Interior permanent magnet motor for use in washing machines
US6717314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K1/276
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high torque density interior permanent magnet machine for use in an appliance is provided that includes a stator assembly defining a plurality of stator teeth, a plurality of concentrated phase windings positioned about the stator teeth, a rotor assembly positioned within the prior bore and a plurality of magnets positioned within the interior of the rotor. Also disclosed in a washing machine including such a machine.
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