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Heat transfer assembly for electric motor rotor

US8729751B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2010
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K7/003
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A motor driven assembly comprises a motor shaft, a rotor, a passage, and a corrugated fin heat transfer structure. The motor shaft is mounted for rotation about a rotational axis. The rotor is located radially about the shaft. The passage extends through the rotor alongside the motor shaft. The corrugated fin heat transfer structure is disposed within the passage radially aligned with the rotor.

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