Electric machine with rotor coolant and lubrication distribution system, and systems and methods of cooling and lubricating an electric machine

    公开(公告)号:US11146133B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-12

    申请号:US16117158

    申请日:2018-08-30

    Abstract: An electric machine may include a rotor shaft that has a hollow region configured to receive a coolant. The hollow region is defined by an inner surface which has a slope that increases from a first inner diameter at a first end to a second inner diameter at a second end. Centrifugal force generated when rotating the rotor shaft causes the coolant to flow across the inner surface of the rotor shaft from the first end to the second end at a velocity depending at least in part on the slope of the inner surface of the rotor shaft. A method of cooling an electric machine includes injecting a coolant into a first end of the hollow region of the rotor shaft, rotating the rotor shaft at an operational rate of rotation, with the rotation generating centrifugal force that causes the coolant to flow from the first end to the second end, transferring heat from the rotor shaft to the coolant.

    Electric Machine with Rotor Coolant and Lubrication Distribution System, and Systems and Methods of Cooling and Lubricating an Electric Machine

    公开(公告)号:US20200076257A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-05

    申请号:US16117158

    申请日:2018-08-30

    Abstract: An electric machine may include a rotor shaft that has a hollow region configured to receive a coolant. The hollow region is defined by an inner surface which has a slope that increases from a first inner diameter at a first end to a second inner diameter at a second end. Centrifugal force generated when rotating the rotor shaft causes the coolant to flow across the inner surface of the rotor shaft from the first end to the second end at a velocity depending at least in part on the slope of the inner surface of the rotor shaft. A method of cooling an electric machine includes injecting a coolant into a first end of the hollow region of the rotor shaft, rotating the rotor shaft at an operational rate of rotation, with the rotation generating centrifugal force that causes the coolant to flow from the first end to the second end, transferring heat from the rotor shaft to the coolant.

    WIDE DISCOURAGER TOOTH
    3.
    发明申请
    WIDE DISCOURAGER TOOTH 有权
    宽度不足的牙齿

    公开(公告)号:US20140099188A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-10

    申请号:US13713018

    申请日:2012-12-13

    CPC classification number: F01D25/183 F01D25/18 F01D25/20

    Abstract: Oil sump seal pressurization apparatus for turbine engines are disclosed. An example oil sump seal pressurization apparatus may include a non-rotating oil sump housing a bearing; an oil seal isolating an interior of the oil sump; a passage arranged to supply pressurization air to an outward side of the oil seal; a drain arranged to allow draining of oil and venting of at least some of the pressurization air, the drain being positioned axially between the passage and the oil seal; a wide discourager tooth disposed on the shaft and extending radially outward towards a non-rotating land, which may be disposed axially between the passage and the drain, the wide discourager tooth being spaced apart from the land in a radial direction by a gap, the wide discourager tooth including an upper surface; and/or an adjacent tooth disposed on the shaft and extending radially outward from the shaft.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于涡轮发动机的油底壳密封件加压装置。 示例性油底壳密封件加压装置可以包括容纳轴承的非旋转油底壳; 隔离油底壳内部的油封; 通道,其设置成向所述油封的外侧供给加压空气; 排水口,其布置成允许排出油并且排出至少一些加压空气,排水口轴向位于通道和油封之间; 设置在轴上并且径向向外朝向非旋转平台延伸的宽disc ager齿,其可以轴向地设置在通道和排水口之间,宽disc ager齿与径向方向上的间隙与间隙间隔开, 包括上表面的宽disc牙; 和/或相邻的齿设置在轴上并从轴径向向外延伸。

    MITIGATING VORTEX PUMPING EFFECT UPSTREAM OF OIL SEAL
    5.
    发明申请
    MITIGATING VORTEX PUMPING EFFECT UPSTREAM OF OIL SEAL 有权
    降低VORTEX泵送效应上海油封

    公开(公告)号:US20130283757A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-31

    申请号:US13713013

    申请日:2012-12-13

    CPC classification number: F02C7/06 F01D25/125 F01D25/183 Y02T50/675

    Abstract: Oil sump seal pressurization apparatus for a turbine engine are disclosed. An example oil sump seal pressurization apparatus may include an oil sump comprising at least one bearing mounted therein; an oil seal operatively disposed between a non-rotating structural member of the sump and the shaft; a generally radially inwardly oriented passage arranged to supply pressurization air to the outward side of the oil seal; a generally radially outwardly oriented pathway arranged to receive at least some of the pressurization air from the passage, the pathway being at least partially defined by a generally radially outwardly extending arm disposed on the shaft, the arm rotating with the shaft; and/or a windage shield at least partially separating the passage and the pathway, the windage shield being operatively mounted to the non-rotating structural member of the sump.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于涡轮发动机的油底壳密封件加压装置。 示例性的油底壳密封件加压装置可以包括其中安装有至少一个轴承的油底壳; 操作地设置在所述贮槽的非旋转结构构件和所述轴之间的油封; 通常径向向内定向的通道,其布置成将加压空气供给到油封的外侧; 通常径向向外定向的路径被布置成从通道接收至少一些加压空气,该通道至少部分地由设置在轴上的大致径向向外延伸的臂限定,所述臂与轴一起旋转; 和/或防风罩至少部分地分开通道和通道,风挡板可操作地安装到贮槽的非旋转结构构件。

    Mitigating vortex pumping effect upstream of oil seal
    7.
    发明授权
    Mitigating vortex pumping effect upstream of oil seal 有权
    降低油封上游的涡流泵送效应

    公开(公告)号:US09567908B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US13713013

    申请日:2012-12-13

    CPC classification number: F02C7/06 F01D25/125 F01D25/183 Y02T50/675

    Abstract: Oil sump seal pressurization apparatus for a turbine engine are disclosed. An example oil sump seal pressurization apparatus may include an oil sump comprising at least one bearing mounted therein; an oil seal operatively disposed between a non-rotating structural member of the sump and the shaft; a generally radially inwardly oriented passage arranged to supply pressurization air to the outward side of the oil seal; a generally radially outwardly oriented pathway arranged to receive at least some of the pressurization air from the passage, the pathway being at least partially defined by a generally radially outwardly extending arm disposed on the shaft, the arm rotating with the shaft; and/or a windage shield at least partially separating the passage and the pathway, the windage shield being operatively mounted to the non-rotating structural member of the sump.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于涡轮发动机的油底壳密封件加压装置。 示例性的油底壳密封件加压装置可以包括其中安装有至少一个轴承的油底壳; 操作地设置在所述贮槽的非旋转结构构件和所述轴之间的油封; 通常径向向内定向的通道,其布置成将加压空气供给到油封的外侧; 通常径向向外定向的路径被布置成从通道接收至少一些加压空气,该通道至少部分地由设置在轴上的大致径向向外延伸的臂限定,所述臂与轴一起旋转; 和/或防风罩至少部分地分开通道和通道,风挡板可操作地安装到贮槽的非旋转结构构件。

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