal. At least one portion of an inner wall of the hole is defined with an internal thread. At least one portion of the end of the power terminal is defined with an external thread. The power terminal and the busbar holder are connected by threaded fitting of the external thread and the internal thread. In this way, the power terminal and the busbar holder are connected through threaded fitting, so that the stability of the electrical connection between the power terminal and the busbar holder is improved, and the failure rate of the motor is thus decreased.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto

72.

ANGLE DETECTION METHOD AND ANGLE DETECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18565490
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-10
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitanoya, Toru
  • Ishigami, Shota

Abstract

An angle detection device includes: three magnetic sensors detecting a change in magnetic flux due to rotation of a rotation shaft; and a signal processor that acquires sensor signals, generates a linear function θ(Δx) representing a straight line connecting adjacent intersection and zero-cross points, searches for a point where an error between a mechanical angle θ calculated based on the linear function θ(Δx) and a mechanical angle θe acquired from an encoder becomes a maximum value as a maximum error point, calculates a curve based on an origin, a vertex, and a control point, corrects the mechanical angle θ based on the curve, acquires a maximum error between the corrected mechanical angle θ and the mechanical angle θe, and after the value of Δx of the control point is changed in a direction in which the maximum error decreases, returns to the fifth process a predetermined number of times.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage

73.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024003434
Publication Number 2024/162462
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-02
Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Makino Takayuki
  • Tomiya Hiroki

Abstract

A drive device according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with: a motor; a shaft that is connected to a rotor of the motor and extends in an axial direction with a central axial line at the center; a bearing that supports one axial-direction-side end of the shaft; a partition member; a housing; and a channel disposed in the housing. The shaft is cylindrical in shape, including a hollow section that opens on the one axial-direction side. The housing includes an accommodation section that is convex in shape opening on the other axial-direction side, and that internally accommodates the bearing. An inner side surface of the accommodation section includes a first opening section and a second opening section. The channel includes: a first channel section that opens in the inner side surface of the accommodation section at the first opening section; and a second channel section that opens in the inner side surface of the accommodation section at the second opening section. The partition member partitions the interior of the accommodation section into a first space and a second space. The first space is located between the first opening section and the hollow section. The second space is located between the second opening section and the bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

74.

FLOW PATH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM AND FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024001784
Publication Number 2024/157958
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-23
Publication Date 2024-08-02
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamasaki Yuta
  • Yamazaki Shoki
  • Nogami Sakae
  • Hirayama Masashi
  • Takeshita Hidenobu

Abstract

Provided is a flow path adjustment mechanism for a fluid delivery device, the flow path adjustment mechanism being able to adjust a circulation area of a fluid that flows by driving of a drive body. The flow path adjustment mechanism is provided with a blocking unit. The blocking unit can adjust blocking and opening of at least a portion of a circulation face of a flow path seen from a circulation direction of the fluid, on the basis of a result of detection of at least one of a drive state of the drive body and a state of the fluid in the flow path through which the fluid circulates. The fluid delivery device is provided with the flow path adjustment mechanism and a circulation device. The circulation device causes the fluid to flow by driving of the drive body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 29/56 - Fluid-guiding means, e.g. diffusers adjustable
  • F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04D 29/54 - Fluid-guiding means, e.g. diffusers

75.

MOTOR AND ELECTRICAL PRODUCT

      
Application Number 18454822
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Shi, Wenxian

Abstract

Disclosed are a motor and an electrical product. The motor includes a stator and a housing for accommodating the stator. The housing includes a housing wall and a housing bottom, the stator includes a stator core and a resin component at least covering one side of the stator core facing the housing bottom, and one side of the resin component facing the housing bottom has a concave component. One side of the housing bottom facing the resin component has a positioning component, and the positioning component is axially opposite to the concave component. In this way, the concave component is defined in a part of the resin component of the stator core that is axially opposite to the positioning hole, and the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole and the concave component to position the housing and the stator core.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/26 - Means for adjusting casings relative to their supports

76.

MOTOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLING METHOD

      
Application Number 18489835
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wang, Yu
  • Yoshino, Keisuke
  • Yang, Yonggang
  • Omi, Masashi

Abstract

The disclosure provides a motor and a motor assembling method. The motor includes a housing having a bottom and a wall portion extending from an edge of the bottom along an axial direction, and a lid connected to the housing on one side in the axial direction of the bottom of the housing. A surface on the one side in the axial direction of the bottom of the housing has a first connection surface. Housing portions on an inside and an outside in a radial direction of the first connection surface are respectively bent in opposite directions intersecting the first connection surface, which ensures sufficient working space when performing work for connecting the housing and the lid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/06 - Cast metal casings
  • H02K 5/16 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields
  • H02K 15/14 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports

77.

MOTOR

      
Application Number 18489839
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wang, Yu
  • Yoshino, Keisuke
  • Yang, Yonggang
  • Omi, Masashi

Abstract

This disclosure provides a motor. The motor includes a housing and a lid molded by pressing. The lid includes a first wall portion extending along an axial direction. One side in the axial direction of the first wall portion is tightly fitted or loose-fitted to the housing, and the other side in the axial direction of the first wall portion is connected to an external device. This structure facilitates coaxial alignment and connection between the housing and the lid and reduces costs.

IPC Classes  ?

78.

ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING HIGH STRENGTH ROTOR WITH RING MAGNET

      
Application Number 18489644
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Ley, Bruce
  • Coles, Michael
  • Gill, Hunter
  • Alivero, Mike
  • Engle, Joe
  • Chesnut, Kyle
  • Jones, Tillian
  • Beck, Jeremy

Abstract

An electric motor includes a stator and a rotor rotatable relative to the stator. The rotor includes an axial shaft, a disc projecting radially from the shaft, and a ring magnet affixed to the disc. The shaft and the disc are integrally formed as a unitary body.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

POSITION DETECTION DEVICE, POSITION DETECTION METHOD, AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE, AND SEWING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18547330
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner
  • NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Japan)
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Saito, Yutaka
  • Fujita, Atsushi

Abstract

A position detection device includes: a first group including N (a multiple of 3) first magnetic sensors facing a magnet that rotates in synchronization with a rotation shaft of a motor and arranged at intervals along a rotation direction of the magnet, and a second group including N second magnetic sensors arranged opposite respectively to the N first magnetic sensors across the rotation shaft in a radial direction of the magnet; and a signal processing device processing output signals respectively output from the first and second magnetic sensors. The signal processing device executes averaging processing of generating N average signals by averaging an output signal of the first magnetic sensor and an output signal of the second magnetic sensor arranged at the position opposite to the first magnetic sensor across the rotation shaft, and estimation processing of estimating a rotational position of the motor based on the N average signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
  • D05B 19/04 - Sewing machines having electronic memory or microprocessor control unit characterised by memory aspects
  • H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors
  • H02P 6/16 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position

80.

DRIVE MOTOR MODULE

      
Application Number 18547506
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-09
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakagawa, Ayumi
  • Akaishi, Hiroki
  • Makino, Yusuke

Abstract

For example, a drive motor module capable of suppressing resonance of an inverter cover due to vibration from a motor or the like is provided. A drive motor module 1 includes a motor, an inverter electrically connected to the motor, a housing that houses the motor and the inverter, and an inverter cover that has a plate shape and covers the inverter. An outer surface of an inverter cover is divided into a first region and a second region in plan view. In the first region, a plurality of first ribs arranged in parallel to each other and a connecting portion extending in a direction intersecting with the first rib and connected to one end side of each of the first ribs are provided in a protruding manner. In the second region, a plurality of second ribs that radially extend are provided in a protruding manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/24 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

81.

BLOWER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18381207
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Tokuno, Yuta

Abstract

In a blower, an attachment portion is attached across radially outer surfaces of a first axial fan and a second axial fan connected in series. A portion of a third connecting portion of the attachment portion is connected to a first connecting portion of the first axial fan. Another portion of the third connecting portion is connected to a second connecting portion of the second axial fan. An extension portion of the attachment portion extends in an axial direction from the third connecting portion, and is located at a radially outer end of at least one of a first tubular portion and a second tubular portion. The extension portion surrounds at least one of a first lead wire and a second lead wire together with a radially outer end of at least one of the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 19/00 - Axial-flow pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04D 29/32 - Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids for axial-flow pumps
  • F04D 29/52 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for axial pumps

82.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023029179
Publication Number 2024/142457
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Satoda Taishi
  • Ishikawa Yuki
  • Kumagai Hironobu
  • Matsuzaki Ryosuke

Abstract

A drive device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a motor having a motor shaft that rotates about a motor axis; a transmission mechanism positioned at one side of the motor in the axial direction and having a plurality of gears that transmit the power of the motor; a plurality of bearings supporting the transmission mechanism; a housing provided with a motor chamber that accommodates the motor and a gear chamber that accommodates the transmission mechanism; a flow channel through which a fluid flows, at least a portion of the flow channel being provided in the housing; and a pump that suctions in and pumps the fluid from an inlet port that is disposed in the flow channel and opens into the gear chamber. The gear chamber is provided with a partition wall that partitions the gear chamber into a first area and a second area. Of the plurality of gears, a ring gear with the largest diameter is disposed in the first area. The inlet port is disposed in the second area. The housing has a cylindrical part that holds the bearings. The flow channel has a first flow channel section that supplies the fluid to an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical part, and a second flow channel section that extends from the inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical part to an opening end positioned in the first area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 57/03 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for reinforcing gearboxes, e.g. ribs
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

83.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023029181
Publication Number 2024/142459
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Satoda Taishi
  • Ishikawa Yuki
  • Kumagai Hironobu
  • Matsuzaki Ryosuke

Abstract

A drive device according to one embodiment comprises: a motor having a motor shaft that rotates about a motor axis; a transmission mechanism that is located on one axial side of the motor and that has a plurality of gears for transmitting the motive power of the motor; a housing provided with a motor compartment in which the motor is accommodated and a gear compartment in which the transmission mechanism is accommodated; and a fluid retained in the housing. The housing has a barrier partitioning the motor compartment and the gear compartment, and a dividing wall part extending in the vertical direction. The dividing wall part partitions the gear compartment into a first storage part and a second storage part when viewed from the axial direction. The gears of the transmission mechanism are disposed in the first storage part. The second storage part opens upwards. A channel linking the first storage part and the second storage part are provided to the housing. A barrier opening linking the motor compartment and the first storage part is disposed in the barrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • B60K 17/12 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of electric gearing
  • F16H 57/027 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for venting gearboxes, e.g. air breathers
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

84.

CONTROL DEVICE, DRIVING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023030118
Publication Number 2024/142467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-22
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Mori Yuki

Abstract

An aspect of the present invention is a control device that controls a motor and that is provided with a control unit that controls the motor. The control unit performs regenerative current control for respectively controlling a d-axis current command value and a q-axis current command value on the basis of a regenerative torque command value. When performing the regenerative current control, the control unit determines the ratio of the d-axis current command value to the q-axis current command value on the basis of the charging rate of a battery capable of supplying power to the motor and temperature information related to the motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop

85.

ANGLE DETECTING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023046355
Publication Number 2024/143256
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-25
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Murase Shuhei

Abstract

An angle detecting device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a first magnet that rotates in synchronization with a rotor and has at least two pole pairs; a second magnet that rotates in synchronization with the rotor and has one pole pair; three first magnetic sensors that face the first magnet and that are disposed at a prescribed interval in the circumferential direction of the first magnet; one second magnetic sensor that faces the second magnet; and a signal processing device that calculates an absolute angle of the rotor on the basis of an output signal of the second magnetic sensor and a synthetic signal which is the sum of output signals of the three first magnetic sensors. The output signals of the three first magnetic sensors mutually have a phase difference of 120 degrees in electrical angle. The phase difference between the synthetic signal and the output signal of the second magnetic sensor is 90 degrees in mechanical angle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/16 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying resistance

86.

TARGET SPEED SELECTION DEVICE, MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE, TARGET SPEED SELECTION METHOD, AND TARGET SPEED SELECTION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023047028
Publication Number 2024/143494
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-27
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takano Yuichi

Abstract

[Problem] To select a target speed that makes motor loss energy smaller than in the related art. [Solution] A target speed selection device comprising: a detector that detects a speed of a motor or a speed of a moving object moved by the motor; a calculation unit that calculates motor loss energy on the basis of the detected speed; and a selection unit that selects a target speed that makes the motor loss energy smaller than that at a speed that minimizes pseudo motor loss energy, which is determined by assuming that a load torque is constant even when the speed changes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 29/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling electric motors, appropriate for both AC and DC motors
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed

87.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023047113
Publication Number 2024/143510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-27
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wada Naohiro
  • Ogawa Kosuke
  • Tsuchiya Junichiro
  • Ota Takashi

Abstract

One embodiment of a drive device according to the present invention is equipped with: a motor which has a rotor capable of rotating around a first axis; a transmission mechanism which transmits the rotations of the rotor and is positioned on one side of the motor in the axial direction; a first control unit positioned on the other side of the motor in the axial direction; a second control unit positioned to the outside of the motor in the radial direction; a bus bar which connects the first and second control units to one another; and a connection channel section. The first control unit has a plurality of electronic components which constitute an inverter, a first housing which houses the plurality of electronic components, and a first channel section provided to the first housing. The second control unit has a power conversion unit, a current distribution unit, a second housing for housing the power conversion unit and the current distribution unit, and a second channel section provided to the second housing. The connection channel section connects the first channel section and the second channel section to one another. One or more elements among the bus bar and the connection channel section extend toward the first housing in the radial direction from a surface of the second housing which faces inward in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes

88.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023047115
Publication Number 2024/143511
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-27
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuda Shigekatsu
  • Ogasawara Daisuke
  • Akaishi Hiroki

Abstract

One aspect of a drive device according to the present invention comprises: a motor that has a rotor which can rotate about a first axis and a stator which surrounds the rotor from the radially outer side; a housing that surrounds the motor; a first control unit that controls the motor; and a case that accommodates the first control unit. The stator has an annular stator core that is centered on the first axis and a coil that is installed on the stator core. The case is fastened to the housing from a first direction which is orthogonal to the axial direction, at a plurality of fastening parts. The plurality of fastening parts are disposed at positions which are offset from the stator core in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/24 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations

89.

CONNECTION MEMBER AND CONNECTION UNIT

      
Application Number 18396938
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-27
First Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tamaoka, Takehito
  • Kitamura, Yoshihisa

Abstract

A connector includes a flow path extending in an axial direction along a central axis, a body including a through hole extending in the axial direction, a pipe including a through hole extending in the axial direction, and a seal including a sealing material between the body and the pipe. The body includes a body-side opposing surface opposing the pipe. The pipe includes a pipe-side opposing surface opposing the body. The seal is between the body-side opposing surface and the pipe-side opposing surface. The seal includes a reservoir in which the sealing material collects between the body-side opposing surface and the pipe-side opposing surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 41/08 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe
  • F16L 3/015 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets for supporting or guiding the pipes, cables or protective tubing, between relatively movable points, e.g. movable channels using articulated- or supple-guiding elements
  • F16L 37/46 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a gate valve or sliding valve

90.

ADAPTIVE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTING MOTOR CONTROL TO CHANGING LOAD CONDITIONS

      
Application Number 18158117
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-23
First Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Sarigiannidis, Athanasios
  • Lyu, Bo-Ting
  • Hsu, Wei-Chieh
  • Yang, Shih-Chin

Abstract

An adaptive speed control system and method for adapting control of an electric motor under a changing load condition. A load torque observer determines a load torque value when the motor is operating at a constant speed, and the load torque value is used to adapt a torque. An inertia observer determines an inertia load value when the motor is operating at a changing speed, and the inertia load value is used to adapt a controller gain. An active disturbance input decoupler provides disturbance rejection when the motor is operating at a constant speed. An adaptive control switch switches the load torque observer between driving the inertia observer and driving the active disturbance input decoupler. The system may be configured for a multi-axis system in which multiple motors are each associated with a different axis of motion, and multiple adaptive speed control systems are each associated with a different motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/24 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed with main controller driven by a servomotor

91.

SIGNAL GENERATION DEVICE AND SIGNAL GENERATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023019718
Publication Number 2024/142429
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Fujita Atsushi

Abstract

A signal generation device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a rotatably arranged magnet that has one or more pole pairs; M (M is a multiple of 3) magnetic sensors that output first M-phase signals according to the rotation angle of the magnet; and a signal processing unit that processes the first M-phase signals, wherein the signal processing unit executes first processing of calculating an M-phase complex vector on the basis of the first M-phase signals, and second processing of calculating second M-phase signals by multiplying the real part or imaginary part of the first M-phase complex vector by N (N is an integer of 2 or more).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
  • G01D 5/245 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train

92.

ANGLE DETECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019719
Publication Number 2024/142430
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Fujita Atsushi

Abstract

An angle detection device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a first magnet that rotates in synchronization with a rotating body and has one pole pair; M (M is a multiple of 3) first magnetic sensors that output first M-phase signals in which a waveform of one period in electrical angle appears every time the first magnet rotates once; a signal acquisition unit that acquires second M-phase signals for which the frequency is N (N is an integer of 2 or more) times that of the first M-phase signals; and an angle calculation unit that calculates the absolute angle of the rotating body on the basis of the first M-phase signals and the second M-phase signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
  • G01D 5/245 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train

93.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023028840
Publication Number 2024/142455
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-08
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sukemori Daichi
  • Makino Takayuki
  • Kanematsu Tomoya
  • Shigematsu Koji

Abstract

This drive device comprises: a motor body; a gear mechanism; a housing having a motor housing that accommodates thereinside the motor body, a gear housing that is located at one side in the axial direction of the motor housing and that accommodates thereinside the gear mechanism, and a storage part that stores thereinside a fluid; a pump for delivering the fluid inside the storage part to the inside of the motor housing; a flow channel that connects at least the pump and the inside of the motor housing and through which the fluid flows; and a cooler that is disposed in a portion, in the flow channel, where the fluid is delivered from the pump to the inside of the motor housing. A motor that has the motor body and the motor housing is formed. A portion of the motor overlaps in the axial direction with the gear housing. The motor has a projection part projecting radially outward from the gear housing as viewed in the axial direction. At least a portion of the cooler overlaps with the gear housing in a prescribed direction orthogonal to the axial direction, and overlaps with the projection part in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
  • H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

94.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023028841
Publication Number 2024/142456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-08
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nakagawa Ayumi

Abstract

This drive device comprises: a motor having a rotor that is capable of rotating about a central axis, and a stator that faces the rotor across a gap; a gear mechanism that is connected to the rotor; a housing having a motor housing that accommodates the motor therein, a gear housing that accommodates the gear mechanism therein, and a storage part that has a fluid stored therein; and a pump that is attached to the housing and sends the fluid in the storage part into the interior of the motor housing. The housing has an attachment part having an attachment hole. The attachment hole has an opening that opens upward in the outer surface of the housing. At least part of the pump is inserted into the attachment hole through the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
  • H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

95.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023029180
Publication Number 2024/142458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Satoda Taishi
  • Ishikawa Yuki
  • Kumagai Hironobu
  • Matsuzaki Ryosuke

Abstract

A drive device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a motor that has a rotor that is able to rotate about a center axis and a stator located on the radial outward side of the rotor; a gear mechanism connected to the rotor; a housing that includes a motor housing that contains therein the motor and a gear housing that contains therein the gear mechanism; and a fluid supply unit that supplies a fluid to the motor. The stator includes a stator core that is fixed inside the motor housing. A first protruding section that protrudes radially inward is provided to the inner surface of the motor housing. The surface on the radial inside of the first protruding section is an opposing surface that opposes the surface on the radial outside of the stator core in the radial direction. The opposing surface extends along the radial outside surface of the stator core as seen in the axial direction. The housing includes a first flow path through which the fluid flows. The first flow path includes a first opening section that is open in a first surface side that is one side in the circumferential direction of the first protruding part, and a second opening section that is open to the inside of the gear housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

96.

MOTOR UNIT AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023030119
Publication Number 2024/142468
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-22
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shinozaki Akihiro
  • Wada Naohiro
  • Ogawa Kosuke

Abstract

A motor unit according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a motor, an inverter, a bus bar, a motor housing and an inverter housing. The inverter is electrically connected to the motor. The bus bar connects the motor and the inverter to one another. The motor housing has a motor chamber. The inverter housing has an inverter chamber. One or more sections of the inverter chamber overlap the motor chamber in the radial direction and the axial direction. A wall section for demarcating the motor chamber and the inverter chamber is provided to the section of the motor and inverter housings where the motor chamber and the inverter chamber overlap one another in the axial direction. The motor chamber and the inverter chamber are connected via a connecting hole through which the bus bar passes. The motor housing has a first storage section for storing the bus bar, an opening section which connects the first storage section and the motor housing exterior to one another, and a pressure adjustment mechanism which is attached to the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers

97.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023030120
Publication Number 2024/142469
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-22
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsujimoto Kento
  • Ogawa Kosuke
  • Wada Naohiro
  • Shinozaki Akihiro

Abstract

A drive device according to one embodiment of the present invention has a motor, a motor housing, an inverter, an inverter housing, and a gear. The inverter housing radially overlaps with the motor housing. The inverter housing is provided with a first flow channel through which a refrigerant flows. The motor housing is provided with a second flow channel through which the refrigerant flows. A third flow channel that connects the first flow channel and the second flow channel is provided. The second flow channel has a second flow-in part and a second flow-out part. The refrigerant flows into the second flow channel through the second flow-in part. The refrigerant flows out of the second flow channel through the second flow-out part. The second flow-in part is provided in a region at the side opposite to a differential shaft across a motor shaft in the motor housing, at a position closer to the motor shaft as compared to an end portion at the side opposite to the differential shaft across the motor shaft in the motor housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
  • B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

98.

MOTOR UNIT AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023030554
Publication Number 2024/142471
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Shibuya Naotaka

Abstract

A motor unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises: a motor housing; an inverter housing; and a pump. The motor housing accommodates a motor. The inverter housing accommodates an inverter which is electrically connected to the motor. At least a part of the pump is disposed in the inverter housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
  • H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits

99.

LAMINATED CORE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED CORE

      
Application Number 18390427
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-20
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Honda, Takeshi
  • Katsurada, Hitoshi
  • Nagano, Yoshito

Abstract

A laminated core is tubular and includes a back yoke portion and tooth portions. The back yoke portion includes a cut line between the tooth portions adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction, the cut line extending in a radial direction from an inner peripheral surface. When one of back yoke portions adjacent to each other in a stacking direction is referred to as a first back yoke portion and the other is referred to as a second back yoke portion, at least a portion of the cut line in the first back yoke portion does not overlap the cut line in the second back yoke portion when the back yoke portion is viewed from the stacking direction. The first back yoke portion is at least partially bonded to the second back yoke portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/16 - Stator cores with slots for windings
  • H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

100.

ROTOR, ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND DRIVE APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18456523
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Matsuda, Kazutoshi

Abstract

The present invention is a rotor rotatable about a center axis, and includes a rotor core having a plurality of magnet holes and a flow path through which a refrigerant flows, and a plurality of magnets accommodated in each of the plurality of magnet holes. The plurality of magnet holes and the flow path each extend in the axial direction. When viewed in the axial direction, the flow path is surrounded by the plurality of magnets. The plurality of magnets include a first magnet and a second magnet. The plurality of magnet holes include a first magnet hole accommodating the first magnet and a second magnet hole accommodating the second magnet. The first magnet is disposed radially outside the second magnet. When viewed in the axial direction, the shortest distance between the flow path and the first magnet is shorter than the shortest distance between the flow path and the second magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
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