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Method and apparatus for cooling an rotor assembly

US11070101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2018
Grant dateJul 20, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for cooling a rotor assembly for an inside-out electric machine includes an annular rotor core defining a set of rotor posts, the core rotatable about an axis of rotation, a set of windings wound around the respective set of rotor posts, and a wedge disposed between adjacent sets of rotor windings.

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