公开(公告)号：US09647519B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14291545

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Paul F. Turnbull ,  Alan G. Holmes

IPC: H02K15/16

CPC classification number: H02K15/16 ,  Y10T29/49014 ,  Y10T29/53143

Abstract: A number of variations may include a method of assembly of a rotor and a stator having a concentric air gap in an electric motor comprising: providing inflatable gap support tooling in a deflated state in an air gap between a rotor and a stator; filling the inflatable gap support tooling with a fluid so that it uniformly fills at least a portion of the air gap between the stator and the rotor and holds the stator and the rotor together as a single unit; placing the single unit into a motor assembly; seating a plurality of bearings into the motor assembly; locking the stator into place in the motor assembly; removing the fluid from the inflatable gap support tooling; and removing the inflatable gap support tooling from the motor assembly.

公开(公告)号：US09527499B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14334080

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes

IPC: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/115 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/448 ,  B60K6/52 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/196 ,  F16H3/72

CPC classification number: B60W20/10 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/448 ,  B60K6/52 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/196 ,  F16H3/725 ,  F16H3/728 ,  F16H2200/2005 ,  F16H2200/2007 ,  F16H2200/2035 ,  F16H2200/2038 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/6265 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y02T10/6295 ,  Y10S903/93

Abstract: A hybrid powertrain has a turbine generator having a shaft. The hybrid powertrain includes a power-split hybrid transmission that has an input member, an output member, and a ratio-controlling motor/generator controllable to vary a speed ratio of the input member to the output member. The turbine generator is in electrical communication with the ratio-controlling motor/generator to electrically power the ratio-controlling motor/generator when the ratio-controlling motor/generator functions as a motor during a power-split operating mode.

Abstract translation: 混合动力系具有具有轴的涡轮发电机。 混合动力系包括动力分配混合动力传动装置，其具有可输入构件，输出构件和比例控制电动机/发电机，其可控制以改变输入构件与输出构件的速比。 当比率控制电动机/发电机在动力分配操作模式期间用作电动机时，涡轮发电机与比率控制电动机/发电机电连通以对比率控制电动机/发电机供电。

公开(公告)号：US20160167499A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US15051133

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes ,  Alexandru Rajala ,  Chandra S. Namuduri ,  Venkata Prasad Atluri

IPC: B60K6/22

CPC classification number: B60K6/22 ,  B60K6/40 ,  B60K6/485 ,  B60Y2200/92 ,  B60Y2300/192 ,  B60Y2400/70 ,  Y02T10/6226 ,  Y10S903/904 ,  Y10S903/909 ,  Y10T29/49233

Abstract: A powertrain for a vehicle includes an engine and a method of assembling the powertrain includes providing the engine. A starter mechanism is selectively operable to start the engine. A motor-generator includes an adapter to dispose the motor-generator and the starter mechanism in alternative assembly configurations being a first assembly configuration and a second assembly configuration. The first assembly configuration is when the starter mechanism is coupleable to the adapter to selectively transfer torque from the motor-generator through the adapter and the starter mechanism to start the engine. The second assembly configuration is when the starter mechanism is spaced from the adapter to operate independently of the motor-generator such that the starter mechanism selectively transfers torque to start the engine.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的动力总成包括发动机，并且组合动力总成的方法包括提供发动机。 启动机构可选择性地操作以启动发动机。 电动发电机包括用于将电动发电机和起动机构配置为替代组装配置的适配器，其为第一组装配置和第二组装配置。 第一组合配置是当启动器机构与适配器耦合以选择性地传递来自电动发电机的转矩通过适配器和起动机构起动发动机时。 第二组合配置是当起动机构与适配器间隔开以独立于电动发电机工作，使得起动机构选择性地传递转矩来启动发动机。

公开(公告)号：US20150038288A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US13954500

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes ,  Anthony L. Smith ,  Anthony J. Corsetti

IPC: B60K6/26

CPC classification number: B60K6/26 ,  B60K6/387 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60K2006/268 ,  B60Y2400/405 ,  B60Y2400/428 ,  F16D28/00 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y10S903/906 ,  Y10T477/26

Abstract: A vehicle powertrain includes a first rotatable member and a second rotatable member. A clutch has an engaged state in which torque is transferred between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member through the clutch. The clutch has a disengaged state in which torque is not transferred between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member through the clutch. A clutch actuator includes a motor-generator that has a rotor rotatably drivable by one of the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member, and has a stator powerable to rotatably drive the rotor relative to said one of the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. A controller is operatively connected to the stator and is configured to control the motor-generator to function as a generator to provide torque on the rotor. The motor-generator provides electrical power to a vehicle component.

Abstract translation: 车辆动力系包括第一可旋转构件和第二可旋转构件。 离合器具有接合状态，其中通过离合器在第一可旋转构件和第二可旋转构件之间传递扭矩。 离合器具有脱离状态，其中通过离合器在第一可旋转构件和第二可旋转构件之间不传递扭矩。 离合器致动器包括电动发电机，其具有可旋转地由第一可旋转构件和第二可旋转构件中的一个驱动的转子，并且具有定子，其能够相对于第一可旋转构件和第二可旋转构件中的一个旋转地旋转地驱动转子 会员。 控制器可操作地连接到定子并且被配置为控制电动发电机用作发电机以在转子上提供转矩。 电动发电机为车辆部件提供电力。

公开(公告)号：US08899395B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US13746863

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes

IPC: F16D41/16

CPC classification number: F16D41/16

Abstract: A torque transmitting device for use in an automotive transmission is provided. The device includes a first annular race and a second annular race disposed concentrically around the first annular race. First and second locking elements are pivotally connected to one of the first and second annular races. The first locking element is moveable to rotationally fix the first annular race to the second annular race in a first rotational direction to transfer torque therebetween. The second locking element is moveable to rotationally fix the first annular race to the second annular race in a second rotational direction to transfer torque therebetween, where the second rotational direction is opposite the first rotational direction. A control rail is disposed adjacent to the first and second annular races. The control rail has indentations formed therein and is moveable to allow the torque transmitting device to be selectively engaged.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于汽车变速器的扭矩传递装置。 该装置包括第一环形座圈和围绕第一环形座圈同心设置的第二环形座圈。 第一和第二锁定元件枢转地连接到第一和第二环形圈中的一个。 第一锁定元件可移动以在第一旋转方向上将第一环形座圈旋转地固定到第二环形座圈以在其间传递扭矩。 第二锁定元件可移动以在第二旋转方向上将第一环形圈旋转地固定到第二环形座圈，以在第二旋转方向与第一旋转方向相反地传递扭矩。 控制轨道设置成与第一和第二环形圈相邻。 控制轨道具有形成在其中的凹陷，并且可移动以允许扭矩传递装置选择性地接合。

公开(公告)号：US20140202820A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US13746863

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes

IPC: F16D41/16

CPC classification number: F16D41/16

Abstract: A torque transmitting device for use in an automotive transmission is provided. The device includes a first annular race and a second annular race disposed concentrically around the first annular race. First and second locking elements are pivotally connected to one of the first and second annular races. The first locking element is moveable to rotationally fix the first annular race to the second annular race in a first rotational direction to transfer torque therebetween. The second locking element is moveable to rotationally fix the first annular race to the second annular race in a second rotational direction to transfer torque therebetween, where the second rotational direction is opposite the first rotational direction. A control rail is disposed adjacent to the first and second annular races. The control rail has indentations formed therein and is moveable to allow the torque transmitting device to be selectively engaged.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于汽车变速器的扭矩传递装置。 该装置包括第一环形座圈和围绕第一环形座圈同心设置的第二环形座圈。 第一和第二锁定元件枢转地连接到第一和第二环形圈中的一个。 第一锁定元件可移动以在第一旋转方向上将第一环形座圈旋转地固定到第二环形座圈以在其间传递扭矩。 第二锁定元件可移动以在第二旋转方向上将第一环形圈旋转地固定到第二环形座圈，以在第二旋转方向与第一旋转方向相反地传递扭矩。 控制轨道设置成与第一和第二环形圈相邻。 控制轨道具有形成在其中的凹陷，并且可移动以允许扭矩传递装置选择性地接合。

公开(公告)号：US12301060B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US18074085

申请日：2022-12-02

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Jian Yao ,  Vincent Fedida ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Chengwu Duan ,  Yusheng Zou

IPC: H02K1/2798 ,  H02K1/18 ,  H02K1/2793 ,  H02K16/02 ,  H02K21/24

Abstract: An example rotor includes a rotor yoke having an outer circumference and an inner circumference. The rotor further includes a plurality of rotor ribs on a surface the rotor yoke and extending between the outer circumference and the inner circumference. The rotor further includes a plurality of magnets, each of the plurality of magnets being disposed adjacent to and between two of the plurality of rotor ribs.

公开(公告)号：US20250135878A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-01

申请号：US18500036

申请日：2023-11-01

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Joseph Kliewer ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  James B. Borgerson ,  Brenten Paul Corliss ,  Daryl A. Wilton ,  Giles D. Bryer

IPC: B60K23/08 ,  B60K1/00

Abstract: An all-wheel drive system for a vehicle having a longitudinal axis includes an electric motor. The electric motor has an output shaft that extends along a first axis, and the first axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The all-wheel drive system includes a first drive system including a first clutch and a first differential system configured to be coupled to a second drive system and to transfer torque to first wheels of the vehicle in a first state of the first clutch. The second drive system includes a second drive shaft and a second differential system. The second drive shaft is coupled to the output shaft and configured to transfer the torque to the second differential system. The second differential system is configured to transfer torque to second wheels of the vehicle, and the second differential system extends along a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis.

公开(公告)号：US20240250569A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18100896

申请日：2023-01-24

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Anthony Michael Coppola ,  Derek Frei Lahr ,  Alireza Fatemi ,  Erik Brandon Golm ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Michael B. Viola

IPC: H02K1/30 ,  H02K1/04 ,  H02K1/27

CPC classification number: H02K1/30 ,  H02K1/04 ,  H02K1/27 ,  H02K2201/09

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a rotor core assembly for an electric motor. The rotor core assembly includes a plurality of laminations secured together. A center bore is defined by the plurality of laminations. A longitudinal axis of the rotor core assembly extends along an axial center of the center bore. A carbon fiber sleeve surrounds the plurality of laminations. Magnet slots are defined by the plurality of laminations. The magnet slots extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. Magnets are seated in the magnet slots. Reinforcing bores are defined by, and extend across, the plurality of laminations. Reinforcing members are seated in the reinforcing bores.

公开(公告)号：US20240128806A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US17976029

申请日：2022-10-28

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Jian Yao ,  Vincent Fedida ,  Chengwu Duan ,  Alan G. Holmes

IPC: H02K1/14 ,  H02K21/24

CPC classification number: H02K1/146 ,  H02K21/24

Abstract: A stator core segment for an axial flux electric motor includes a first lamination step having a first length, a first width, and a first thickness, and a second lamination step having a second length, a second width, and a second thickness. At least one of the second length, the second width, and the second thickness is distinct from corresponding ones of the first length, the first width, and the first thickness.