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Optimized cooling system for a brushed electrical machine, and a corresponding method

US9112394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2012
Grant dateAug 18, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K11/25
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cooling system for a brushed electrical machine includes a cooler configured to cool down a rotor and a commutator of the machine. There is a controller configured to adjust the cooling effect of the cooler in response to monitored rotor and commutator temperatures. The cooler includes a fan and an auxiliary motor configured to rotate the fan.

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