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Systems and method for an electric motor with spray ring

US11916459B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2020
Grant dateFeb 27, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K2205/09
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various systems and methods are provided for an electric motor of a vehicle, and particularly to an electric motor including a coolant spray ring. In one example, a spray ring for an electric motor comprises an outer circumferential surface including a plurality of axial grooves, an inner circumferential surface including a plurality of nozzle orifices in fluidic communication with the plurality of axial grooves, and a plurality of nozzle guide surfaces formed through the spray ring and extending from the plurality of axial grooves to the plurality of nozzle orifices in a direction toward a central opening of the spray ring.

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