Overmolded flux ring
US9748828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2300/171
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An overmolded steel flux ring member for an eddy-current fan drive assembly. The flux ring member includes a base member having a hub member, an annular outer ring member, and a plurality of connecting arm members. An overmolding material, such as aluminum, is overmolded on the annular outer ring member preferably in separate sections. Ventilation openings in said base member allow air to flow past a magnet ring for cooling.
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