Hybrid transmission high voltage connector and terminal block cooling system and method
US8115351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K9/19
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cooling system for an electrically variable transmission includes an electric motor having a plurality of connectors. The plurality of connectors are each assembled within a plurality of connector openings in a terminal block. Fluid from within a passageway is supplied by a pressurized fluid source, and an orifice for the passageway is located adjacent to one of the plurality of connector opening. The fluid flowing from the passageway is directed onto one of the plurality of connectors.
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