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Hollow motor apparatuses and associated systems and methods

US10554097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2017
Grant dateFeb 4, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K2201/15
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Hollow motor apparatuses and associated systems and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. In representative embodiment, a hollow motor apparatus includes a rotor assembly rotatable about a rotation axis, a stator assembly positioned adjacent to the rotor assembly and coaxially with the rotor assembly relative to the rotation axis, and a bearing assembly operably coupled to the rotor assembly. The rotor assembly has an inner portion around an opening configured to receive at least a portion of a payload. The bearing assembly is disposed outside the inner portion of the rotor assembly and is configured to maintain a position of the rotor assembly relative to the stator assembly.

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