Systems, apparatuses, and methods for active end-turn cooling for an electric motor with four-bar linkages

    公开(公告)号:US12074505B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-27

    申请号:US17305642

    申请日:2021-07-12

    CPC classification number: H02K9/19 H02K7/10 H02K2209/00

    Abstract: In various embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided to distribute coolant to an electric motor. The apparatus includes a pan configured with a set of holes for coolant flow; an assembly including a set of bar linkages, a set of discs, and a single actuator motor wherein the assembly is attached to the pan wherein the single actuator motor is linked via bar linkages to discs that enable configuring a planar angle of the pan to obtain an optimum hole location of holes for coolant flow; and in response to external disturbances to the apparatus that redirect the coolant flow from the target region of the electric motor, the single actuator motor is controlled by an algorithm to change the planar angle of the pan to obtain the optimum hole location to direct coolant flow to the target region of the electric motor.

    SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATOR FOR CONTROLLING COOLANT FLOWRATE TO A ROTOR OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

    公开(公告)号:US20230047629A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-16

    申请号:US17398095

    申请日:2021-08-10

    Abstract: A rotor for an electric motor includes a rotor core defining a first face, a second face, and an opening extending from the first face to the second face. The rotor also includes an output shaft received by the opening of the rotor core and a valve disposed within a passageway of the output shaft. The valve controls a flowrate of the coolant and is actuated into a fully opened position at a maximum operating temperature of the rotor. The valve includes a stem having a first end portion and a second end portion, a plug disposed at the first end portion of the stem, a valve seat disposed opposite to the plug, and a shape memory alloy actuator that expands to urge the stem of the valve and the plug away from the valve seat and into the fully opened position at the maximum operating temperature.

    COMBUSTION IGNITION DEVICES FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

    公开(公告)号:US20200182217A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-11

    申请号:US16214408

    申请日:2018-12-10

    Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a combustion chamber formed by cooperation of a cylinder bore formed in a cylinder block, a cylinder head and a piston. A combustion ignition device is disposed in the combustion chamber and includes a nozzle defining a pre-chamber, a barrier discharge plasma igniter, including a tip portion disposed in the pre-chamber and a plurality of apertures disposed in the nozzle. The pre-chamber is in fluidic communication with the combustion chamber via the plurality of apertures. A controller is in communication with the engine and the barrier discharge plasma igniter.

    AXIAL FLUX ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH ROTOR COOLING

    公开(公告)号:US20250088054A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-13

    申请号:US18609135

    申请日:2024-03-19

    Abstract: A cooled axial flux electric motor includes a rotationally-fixed stator defining a rotational axis and having a plurality of conductive stator magnetic poles arranged radially about the axis. The motor also includes a rotor spaced axially from one side from the stator and rotatably mounted coaxially with the rotational axis and defined by inside and outside diameters. The rotor has a first exterior surface facing the stator and a second exterior surface arranged opposite the first exterior surface. A ferromagnetic rotor core defines the rotor second exterior surface. The rotor also includes alternating south and north pole permanent magnets (PMs) arranged on the rotor core symmetrically around the axis and facing the stator. The rotor additionally includes channels extending radially outwardly across the rotor and configured to direct a coolant, via centrifugal force, from the inside diameter toward the outside diameter as the rotor rotates about the axis.

    COOLING OF AXIAL FLUX MOTOR WITH STATOR COOLANT CHANNEL

    公开(公告)号:US20230387735A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-30

    申请号:US17847705

    申请日:2022-06-23

    CPC classification number: H02K1/20 H02K3/24 H02K5/203 H02K15/02 H02K15/12

    Abstract: A stator of an electric machine includes a stator core and a plurality of electrically conductive windings secured to the stator core. A volume of potting material supports the plurality of electrically conductive windings at the stator core. One or more stator coolant channels are defined in the volume of potting material configured to convey a flow of stator coolant therethrough to remove heat from the plurality of electrically conductive windings. A method of forming a stator of an electric machine includes arranging a plurality of electrically conductive windings on a stator core, applying a volume of potting material to the plurality of electrically conductive windings, and defining one or more stator coolant channels in the volume of potting material. The one or more stator coolant channels are configured to convey a flow of stator coolant therethrough to remove heat from the plurality of electrically conductive windings.

    SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE END-TURN COOLING FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH FOUR-BAR LINKAGES

    公开(公告)号:US20230009660A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-12

    申请号:US17305642

    申请日:2021-07-12

    Abstract: In various embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided to distribute coolant to an electric motor. The apparatus includes a pan configured with a set of holes for coolant flow; an assembly including a set of bar linkages, a set of discs, and a single actuator motor wherein the assembly is attached to the pan wherein the single actuator motor is linked via bar linkages to discs that enable configuring a planar angle of the pan to obtain an optimum hole location of holes for coolant flow; and in response to external disturbances to the apparatus that redirect the coolant flow from the target region of the electric motor, the single actuator motor is controlled by an algorithm to change the planar angle of the pan to obtain the optimum hole location to direct coolant flow to the target region of the electric motor.

    YAW STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20220340198A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-27

    申请号:US17236422

    申请日:2021-04-21

    Abstract: A yaw stability control system is provided for a motor vehicle. The system includes one or more cameras, a plurality of wheel speed sensors, a yaw angle sensor, and a steering angle sensor. The system further includes an electric motor connected to a reaction wheel. The system further includes a processor and a memory including instructions such that the processor is programmed to: determine a desired yaw angle of the motor vehicle based on a video signal, speed signals, a yaw signal, and a steering signal. The processor is further programmed to generate an actuation signal associated with the desired yaw angle. The electric motor angularly rotates the reaction wheel at a predetermined angular rate in a predetermined rotational direction to produce a counter-acting torque that rotates the motor vehicle to the desired yaw angle, in response to the electric motor receiving the actuation signal from the processor.

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