摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including a housing. The housing can include an inner surface that defines a machine cavity. In some embodiments, an electric machine can be at least partially positioned within the machine cavity and can include a stator assembly. The stator assembly includes an outer diameter, a stator core, and a stator winding. The stator core can include at least two extended members that can radially extend from axial ends of the stator core. An annular member is coupled to the extended members to define a portion of a coolant jacket. The coolant jacket can be further defined between the annular member, the outer diameter of the stator assembly, and the extended members. The electric machine can be positioned within the housing so that the annular member is immediately adjacent to the inner surface.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing an electric machine that includes providing a core defining a slot, coating a magnet body prior to installation of the magnet body into the slot and installing the magnet body into the slot wherein the coating on the magnet body has a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.3 W·m−1·K−1, advantageously of at least about 0.5 W·m−1·K−1, and even more advantageously of at least about 2 or 3 W·m−1·K−1 and wherein the coating is in a partially cured condition when the magnet body is inserted into the slot. The coating may form a substantially voidless material bridge between the magnet body and the core over at least a portion of the magnet body and thereby thermally couple the magnet body with the core. An electric machine manufactured in accordance with the method is also disclosed.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including module housing with an inner wall and at least one end cap. The module can at least partially define a machine cavity. The electric machine module can also include at least two drain holes positioned substantially circumferentially apart from one another and extending through a lower portion of the module housing. The at least two drain holes can provide gravity-fed fluid pathways out of the machine cavity.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including an electric machine with a stator assembly. The stator assembly includes a plurality of stator laminations coupled together and a plurality of conductors positioned through axial slots of the plurality of stator laminations. The electric machine module also includes a coolant channel at least partially defined within the axial slots and a housing. The housing at least partially circumscribes the electric machine and at least partially defines a machine cavity which is in fluid communication with the coolant channel.
摘要:
A solenoid in an engine starter assembly includes an electromagnetic coil operable on a plunger coupled to a shift lever to move a pinion gear into contact with the engine ring gear. The solenoid is provided with a return spring to restore the plunger to an initial position in which the pinion and ring gears are disengaged, in the absence of a coil force. A contact plate is supported on the plunger to engage open electrical contacts when the plunger is in a first position to complete an electrical circuit to drive the starter motor rotating the pinion gear at a faster speed. An over-travel spring resists movement of the plunger once the contact plate engages the electrical contacts. An auxiliary spring is disposed on the plunger to resist movement of the plunger only when the plunger travels to a position offset between the initial position and the first position.
摘要:
A solenoid for a vehicle starter includes a pull-in coil made of a length of rectangular wire and a hold-in coil adjacent to the pull-in coil. A plunger is configured to move in an axial direction when the pull-in coil made of rectangular wire is energized. The pull-in coil and the hold-in coil are positioned on a spool with the plunger slideably positioned within a central passage of the spool. The plunger is configured to engage a plunger stop when the pull-in coil is energized. In at least one embodiment, the hold-in coil is separated from the plunger stop in the axial direction and the hold-in coil encircles the plunger stop.
摘要:
A slot liner is configured for insertion into a slot of a core of an electric machine having a winding arrangement comprised of a plurality of conductors. The slot liner comprises a first insulation layer forming a cavity configured to receive at least one of the plurality of conductors of the winding arrangement. The slot liner also comprises a second insulation layer coupled to the first insulation layer. In addition, the slot liner includes a length of conductive material positioned between the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer. The length of conductive material has a resistance that varies with temperature. A first lead extends from a first end of the length of conductive material and a second lead extends from the second end of the length of conductive material.
摘要:
Some embodiments of the invention provide a starter system including a starter, capable of being in communication with an electronic control unit. The starter can include a motor coupled to a circuit and a pinion including a plunger, and a plurality of solenoid assemblies including a plurality of biasing members. The plurality of solenoid assemblies can include at least one solenoid winding capable of moving the plunger, and at least one solenoid assembly capable of holding the plunger, and at least one solenoid assembly capable of controlling current flow to the motor. Some embodiments include a first switch coupled to the circuit that is capable of being activated by the plunger to control current flowing to at least a portion of the circuit. Some embodiments include at least two power isolation switches capable of controlling a current flow within the circuit.
摘要:
A starter motor includes a housing, a planetary gear assembly, and a plurality of detents. The housing defines an interior space. The planetary gear assembly is at least partially positioned in the interior space and includes a plurality of planetary gear components. The planetary gear components include a sun gear, an annulus, a plurality of planet gears, and a planetary gear carrier. The plurality of detents is configured to releasably retain a rotational position of a component of the planetary gear components relative to the housing. Each of the detents includes a biasing member and a bearing member.
摘要:
Some embodiments of the invention provide a starter system including a starter, capable of being in communication with an electronic control unit. The starter can include a motor coupled to a circuit and a pinion including a plunger, and a plurality of solenoid assemblies including a plurality of biasing members. The plurality of solenoid assemblies can include at least one solenoid winding capable of moving the plunger, and at least one solenoid assembly capable of holding the plunger, and at least one solenoid assembly capable of controlling current flow to the motor. Some embodiments include a first switch coupled to the circuit that is capable of being activated by the plunger to control current flowing to at least a portion of the circuit. Some embodiments include at least two power isolation switches capable of controlling a current flow within the circuit.