Abstract:
A rotor for an electric machine includes a shaft that is rotatable about an axis and defines a first diameter normal to the axis. A first core portion defines a first aperture having a first aperture diameter that is larger than the first diameter. The first core portion is positioned adjacent the shaft to define a first space. A second core portion defines a second aperture having a second aperture diameter that is larger than the first diameter. The second core portion is positioned adjacent the shaft to define a second space. A damping member is positioned in the first space and the second space. The damping member at least partially interconnects the shaft, the first core portion, and the second core portion.
Abstract:
An electric machine includes a stator and a rotor core positioned adjacent the stator and rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The rotor core includes a plurality of bar apertures, a plurality of elongated flux barriers separate from the bar apertures and positioned radially inward of the bar apertures, and a plurality of magnet slots separate from the bar slots and positioned radially inward of a portion of the bar apertures. The electric machine also includes a plurality of magnets, each positioned in one of the magnet slots. A plurality of conductive bars are each positioned in one of the bar apertures and includes a first end and a second end. A first end ring is coupled to the first end of each of the bars and a second end ring is coupled to the second end of each of the bars.
Abstract:
An electric machine includes a stator and a rotor core positioned adjacent the stator and rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The rotor core includes a plurality of bar apertures, a plurality of elongated flux barriers separate from the bar apertures and positioned radially inward of the bar apertures, and a plurality of magnet slots separate from the bar slots and positioned radially inward of a portion of the bar apertures. The electric machine also includes a plurality of magnets, each positioned in one of the magnet slots. A plurality of conductive bars are each positioned in one of the bar apertures and includes a first end and a second end. A first end ring is coupled to the first end of each of the bars and a second end ring is coupled to the second end of each of the bars.
Abstract:
A rotor for an electric machine having a number of poles includes a shaft that extends along a portion of an axis and defines an outer surface. A first core portion extends along a portion of the axis to define a first core length. The first core portion includes a first reduced back portion that has an inside surface that does not contact the outer surface. A second core portion is coupled to the first core portion for rotation. In some constructions, a coupling member interconnects the shaft, the first core portion, and the second core portion such that the shaft, the first core portion, and the second core portion rotate about the axis substantially in unison.
Abstract:
An electric motor stator including a yoke having a plurality of yoke laminations. A body portion is formed as part of each of the plurality of yoke laminations. A first tooth is continuous with the body portion and is formed as part of at least a portion of the plurality of yoke laminations. The first tooth defines a first tooth profile. A first tooth attachment portion is formed as part of the plurality of yoke laminations. A second tooth includes a plurality of tooth laminations. Each tooth lamination of the second tooth includes a second tooth attachment portion and defines a second tooth profile that differs from the first tooth profile. The second tooth attachment portion is engaged with the first tooth attachment portion.
Abstract:
An electric motor stator including a yoke having a plurality of yoke laminations. A body portion is formed as part of each of the plurality of yoke laminations. A first tooth is continuous with the body portion and is formed as part of at least a portion of the plurality of yoke laminations. The first tooth defines a first tooth profile. A first tooth attachment portion is formed as part of the plurality of yoke laminations. A second tooth includes a plurality of tooth laminations. Each tooth lamination of the second tooth includes a second tooth attachment portion and defines a second tooth profile that differs from the first tooth profile. The second tooth attachment portion is engaged with the first tooth attachment portion.
Abstract:
A rotor for an electric machine having a number of poles includes a shaft that extends along a portion of an axis and defines an outer surface. A first core portion extends along a portion of the axis to define a first core length. The first core portion includes a first reduced back portion that has an inside surface that does not contact the outer surface. A second core portion is coupled to the first core portion for rotation. In some constructions, a coupling member interconnects the shaft, the first core portion, and the second core portion such that the shaft, the first core portion, and the second core portion rotate about the axis substantially in unison.
Abstract:
A rotor for an electric machine includes a shaft that is rotatable about an axis and defines a first diameter normal to the axis. A first core portion defines a first aperture having a first aperture diameter that is larger than the first diameter. The first core portion is positioned adjacent the shaft to define a first space. A second core portion defines a second aperture having a second aperture diameter that is larger than the first diameter. The second core portion is positioned adjacent the shaft to define a second space. A damping member is positioned in the first space and the second space. The damping member at least partially interconnects the shaft, the first core portion, and the second core portion.