Air-cooled electric machine and method of assembling the same
US9812920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K9/227
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric machine comprises a motor housing and an electronics enclosure coupled to the motor housing. The electronics enclosure defines an air passage between the electronics enclosure and the motor housing. The electronics enclosure further defines at least one air intake connected to said air passage. The electric machine also includes a fan configured to draw air through the at least one air intake and into the air passage.
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