Electric machine having a coupling flange
US9893589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K9/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention concerns an electric machine (1), in particular an alternator, intended to be coupled to a driving or driven machine, in particular a heat engine, comprising: —a coupling flange (20) for coupling to the driving or driven machine, housing a fan (30) driven by the rotor, said flange comprising: —a rear portion (21) linked to a fixed portion (10) of the electric machine, —an interfacing front portion (22) interfacing with the driving or driven machine, said interfacing front portion being mounted on the rear portion (21), the front portion (22) having a central opening, the fan having a diameter greater than that of the central opening, —at least one air deflector secured to the flange (20).
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