Load-Responsive Motor Control for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A motor control technology that adapts to varying loads, optimizing performance in multiple industries beyond dentistry, including agriculture, industrial pumping, robotics, wind energy, and HVAC systems.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Dental device with load-responsive motor control,' addressed the limitations of traditional motor-driven dental devices by introducing a motor control responsive to load changes. However, this innovation has broader implications and can be applied to various industries, solving the problem of inefficient motor performance in diverse applications.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The load-responsive motor control technology is adapted for use in agriculture, industrial pumping, robotics, wind energy, and HVAC systems. In these new applications, the motor control adjusts speed in response to changes in load, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. For example, in agriculture, the motor-driven tool interacts with varying soil densities, and the load-responsive motor control increases or decreases speed accordingly. Similarly, in industrial pumping, the motor control maintains a constant flow rate by adjusting speed based on changes in load.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a non-obvious extension of the original patent's load-responsive motor control technology to diverse industries, demonstrating a significant inventive step beyond the original dental device application.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include load-responsive motor controls for other industries, such as manufacturing, construction, or aerospace. Variations could involve integrating sensors to monitor load changes, using machine learning algorithms to optimize motor performance, or developing hybrid motor control systems that combine load-responsive and traditional control methods.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The load-responsive motor control technology has vast commercial potential across multiple industries, offering improved efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced productivity. Target markets include agricultural equipment manufacturers, industrial pump suppliers, robotics companies, wind turbine operators, and HVAC system providers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61C1/003 |
| A | A61 | A61C1/0038 |
| A | A61 | A61C1/186 |
| H | H02 | H02P29/0016 |
| A | A61 | A61C17/005 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Electromechanical control systems with a focus on motor-driven devices across multiple industrial domains, including dental equipment, agricultural machinery, industrial pumping systems, robotics, and energy generation technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in motor control systems, electrical engineering, and mechatronics, possessing knowledge of load-responsive control techniques, sensor integration, and adaptive motor performance optimization
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental load-responsive motor control principle disclosed in the dental device patent can be readily translated across diverse mechanical systems by applying consistent control logic. The core technical concept of dynamically adjusting motor speed based on detected load is universally applicable and represents a predictable engineering solution for optimizing performance across different mechanical domains. The variations presented in the PTD demonstrate straightforward technological transfer using well-established control engineering principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,384 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dental device with load-responsive motor control |
| Assignee(s) | Dentsply Sirona Inc. |