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1.

DRIVE APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18536101
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-11
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamatsu, Shuhei
  • Mizukami, Shinsuke
  • Tamura, Tsubasa
  • Aso, Keisuke

Abstract

A drive apparatus includes a motor that has a motor shaft extending in an axial direction, a transmission mechanism that is connected on one side in the axial direction of the motor shaft, a lock mechanism that restricts driving of the transmission mechanism, a housing that houses the motor, the transmission mechanism, and the lock mechanism, an oil that is stored in the housing, and an oil passage that circulates the oil. The housing includes a motor room that houses the motor, a gear room that houses the transmission mechanism and the lock mechanism, and a partition that is provided between the motor room and the gear room. The oil passage includes a pump that pumps the oil in the oil passage, a first feed flow passage that feeds the oil to the motor, and a second feed flow passage that feeds the oil to the lock mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms
  • 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

2.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18474226
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-26
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Inayoshi, Takeru

Abstract

According to one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of heat elements, a plurality of heat sinks, at least one of which is attached to each of the heat elements, a cooling device that feeds a fluid in contact with a surface of the heat sink and promotes heat radiation of the heat sink by the fluid, and a heat pipe connected to the plurality of heat sinks are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

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

3.

MOTOR AND PUMP SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18536251
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-12
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamamoto, Takashi
  • Yazawa, Takehiko

Abstract

In a motor, a wire terminal, to which an end at an end of winding of a wire is connected, is held by an insulator that is held by a stator core. The wire terminal comprises: a substrate connection section; plural legs held by a split insulator; a plate section, a thickness direction of which faces a radial direction, between the legs and the substrate connection section; and a wire connection section, a portion of which projected from the plate section is bent to hold the wire on an inner side. An elastic section is a meandering section meandering to turn back in a circumferential direction between the plate section and the substrate connection section, and extends from an end on another side in the circumferential direction of the plate section toward the substrate connection section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/32 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation
  • H02K 3/30 - Windings characterised by the insulating material
  • 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 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
  • H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

4.

MOTOR

      
Application Number 18369288
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-18
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mizukami, Junya
  • Kuramoto, Shinya

Abstract

A motor includes a holder, a rotor inside the holder with a shaft rotatable about a central axis, first and second bearings rotatably supporting the shaft, and a stator radially outside the holder. The holder includes a first holder, and a second holder extending upward from an upper end of the first holder. The stator is fixed to an outer peripheral surface of the first holder, and an outer ring of the first bearing is fixed to a lower end of an inner peripheral surface of the first holder. A portion of an outer ring of the second bearing is fixed to an inner peripheral surface of the second holder. The second holder is radially spaced from the stator core. A radial thickness of the second holder is less than a distance between an outer peripheral surface of the second holder and an inner peripheral surface of the stator core.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
  • F16C 19/08 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with two or more rows of balls
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos

5.

MOTOR AND AXIAL FAN

      
Application Number 18511549
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-16
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Michishita, Atsushi
  • Yamasaki, Yuta
  • Yoneda, Hirofumi

Abstract

A motor includes a rotor rotatable in a circumferential direction around a center axis extending vertically, a stator to rotate the rotor, a lead wire connected to the stator, and a housing covering the rotor and the stator from a radially outer side. The housing includes a first housing located on a first side in an axial direction, and a second housing located on a second side in the axial direction. The first housing includes a wiring convex portion protruding toward the second side in the axial direction. The second housing includes a wiring recess that is recessed toward the second side in the axial direction and penetrates in a radial direction. The wiring convex portion is located in the wiring recess. The wiring convex portion includes a tip surface opposing the second side. The wiring recess includes a bottom surface opposing the first side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 29/52 - Casings; Connections for working fluid for axial pumps
  • F04D 19/00 - Axial-flow pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • F04D 29/64 - Mounting; Assembling; Disassembling of axial pumps

6.

AXIAL FLUX MOTOR

      
Application Number 18456525
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wu, Keng-Chang
  • Yan, Guo-Jhih
  • Lin, Hsiu-Ying
  • Wang, Kuo-Min

Abstract

An axial flux motor includes a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The rotor assembly has magnets. The stator assembly has a circuit substrate, segmented iron cores, and a coil. The circuit substrate extends radially. The segmented iron cores are supported on the circuit substrate to be opposite to the magnet in the axial direction. Segmented iron cores arranged in the circumferential direction. A coil is sleeved on a segmented iron core. Holding seats of an insulating material correspond respectively to the segmented iron cores. A holding seat abuts with and covers a segmented iron core from both axial sides and the circumferential direction, and is used for winding the coil. The circuit substrate has slot holes. A slot hole is used for embedding and positioning a portion of a holding seat that protrudes more towards one axial side than the coil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
  • H02K 21/24 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets axially facing the armatures, e.g. hub-type cycle dynamos

7.

Motor wire connector housing

      
Application Number 29769356
Grant Number D1018464
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-04
First Publication Date 2024-03-19
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Major, Michael W.
  • Suda, Daniel J.

8.

POSITION ESTIMATION METHOD, POSITION ESTIMATION DEVICE, UNMANNED TRANSPORT VEHICLE, AND SEWING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18259771
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-24
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner
  • NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Japan)
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Saito, Yutaka
  • Fujita, Atsushi
  • Ishigami, Shota

Abstract

One aspect of a position estimation method of the present invention includes: a learning step of acquiring learning data necessary for estimation of a rotational position of a rotor on the basis of an input sensor signal; and a position estimation step of estimating the rotational position of the rotor on the basis of the input sensor signal and the learning data. The learning step is performed, thereby acquiring, as the learning data, data indicating the correspondence relationship between a segment number associated with a section included in each of a plurality of quadrants and a pole pair number representing a pole pair position. The position estimation step is performed, thereby determining an initial position of the rotor on the basis of the input sensor signal and the learning data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 23/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control
  • D05B 69/12 - Electrical or electromagnetic drives using rotary electric motors
  • G01D 5/245 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means 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 converting; Transducers 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
  • H02P 23/14 - Estimation or adaptation of motor parameters, e.g. rotor time constant, flux, speed, current or voltage

9.

ROTOR, ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND DRIVING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019660
Publication Number 2024/053173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuda Kazutoshi
  • Kimura Yuta
  • Yamasaki Ippei

Abstract

The present invention provides a rotor that is rotatable around a central axis and that includes a rotor core including a plurality of magnet holes and a channel through which a coolant flows, and a plurality of magnets accommodated in the respective plurality of magnet holes. The plurality of magnet holes and the channel each extend in an axial direction. 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 further on an outer side than the second magnet in a radial direction. The channel is a hole located between the first magnet and the second magnet in the radial direction and extending in a direction intersecting the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

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

10.

BASE PLATE, MOTOR, AND DISK DRIVING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18462413
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-07
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyata, Koutarou
  • Ito, Michihiro
  • Mitsunari, Takashi
  • Furuya, Ryo
  • Miyoshi, Kenta

Abstract

A base plate is a portion of a housing of a disk driving device having a disk rotating with a rotation axis as a center, and is a cast product. The base plate has a bottom plate part and a peripheral wall part. The bottom plate part has a rectangular shape when viewed in an axial direction. The peripheral wall part extends from an outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate part toward a side of the axial direction to surround the periphery of the bottom plate part. A metal member embedded in the peripheral wall part is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 33/12 - Disposition of constructional parts in the apparatus, e.g. of power supply, of modules
  • G11B 33/02 - Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon
  • H02K 5/06 - Cast metal casings
  • H02K 15/14 - Casings; Enclosures; Supports

11.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STATIC AUTO-TUNING ELECTRIC MOTOR

      
Application Number 17965963
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Sarigiannidis, Athanasios
  • Lyu, Bo-Ting
  • Chen, Yi-Chieh
  • Yang, Shih-Chin

Abstract

A static auto-tuning system and method for controlling operation of a motor in a system. A speed reference signal is generated resulting in a speed response of the motor. Closed-loop feedback magnifies the rotating friction effect to an observable level. Inertia and rotating friction coefficient values of the system are estimated based on the speed frequency response and a virtual damping coefficient. A fixed low frequency speed signal may result in a first frequency response function for determining virtual damping, and a variable frequency excitation signal may result in a second frequency response function for determining the inertia and rotating friction characteristics. Closed-loop gains are determined based on these characteristics. The excitation signal may be sampled and a peak value in each interval may be identified and stored to produce an envelope of peak values for determining the gain response. Operation of the motor is controlled using the determined gains.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators

12.

ROTOR CORE, ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019388
Publication Number 2024/053172
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Tanaka Kuniaki

Abstract

One embodiment of a rotor core according to the present invention is a rotor core of a rotor rotatable about the central axis, said rotor core having a pair of first magnet holes adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction and a first hole portion positioned between the pair of first magnet holes in the circumferential direction. When viewed in the axial direction, the pair of first magnet holes extend in a direction in which the pair of first magnet holes are more apart from each other in the circumferential direction as heading from the radial inside to the radial outside. When viewed in the axial direction, the first hole portion is provided at a position overlapping with a first virtual line that passes through the center between the pair of first magnet holes in the circumferential direction and extends in the radial direction, and has a shape that is asymmetrical across the first virtual line.

IPC Classes  ?

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

13.

LAMINATED ROTOR HAVING DEFLECTING MAGNET RETAINING PRONGS AND SUPPORT POSTS FOR LIMITING AN AMOUNT OF DEFLECTION OF THE PRONGS

      
Application Number 18307854
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor Tucker, John M.

Abstract

A rotor assembly for an electric machine includes a rotor core that is fabricated from a plurality of laminations stacked along a rotational axis of the electric machine. The rotor core has a plurality of arcuately arranged, axially extending magnet-receiving slots. The rotor core includes a plurality of magnets received in respective ones of the magnet-receiving slots. Each of the laminations includes opposed deflectable magnet-retaining prongs that extend into a corresponding one of the magnet-receiving slots. The magnet-retaining prongs are deflected by and engage the magnets to exert a reactive force against the magnets and hold them in place. Each of the laminations also includes respective support posts axially adjacent the magnet-retaining prongs. The support posts extend alongside and thereby limit the deflection of the magnet-retaining prongs when engaged with the corresponding one of the magnets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/278 - Surface mounted magnets; Inset magnets

14.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019368
Publication Number 2024/042796
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuzaki Ryosuke
  • Satoda Taishi
  • Kuroyanagi Hitoshi
  • Ishikawa Yuki
  • Kumagai Hironobu
  • Murakami Jun

Abstract

A drive device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a motor having a rotor that is rotatable about a motor axis and a stator that surrounds the rotor from the radially outer side; and a housing having a cylindrical circumferential wall that surrounds the motor from the radially outer side and a cover that covers an opening on one axial side of the circumferential wall. The rotor has a cylindrical motor shaft that has a hollow part. The housing has a storage part that can store a fluid, a first flow channel that extends from the storage part to the cover, a second flow channel that is provided to the cover and is connected to the first flow channel, third and fourth flow channels that are connected to the second flow channel and that can supply the fluid to the stator, and a fifth flow channel that is connected to the second flow channel and that can supply the fluid to the hollow part.

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 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

15.

PUMP-EQUIPPED MOTOR AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019370
Publication Number 2024/042798
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakata Keisuke
  • Ishikawa Yuki
  • Kuroyanagi Hitoshi

Abstract

One embodiment of this pump-equipped motor comprises: a rotor that can rotate around a central axis; a stator that faces the rotor with a gap therebetween; a housing that has a motor accommodation section that internally accommodates the rotor and the stator; and a pump that has an intake port and is attached to the housing. The housing has a retention unit in which a liquid is retained, a pump accommodation section that internally accommodates at least part of the pump, and a connection channel unit that links the interior of the pump accommodation section and the interior of the retention unit. The intake port is located in the interior of the pump accommodation section.

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

16.

PUMP

      
Application Number 18237964
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozaki, Kosei
  • Bando, Takaaki

Abstract

A pump includes an upper casing, a lower casing, a can, an impeller, and a motor. The upper casing includes a suction port through which a fluid is suctioned and a discharge port through which the fluid is discharged. The lower casing is located below the upper casing. The can is accommodated in the lower casing. The impeller is accommodated in the upper casing. The motor includes a rotor and a stator connected to the impeller. The rotor is accommodated in the can. The stator is located between an inner peripheral surface of the lower casing and an outer peripheral surface of the can. The can includes a protruding portion protruding in a radial direction from the outer peripheral surface. A lower end of the protruding portion and an upper end of the stator come into contact with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven

17.

VIBRATION MOTOR

      
Application Number 18239990
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-30
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okamoto, Noriyasu
  • Inoue, Jun

Abstract

A vibration motor includes a stator and a vibrator that is capable of vibrating in a first direction. The stator includes a coil and a housing. The coil opposes the vibrator in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The housing accommodates the coil and the vibrator. The vibrator includes a mass body, a magnet, and a sliding portion. The mass body extends in the first direction. The magnet is fixed to the mass body and opposes the coil in the second direction. The sliding portion is located on an end surface of the mass body in a direction intersecting the first direction, and slides on an inner side surface of the housing when coming into contact with the inner side surface of the housing during vibration of the vibrator.

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

18.

POWER CONVERTER AND ELECTRIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 17767473
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-30
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lin, Ming Tsan
  • Ouyang, Yi-Shiang
  • Yu, Hsin-Chang

Abstract

A power converter to supply power to each phase of a three-phase motor includes a booster circuit connected to a DC power supply to boost an input voltage input from the DC power supply in response to a pulse width modulation boosting signal, an inverter connected to the booster circuit and including a three-phase switching circuit including switches, and an output connected to the three-phase switching circuit to supply power to each phase of the three-phase motor, and a controller to output the pulse width modulation boosting signal to the booster circuit and output the pulse width modulation boosting signal to the booster circuit when detecting that the booster circuit is in a boosted state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 3/155 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02P 27/08 - 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

19.

SPOKED ROTOR HAVING DEFLECTABLE MAGNET-RETAINING SPOKES

      
Application Number 18475740
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Tucker, John M.
  • Lu, Lunjie

Abstract

A rotor includes magnets and a core including arcuately arranged pole segments. Each pole segment includes first and second prongs that extend away from the rotor axis and are at least in part arcuately spaced apart to define a cutout therebetween. Each pair of arcuately adjacent pole segments defines therebetween a respective magnet-receiving slot, with the first prong of one of the pole segments and the second prong of the other of the pole segments defining the slot. The magnets are received in slots, such that each of the magnets is at least in part interposed between one of the pairs of adjacent pole segments. The magnets and the pole segments are dimensioned and configured so that at least one of the first and second prongs is deflected by the magnet received in the respective slot, such that the prongs cooperatively apply a clamping force on the magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
  • H02K 21/16 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures having annular armature cores with salient poles

20.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019369
Publication Number 2024/042797
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Horikawa Tatsumi
  • Matsuzaki Ryosuke

Abstract

A drive device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a motor having a rotor that rotates about a motor axis, and a stator that surrounds the rotor; a housing having a cylindrical peripheral wall part that surrounds the motor from the radially outer side of the motor axis, and a cover part that covers an opening at one axial-direction side of the peripheral wall part; a fluid that is retained in a retention part within the housing; a first supply part that supplies the fluid to the motor, the first supply part being disposed within the housing; an inverter that supplies electric power to the motor; and a busbar that electrically connects the inverter and the stator, the busbar being positioned between the stator and the cover part in the axial direction. The housing is provided with a first flow path that extends from the retention part to the cover part, and a second flow path that passes through the interior of the cover part. The second flow path has a first end section linked to the first flow path, and a second end section linked to the first supply part. The busbar is disposed between the first end section and the second end section as seen from the axial direction. The second flow path is disposed at a position different than that of the busbar as seen from the axial 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 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • 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

21.

PUMP-EQUIPPED MOTOR, AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019371
Publication Number 2024/042799
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishikawa Yuki
  • Kuroyanagi Hitoshi
  • Nakata Keisuke
  • Miyahara Kaito
  • Kitamata Daiki

Abstract

One embodiment of the pump-equipped motor according to the present invention comprises: a rotor rotatable about the central axis; a stator facing the rotor with a gap interposed therebetween; a housing having a motor housing portion internally housing the rotor and the stator; the pump attached to the housing; and a filter through which a liquid sent by the pump passes. The housing has: a storage portion in which the liquid is stored; a pump housing portion that internally houses at least a part of the pump; and a connection flow path portion that connects the inside of the pump housing portion and the inside of the storage portion to each other. The filter is housed in the inside of the pump housing 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

22.

SPACING-ASSURED ELECTRIC FIELD SHIELD FOR GAS DISCHARGE TUBE OF MOTOR CONTROL

      
Application Number 18495498
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-26
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Skinner, James L.
  • Faust, Steven
  • Sherman, Jeffrey Scott
  • Modi, Chetan O.

Abstract

A spacing-assured gas discharge tube assembly is installed on a printed circuit board, which may be part of a motor controller. The discharge tube assembly includes a tube body and an electrostatic spacing shield disposed at least partially around the tube body. The shield is configured to prevent close physical proximity of adjacent structures having electrostatic fields that may alter the breakdown voltage of the tube body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H02H 9/06 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage using spark-gap arresters
  • H01T 1/14 - Means structurally associated with spark gap for protecting it against overload or for disconnecting it in case of failure

23.

ROTOR, MOTOR EQUIPPED WITH SAME, AND ROTOR MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023019019
Publication Number 2024/034218
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka Yosuke
  • Honda Takeshi
  • Muto Hirofumi
  • Danjo Yuya
  • Tsuji Hideki

Abstract

This rotor comprises: a columnar rotor core having a plurality of core sheets and a magnet insertion hole; and a magnet inserted into the magnet insertion hole. The plurality of core sheets have first core sheets and second core sheets that are laminated adjacent to the first core sheets in a magnet insertion direction and have an insertion portion constituting part of the magnet insertion hole. The first core sheets constitute part of the inner surface of the magnet insertion hole and have a projection portion that projects toward the inside of the insertion portion when viewing the rotor from the axial direction and makes contact with the magnet. The rotor has: a housing portion that is positioned, in the first core sheets or the second core sheets, in a direction opposite to the projection direction of the projection portion with respect to the projection portion when viewing the rotor from the axial direction; and a restriction member that is housed in the housing portion at a position in the opposite direction to the projection portion and restricts the displacement of the projection portion in the opposite direction.

IPC Classes  ?

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

24.

TACTILE SENSATION-IMPARTING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023028818
Publication Number 2024/034582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-07
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitahira Satoshi
  • Yamazaki Toshitaka
  • Mitsuhata Ryoichi
  • Hirano Hiroaki
  • Adachi Daisuke

Abstract

A tactile sensation-imparting device A comprises a plate 50, a control unit, and a motor 100. The plate 50 has a lower surface 51 that is in contact with a surface of a wearer, and an upper surface 52. The control unit outputs a control signal including a plurality of waveforms indicating a change in voltage value. The motor 100 is disposed on the upper surface 52 of the plate 10, and vibrates on the basis of the control signal. Among the plurality of waveforms, the waveform in the first cycle has the largest amplitude. It is preferable that the amplitude of the waveforms in the second and subsequent cycles be equal to or more than 0.2 times the amplitude of the waveforms in the first cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

25.

ROTOR, MOTOR COMPRISING SAME, AND ROTOR PRODUCTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023019006
Publication Number 2024/034217
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka Yosuke
  • Honda Takeshi
  • Muto Hirofumi
  • Tsuji Hideki
  • Danjo Yuya

Abstract

This rotor comprises: a cylindrical rotor core which has a plurality of core plates that are stacked in the thickness direction and a magnet insertion hole that extends in the axial direction; and a magnet which is inserted in the magnet insertion hole. The plurality of core plates include: a first core plate having a first through hole which constitutes part of the magnet insertion hole, a second through hole which is positioned to one side in the short direction of the first through hole with respect to the first through hole, and a holding part which is positioned between the first through hole and the second through hole and which holds the magnet inserted in the magnet insertion hole; and second core plate stacked in contact with the first core plate and positioned at an end part of the rotor core in the axial direction. The second core plate has a covering part which covers at least part of the holding part and the second through hole in the axial direction of the core plates. The covering part has a staking part which is recessed in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

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

26.

Vertical motor

      
Application Number 29872152
Grant Number D1014435
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-13
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Poag, Andrew F.
  • Kirkley, Jr., Thomas E.
  • Coloma, Anthony J.
  • Schmidt, Ronald W.

27.

COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18265695
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-11
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hsieh, Tsung-Ting
  • Ho, Kwun-Yao

Abstract

A cooling device includes a first surface portion thermally connected to one or more heating elements, a second surface portion opposed to the first surface portion, a flow path between the first and second surface portions and through which the cooling fluid flows, and a side wall connecting the first and second surface portions and extending along the direction in which the cooling fluid flows. A height of the side wall is reduced from the second surface portion side toward the first surface portion side at an outlet of the flow path. At least a portion of the second surface portion is missing in a portion of the side wall of which the height is reduced. A portion where the side wall is in contact with the first surface portion is superimposed on at least an entirety of the heating element closest to the outlet of the flow path.

IPC Classes  ?

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

28.

DUAL CONVEYOR FOR AUTONOMOUS GUIDED VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18489901
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-19
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Biro, Joshua M.
  • Moore, William D.

Abstract

A conveyor assembly is provided for use with a mobile vehicle. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor module. The conveyor module includes a first roller assembly. The first roller assembly includes a first rotatable roller body and a second rotatable roller body. The first and second roller bodies are interconnected to each other in such a manner as to share a first rotational axis yet be at least substantially rotationally independent of each other, such that each of the first and second roller bodies can rotate without causing or interfering with rotation of the other of the first and second roller bodies.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 23/08 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with self-contained driving mechanisms, e.g. motors and associated gearing
  • B65G 39/09 - Arrangements of bearing or sealing means
  • B65G 41/00 - Supporting frames or bases for conveyors as a whole, e.g. transportable conveyor frames

29.

DUAL MOTOR SYSTEM WITH FLOW CONTROL

      
Application Number 18483393
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Coupart, Eric
  • Ellis, Ii, James D.
  • Rao, Pranesh
  • Schrader, John G.
  • Clark, Bret S.

Abstract

A dual motor system includes a first motor providing a lower speed range and a second motor providing a higher speed range, wherein the motors are coaxially arranged and aligned on and drive a common shaft, and a motor control system controlling the speed of the first motor and engaging the second motor as needed. The first motor provides a lower two-thirds of a full speed range, and the second motor provides the upper one-third in the form of one or more discrete fixed speeds. The system may also include a flow control system for automatically controlling the speed of the motors for particular applications, such as flow control in a pool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 5/48 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of two or more electric motors for speed regulation of two or more dynamo-electric motors in relation to one another by comparing mechanical values representing the speeds
  • F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems

30.

INPUT DEVICE AND INPUT DEVICE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18016925
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-31
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Kyosuke
  • Oguchi, Yosuke

Abstract

An input device includes an optical detection mechanism detecting a position of the user's fingertip in the aerial-image display region in which an aerial image is displayed and a control portion for controlling the input device. In the input device, the aerial-image display region is an input portion for inputting information, and the aerial image includes images of a plurality of buttons for identifying information input in the input portion. Assuming that a region in a display region of an image of the button displayed in the aerial-image display region and recognized by the control portion such that the image of the predetermined button was pointed by the user on the basis of the detection result of the detection mechanism is a recognition region, the recognition region is narrower than the display region in this input device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus

31.

P2

      
Serial Number 98381893
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-30
Owner Nidec Minster Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Power presses for metal forging, pressing, punching, stamping and sheet metal working

32.

MOTOR AND ELECTRICAL PRODUCT

      
Application Number 18221450
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-13
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ma, Jinfeng
  • Yoshino, Keisuke
  • Kobayashi, Chiharu
  • Wang, Yu

Abstract

A motor includes a bus bar assembly including a resin holder and a wire integrally provided in the resin holder. The wire is connected to an external power supply and a coil leading-out wire of the motor, the resin holder is provided with a positioning hole penetrating in an axial direction, and at least a portion of the wire is exposed from the positioning hole. The wire is integrally provided in the resin holder simply through the positioning hole, and thus the resulting bus bar assembly is low in cost and light in weight.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto

33.

VIBRATING MOTOR AND HAPTIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18377103
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-05
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirata, Atsunori
  • Mitsuhata, Ryoichi

Abstract

A vibrating motor includes a stationary portion, a movable portion to vibrate with respect to the stationary portion along a center axis extending in a vertical direction, and an elastic portion. The stationary portion includes a bearing portion supporting the movable portion to enable vibration along the center axis and having a tubular shape extending along the center axis, a coil directly or indirectly opposing at least a portion of the movable portion in a radial direction, and a housing having a tubular shape extending along the center axis. The housing houses the bearing portion, the coil, and the movable portion. The elastic portion is between the movable portion and the housing.

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

34.

STATOR AND MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023024456
Publication Number 2024/009911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-30
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iguchi Takuro
  • Inohara Takao
  • Sakaguchi Taishi
  • Yamane Satoshi

Abstract

This stator comprises a stator core, an insulator, a coil, and a sensor unit. The sensor unit has a sensor disposed on the stator core through a sensor holder. The sensor holder holds the sensor. The sensor holder has a base portion, and a protruding portion. The base portion is disposed on an end surface of a tooth on one side in an axial direction, and the sensor is fixed to the base portion. The protruding portion protrudes from an end surface of the base portion on the other side in the axial direction toward the other side in the axial direction. The protruding portion engages with a periphery of a recess formed on the end surface of the tooth on the one side in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
  • H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby

35.

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18254603
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamada, Yukie
  • Ueda, Tomoya

Abstract

A rotor includes a rotor core having a hole, and a magnet inside the hole. A stator includes a stator core having an annular core back surrounding the rotor core and teeth extending inward from the core back and arranged at intervals in a circumferential direction, and coils attached to the stator core. The hole has an arc shape protruding inward. The magnet is in the hole and has an arc shape extending along the hole. The rotor core has cavity portions sandwiching the magnet. A curved outer surface of the hole is in close contact with a curved outer surface of the magnet at a portion closer to a center in the circumferential direction than an end portion in the circumferential direction. At least a part of the cavity portion extends to the outer side in the circumferential direction with respect to the center of a pole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/2753 - Inner rotors the magnetisation axis of the magnets being perpendicular to the rotor axis the rotor consisting of two or more circumferentially positioned magnets the rotor consisting of magnets or groups of magnets arranged with alternating polarity

36.

HAND FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOT AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number 18029665
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-15
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kaino, Shigeyuki

Abstract

A hand for an industrial robot allowing use thereof in different ways for different applications while reducing manufacturing costs and an industrial robot including the hand are provided. A hand includes a support portion configured to support either a suction wafer mounting portion or a grip wafer mounting portion, and the support portion includes an air flow path connected to a suction hole in a state where the support portion supports the suction wafer mounting portion and one of a suction unit including a connecting member that connects a tip end of an air pipe to the air flow path and a grip unit that can press an end surface of a wafer in a state where the support portion supports the grip wafer mounting portion, and further includes an attachment portion used for attaching the other one of the suction unit and the grip unit.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

STATOR CORE MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023018898
Publication Number 2024/004433
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sugaya Atsushi

Abstract

One embodiment of the stator core manufacturing method of the present invention has: a punching step for forming a belt-like core piece extending in a first direction by punching a metal sheet; and a laminating step for, when defining a direction orthogonal to the first direction as a second direction, curving the belt-like core piece by setting one side of the belt-like core piece in the second direction as the inner diameter side and laminating the belt-like core piece in a spiral shape to form a laminated body. The belt-like core piece has: a core back piece that extends in the first direction and is provided with a plurality of slits aligning in the first direction at the end portion on one side in the second direction; and a plurality of tooth pieces that extend in the second direction from the end portion of the core back piece on one side or the other side in the second direction between the slits. In each zone between the slits adjacent to each other in the core back piece, the end edge on the other side in the second direction is provided with a first arc portion, and the end edge on one side in the second direction is provided with a second arc portion. The first arc portion and the second arc portion extend in a concentric arc shape about the arc center positioned on one side in the second direction with respect to the core back piece.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures

38.

DRIVE DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023018911
Publication Number 2024/004434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tamura Tsubasa
  • Nakagawa Ayumi

Abstract

One embodiment of a drive device of the present invention comprises: a rotary electric machine having a rotor that rotates about a center axis; a gear part that is connected to the rotary electric machine on one axial side of the rotary electric machine; a housing that accommodates the rotary electric machine and the gear part; and a fluid that circulates within the housing. The housing has: a first accommodation part that accommodates the rotary electric machine; a second accommodation part that accommodates the gear part; and a partition wall part located between the first accommodation part and the second accommodation part. Provided in the partition wall part is a through-hole that connects an internal space of the first accommodation part and an internal space of the second accommodation part. The first accommodation part has a bottom section located on the underside of the rotary electric machine. At least a portion of the bottom section radially faces the rotary electric machine, and the bottom section has a first surface and a second surface which are aligned in a circumferential direction. The first surface is located radially outside the second surface. The first surface and the second surface are each inclined radially outward toward one axial side, and are connected on an inside edge of the through-hole at one axial end thereof.

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

39.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023018971
Publication Number 2024/004435
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tamura Tsubasa
  • Nakagawa Ayumi

Abstract

A drive device according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: a motive power transmission unit coupled to a rotary electrical machine on one side in the axial direction of the rotary electrical machine; and a housing that houses the rotary electrical machine and the motive power transmission unit. The housing has a gear cover that is positioned on one side in the axial direction of the motive power transmission unit and that supports a shaft of the motive power transmission unit. The gear cover has a dome part that projects to one side in the axial direction and that has the center at a dome axis extending in the axial direction. The dome part has a top section through which the dome axis passes, and an inclination section that expands from the top section outward in the radial direction. The inclination section is inclined more to the other side in the axial direction as the distance from the top section outward in the radial direction becomes greater. An inclination angle with respect to a surface orthogonal to the dome axis becomes larger as the distance from the top section outward in the radial direction becomes greater.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/031 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein characterised by covers or lids for gearboxes
  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
  • F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
  • F16H 57/03 - Gearboxes; Mounting 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

40.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED IRON CORE AND LAMINATED IRON CORE

      
Application Number JP2023018988
Publication Number 2024/004437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagano Yoshito
  • Kumagai Shunsuke

Abstract

This method for manufacturing a laminated iron core comprises: a punching step for punching a steel sheet so as to form a back-yoke-forming portion that extends in one direction, and a plurality of teeth that extend from the back-yoke-forming portion in a direction that intersects the one direction as seen in the thickness direction of the steel sheet; and a bending step for bending the back-yoke-forming portion that was formed in the punching step in an arc as seen in the thickness direction, so as to form a back yoke portion. In the punching step, a pair of protrusions are formed at tip portions of the plurality of teeth, said pair of protrusions respectively protruding toward one side and the other side in the width direction of the teeth, and, as seen in the thickness direction of the steel sheet, and a recess is formed in a portion of the plurality of teeth, in which portion the size of a gap between teeth that are positioned adjacent to each other is smaller than the size of the pair of protrusions in the width direction, said recess having a depressed region that is recessed in the width direction and is bigger than said protrusions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

41.

SIGNAL GENERATION DEVICE AND SIGNAL GENERATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023019227
Publication Number 2024/004448
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mizunuma Daisuke
  • Murase Shuhei

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/16 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position

42.

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023023844
Publication Number 2024/005027
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-27
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ogasawara Daisuke
  • Murakami Jun
  • Yamamoto Kazuyuki
  • Nakata Keisuke
  • Ishikawa Yuki

Abstract

The present invention comprises a rotor that is capable of rotating about a central axis, a stator that is disposed radially facing the rotor with a gap interposed therebetween, and a housing. The housing has a rotary electric machine accommodation unit that accommodates the rotor and the stator. The rotary electric machine accommodation unit has a peripheral wall part that radially surrounds the stator and a plurality of fixed parts to which the stator is fixed. The plurality of fixed parts include a first fixed part and a second fixed part that are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction. The peripheral wall part is provided with: a first projection that surrounds the radial-direction outer side of the first fixed part, projects radially outward, and extends in the axial direction; a second projection that surrounds the radial-direction outer side of the second fixed part, projects radially outward, and extends in the axial direction; and a first side wall protrusion that projects radially outward to expand an internal space within the rotary electric machine accommodation unit radially outward and extends in the axial direction. The first side wall protrusion is positioned between the first projection and the second projection in the circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/04 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof
  • F16H 57/028 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein characterised by means for reducing vibration or noise
  • F16H 57/03 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein characterised by means for reinforcing gearboxes, e.g. ribs
  • 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

43.

COOLING UNIT

      
Application Number 18215883
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tokeshi, Toshihiko
  • Tamaoka, Takehito

Abstract

A cooling assembly includes a radiator, a pump and a casing. The radiator includes a plurality of refrigerant flow paths and a plurality of ventilation paths. The radiator is operable to cool a refrigerant circulating in the plurality of refrigerant flow paths with air flowing through the plurality of ventilation paths. The pump is connected to the radiator to pressurize the refrigerant. The casing accommodates the radiator and the pump. The radiator is inclined with respect to a first surface of the casing. At least a portion of the pump is positioned between the radiator and the first surface.

IPC Classes  ?

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

44.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023018979
Publication Number 2024/004436
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakata Keisuke
  • Ishikawa Yuki
  • Kuroyanagi Hitoshi

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a motor having a rotor that is rotatable around a first axis; a gear part that transmits the power of the motor to an output shaft extending along a second axis parallel with the first axis; a housing that accommodates the motor and the gear part therein; and a holding part that rotatably holds the output shaft. The housing and the holding part are different portions of a single member. The housing has a first hole part through which the output shaft passes. The holding part has: a first flange part located closer to one axial side than the first hole part is and closer to the other axial side than the end part of the housing on the one axial side is, extending from the outside surface of the holding part to the radially outer side, and connecting to the outside surface of the housing; and a second hole part through which the output shaft passes. The first hole part and the second hole part face each other in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 17/12 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of electric gearing
  • B60K 17/30 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles the ultimate propulsive elements, e.g. ground wheels, being steerable
  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

45.

ANGLE DETECTION DEVICE AND ANGLE DETECTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023019720
Publication Number 2024/004474
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Ishigami Shota

Abstract

In one embodiment, an angle detection device of the present invention includes a sensor magnet attached to a rotating shaft of an N-phase motor (N is an integer of 3 or more) having a rotor magnet, M (M is an integer of 3 or more) magnetic sensors that detect changes in magnetic flux due to rotation of the sensor magnet, a storage device that stores a relational expression expressing the relationship between the output values of the M magnetic sensors and the mechanical angle of the rotating shaft, and a mechanical angle, which corresponds to at least one rotational position of the rotor magnet, as a level switching angle, and a processing device that calculates the mechanical angle on the basis of the output value and the relational expression and outputs N-phase pulse signals having a 360/N degree phase difference in electrical angle on the basis of the calculated value of the mechanical angle and the level switching angle, wherein the processing device switches the level of the pulse signal of any one phase of the N-phase pulse signals when the calculated value of the mechanical angle matches the level switching angle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means 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 converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains

46.

MOTOR, AND BLOWER

      
Application Number JP2023023845
Publication Number 2024/005028
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-27
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Horii Yuya

Abstract

A housing of this motor has a bearing holder for holding a bearing that rotatably supports a shaft. A magnet axially faces one axial end of the shaft, which is made of a magnetic material. A yoke is made of a magnetic material, and at least a portion of the yoke is disposed on one side of the magnet in the axial direction. A first contact portion of the housing is disposed radially outward relative to the magnet, and contacts at least a portion of the other axial end surface of the yoke. A second contact portion contacts at least a portion of one axial end surface of the yoke.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

47.

MOTOR, BLOWER, AND CLOTHING ORNAMENT

      
Application Number JP2023024113
Publication Number 2024/005119
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-29
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawano Takuro
  • Watanabe Hiroshi
  • Kozono Keisuke
  • Nakagawa Shinji
  • Nonaka Yu

Abstract

This motor comprises a rotor, a stator, a housing, an acceleration sensor, and a control unit. The rotor is rotatable about the central axis extending in the axial direction. The stator drives the rotor. The housing accommodates the rotor and the stator. The acceleration sensor detects an acceleration applied to the housing. The control unit controls electric conduction to the stator. The control unit performs a rotation speed change which is any one of: starting of rotation of the rotor; increasing and/or decreasing of the rotation speed of the rotor; and stopping of rotation of the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A41D 13/002 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment
  • A41D 13/005 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment with controlled temperature
  • F04D 25/08 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the working fluid being air, e.g. for ventilation
  • F04D 29/00 - NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS - Details, component parts, or accessories
  • F04D 29/64 - Mounting; Assembling; Disassembling of axial pumps
  • F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids

48.

COOLING DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023022655
Publication Number 2023/248989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-19
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Yoshioka Fumiyoshi

Abstract

A cooling device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, is for cooling heating elements, and comprises: a housing; a first flow path; and a second flow path. The housing has an inflow port and an outflow port for a refrigerant, and includes a first region which is in contact with a first heating element, and a second region which is in contact with a second heating element. The first flow path connects the inflow port and the outflow port, and overlaps with the first region and the second region in a planar view of the housing. The second flow path joins the first flow path at a position downstream of the first region and upstream of the second region. In addition, the second flow path has a guide portion for guiding the refrigerant, which flows through the second flow path, to the first flow path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • 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 subgroups of the same main group of groups , or in a single subclass of ,

49.

SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023022702
Publication Number 2023/248999
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Honma Toshiki

Abstract

A semiconductor module according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a semiconductor device, a cooling plate, and a flow path forming member. The cooling plate is provided on one main surface of the semiconductor device. The flow path forming member: is provided on the other main surface opposite to the one main surface of the semiconductor device; includes a bottom member abutting on the other main surface, and lateral members standing upright from opposing ends of the bottom member; and forms a flow path for a refrigerant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • 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 subgroups of the same main group of groups , or in a single subclass of ,

50.

SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023022703
Publication Number 2023/249000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Maeda Ryo

Abstract

A semiconductor module according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a first substrate, a second substrate, and a cooler. The first substrate is provided with a first semiconductor element on one main surface thereof, and is provided with a cooling plate on the other main surface thereof. The second substrate is disposed oppositely from the first substrate, is provided with a second semiconductor element on one main surface thereof that faces the one main surface of the first substrate, and is provided with a cooling plate on the other main surface thereof. The cooler is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and, at a heat transfer part, at least surfaces of the cooler which face the one main surface of the first substrate and the one main surface of the second substrate are covered with an insulation layer.

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 23/427 - Cooling by change of state, e.g. use of heat pipes
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • 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 subgroups of the same main group of groups , or in a single subclass of ,
  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

51.

ROTOR, ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND DRIVING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023018894
Publication Number 2023/248668
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mise Masatora
  • Han Xiaoli
  • Yoshioka Masato
  • Takada Hibiki
  • Osuga Shohei

Abstract

One aspect of a rotor according to the present invention is a rotor which is disposed inside an annular stator and can rotate about a center axis line, the rotor comprising: a shaft extending along the center axis line; a rotor core fixed to the shaft; and an annular end plate which is provided with an insertion hole into which the shaft is inserted, and is disposed axially side by side with the rotor core. The shaft is provided with: a cavity part provided inside the shaft; and a through-hole which extends radially outside from the cavity part and is open in the outer circumferential surface of the shaft. The end plate has a first side surface facing one side in the axial direction. The first side surface is provided with a groove part having: a first end section connected to the opening of the through-hole; and a second end section located radially outside the first end section. The groove part has a first flow path section extending in a direction oblique to the radial direction. The second end section is located at the first flow path section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

52.

Fan case

      
Application Number 29714737
Grant Number D1009246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-25
First Publication Date 2023-12-26
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner NIDEC SERVO CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kato, Yoshihiko

53.

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18037695
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-11
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Makino, Yusuke
  • Kajikawa, Satoshi
  • Yamasaki, Ippei

Abstract

A rotating electric machine includes a rotor rotatable about a central axis, and a stator positioned radially outside the rotor. The rotor includes a shaft axially extending about the central axis, rotor core portions fixed to an outer peripheral surface of the shaft and in an axial direction, a magnet held by each of the rotor core portions, and at least one spacer that is a non-magnetic body with a ring-plate shape about the central axis and is between the rotor core portions which are axially adjacent to each other. The spacer is smaller in outer diameter than the rotor core portion.

IPC Classes  ?

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

54.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023018888
Publication Number 2023/243314
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tamura Tsubasa
  • Nakagawa Ayumi

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a motor rotatable around a first axis; a gear unit that transfers a driving force of the motor to an output shaft extending along a second axis parallel to the first axis; a control unit arranged on one side with respect to the first axis in a first direction orthogonal to the first axis; a housing; a first auxiliary machine arranged on the other side with respect to the first axis in the first direction and on one side with respect to the first axis in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; a second auxiliary machine arranged on the other side in the first direction and on the other side in the second direction with respect to the first axis; a first connection member connecting the control unit with the first auxiliary machine; and a second connection member connecting the control unit with the second auxiliary machine. Of the first auxiliary machine and the second auxiliary machine, one is a pump and the other is a cooler. The second axis is arranged on the one side with respect to the first axis in the second direction. A part of the first connection member is arranged between the first axis and the second axis. A part of the second connection member is arranged on the other side with respect to the first axis in the second 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
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

55.

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023018893
Publication Number 2023/243316
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Matsuzaki Ryosuke

Abstract

In the present invention, one embodiment of a drive device comprises: a rotor having a shaft that extends along a center axis line; a stator opposing the rotor with a gap therebetween; a housing accommodating the rotor and the stator; and a resolver having a resolver rotor fixed to the shaft, and a resolver stator located radially outside the resolver rotor. The housing has a lateral wall part located axially on one side of the rotor. The lateral wall part has a tubular section inside which the resolver stator is held. The tubular section has: a first inner circumferential surface surrounding an outer circumferential surface of the resolver stator; a first surface that is connected to an end on one axial side of the first inner circumferential surface, and that faces the one axial side; a second surface that is connected to an end on the other axial side of the first inner circumferential surface, and that faces the other axial side; and one or more crimping sections provided to the first surface. The one or more crimping sections include a stopper part that protrudes radially inward with respect to the outer circumferential surface of the resolver stator and that makes contact with an end surface on one axial side of the resolver stator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 24/00 - Machines adapted for the instantaneous transmission or reception of the angular displacement of rotating parts, e.g. synchro, selsyn
  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

56.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18461511
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujimoto, Shohei
  • Nakagawa, Ayumi
  • Nakamatsu, Shuhei
  • Makino, Yusuke

Abstract

In a drive device, a first flow path of a fluid connects a gear accommodation portion and an inlet of a pump. A second flow path connects an outlet of the pump and one end of a third flow path via a cooler. The third flow path is inside a partition wall of a housing and intersects a rotation axis of a first shaft. A fourth flow path connects another end of the third flow path and one end of a fifth flow path. The fifth flow path is inside a gear side lid of the housing. Another end of the fifth flow path is connected to one end of a second shaft in an axial direction. One end of a sixth flow path is connected to another end of the third flow path. Another end of the sixth flow path is inside a housing tubular portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
  • F16H 57/031 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein characterised by covers or lids for gearboxes

57.

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023018890
Publication Number 2023/243315
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Shimogai Daiki

Abstract

One aspect of a rotating electric machine according to the present invention comprises: a rotor; a stator; a housing including a first accommodating portion accommodating the rotor and the stator therein; and a hollow tubular member extending in an axial direction and accommodated inside the first accommodating portion. A stator core includes a stator core body and at least one fixation portion protruding radially outward from an outer peripheral face of the stator core body. The at least one fixation portion comprises an upper fixation portion positioned on the upper side of a central shaft in the vertical direction. The upper fixation portion is positioned on one side in a circumferential direction of the tubular member. The tubular member includes a first opening that opens inside the first accommodating portion and is positioned on the upper side of the stator core body in the vertical direction. At least a part of the tubular member, when seen in the vertical direction, overlaps a tooth positioned on an uppermost side in the vertical direction among a plurality of teeth. An inner face of the first accommodating portion includes an opposing portion opposing a radially outer side of the upper fixation portion via a gap. The first opening opens toward the opposing 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

58.

THE MINSTER MACHINE COMPANY

      
Serial Number 98322046
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-19
Owner Nidec Minster Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

power presses for metal forging, pressing, punching, stamping and sheet metal working. electronic controllers for operating power presses.

59.

COOLING UNIT

      
Application Number 18203187
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okuno, Takaya
  • Imanishi, Takahiro

Abstract

A cooling assembly includes a first heat exchanger and a first flow path pipe. The first heat exchanger comes into contact with a first heat generating component. The first flow path pipe is connected to the first heat exchanger. The first flow path pipe includes a first intermediate portion between one end of the first flow path pipe connected to the first heat exchanger and the other end of the first flow path pipe. The first heat exchanger includes a first fixing portion that fixes the first intermediate portion of the first flow path pipe. The first heat exchanger includes a metal cold plate in contact with the first heat generating component, and a synthetic resin cover on one side in a first direction with respect to the cold plate.

IPC Classes  ?

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

60.

STATOR AND MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023017499
Publication Number 2023/228734
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-10
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugaya Atsushi
  • Han Xiaoli

Abstract

In an aspect of the present invention, a motor comprises an annular stator core including a plurality of teeth portions extending along a radial direction and a plurality of conductor-connected bodies each including a plurality of conductors connected to each other. The conductor connected bodies are wave-wound along a circumferential direction of the stator core in each slot between the plurality of teeth portions. The plurality of conductor-connected bodies are arrayed in layers arranged in a radial direction in the slot. Among the layers in which the conductor-connected bodies are arranged in the slot, the radially outermost one is referred to as an outermost layer and the radially innermost one is referred to as an innermost layer. Each conductor-connected body includes a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion as both end portions. At least one of the plurality of first terminal portions and the plurality of second terminal portions is drawn from the outermost layer of the slot toward one side in an axial direction. At least one of the plurality of first terminal portions and the plurality of second terminal portions is drawn from the innermost layer of the slot toward the one side in an axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/04 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto

61.

COLD PLATE

      
Application Number 18202321
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-26
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawata, Keisuke
  • Tokeshi, Toshihiko
  • Tamaoka, Takehito

Abstract

A cold plate includes an opposing portion, a cover portion, and a heat exchange chamber. The opposing portion opposes a heat generating component on one side in a first direction. The cover portion is arranged on another side of the opposing portion in the first direction. The heat exchange chamber includes at least the opposing portion and the cover portion to conduct heat from the heat generating component to a refrigerant through the opposing portion. The opposing portion includes a first cooling surface and a second cooling surface. The first cooling surface is provided on the one side in the first direction. The second cooling surface is provided on the one side in the first direction. The second cooling surface is spaced away from the first cooling surface in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

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

62.

COOLING UNIT

      
Application Number 18202322
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-26
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawata, Keisuke
  • Tokeshi, Toshihiko
  • Tamaoka, Takehito

Abstract

A cooling assembly is connectable with a cold plate that comes into thermal contact with a heat source, and includes a first manifold, a second manifold, and a radiator. The first manifold causes a refrigerant having circulated through a first pipe to flow out from outflow ports toward the cold plate. In the second manifold, the refrigerant flowing into inflow ports from the cold plate circulates through a second pipe. In the radiator, the refrigerant having circulated through the second pipe circulates through the flow paths arranged side by side at intervals. Each of the first and second pipes opposes a portion of the radiator in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

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

63.

ROTOR, AND ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023017500
Publication Number 2023/228735
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-10
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mise Masatora
  • Takada Hibiki
  • Yoshioka Masato
  • Uetani Takahiro
  • Osuga Shohei

Abstract

In one embodiment, this rotor is able to rotate about a central axis and comprises: a shaft extending in the axial direction; a rotor core fixed to the shaft; and an end plate arranged lined up in the axial direction with the rotor core. The shaft has a gap provided in the interior of the shaft, and a through hole connecting to the gap. The through hole has a first opening that opens on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft. The end plate has a first groove extending in the radial direction. The first groove has a second opening that opens on the reverse side from the side where the rotor core is located in the axial direction. A radially inward end of the first groove connects to the first opening. An inner surface of the first groove has a groove bottom surface located on the side where the rotor core is located in the axial direction. The groove bottom surface has a first surface that, going radially outward, draws increasingly apart from the rotor core 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
  • H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

64.

COOLING UNIT AND COOLING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023019661
Publication Number 2023/229026
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawata Keisuke
  • Tokeshi Toshihiko
  • Tamaoka Takehito

Abstract

This cooling unit has: a first cold plate and a second cold plate; an inflow pipe; and an outflow pipe. The first cold plate and the second cold plate are respectively disposed on both sides of a heat-generating component in a first direction. The inflow pipe allows refrigerant to flow into the first cold plate and the second cold plate. The refrigerant flowing out from the first cold plate and the second cold plate passes through the outflow pipe. At least a section of the first cold plate and at least a section of the second cold plate overlap in the first direction. At least a section of the inflow pipe and at least a section of the outflow pipe are disposed between the first cold plate and the second cold plate in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

65.

NON-CONTACT-TYPE INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18016791
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-28
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyazawa, Shinya
  • Oguchi, Yosuke
  • Takeuchi, Junro
  • Fujimoto, Masaya
  • Baba, Tsutomu

Abstract

A non-contact-type information processing device includes a display mechanism having a display surface which displays an image, an aerial-image forming mechanism which forms an image as an aerial image by projecting the image displayed on display surface to a space, and an annularly formed antenna for communication. The antenna is disposed on an outer peripheral side of an aerial-image display region so as to surround the aerial-image display region, which is the region in which an aerial image is displayed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 30/56 - Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images the image being built up from image elements distributed over a 3D volume, e.g. voxels by projecting aerial or floating images
  • G06V 20/17 - Terrestrial scenes taken from planes or by drones
  • G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device

66.

STATOR AND MOTOR

      
Application Number 18246678
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-21
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takeda, Kosuke

Abstract

A stator includes star-connected coils of a plurality of phases. Each coil has bodies each configured by connecting conductors in series. Each body is wound while passing alternately through an M-th layer and an (M+1)-th layer of a slot. Each body includes: a first terminal; a first part wave-wound from the first terminal to one side in a circumferential direction; a folded portion connected to the first part on the one side; a second part wave-wound from the folded portion to the other side in the circumferential direction; and a second terminal connected to the second part on the other side. The first parts of the bodies of the same phase are sequentially arranged in slots arranged one by one on the one side. The second parts of the bodies of the same phase are sequentially arranged in slots arranged one by one on the other side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/16 - Stator cores with slots for windings
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto

67.

APPARATUS FOR FILLING AND SEALING BAGS INTENDED FOR CONTAINING BANKNOTES

      
Application Number 18248784
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-13
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner CIMA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Razzaboni, Vittorio
  • Razzaboni, Nicoletta

Abstract

An apparatus for filling and sealing bags intended for containing banknotes includes a generally parallelepiped-shaped container, with side walls, a bottom and an upper lid provided with an opening for allowing entry into the container of a bag, made up of flexible plastic film, and of banknotes intended to be introduced into the same bag. The apparatus includes a pair of sealing bars arranged at the upper end of the container and a system for controlling and moving the bars between their respective opening and closing positions. The control and movement system of the sealing bars has a motor for driving a shaft adapted to rotate at least one driving pulley arranged below in correspondence with a vertical edge of the container, a kinematic connection for closing the bars comprised of a combination of cables and tension springs connecting the driving pulley to the sealing bars and a kinematic connection for opening the bars comprised of a combination of cables and tension springs connecting the sealing bars to a respective fixed anchor point of the container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 25/14 - Packaging paper or like sheets, envelopes, or newspapers, in flat, folded, or rolled form
  • B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members

68.

MOTOR CONTROLLER WITH POWER MODULE TRANSVERSE TO BOARD

      
Application Number 18191585
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-28
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner Nidec Motor Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Shahi, Prakash B.
  • Dos Santos, Victor Hugo
  • Santos, Marcelo Alessandro
  • Glenn, Douglas D.

Abstract

An electric motor includes a controller. The controller includes a controller housing presenting a heat sink surface. The controller further includes a printed circuit board and a power module. The printed circuit board is at least substantially disposed within the housing. The power module thermally engages the heat sink surface and is mounted transverse to the printed circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

69.

OPTICAL UNIT

      
Application Number 18013666
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka, Shogo
  • Otsubo, Keishi
  • Egawa, Tomohiro

Abstract

An optical assembly includes a fixed body and a movable body supported swingably with respect to the fixed body, and the movable body includes an optical element including an optical axis, a holder into which the optical element is insertable, a contact portion in the holder and in contact with the fixed body, and an elastic body to press the contact portion toward the fixed body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 5/06 - Swinging lens about normal to the optical axis
  • G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image

70.

Drive unit for electric assisted bicycle

      
Application Number 29775729
Grant Number D1003770
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-25
First Publication Date 2023-11-07
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kuramoto, Tadahiro
  • Sasaki, Toshiyuki
  • Ohiro, Takeshi
  • Watanabe, Yoshiya

71.

MOTOR AND DISK DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18136958
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-20
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kimura, Naoyuki
  • Sato, Kazuhiro
  • Uchibori, Tomoki

Abstract

A motor includes a shaft, a base portion, a stator, and a rotor. The shaft extends along a central axis extending in an axial direction. The base portion extends in a radial direction on one axial direction side of the shaft. The stator is located in another axial direction with respect to the base portion and surrounds the shaft. The rotor is rotatable around the central axis. The rotor includes a rotor tube portion, a magnet, and a rotor flange portion. The rotor tube portion surrounds the stator. The magnet is opposed to the stator in the radial direction. The rotor flange portion extends in a radially outer direction from one axial end portion of the rotor tube portion. The rotor tube portion includes a yoke tube portion and a hub tube portion. The yoke tube portion is located on a radially inside surface of the hub tube portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 19/20 - Driving; Starting; Stopping; Control thereof

72.

OPTICAL MEMBER AND LENS UNIT

      
Application Number JP2023016441
Publication Number 2023/210687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-26
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner
  • NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugimoto Takeru
  • Kamoto Takanori
  • Nakagawa Sayuri
  • Damasco Ty Jennifer Torres
  • Kawakami Masataka
  • Mizushima Yui
  • Yamamoto Akinori

Abstract

3422. The total number of high refractive index films 130a and low refractive index films 130b is an even number. For the high refractive index film 130a and the low refractive index film 130b of the antireflection layer 130, the ratio of the thickness of the thicker film to the thickness of the thinner film of two adjacent films is 6 times or less. The average reflectance of the antireflection layer 130 in a wavelength range of 300-400 nm is 40% or more.

IPC Classes  ?

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

73.

INPUT DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18016927
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-31
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takeuchi, Junro
  • Miyazawa, Shinya
  • Oguchi, Yosuke
  • Fujimoto, Masaya

Abstract

An input device includes a control portion for controlling the input device encrypts image data, which is data of an image displayed on a display surface of a display mechanism, and transmits it to the display mechanism, and a detection mechanism for detecting a position of the user's fingertip in an aerial-image display region encrypts position data, which is data of a detected position of the user's fingertip, and transmits it to the control portion. In addition, in this input device, at least a fraud against a position-data signal line which transmits the position data from the detection mechanism to a control board and a fraud against the control board can be detected by a fraud detection mechanism for detecting that a fraud against the input device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • G06F 21/60 - Protecting data

74.

MOTOR AND MOTOR UNIT

      
Application Number 17798556
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-14
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ogasawara, Daisuke
  • Murakami, Jun
  • Akaishi, Hiroki
  • Yamamoto, Kazuyuki
  • Nihira, Mizuki

Abstract

A motor includes a rotor, a stator, a motor housing, an inverter, and an inverter case. The motor housing and the inverter case are arranged in contact with each other. The inverter case has a side wall surrounding the inverter when viewed from above. The side wall includes an upper side wall located in an upper part of the side wall, a step wall extending from a lower end of the upper side wall, and a lower side wall extending downward from an end edge of the step wall. The side wall has a plurality of outer ribs extending in the up-down direction. The outer rib is connected to the outer surface of the step wall and the outer surface of the upper side wall or the lower side wall located inside the inverter case relative to the step wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/24 - Casings; Enclosures; Supports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

75.

HEAT RADIATING MEMBER AND SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE

      
Application Number 18129956
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-03
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yanagita, Yuki
  • Murakami, Koji

Abstract

A heat radiator includes a plate-shaped base portion that extends in a first direction along the flowing direction of a refrigerant and in a second direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first direction and has a thickness in a third direction and a fin protruding from the base portion toward one side in the third direction. The fin includes a flat plate-shaped sidewall that extends in the first direction and the third direction with the second direction being a thickness direction. The sidewall includes a protrusion protruding in the second direction. A protrusion amount of the protrusion in the second direction is equal to or less than half of an interval between the sidewalls of the fin adjacent in the second direction. The protrusion includes an opposing surface opposing the flowing direction of the refrigerant. The opposing surface has a rectangular or substantially rectangular shape extending from the sidewall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • F28F 3/04 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations the means being integral with the element

76.

COOLING MEMBER

      
Application Number 18119864
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-10
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Chen, Hong Long
  • Murakami, Koji
  • Yanagita, Yuki

Abstract

A cooling structure includes a base with a plate shape, that extends in a first direction along a refrigerant flow direction and in a second direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first direction, a thickness of which extending in a third direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and fins that protrude from the base to one side in the third direction, that extend in the first direction, and that are side by side in the second direction. Each of the fins includes a curved portion that is curved due to a convex portion, protruding to one side in the second direction, and a concave portion, recessed from the other side to the one side in the second direction, located at a same position in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

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

77.

LIQUID COOLING JACKET AND COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18129957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-03
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hori, Yuta
  • Nishikawa, Kazuhiro
  • Inoue, Kengo

Abstract

A liquid cooling jacket includes, with a direction along a direction in which a refrigerant flows being defined as a first direction, and a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first direction being defined as a second direction, a refrigerant flow path having a width in the second direction and including a heat radiator on one side in the third direction, a bottom surface portion located on the other side of the refrigerant flow path in the third direction, and protrusions protruding from the bottom surface portion toward one side in the third direction and arranged in the first direction. With one side in the first direction being defined as a downstream side, the protrusions include a convex portion extending in the second direction and protruding toward the other side in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 13/12 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by creating turbulence, e.g. by stirring, by increasing the force of circulation
  • F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels

78.

ROTOR, AND ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023006316
Publication Number 2023/195258
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-21
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitano Masahiro
  • Ueda Tomoya
  • Hara Takayuki

Abstract

One aspect of a rotor of the present invention has a plurality of magnetic poles arranged along the circumferential direction, a rotor core extending in a columnar shape centered on a central axis, and a plurality of magnets that are held in a magnet hole of the rotor core and form magnetic poles. A straight line passing through the center of the magnetic poles when seen axially is a d-axis. An outer circumferential surface of the rotor core, which faces radially outward, has a plurality of outer end portions located on the d-axis of the respective magnetic poles, and a plurality of retract portions, each of which is located between the outer end portions in the circumferential direction, and offset to a radially inner side relative to the outer end portions.

IPC Classes  ?

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

79.

COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18129952
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-03
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inoue, Kengo
  • Nishikawa, Kazuhiro
  • Hori, Yuta

Abstract

A cooling device includes a liquid cooling jacket and a heat dissipator including a plate-shaped base portion extending in a first direction along a direction in which a refrigerant flows and in a second direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first direction and has a thickness in a third direction, a fin protruding from the base portion toward, a top plate portion provided at the fin, and a bent portion bent toward the one side in the third direction at an end on one side in the first direction of the top plate portion, with the one side in the first direction being a downstream side. Between the liquid cooling jacket and the top plate portion, a gap in the third direction is provided, and the bent portion opposes the liquid cooling jacket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 3/04 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations the means being integral with the element
  • F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels

80.

COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18129954
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-03
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishikawa, Kazuhiro
  • Hori, Yuta
  • Inoue, Kengo

Abstract

A cooling device includes a heat dissipator and a liquid cooling jacket. The heat dissipator includes a plate-shaped base portion that extends in a first direction along a direction where a refrigerant flows and in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and has a thickness in a third direction, a fin that protrudes from the base portion to one side in the third direction, and a top plate portion provided to an end of the fin. The liquid cooling jacket includes a top surface located on one side of the top plate portion with a gap between the top surface and the top plate portion. Top surface recesses recessed from the top surface toward one side and located side by side in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 15/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls
  • F28F 13/12 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by creating turbulence, e.g. by stirring, by increasing the force of circulation
  • F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations

81.

STATOR AND WEDGE INSERTION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18123367
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-20
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Hashimoto, Ayumu

Abstract

A stator core includes teeth located in a circumferential direction and slots between the teeth and penetrating in an axial direction, and a wedge located radially inward of the slots. The stator core includes a groove portion at an end of each of the teeth in a circumferential direction. A portion of the wedge is located in the groove portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/487 - Slot-closing devices
  • H02K 15/00 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines

82.

MOTOR UNIT

      
Application Number 18124008
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-21
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hattori, Takashi
  • Arao, Yoshinobu
  • Seki, Kenta

Abstract

A motor assembly includes a motor, a board, and a housing. The housing includes a first housing including a board area, a second housing opposing the board area in a predetermined direction, and a seal sealing between the first housing and the second housing. The first housing includes an outer edge surrounding the board area and a recess recessed to an inward side from the outer edge along an inner periphery of the outer edge. The second housing includes a protrusion protruding to the inward side and located in the recess. The protrusion is an annular body partly including a discontinuity. The seal is located, at least partially, in the recess. The motor assembly further includes a blocking portion located in the first housing. The blocking portion blocks, at least partially, the discontinuity.

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 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits
  • H02K 1/22 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit

83.

MOTOR AND BLOWER INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18128265
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamasaki, Yuta
  • Aoi, Hideaki
  • Yasumoto, Nobuaki

Abstract

A motor includes a rotor, a stator, a stator accommodating portion, a seal, and a lid. The stator opposes the rotor with a gap interposed radially inward. The stator accommodating portion accommodates the stator, includes an opening on one end surface in an axial direction, and has a tubular shape. The seal is filled in the stator accommodating portion. The lid covers the opening. The stator accommodating portion includes a cutout and a pullout piece. The cutout is recessed from one end in the axial direction to the other side in the axial direction, and a lead wire connected to the stator is pulled out. The pullout piece protrudes radially outward from a bottom of the cutout, and the lead wire is positioned between the lid and the pullout piece via an elastic portion on an end surface on one side in the axial direction of the pullout piece.

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 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
  • F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven

84.

DRIVE APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18174650
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-27
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuo, Hideaki
  • Hara, Mitsuhiro
  • Aso, Keisuke
  • Wada, Naohiro
  • Makino, Yusuke

Abstract

A drive apparatus includes a housing including a motor, a power transmission unit, a parking mechanism, and a gear accommodation portion. The parking mechanism includes a parking gear, a pawl, a transmission unit, and a sleeve. The transmission unit includes a cam rod and a cam attached to the cam rod to operate the pawl. The cam is guided by the sleeve. The gear accommodation portion has first and second housing members, a breather, and a dividing wall partitioning a space where the breather opens inside the gear accommodation portion. The second housing member is provided with a holding recess that opens to a first side in an axial direction and holds the sleeve. The first housing member is provided with a retaining wall that covers a surface facing a second side in the axial direction of the sleeve. The retaining wall is a part of the dividing wall.

IPC Classes  ?

85.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022047295
Publication Number 2023/188618
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsujimoto Kento
  • Aso Keisuke
  • Osuga Shohei
  • Wada Naohiro

Abstract

In a drive device according to an aspect of the present invention, a housing has a side wall, a holding cylindrical part, and a projecting part. The holding cylindrical part holds a bearing. The holding cylindrical part is provided with a first opening part penetrating in the radial direction of a third axis. The first opening part has an inlet end positioned on the outer circumferential surface of the holding cylindrical part. The inlet end opens on one side in a third direction. The projecting part is positioned at one side from the first opening part in the third direction and between a second axis and the third axis in a second direction. The projecting part has a first surface oriented to one side in the second direction and a second surface oriented to the other side in the second direction. The first surface receives a fluid scraped up by a gear, and guides the fluid to the first opening part. The second surface receives a fluid scraped up by a ring gear, and guides the fluid to the first opening part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

86.

DRIVE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022047296
Publication Number 2023/188619
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsujimoto Kento
  • Makino Yusuke
  • Wada Naohiro

Abstract

One aspect of this drive device according to the present invention comprises: a motor that has a rotor that rotates about a center axis and a stator that radially faces the rotor; a cylindrical water jacket that is centered about the center axis and opens on both sides in the axial direction; and a housing that contains the motor and the water jacket. The stator has an annular stator core obtained by helically laminating band-like plates. The water jacket is disposed on the radial inside of the housing. The water jacket has a shrink-fit part that holds the outer circumferential surface of the stator core.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
  • H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 15/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

87.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022047297
Publication Number 2023/188620
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsujimoto Kento
  • Makino Yusuke
  • Aso Keisuke
  • Wada Naohiro

Abstract

One aspect of a drive device according to the present invention includes a motor including a rotor that can rotate around a central axis and a stator facing the rotor across a gap in a radial direction, a fan that rotates with the rotor, and a housing accommodating the motor. The stator includes an annular stator core and a coil mounted on the stator core. The coil includes a pair of coil ends respectively protruding in the axial direction from the end faces of the stator core at opposite sides thereof in the axial direction. The housing includes a water jacket externally surrounding the stator in the radial direction. The water jacket is provided with a plurality of fins on an inner circumferential surface of the water jacket, the fins being disposed on the outside of the coil ends in the radial direction. The fan includes an outlet that opens outward in the radial direction. The outlet, the coil ends, and the fins are juxtaposed 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 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

88.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022047298
Publication Number 2023/188621
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugino Masami
  • Wada Naohiro
  • Makino Yusuke
  • Aso Keisuke
  • Osuga Shohei

Abstract

One aspect of a drive device according to the present invention comprises a motor, a power transmission part, a housing, first and second bearings, and a flow path in which a fluid flows. An end part on one side in the axial direction of a first shaft of the motor has a connection opening in which a spline groove is provided. An end part on the other side in the axial direction of a second shaft of the power transmission part has a connection protrusion in which a spline projection is provided. The first shaft and the second shaft are connected by the spline groove and the spline projection meshing with each other. Provided to a partition wall of the housing is a communicating hole via which a motor chamber and a gear chamber are in communication. The inner peripheral surface of the communicating hole holds the first bearing and the second bearing. Between the axial direction of the second bearing and the first bearing in the communicating hole is provided a connection space into which the connection opening opens. The flow path has a first flow path that connects the gear chamber and the connection space and a second flow path that connects the connection space and the motor chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

89.

DRIVING APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2023006401
Publication Number 2023/189031
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuo Hideaki
  • Aso Keisuke
  • Hara Mitsuhiro
  • Wada Naohiro
  • Yuboku Masashi

Abstract

A driving apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: a motor that rotates about a center axis; a shaft that rotates around the center axis by means of power of the motor; a first gear that is provided in the outer circumferential surface of the shaft; a second gear part that has a large-diameter gear engaged with the first gear and a small-diameter gear smaller in diameter than the large-diameter gear and that rotates around an intermediate axis, integrally with the large-diameter gear; a differential device that has a third gear engaged with the small-diameter gear and that rotates around a differential axis; and a parking mechanism that has a parking gear provided in the outer circumferential surface of the shaft, a parking pole, and a transmission part that transmits power to the parking pole. The parking gear is disposed between the motor and the first gear in an axial direction, and at least partially overlaps the large-diameter gear in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
  • F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms

90.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023006404
Publication Number 2023/189034
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugino Masami
  • Wada Naohiro
  • Makino Yusuke
  • Aso Keisuke
  • Osuga Shohei

Abstract

One embodiment of this drive device comprises: a motor having a first shaft; a power transmission unit having a second shaft; a housing; and a flow channel through which a fluid flows. The first shaft and the second shaft are mutually connected by engagement between a spline groove in a recess section and a spline protrusion of a protrusion section. The housing is provided with a dividing wall that partitions the interior of the housing into a motor chamber and a gear chamber. The dividing wall is provided with an interconnecting hole interconnecting the motor chamber and the gear chamber. An inner peripheral surface of the interconnecting hole holds a first bearing and a second bearing. An interconnecting space to which the recess section is open is provided in an interval in the axial direction between the first bearing and the second bearing in the interconnecting hole. The flow channel inlcudes: a first flow channel linking a first storage part to the interconnecting space; a second flow channel linking the interconnecting space to the inside of the recess section; and a third flow channel linking the interconnecting space to a second storage part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

91.

ROTOR AND ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023011139
Publication Number 2023/189909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yang Kuan
  • Luo Ta-Yin
  • Shih Pei-Chun
  • Yan Guo-Jhih
  • Yen Sheng-Chan
  • Liu Cheng-Tsung

Abstract

This rotor is rotatable about the central axis and comprises: a rotor core; and annular conductive parts arranged at axially opposite sides of the rotor core. The rotor core has a plurality of flux barrier groups arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction. The plurality of flux barrier groups each include a plurality of flux barriers arranged radially side by side, and the plurality of flux barriers each have a shape protruding radially inward as viewed in the axial direction. One or more flux barriers, of the plurality of flux barriers in each of the flux barrier groups, have disposed thereinside conductor bodies electrically connected to the annular conductive parts. As viewed in the axial direction, when the half of the outer diameter of the rotor core is defined as Ror, the half of the outer diameter of the annular conductive parts is defined as Roer, and the minimum distance from the central axis line to the radially outermost one of the flux barriers which have disposed thereinside the conductor bodies is defined as Rocb, the relation of Rocb

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/22 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit
  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
  • H02K 21/14 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures

92.

ROTOR, ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023011845
Publication Number 2023/190172
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-24
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuda Kazutoshi
  • Ueda Tomoya

Abstract

In a rotor according to one aspect of the present invention, a shaft has: a first shaft hole that extends in the axial direction; and a second shaft hole that extends from the first shaft hole radially toward the outside and opens on the outer circumferential surface of the shaft. A rotor core has a plurality of core holes that extend in the axial direction and are disposed at intervals therebetween in the circumferential direction. A plate has through-holes that overlap the core holes as seen from the axial direction, and a flow path section that joins the second shaft hole and the through-holes. A second distance from the center axis to the outer edge of the plate is less than a first distance from the center axis to the outer edge of the rotor core.

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

93.

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR MODULE, MOTOR CONTROL PROGRAM, AND MOTOR CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023011846
Publication Number 2023/190173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-24
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Hasegawa Shota

Abstract

A motor control device according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises an inverter circuit, a conduction control unit, and a determination unit. The inverter circuit has an upper arm and a lower arm for each of three phases. The conduction control unit controls the conduction of the upper arm and the lower arm in each phase of three phases in the inverter circuit. The determination unit determines the switching of a 120 degree conduction method, in which two of the three phases are conductive phases and the remaining one phase is a non-conductive phase, to a two phase modulation method in which two of the three phases are PWM phases that are PWM-controlled and the remaining one phase is a fixed-phase in which any one of the upper arm and the lower arm is always on. The conduction control unit includes a switching compensation unit which matches, with each other, on/off states of the upper arm and the lower arm in the same phase before and after the switching from the 120-degree conduction method to the two-phase modulation method, which is determined by means of the determination unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/08 - 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
  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode

94.

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR MODULE, MOTOR CONTROL PROGRAM, AND MOTOR CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023011847
Publication Number 2023/190174
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-24
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Imada Shohei

Abstract

The motor control device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises an inverter circuit, a section determination unit, and a conduction control unit and controls a motor by a 120-degree energization method or a 180-degree energization method. The inverter circuit has an upper arm and a lower arm for each of three phases. The section determination unit determines a section according to an electrical angle of the motor among a plurality of sections divided by ranges having electrical angles of the motor different from each other. The conduction control unit controls, on the basis of the section determined by the section determination unit, the conductions of the upper arms and lower arms of the plurality of energization phases of the inverter circuit. The conduction control unit is provided with a section switching compensation unit that performs processing for, when switching to the section determined by the section determination unit, suppressing the negative current of an energization phase having the highest voltage or the positive current of an energization phase having the lowest voltage among the plurality of energization phases in the switching destination section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H02P 27/08 - 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

95.

MOTOR AND ELECTRIC BIKE EQUPPED WITH SAME

      
Application Number JP2023013008
Publication Number 2023/190780
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-29
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okumura Masanori
  • Shinao Takunori
  • Masegi Rieko

Abstract

This motor comprises a rotor and a stator. The rotor rotates about a rotary shaft. The stator is disposed radially outside of the rotor. The stator has a stator core and a coil. The stator core has a core back and teeth. The core back has a cylindrical shape which surrounds the rotary shaft and extends in the axial direction thereof. The plurality of teeth extend radially inside from the core back and are disposed in the circumferential direction of the stator core. The coil is formed by winding a conductive wire around the teeth. The diameter of the conductive wire is 1.32-1.50 mm inclusive.

IPC Classes  ?

96.

VIBRATION MOTOR AND HAPTIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18127799
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-29
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Kobayashi, Tomohiro

Abstract

A vibration motor includes a stationary portion and a movable portion to vibrate in a center axis direction with respect to the stationary portion. The stationary portion includes a coil to apply a driving force to the movable portion by energization, and a housing that accommodates the movable portion and the coil. The housing includes a notch recessed inward from an outer edge of the housing in the center axis direction. The notch includes a first notch recessed inward from an outer edge of the housing in the center axis direction, and a second notch recessed inward from an outer edge of the first notch in the center axis direction. A lead wire of the coil extends out of the housing through the notch.

IPC Classes  ?

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

97.

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18022040
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-24
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Nidec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Ueda, Tomoya

Abstract

A rotor including a pair of first magnets extending in directions away from each other in the circumferential direction as extending from the radially inner side toward the radially outer side when viewed in the axial direction and a second magnet at a circumferential position between the pair of first magnets and extending in a direction orthogonal to the radial direction when viewed in the axial direction. The rotor core includes a pair of holes extending in the axial direction or a pair of groove portions each arranged in the first pattern at the position of the first angle from the d-axis with the d-axis interposed therebetween on an outer peripheral side in the radial direction as viewed in the axial direction and a pair of holes extending in the axial direction or a pair of groove portions each arranged in the second pattern at the second angle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
  • H02K 1/16 - Stator cores with slots for windings

98.

ACTUATOR

      
Application Number 18185383
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-17
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Tsuchihashi, Masao

Abstract

An actuator includes a movable body, a support body having a case and a coil holder, and a magnetic drive circuit having a coil and a magnet and structured to vibrate the movable body with respect to the support body. The coil holder has a first holder side plate part, and the case includes a first case member having a first end plate part which faces the movable body from one side. The first case member has a first side plate part which is extended from an end of the first end plate part and a first cut-and-raised part which is cut and raised from the first end plate part. An end part of the first holder side plate part of the coil holder is sandwiched and positioned between the first side plate part and the first cut-and-raised part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/18 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with coil systems moving upon intermittent or reversed energisation thereof by interaction with a fixed field system, e.g. permanent magnets

99.

INPUT DEVICE

      
Application Number 18191852
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-28
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyazawa, Shinya
  • Takeuchi, Junro
  • Fujimoto, Masaya
  • Oguchi, Yosuke

Abstract

An input device for inputting information by using a finger tip of a user includes a finger tip detection mechanism which detects a position of the finger tip of the user in an input part to which information is inputted, a circuit board on which the finger tip detection mechanism is mounted, a flexible printed board which covers at least a part of the circuit board, a main body part to which the circuit board is attached, and a detachment detection mechanism which detects detachment of the circuit board from the main body part. The flexible printed board is formed with a tamper detection pattern for detecting at least its own disconnection, and the detachment detection mechanism includes a contact type detection switch, and the detection switch is disposed between a portion of the circuit board covered by the flexible printed board and the main body part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 40/13 - Sensors therefor
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details

100.

DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022047299
Publication Number 2023/188622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIDEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsujimoto Kento
  • Aso Keisuke
  • Wada Naohiro
  • Makino Yusuke

Abstract

One embodiment of the drive device of the present invention comprises a motor, a fan rotating together with the rotor of the motor, a bearing, and a housing for housing the motor. The rotor is provided with a blast hole penetrating in the axial direction. The fan has: a cylindrical cylinder portion centered on the central axis line; and an inlet positioned on the inside of the cylinder portion in the radial direction and connecting to the blast hole. The housing has: a base portion covering the motor from one side in the axial direction; and a cylindrical holding portion projecting from the surface of the base portion on the other side in the axial direction to the other side in the axial direction. The bearing is held on the inside of the holding portion in the radial direction. The holding portion is positioned on the inside of the cylinder portion in the radial direction. At least parts of the holding portion and the cylinder portion are overlapped with each other in the axial direction. The base portion has a tilted surface that faces the other side in the axial direction and tilts to the other side in the axial direction toward the inside in the radial direction.

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 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof 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
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