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Enhanced motor cooling system

US8053938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2007
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K1/20
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A core assembly for an electric motor includes a heat exchanger comprising a plurality of fins. The fins define a plurality of cooling air passages that include offset fins that disrupt cooling air flow to reduce the formation of boundary layers and improve heat transfer capacity.

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