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Apparatus for attaching rotors to crankshafts

US5279027A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 4, 1990
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53439
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An internal induction coil is used to heat the rotor of an ECM. This provides a localized heating and dilation of the bore of the rotor prior to the heating of the outer surface of the rotor. The crankshaft is located in the heated bore and acts as a heat sink. As a result, the outer surface of the rotor is not heated such as might cause the loss of magnetic properties.

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