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Flange for an electrical machine

US11108291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2017
Grant dateAug 31, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K3/522
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a flange (1) for an electrical machine (100), said flange being configured to at least partially cover winding overhangs (10) that form part of the electrical machine (100), the flange (1) comprising a chamber (5) able to receive a cooling fluid, characterized in that the flange (1) comprises at least one first orifice and at least one second orifice allowing cooling fluid to enter the chamber (5) or allowing cooling fluid to leave the chamber (5), said chamber (5) having a profile that compliments that of at least one winding overhang (10). Said invention is applicable to motor vehicles.

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