Segmented stator assemblies having end caps
US8400041B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K2203/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Segmented stator assemblies having a plurality of stator segments and a plurality of end caps are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a segmented stator assembly includes a plurality of stator segments and a plurality of end caps. Each stator segment has a yoke portion and a tooth portion extending from the yoke portion. Each end cap is positioned over one of the stator segments. Each end cap includes a body portion positioned at least partially over the yoke portion of its associated stator segment. At least one of the body portions includes at least a first post that cooperates with a post of an adjacent end cap to define a first wire management tie-down. The stator assembly further includes a stator wire coupled to the first wire management tie-down. Stator assemblies and end caps having other wire management and routing features are also disclosed.
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