Masaki Inoue

Title: Masaki Inoue: Patented Innovations in Electric Motors and Linear Actuators.

Introduction

Masaki Inoue is an inventor associated with Gunma, Japan, whose work includes innovations in electric motors and linear actuators. He has 3 patents and works at Mitsuba Corporation.

Latest Patents

Inoue’s listed patents address motor construction and actuator design.

“Electric Motor and Manufacturing Method Thereof” describes an arrangement of coil ends, terminal accommodation boxes, and notch bottom parts on an insulator. Routing the coil ends across the direction in which flat-type male terminals are inserted helps reduce stress during terminal installation, lowering the risk of disconnection. The arrangement also supports orderly coil routing and helps prevent short circuits with other coils.

“Linear Actuator” focuses on making an actuator motor more compact without increasing operating noise. The design uses a motor-driven shaft, a screw nut, and a piston tube that advances or retreats as the shaft rotates. Its motor configuration includes a four-pole magnet, a lap-wound armature coil, a commutator, offset brushes, and an equalizer that connects coils for potential equalization.

Career Highlights

Inoue’s listed patent work reflects attention to practical engineering challenges, including reliable coil connections, efficient component arrangement, and quieter, more compact actuator motors. His work is associated with Mitsuba Corporation, a company involved in automotive and mobility-related components.

Collaborations

Masato Nakamura and Masatoshi Suzuki are identified as Inoue’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the listed patents or describe particular joint projects.

Conclusion

Masaki Inoue’s patent portfolio highlights engineering approaches to improving electric motor assembly and developing compact, quieter linear actuators.