Driven by the Internet of Things (IoT) and the user experience economy, the smart home appliance market is shifting from “connected” to “intelligent.” The core value lies in automation, user-friendliness, and seamless operation. This places demanding requirements on internal actuators: 1) Extreme Quietness: Operating noise is a critical UX factor in quiet home environments; motors must remain low-decibel. 2) Miniaturization & Integration: Compact product ID requires motors (like in smart curtains) to be small, light, and easy to integrate. 3) High Efficiency & Long Life: Low power consumption is vital for energy savings and battery life (e.g., cordless vacuums), while a long lifespan (thousands or tens of thousands of hours) impacts product reputation and safety.
AKT Product Solution
AKT addresses the unique needs of smart appliances with optimized power components, focusing on Brushless DC Motors (BLDC) and cost-effective Stepper Motors.
- Quiet, Efficient, & Long-Life Solution:
This is the absolute strength of BLDC Motors. Our BLDC series (including miniature 28mm to 60mm frames), through sinusoidal control and optimized electromagnetic design (e.g., skewed slots), fundamentally eliminates the commutation sparks and brush noise of PMDC motors, offering smooth operation and vastly superior service life.
Paired with AKT’s BLDC drivers (often as highly integrated PCBAs), they achieve smooth variable speed, constant power, and smart control, ideal for robotic vacuums, smart fans, air purifiers, and high-end kitchen appliances. - Compact High-Torque Solution:
For applications needing smooth motion and moderate torque, like smart curtains, smart drying racks, or smart toilet seats, our BLDC motor or quiet stepper motor is ideal. By matching them with AKT’s compact planetary gearboxes (e.g., 42mm series), which are NVH-optimized, we deliver stable, powerful torque while maintaining low noise for smooth operation. - Precision Control Solution:
The Lidar scanners in robotic vacuums or the rotating heads of smart cameras require constant, smooth, low-speed rotation. Our small hybrid stepper motors (e.g., NEMA 8, 14) are the top choice for such applications due to their high resolution and cost-effectiveness.
Engineering & Customization Capabilities:
We have experience in mass-producing high-quality appliance motors. We offer comprehensive customization from the motor and planetary gearbox transmission to the driver control algorithm. This includes non-standard form factors based on product ID, NVH optimization, and highly cost-competitive integrated modules.
Typical Application Equipment Examples
- Robotic / Cordless Vacuums:
The drive wheels of robotic vacuums demand high efficiency and precise speed control (for navigation algorithms). Our BLDC motor + planetary gearbox modules are the optimal choice. The main suction fan requires our ultra-high-speed BLDC motors (capable of tens of thousands of RPM) to provide powerful suction, with high efficiency that directly extends battery life. - Smart Curtains:
High-end smart curtains have near-zero tolerance for noise. Our BLDC motor + low-noise planetary gearbox integrated solution, combined with a driver using FOC and S-curve acceleration, achieves an ultra-quiet and smooth experience with “soft start and stop.” - Smart Fans / Air Purifiers:
These products require motors to run continuously for long periods, and wind noise is a key metric. Our BLDC motor solution is not only far quieter than AC motors but also enables 1% precision stepless speed control (simulating natural wind) and is extremely energy efficient, making it the core of high-end variable-speed fans.
Summary
AKT merges engineering technology with home applications, providing smart appliance brands with motor solutions that deliver both performance and user comfort. We deeply understand product definitions and offer full customization—from the BLDC motor and planetary gearbox to the driver’s control logic—helping clients build quieter, smarter, and more reliable end-products in a competitive market.