Technical Description
Technical Description
Technical Description
An induction motor is a type of electric motor that converts electric power into rotary motion.
An induction motor uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to cause the rotor to turn. The
induction motor was created and patented by Nikola Tesla in 1888. Electric current is supplied to the
stator, which induces a magnetic field that rotates. The rotating magnetic field interacts with the rotor,
inducing current in the rotor. The interaction of the two magnetic fields results in a torque, turning the
rotor within the motor casing. Because the induction motor does not use brushes like DC motors, there
is less wear of the internal parts. The dimensions of motor is vary according to its type and
manufacturer. The input power is 110/115, 220/230 VAC, and the output power is between 25 W – 90
W.
Casing
The casing of the induction motor contains all of the motor components, provides electrical
connections and allows for ventilation of the motor parts to reduce heat buildup. The casing
design often includes fins to assist with heat dissipation. The frame size commonly range at 60
mm to 100 mm in length, 90 mm to 120 mm in width.
A single-phase motor has two windings: the main and the starting windings
The elements of the laminated iron core are punched from a silicon iron sheet.
The sheet has 36 slots and 4 holes for the assembly of the iron core.
The motor housing consists of three parts: The cylindrical middle piece that holds the stator iron core,
the two bell-shaped end covers holding the ball bearings. this motor housing is made of cast aluminum
or cast iron. Long screws hold the three parts together. The legs at the middle section permit the
attachment of the motor to a base. A cooling fan is attached to the shaft at the left-hand side. This fan
blows air over the ribbed stator frame.
Stator
The stator is the stationary portion of the motor and delivers a rotating magnetic field to
interact with the rotor. One or more copper windings make up a "pole" within the stator, and
there is always an even number of poles within a motor. The electric current alternates through
the poles, resulting in a rotating magnetic field. It made mostly of metal alloy and has high
conductivity. The shape of stator is cylindrical and has hollow part in the middle to place the
rotor. The size of stator usually bigger than the rotor size to 5-8 mm in diameters of the rotors
diameters.
Rotor
Rotor is one of the most important parts of a 1 fase induction motor and it is moving or rotating
part. Rotor has two parts: a rotor core and a field coil. The rotor core as the path of the magnetic
flux generated by the field coil. The field coil is made up of a conductor and isolated part. The
Isolated part has to be rigid in mechanism, heat resistant, and can take a huge amount of
sentrifugal force.
The rotor structure is cylindrical hollow with dimensions 60 mm, 30 mm, and 85 mm that
equipped with 12 pieces of permanent magnet. The rotor is made of aluminum and coated with
lamina to increase its performance. The rotor is made jagged to create a gap that will be filled
with a conductor in the form of a coil
Shaft
The motor shaft is fixed within the rotor, and rotates with it. The shaft extends outside of the
motor casing, and allows a connection to an outside system to transmit the rotational power.
The shaft is sized to the amount of torque the motor puts out to avoid breaking the shaft. The
gearhead shaft features a tapped hole for convenient connection with loads, it also can be
modified by the user.
Bearings
The rotor shaft is held in place by bearings at either end of the motor casing. The bearings
minimize the friction of the shaft connection to the casing, increasing the efficiency of the
motor.