A method of controlling power supply equipment that includes receiving alternating current (AC) electrical power at the power supply equipment; selecting a mode from the following possible modes: high power buck, high power boost, low power buck, or low power boost; generating gate signals based on the selected mode; and providing the generated gate signals to switches included in the power supply equipment that rectify alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC).
H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
A spacer is configured to abut an output shaft bearing. The spacer has an inner diameter and an outer diameter. A first wall extends from the inner diameter to the outer diameter, and is configured to abut a radial surface of the output shaft bearing as well as a surface of a housing. A second wall, attached to the first wall at the inner diameter, extends from the inner diameter to the outer diameter, and is configured to abut a surface of the housing. The first wall and the second wall are axially spaced apart at the outer diameter.
A balance ring assembly for coupling to a rotor assembly of a rotating electrical machine, including a balance ring, configured to couple to a rotor assembly, formed from a ferromagnetic material, that is axially spaced from the rotor assembly by a pre-defined amount.
An on-board charging apparatus for charging a battery of an electrified vehicle includes a wired power circuit configured to be conductively coupled to an external power source and receive AC power. The on-board charging apparatus also includes a wireless power circuit including a plurality of receiving coils configured to be electromagnetically coupled to a transmitting coil of an external inductive charger and receive three-phase AC power therefrom. The on-board charging apparatus further includes a converter coupled to the wired power circuit and the plurality of receiving coils of the wireless power circuit. The converter converts the AC power from the wired power circuit and the plurality of receiving coils into DC power to supply the DC power to the battery of the electrified vehicle.
A charging cable management assembly configured to couple to a stationary vehicle battery charger, including an elongated frame configured to be coupled to the stationary vehicle battery charger; a movable support arm, coupled to the elongated frame, movable relative to the stationary vehicle battery charger and a battery electric vehicle (BEV) between a stowed and a deployed position relative; and a cable reel, attached to the movable support arm, deploying a retractable tether, configured to couple to a charging cable of the stationary vehicle battery charger, that assists a vehicle user moving the charging cable into electrical engagement with the BEV.
A turbocharger, having a shaft coupled to a compressor wheel on a first end, and coupled to a turbine wheel on a second end; a center housing enveloping the shaft, having a first housing end proximate to the compressor wheel and a second housing end proximate to the turbine wheel; a compressor housing enveloping the compressor wheel and coupled with the center housing, having a compressor inlet and a compressor outlet; a turbine housing enveloping the turbine wheel and coupled with the center housing, having a turbine inlet and a turbine outlet; and a squeeze film damper disposed within the center housing disposed about the shaft and configured to center the shaft within the center housing, the squeeze film damper further including a cylindrical body; a cylindrical flange; a rib connecting the cylindrical body and the cylindrical flange; a bearing disposed within the cylindrical body.
A controlled area progression vaned diffuser (CAPVD) for a compressor may be defined by a bearing diffuser wall of a bearing housing and a compressor diffuser wall of a compressor housing that are spaced apart in the axial direction, with a plurality of vanes extending between the diffuser walls and circumferentially spaced about a rotational axis of a compressor wheel. Airflow from the compressor wheel enters the CAPVD through a diffuser inlet, flows between the diffuser walls and past the vanes, and flows out of a diffuser outlet to a volute. The diffuser walls may be shaped so that a width of pinch point between the diffuser inlet and the vanes is less than a width at the vanes, and a width of the diffuser outlet is less than the width at the vanes.
An electric machine includes a housing having an inner surface, an upper portion, and a bottom portion. The bottom portion supports a coolant inlet, and a coolant outlet. A stator is mounted in the housing. The stator includes a plurality of stator laminations having a first end turn and a second end turn. The plurality of stator laminations includes a coolant flow path having a plurality of coolant channels that extend circumferentially about the stator. A first portion of the plurality of coolant channels direct a coolant circumferentially about the stator in a clockwise direction and a second portion of the plurality of coolant channels direct the coolant circumferentially about the stator in a counter-clockwise direction. The coolant flow path includes a first outlet and a second outlet. The first outlet directs onto the first end turn, and the second outlet directs coolant onto the second end turn.
H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 9/193 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil with provision for replenishing the cooling mediumArrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil with means for preventing leakage of the cooling medium
A charging cable management assembly can be part of a stationary vehicle battery charger for furnishing charge to vehicle batteries of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as an example application. In an implementation, the charging cable management assembly has a cable support arm and a spring. The cable support arm moves about a pivot relative to an associated stationary vehicle battery charger during use. The cable support arm can move between a home position and a fully deployed position, as well as to less-than-fully deployed positions therebetween. The spring exerts a return biasing force to the cable support arm for bringing the cable support arm back to its home position after deployment and for keeping it there.
A charging cable management assembly can be part of a stationary vehicle battery charger for furnishing charge to vehicle batteries of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as an example application. In an implementation, the charging cable management assembly has a cable support arm and a spring. The cable support arm moves about a pivot relative to an associated stationary vehicle battery charger during use. The cable support arm can move between a home position and a fully deployed position, as well as to less-than-fully deployed positions therebetween. The spring exerts a return biasing force to the cable support arm for bringing the cable support arm back to its home position after deployment and for keeping it there.
An orthoplanar spring for a hydraulic tensioner which has a flat, closed position, in which a flat center portion of the orthoplanar spring seals the inlet hole between the oil supply and the high pressure chamber of the tensioner and an open deformed position in which the flat center portion of the orthoplanar spring moves a distance to unseal the inlet hole such that fluid flows from the inlet supply through the openings in the orthoplanar spring and around the flat center portion to the high pressure chamber.
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
A bicycle chain which includes inner link plates which are formed to act as both a rotating joint for the pin and a supporting surface for the roller. Two internal links together form an internal link assembly, along with rollers and bushings. A device can be used to prevent clearance fit bushings from falling out of the apertures of inner link plates when the bicycle chain is in non-hooked up state. The device is present on an outer face of the inner link plates surrounding each of the apertures. The device is a partial ridge of non-continuous nodes or a ridge that surrounds that the aperture in its entirety. The device extends from the outer face and into the inner circumference of the aperture.
A stationary battery charger, configured to detachable couple with and charge a battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery, including an input for receiving alternating current (AC) voltage from an electrical grid; one or more electrical cables configured to detachably couple with BEVs; and one or more enhanced power modules, electrically coupled to the input, that convert AC voltage to direct current (DC) voltage, each comprising a low voltage output for powering auxiliary circuits within the stationary battery charger and a high voltage output for applying DC voltage to the BEV battery.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
A bicycle chain which includes internal links which are formed to act as both a rotating joint for the pin and a supporting surface for the roller. Two internal links together form an internal link assembly, along with rollers and bushings.
A stator for an electric machine is disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the stator comprises a stator core including a plurality of teeth with slots formed between the teeth. A winding arrangement is positioned on the stator core and includes a plurality of conductors forming a multi-phase winding. Each phase of the multi-phase winding includes a plurality of parallel paths arranged in the slots with the winding defined by at least four slots-per-pole-per-phase. The plurality of parallel paths include a first plurality of adjacent paths and a second plurality of adjacent paths, wherein the winding is weaveless and void of any weave between the first plurality of adjacent paths and the second plurality of adjacent paths. Start leads and finish leads for the plurality of parallel paths are all positioned on a same half of the stator core.
A stator includes a stator core with a plurality of slots and a winding arrangement formed from a plurality of parallel paths. Each parallel path includes a first continuous wire connected in series with a second continuous wire and a third continuous wire, wherein the second and third continuous wire are in parallel. The first continuous wire has a first cross-sectional area and forms a plurality of layers in the back of each slot near the outer diameter. The second and third continuous wire each have a second cross-sectional area and are used to form a plurality of layers in the front of each slot near the inner diameter of the stator. The first cross-sectional area is greater than the second cross-sectional area.
A stationary vehicle charging system for charging batteries carried by battery electric vehicles (BEVs) includes a plurality of power modules configured to receive alternating current (AC) voltage from an electrical grid and rectify the AC voltage into direct current (DC) voltage; a primary group of switches having switches electrically coupled: to the plurality of power modules, with other switches within the primary group of switches via a plurality of primary module busses, and to a charging cable for charging a BEV; and a secondary group of switches having switches electrically coupled to: a plurality of switches within the primary group of switches, with another charging cable for charging a BEV, and configured to electrically couple to one or more secondary busses.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
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STATIONARY VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGER FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE
A stationary vehicle charging system for charging batteries carried by battery electric vehicles (BEVs) includes a plurality of power modules configured to receive alternating current (AC) voltage from an electrical grid and rectify the AC voltage into direct current (DC) voltage; a primary group of switches having switches electrically coupled: to the plurality of power modules, with other switches within the primary group of switches via a plurality of primary module busses, and to a charging cable for charging a BEV: and a secondary group of switches having switches electrically coupled to: a plurality of switches within the primary group of switches, with another charging cable for charging a BEV, and configured to electrically couple to one or more secondary busses.
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
H02M 1/10 - Arrangements incorporating converting means for enabling loads to be operated at will from different kinds of power supplies, e.g. from AC or DC
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
A tooth tip cap for an electric machine includes a first connection portion and a second connection portion spaced apart from the first connection portion. A first leg and a second leg connect the first connection portion to the second connection portion. The tooth tip cap is configured such that each leg partially reduces an air gap of a radial insertion slot winding of a stator.
A stator for an electric machine is disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the stator comprises a stator core including a plurality of teeth with slots formed between the teeth. A winding arrangement is positioned on the stator core and includes a plurality of conductors forming a multi-phase winding. Each phase of the multi-phase winding includes a plurality of parallel paths arranged in the slots with the winding defined by at least four slots-per-pole-per-phase. The plurality of parallel paths include a first plurality of adjacent paths and a second plurality of adjacent paths, wherein the winding is weaveless and void of any weave between the first plurality of adjacent paths and the second plurality of adjacent paths. Start leads and finish leads for the plurality of parallel paths are all positioned on a same half of the stator core.
H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
H02K 3/14 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots with transposed conductors, e.g. twisted conductors
H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
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CONTINUOUS STATOR WINDING WITH LARGE AND SMALL WIRES
A stator includes a stator core with a plurality of slots and a winding arrangement formed from a plurality of parallel paths. Each parallel path includes a first continuous wire connected in series with a second continuous wire and a third continuous wire, wherein the second and third continuous wire are in parallel. The first continuous wire has a first cross-sectional area and forms a plurality of layers in the back of each slot near the outer diameter. The second and third continuous wire each have a second cross-sectional area and are used to form a plurality of layers in the front of each slot near the inner diameter of the stator. The first cross-sectional area is greater than the second cross-sectional area.
H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
H02K 3/14 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots with transposed conductors, e.g. twisted conductors
H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
An integrated bushing (30), which is used for an exhaust gas recirculation valve (1), includes: a retaining portion (32) which is formed with a through hole (322) and is configured for mounting and fixing of the integrated bushing (30); and an insulating portion (34) which is formed with a through hole (342) and extends from the retaining portion (32). The retaining portion (32) and the insulating portion (34) are integrally formed as an integral structure. A valve stem sealing apparatus (20) includes the integrated bushing (30) and a sealing assembly (50), and the exhaust gas recirculation valve (1) includes the valve stem sealing apparatus (20).
A housing for an electrical or electronic device is described, with a first housing part made of metal and a second housing part made of metal. The first housing part has a groove that contains a sealant, and in which one or a plurality of ribs of the second housing part engage. In accordance with this disclosure, provision is made for the rib or ribs to be designed as crimping ribs.
The present disclosure relates to a stator tooth unit (10) for a stator (110). The stator having an axis (111) and a plurality of stator tooth units (10) which are circumferentially arranged around the axis (111). The stator tooth unit (10) comprises a stator tooth (20), an insulation (30), and a coil (40). The stator tooth (20) defines a radially outer side (20a) and a radially inner side (20b). The radially inner side (20b) is opposite to the radially outer side (20a). The stator tooth (20) further defines a first circumferential side (20c) and a second circumferential side (20d). The second circumferential side (20d) is opposite to the first circumferential side (20c). The insulation (30) is at least partially covering the stator tooth (20). The coil (40) is wound around the partially covered stator tooth (20). The insulation (30) comprises an insulation wall (32) which extends away from the stator tooth (20) on the first and second circumferential sides (20c, 20d). The insulation wall (32) comprises a sealing structure (54, 56) on at least one circumferential side (20c, 20d). The sealing structure (54, 56) is configured to form a sealing (50) with the insulation wall (32) of an adjacent stator tooth unit (10).
H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, moulding insulation, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines
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CONTINUOUS FLOW WATER HEATER AND HEATING PLATE FOR A CONTINUOUS FLOW WATER HEATER
A flow heater has a heating plate that has a metal plate, a heating conductor track, and an insulating layer between the heating conductor track and the metal plate. The heating plate is arranged in a housing and the housing encloses a flow channel for fluid to be heated, which leads from an inlet port of the housing to an outlet port of the housing. A circuit board with control electronics is provided. An electrical connector connects the heating conductor track of the heating plate electrically to the control electronics, and the electrical connector has a plastic body from which a conductor projects and extends into a hole of the circuit board. The heating plate is clamped between a clamping part of the electrical connector and an end section of the conductor projecting from the plastic body. A heating plate for such a flow heater is also described.
A rotor for an external rotor motor is described that has an annular stack of steel sheets welded together, permanent magnets, which are attached to an inner face of the stack, a carrier which has a hub for a shaft, and brackets, which engage around a radially outer edge of the carrier, and press the carrier against the stack in the axial direction. In accordance with this disclosure, the stack has pressure application surfaces between its axial ends, against which presses one end of the brackets facing away from the hub.
The present application relates to a lead frame for making electrical contact with stator windings of a three-phase stator. The lead frame comprises an annular main body, three connection contacts, a plurality of line planes and a plurality of electrically conductive contact elements. The annular main body has an upper side and a lower side. The three connection contacts are designed to make electrical contact between a respective stator phase and an inverter on the inverter side. The plurality of line planes are arranged in an axially insulated manner in the annular main body. The line planes have a plurality of line sections spaced apart in the circumferential direction. The plurality of electrically conductive contact elements extend axially through the annular main body. Furthermore, the contact elements are arranged so as to be distributed in the circumferential direction. In addition, the contact elements are arranged in a manner radially spaced apart from the line sections. The line planes also have line tabs which radially protrude from the line sections and electrically connect the line sections to the contact elements. The line tabs are arranged in such a way that an electrical interconnection of the stator phases between the contact elements and the connection contacts is provided by the line planes and the contact elements. Furthermore, at least some of the plurality of contact elements are designed to make electrical contact with the stator windings.
A turbine unit (10) for a supercharging device (1), with a bearing housing (30) and a turbine housing (20) which is coupled to the bearing housing (30) via a flange connection (100). The flange connection (100) has a turbine-housing-side flange (110) and a bearing-housing-side flange (120). The turbine-housing-side flange (110) and the bearing-housing-side flange (120) are configured and coupled to each other in such a way that they form an axial distance region (130) and an axial contact region (140) of the flange connection (100). The axial contact region (140) is arranged radially on the inside of the axial distance region (130). A radial distance (RD) between an outer radius of the axial contact region (RKA) and a circumferential radius (RF) of the bearing-housing-side flange (120) is at least 3.50 mm.
F02M 26/41 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories characterised by the arrangement of the recirculation passage in relation to the engine, e.g. to cylinder heads, liners, spark plugs or manifolds characterised by the arrangement of the recirculation passage in relation to specially adapted combustion chambers
F01D 25/16 - Arrangement of bearingsSupporting or mounting bearings in casings
F01D 25/24 - CasingsCasing parts, e.g. diaphragms, casing fastenings
F04D 17/10 - Centrifugal pumps for compressing or evacuating
F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
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THERMAL MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME
A thermal management apparatus includes a manifold defining a first manifold flow path for directing a first working fluid and a second manifold flow path for directing a second working fluid, a first heating element in thermal communication with the first manifold flow path for heating the first working fluid, a second heating element operable independent of the first heating element and in thermal communication with the second manifold flow path for heating the second working fluid, and a heat exchanger defining a first heat exchanger flow path in fluid communication with the first manifold flow path and a second heat exchanger flow path in fluid communication with the second manifold flow path. The first heat exchanger flow path and the second heat exchanger flow path are disposed in thermal communication with each other to facilitate heat transfer between the first working fluid and the second working fluid.
An electric vehicle transmission (30) for a vehicle includes a housing (32) defining a housing interior (34) and an electric motor (40) disposed in the housing interior (34). The electric motor (40) comprises a rotor (42) and a stator (44). The electric vehicle transmission (30) also includes an input shaft (46) disposed in the housing interior (34) and extending along a shaft axis. The input shaft (46) is rotatably coupled to the rotor (42) of the electric motor (40). The electric vehicle transmission (30) further includes a gear reduction assembly (50) disposed in the housing interior (34). The gear reduction assembly (50) is rotatably coupled to the input shaft (46) for delivering rotational torque to wheels of the vehicle. The housing (32) defines a first sump (36) for retaining oil and a second sump (38) separate from the first sump (36) for retaining oil. The second sump (38) and the first sump (36) are configured such that oil lubricates the gear reduction assembly (50) when flowing from the second sump (38) into the first sump (36).
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
31.
VEHICLE DRIVELINE COMPONENT HAVING FRICTION CLUTCH
A vehicle drive line component including a friction clutch, configured to selectively communicate rotational motion between the first plate mount and the second plate mount, comprising: a clutch pack having a plurality of first clutch plates axially slidable but non-rotatable relative to the first plate mount, a plurality of second clutch plates, interleaved with the first clutch plates, axially slidable but non-rotatable relative to the second plate mount; a pressure plate, disposed on a side of the clutch pack, comprising: a hub portion; an engagement portion that is configured to contact the clutch pack; and a flange portion that extends radially outwardly from the hub portion, wherein the flange portion includes: a flange body; a first transition portion coupling the hub portion to a radially inner side of the flange body; and a second transition portion that couples the engagement portion to a radially outer side of the flange body.
F16D 25/0638 - Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates a piston incorporated in the clutch the clutch having friction surfaces with clutch members exclusively moving axially with flat friction surfaces, e.g. discs with more than two discs, e.g. multiple lamellae
A method of carrier-based modulation with a dual gate bidirectional switch includes the steps of receiving a sine triangle pulse width modulation (PWM) signal; converting the received sine triangle PWM signal from a voltage source inverter (VSI) input to a current source inverter (CSI) output involving vector matching; converting the CSI output to internal model control (IMG) signal pulses; generating a PWM signal for each dual gate bidirectional switches based on the IMG signal pulses; generating two gate signals for each dual gate bidirectional switch; and selectively applying a phase shift or delay between the gate signals applied to a high side of the dual gate bidirectional switch relative to a low side of the dual gate bidirectional switch.
H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
An electric vehicle transmission for a vehicle and lubricated by an oil includes a housing extending along an axis. The housing defines a housing interior, an inlet for receiving the oil from the housing interior, an inlet for receiving the oil from the housing interior, an outlet for expelling the oil, and a passageway in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The outlet is spaced radially inward from the inlet.
An electric vehicle transmission (30) for a vehicle includes a housing (32) defining a housing interior (34) and an electric motor (40) disposed in the housing interior (34). The electric motor (40) includes a rotor (42) and a stator (44). The electric vehicle transmission (30) also includes an input shaft (46) disposed in the housing interior (34) and extending along a shaft axis. The input shaft (46) is rotatably coupled to the rotor (42) of the electric motor (40). The electric vehicle transmission (30) further includes a gear reduction assembly (50) disposed in the housing interior (34). The gear reduction assembly (50) is rotatably coupled to the input shaft (46) for delivering rotational torque to wheels of the vehicle. The electric vehicle transmission (30) additionally includes a carrier (66) coupled to the gear reduction assembly (50). The housing (32) defines a sump for retaining oil. The carrier (66) is configured to bail oil from said sump to lubricate the gear reduction assembly (50).
A method of managing electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment that includes detecting a plurality of EVs are electrically connected to EV supply equipment via electrical cables that communicate electrical current from a grid to vehicle batteries on the EVs through the EV supply equipment: assigning a queue value to each EV based on the order in which the EV electrically connected to the EV supply equipment: determining that the quantity of EVs electrically connected to the EV supply equipment exceeds a maximum number of EVs the EV supply equipment can charge at once; and selecting the electrically connected EVs to charge via active cables based on queue values while the remaining electrically connected EVs wait for charging via queued cables.
A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a voltage source to AC power to drive a motor including a plurality of windings, wherein the inverter includes: a first inverter to be connected to a first end of a first winding of the plurality of windings and a first end of a third winding of the plurality of windings; a second inverter to be connected to a first end of a second winding of the plurality of windings and a second end of the first winding of the plurality of windings; and a third inverter to be connected to a second end of the third winding of the plurality of windings and a second end of the second winding of the plurality of windings.
H02P 25/18 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details characterised by the circuit arrangement or by the kind of wiring with arrangements for switching the windings, e.g. with mechanical switches or relays
B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURABLE ELECTRICAL INVERTER
A system includes an inverter including: a first three-phase inverter including three legs, wherein each leg of the three legs is to be connected to a first node of a voltage source, to be connected to a second node of the voltage source, and to be connected to a first end of a respective phase winding among the three phase windings of the motor; a breaker switch including a first connection and a second connection, the first connection connected to the second node of the voltage source; and a second three-phase inverter including three legs, wherein each leg of the three legs is to be connected to the first node of the voltage source, connected to the second connection of the breaker switch, and to be connected to a second end of the respective phase winding among the three phase windings of the motor.
H02P 25/18 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details characterised by the circuit arrangement or by the kind of wiring with arrangements for switching the windings, e.g. with mechanical switches or relays
B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
38.
METHOD OF WINDING ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE COMPONENTS
A method of winding wire around a portion of a rotating electrical machine includes: initially winding a first portion of wire around a tooth leaving sufficient space for a winding machine to access the tooth; winding a second portion of wire around a mandrel; and moving the second portion of wire off of the mandrel towards the tooth and over the first portion of wire.
A direct current (DC) fast charger for charging batteries of electric vehicles (EVs) includes a primary circuit having nine switching groups, each switching group having a plurality of switches electrically connected in series, that are electrically linked to primary wires of a transformer and configured to directly couple to an electrical grid to receive three-phase alternating current (AC) power and increase the frequency of the AC power; and a secondary circuit, including six switches or diodes arranged to rectify AC power into DC power, that is electrically linked to a secondary wire of the transformer.
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
A rotor for an electric machine includes a shaft extending between a first and second shaft ends, a first washer adjacent to the first shaft end, and a second washer adjacent to the second shaft end. The first washer has a first washer outer surface facing away from the shaft. The first washer has a proximal first washer end extending a first radial distance from the shaft to the first washer outer surface and a distal first washer end extending a second radial distance from the shaft to the first washer outer surface. The second radial distance is different than the first radial distance. The rotor includes a plurality of magnets disposed between the first washer and the second washer and a rotor sleeve disposed about the plurality of magnets and in contact with the first washer outer surface to retain the plurality of magnets to the shaft.
H02K 15/035 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets on the rotor
A direct current (DC) fast charger for charging batteries of electric vehicles (EVs) includes a primary circuit having nine switching groups, each switching group having a plurality of switches electrically connected in series, that are electrically linked to primary wires of a transformer and configured to directly couple to an electrical grid to receive three-phase alternating current (AC) power and increase the frequency of the AC power; and a secondary circuit, including six switches or diodes arranged to rectify AC power into DC power, that is electrically linked to a secondary wire of the transformer.
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
42.
THERMAL ENERGY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
A thermal energy transfer assembly includes a substrate made of a first material which has a first thermal conductivity coefficient, the substrate having a first surface and a second surface which is opposed to the first surface. The thermal energy transfer assembly also includes a thermal energy transfer element made of a second material having a second thermal conductivity coefficient which is greater than the first thermal conductivity coefficient. The thermal energy transfer element is applied to the first surface using additive friction stir deposition and extends into the substrate toward the second surface. The thermal energy transfer element and the substrate meet together in a stir zone which includes a mixture of both the first material and the second material.
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
A thermal energy transfer assembly includes a substrate made of a first material which has a first thermal conductivity coefficient, the substrate having a first surface and a second surface which is opposed to the first surface. The thermal energy transfer assembly also includes a thermal energy transfer element made of a second material having a second thermal conductivity coefficient which is greater than the first thermal conductivity coefficient. The thermal energy transfer element is applied to the first surface using additive friction stir deposition and extends into the substrate toward the second surface. The thermal energy transfer element and the substrate meet together in a stir zone which includes a mixture of both the first material and the second material.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
A rotor assembly for use in an electric machine includes a defining a first magnet pocket and a second magnet pocket. The first magnet pocket includes a first magnet portion, a first inner magnet portion, and a first outer magnet portion. The second magnet pocket includes a second magnet portion, a second inner magnet portion, and a second outer magnet portion. The rotor assembly additionally includes a first magnet disposed in the first magnet portion and a second magnet disposed in the second magnet portion. The first inner magnet portion has a curved configuration that terminates at a first inner tip, and the second inner magnet portion has a curved configuration that terminates at a second inner tip.
A rotor assembly includes a rotor having a first rotor end and a second rotor end. The rotor defines a first cooling duct and a second cooling duct. The rotor assembly includes a first impeller coupled to the first rotor end and a second impeller coupled to the second rotor end. The rotor assembly further includes a first oil channel configured to direct oil to the first cooling duct, and a second oil channel configured to direct oil to the second cooling duct. The first oil channel is fluidly coupled with the first cooling duct such that oil and air are mixed within the first cooling duct during operation of the rotor assembly, and the second oil channel is fluidly coupled with the second cooling duct such that oil and air are mixed within the second cooling duct during operation of the rotor assembly.
H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
A controlled area progression diffuser for a compressor may be defined by a bearing diffuser face of a bearing housing and a compressor diffuser face of a compressor housing that are spaced apart by a diffuser width, and airflow from a compressor wheel enters the controlled area progression diffuser through a diffuser inlet, flows between the diffuser faces, and flows out of a diffuser outlet to a volute. The diffuser faces may be shaped so that the diffuser width decreases as the controlled area progression diffuser extends radially away from the compressor wheel toward the volute so that an annulus area of the controlled area progression diffuser does not increase linearly for at least a portion of a radial length of the controlled area progression diffuser.
A rotor assembly includes a rotor defining a first cooling duct and a second cooling duct. The rotor assembly also includes a first impeller defining an inlet opening and an outlet opening, and a second impeller defining an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A first outlet radius of the outlet opening of the second impeller is greater than a first inlet radius of the inlet opening of the first impeller such that the first and second impellers are adapted to direct air flow in a first direction through the first cooling duct. A first outlet radius of the outlet opening of the first impeller is greater than a first inlet radius of the inlet opening of the second impeller such that the first and second impellers are adapted to direct airflow in a second direction opposite the first direction through the second cooling duct.
H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
A bicycle chain which includes internal links which are formed to act as both a rotating joint for the pin and a supporting surface for the roller. Two internal links together form an internal link assembly, along with rollers and bushings.
A bicycle chain which includes internal links which are formed to act as both a rotating joint for the pin and a supporting surface for the roller. Two internal links together form an internal link assembly, along with rollers and bushings.
A heat exchange assembly is configured to be coupled to a cooling loop for cooling an electronic component of a vehicle. The heat exchange assembly includes a heat exchange plate and a resistive heating element. The heat exchange plate includes a base plate configured to be in thermal communication with the electronic component, and a shell coupled to the base plate such that a cooling chamber is defined between the shell and the base plate. The shell is configured to provide a cooling fluid from the cooling loop to the cooling chamber and return the cooling fluid to the cooling loop. The resistive heating element is disposed on the shell and in thermal communication with the cooling chamber for heating the cooling fluid within the cooling chamber to increase the temperature of the cooling fluid returned to the cooling loop.
A rotor assembly used in an induction machine including a rotor core having a plurality of conductor bar slots spaced circumferentially around the rotor core; a rotor shaft including a fluid supply channel configured to receive fluid from a fluid source; and conductor bars, received within the conductor bar slots, that receive fluid from the fluid supply channel through bores formed in the conductor bars or over an outer surface of the conductor bars.
H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
H02K 17/16 - Asynchronous induction motors having rotors with internally short-circuited windings, e.g. cage rotors
52.
CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY OF A VARIABLE CAM TIMING PHASER
A control valve assembly for a variable cam timing phaser includes a valve housing defining a valve housing interior, a control valve disposed in the valve housing interior, and a weight movably coupled to the valve housing. The valve housing is configured to rotate about an axis during operation of the variable cam timing. The weight is movably coupled to the valve housing and configured to actuate the control valve between a first control valve position adjacent to the first valve housing end and a second control valve position spaced axially from the first control valve position. The weight is configured to actuate the control valve between the first and second control valve positions during rotation of the valve housing about the axis.
F01L 1/344 - Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear characterised by the provision of means for changing the timing of the valves without changing the duration of opening changing the angular relationship between crankshaft and camshaft, e.g. using helicoidal gear
53.
ELECTRIC MACHINE INCLUDING FIELD COIL SEPARATORS HAVING AN INTEGRATED COOLANT FLOW PATH
A rotor for an electric machine includes a shaft. A plurality of rotor laminations is mounted to the shaft. The plurality of rotor laminations includes a plurality of rotor teeth. A plurality of field coils is disposed about corresponding ones of the plurality of rotor teeth. A plurality of field coil separators extend axially along the rotor between adjacent ones of the plurality of field coils. Each of the plurality of field coil separators includes a coolant circulation system. The coolant circulation system includes a plurality of external coolant flow paths. Each of the plurality of field coil separators includes a resilient frame and an outer shell over molded onto the resilient frame, the outer shell including an outer surface.
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
The present invention relates to a fuel supply system (10) for a power generation system (1), in particular for a micro gas turbine system. The fuel supply system (10) comprises a fuel supply line (110), a fuel main line (120) and a fuel distribution line (130), a fuel compressor (200), and a decoupling vessel (300). The fuel supply line (110) is fluidically connected to the fuel compressor (200) and is able to be connected to a fuel source (11) in order to supply fuel from the fuel source (11) to the fuel compressor (200). The decoupling vessel (300) is disposed downstream of the fuel compressor (200) and is fluidically connected to the fuel compressor (200) by way of the fuel main line (120). The fuel distribution line (130) is disposed downstream of the decoupling vessel (300) and is fluidically connected to the latter. The fuel distribution line (130) is able to be fluidically connected to at least one combustion unit (20) of the power generation system (1), and is conceived to supply the at least one combustion unit (20) with fuel from the decoupling vessel (300).
F02C 9/40 - Control of fuel supply specially adapted to the use of a special fuel or a plurality of fuels
F02C 3/22 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid using a special fuel, oxidant, or dilution fluid to generate the combustion products the fuel or oxidant being gaseous at standard temperature and pressure
A stator for an electric machine comprises a cylindrical core defining an inner cylindrical surface and an outer cylindrical surface with a plurality of slots formed between the inner cylindrical surface and the outer cylindrical surface. Windings are positioned on the cylindrical core. The leads of the windings include a plurality of inner leads associated with conductors in an inner layer of the slots and a plurality of outer leads associated with conductors in an outer layer of the slots. A bus bar assembly includes a plurality of inner bus bars and a plurality of outer bus bars, the plurality of inner bus bars connected to the plurality of inner leads, and the plurality of outer bus bars connected to the plurality of outer leads. The plurality of outer bus bars are positioned radially outward from the end turns of the windings and radially inward from the outer cylindrical surface.
H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
Disclosed is a turbine arrangement for a supercharging device. The turbine arrangement comprises a turbine housing, a turbine wheel and a guide device. The turbine housing defines a turbine spiral and a turbine outlet. The turbine wheel is arranged in the turbine housing between the turbine spiral and the turbine outlet. The guide device comprises a carrier ring and multiple guide blades. The guide blades are arranged on the carrier ring fixedly in a predetermined orientation. The guide device is arranged in an inflow channel between the turbine spiral and the turbine wheel such that, during operation, fluids are conducted from the turbine spiral through the inflow channel over the guide blades onto the turbine wheel.
An electric motor arrangement (1) includes an electric motor (5), which includes a rotor (9), having a sensor arrangement (31) for detecting an angular position of the rotor (9), which includes a magnet (27) and a magnetic field sensor apparatus (29). The arrangement (1) also includes a housing (19), which has a rotor region (13), in which the rotor (9) is arranged, and a circuit region (15), which is spatially separated from the rotor region (13) by a housing wall (19) and in which the magnetic field sensor apparatus (29) is arranged. The rotor (9) includes an end region (23), facing the housing wall (19), containing the magnet (27). The magnetic field sensor apparatus (29) is configured to detect a magnetic field of the magnet (27) that penetrates the housing wall (19) and to provide angular position information about the angular position of the rotor (9).
A variable cam timing phaser includes a housing and a rotor defining a plurality of chambers, a first end plate, and a second end plate. The variable cam timing phaser additionally includes at least one air vent located at a center of rotation region of at least one of the housing, the rotor, the first end plate, or the second end plate. The at least one air vent is fluidly coupled to the plurality of chambers and is configured to vent air from the plurality of chambers. The variable cam timing phaser also includes a reservoir fluidly coupled to the at least one air vent. The reservoir is configured to retain hydraulic fluid and is configured to reduce air from being ingested through the at least one air vent and into the plurality of chambers.
F01L 1/344 - Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear characterised by the provision of means for changing the timing of the valves without changing the duration of opening changing the angular relationship between crankshaft and camshaft, e.g. using helicoidal gear
A liquid-cooled stator for an electric machine includes a stator core positioned within a housing. The housing includes a plurality of teeth and a back iron, the plurality of teeth defining an inner diameter (ID) of the stator core, and the back iron defining an outer diameter (OD) of the stator core. A winding arrangement is positioned on the stator core and includes a first plurality of end turns extending from a first axial end of the stator core and a second plurality of end turns extending from a second axial end of the stator core. A shroud is positioned on the first axial end of the stator core and covers the first plurality of end turns. An inner sleeve is connected to the ID of the stator core and extends in an axial direction beyond a first axial end of the stator core.
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
A liquid-cooled stator for an electric machine includes a stator core positioned within a housing, the stator core including a plurality of teeth and a back iron, the back iron defining an outer diameter (OD) of the stator. A winding arrangement is positioned on the stator core and includes end turns positioned on an axial end of the stator. At least one shroud is positioned on the axial end of the stator and covers the plurality of end turns. A stator cooling path is configured to direct a continuous flow of liquid from at least one liquid inlet to at least one liquid outlet, the stator cooling path including one section configured to direct liquid through the at least one shroud and across the first plurality of end turns and an additional section configured to direct liquid over the OD of the stator core.
H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
61.
CONTINUOUS-CARRIER DISCONTINUOUS PULSE WIDTH MODULATION USING PHASE CURRENT AMPLITUDE COMPARISONS
Embodiments of the disclosure provide an inverter controller operable to perform inverter controller operations that include performing a continuous carrier alignment methodology on an inverter. The continuous carrier alignment methodology includes, for a current sampling period, evaluating a shape of a carrier waveform from a prior sampling period; and determining, based at least in part on an ending location of the carrier waveform from the prior sampling period, whether or not to insert an intermediate carrier shape into the carrier waveform during the current sampling period.
H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
A rotor of a motor and method of assembly. The rotor includes a shaft hub. A plurality of ministacks is disposed along a length of the shaft hub to form a stack having a stack length. Each ministack has a same length and the stack length is less than a hub length of the shaft hub. The rotor can be placed in a stator core to assemble the motor.
H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
A sealed stator for an electric machine includes a stator core, windings, an end ring, and a sealant, such as a sealing gasket. The stator core includes a plurality of stator slots with axial openings to the slots. The windings are positioned on the stator core and include a plurality of interconnected conductors extending through the plurality of stator slots. The end ring is coupled to the stator core and includes a plurality of openings arranged circumferentially around the end ring, wherein the plurality of openings in the end ring are aligned with the axial openings to the stator slots. The sealant is positioned between the stator core and the end ring and seals the end ring to the stator core.
H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby
64.
DESIGN AND PROCESS TO PRESS A LONG PIN INTO A STATOR LAMINATION HOLE
A method for securing a stator, including aligning a pin with an opening in a lamination stack, holding the pin with a support, the support having a surface thereof that is located at a distance from the lamination stack of at least 40 percent of a length of the pin that is exposed outside the lamination stack, and press fitting the pin into the opening. An electric machine, including a stator including a lamination stack having a first end and a second end and an ear depending from the stack, the ear including an opening, and a pin disposed, in press fit relationship, with the stator, the pin extending beyond the first and the second ends of the stator.
H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
B23P 19/02 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same
H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
A stator for an electric machine includes a stator core, windings, a first end ring, and a second end ring. The stator core includes a plurality of slots and the windings include a plurality of interconnected conductors that extend through the plurality of slots. The windings further include U-shaped end turns on an insertion end of the stator core and weld end turns on a connection end of the stator core. The first end ring is coupled to the insertion end of the stator core and includes a plurality of openings and a plurality of radial ribs. The U-shaped end turns engage the radial ribs of the first end ring. The second end ring is coupled to the connection end of the stator core. The weld end turns are bent around the radial ribs of the second end ring.
H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby
66.
Sealed Stator for Electric Machine and Method for Making the Same
A sealed stator for an electric machine is disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the sealed stator includes a stator core, stator windings positioned on the stator core, and an end ring coupled to the stator core. The stator core includes a plurality of slots. The windings include a plurality of interconnected conductors extending through the plurality of slots in the stator core. The end ring includes a plurality of segments arranged circumferentially around the end ring, each of the plurality of segments comprising a pocket compartment defined between two radial ribs. Each pocket compartment includes a radially outward pocket floor and a radially inward opening through the end ring. The plurality of interconnected conductors further extend through the openings in the end ring.
H02K 9/197 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil in which the rotor or stator space is fluid-tight, e.g. to provide for different cooling media for rotor and stator
67.
STATIONARY VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGER WITH MATRIX CONVERTER AND HALF-BRIDGE MOSFETS
A stationary vehicle battery charger for charging vehicle batteries in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) includes a plurality of MOSFET modules, electrically connected to form a matrix converter, comprising a plurality of MOSFET switches, each MOSFET switch including a body diode and capable of bidirectional electrical current flow while the MOSFET switch is conductive, such that a MOSFET switch from a first MOSFET module and a MOSFET switch from a second, different MOSFET module are electrically coupled so that the body diodes prevent bidirectional current flow while the MOSFET switch from the first MOSFET module and the MOSFET switch from the second, different MOSFET module are non-conductive.
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02M 5/293 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
68.
Optimization of switching frequency and pulse width modulation technique for traction power inverters
A method of operating a power inverter for an electric machine includes selecting an inverter switching technique; determining a frequency range for inverter switching; determining a direct current (DC) voltage range for inverter switching; determining an optimal switching map including an inverter switching technique and frequency selection for each value of torque-speed on a torque-speed curve; and controlling switches included in the power inverter using the optimal switching map.
H02P 6/08 - Arrangements for controlling the speed or torque of a single motor
B60L 15/04 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using DC
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
69.
FILTER TO SUPPRESS CURRENT CIRCULATION IN ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE
A three-phase alternating current (AC) synchronous machine including a stator having a plurality of stator slots; a plurality of stator windings arranged in a Delta connection and received within the stator slots; and a common mode filter included with the stator, wherein filter windings from the common mode filter are circumferentially wound around a magnetic core of the common mode filter and are serial connected to the stator windings.
H02K 11/02 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for suppression of electromagnetic interference
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
A brushless electric machine includes a housing, a stator assembly, a rotor assembly, a rotary transformer, and a rectifier. The stator assembly is arranged within the housing and includes a stator winding provided on a stator core. The rotor assembly is also positioned within the housing with an airgap separating the rotor assembly from the stator assembly. The rotor assembly includes a rotor shaft, a rotor winding, and a balance ring. The rotary transformer is positioned within the housing and includes a primary coil and a secondary coil. The rectifier includes a plurality of diodes positioned on the balance ring. The rectifier is electrically connected between the secondary coil and the rotor winding.
An electrical machine includes a wound field rotor. The wound field rotor includes a shaft defining a longitudinal axis, a plurality of laminations mounted to an outer surface of the shaft and including rotor teeth defining an axial channel along the longitudinal axis, a plurality of field windings disposed in the axial channel, and a field separator disposed in the axial channel to secure the plurality of field windings in the axial channel. The field separator includes a post at an axial end of the field separator, the post having a passage therethrough to allow a fluid to flow out of the axial channel and into a side channel at an end of the rotor.
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
A motor housing 20 for an axial flux motor 10. The motor housing 20 includes at least one housing portion 22, 24 which is of at least partially double-walled configuration, in order to configure an internal cooling channel 40 in the housing portion 22, 24. The cooling channel 40 extends in a substantially annular manner in the circumferential direction 6 between an inlet 41a and an outlet 41b, in order, during operation, to produce a first cooling flow 82 which flows substantially in the circumferential direction 6 through the cooling channel 40. Furthermore, the cooling channel 40 includes a plurality of transverse ribs 50.
An electric drive system in a battery electric vehicle (BEV) includes an output shaft, configured to couple with a drive wheel of the BEV, having a face gear at a distal end; a differential, including a pinion gear cage receiving pinion gears rotatably connected to the pinion gear cage via gear pins, having radially-outwardly-facing gear teeth that are oriented at a non-zero angle relative to an axis of rotation; and a housing receiving the differential that is configured to couple to a rotating electrical machine of the BEV, and engages the radially-outwardly-facing gear teeth preventing radial and axial movement of the differential relative to the housing, wherein the pinion gears engage the face gear and permit angular displacement of the output shaft relative to another output shaft.
An electric drive system in a battery electric vehicle (BEV) includes an output shaft, configured to couple with a drive wheel of the BEV, having a face gear at a distal end; a differential, including a pinion gear cage receiving pinion gears rotatably connected to the pinion gear cage via gear pins; and a housing that receives the differential having an outer surface that is configured to couple to a rotating electrical machine of the BEV, wherein the pinion gears engage the face gear and permit angular displacement of the output shaft relative to another output shaft.
An electric drive system in a battery electric vehicle (BEV) includes an output shaft, configured to couple with a drive wheel of the BEV, having a face gear at a distal end; a differential, including a reduced diameter pinion gear cage receiving reduced axial length pinion gears rotatably connected to the reduced diameter pinion gear cage via gear pins; and a housing that receives the differential having an outer surface that is configured to couple to a rotating electrical machine of the BEV, such that the reduced axial length pinion gears engage the face gear and permit angular displacement of the output shaft relative to another output shaft.
An electric drive system in a battery electric vehicle (BEV) includes an output shaft, configured to couple with a drive wheel of the BEV, having a face gear at a distal end; a differential, including a pinion gear cage receiving pinion gears rotatably connected to the pinion gear cage via gear pins; and a housing that receives the differential having an outer surface that is configured to couple to a rotating electrical machine of the BEV, wherein the pinion gears engage the face gear and permit angular displacement of the output shaft relative to another output shaft.
F16H 48/40 - Constructional details characterised by features of the rotating cases
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
F16H 48/10 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital spur gears
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
77.
Stator Winding Arrangement with Connections for Adjacent Diamond Coils
A stator for an electric machine includes a winding arrangement including a plurality of parallel paths. Each parallel path includes a plurality of coils arranged on the core, each coil defined by coil legs and end turns, the coil legs including left legs and right legs extending through the slots of the core and arranged in layers within the slots. The left legs and right legs of each coil are connected by first end turns at one end of the core and second end turns at an opposite end of the core. The plurality of coils of each parallel path include a first pair of adjacent coils connected in series and a second pair of adjacent coils connected in series. Additionally, an extended coil connection connects the first pair of adjacent coils and the second pair of adjacent coils in series.
Disclosed is a flow heater having an inlet, an outlet, and an electrical interface. The flow heater includes multiple heater modules that each have a module inlet connected to the inlet, a module outlet connected to the outlet, a heating element for heating liquid flowing from the module inlet to the module outlet, and an electrical module interface connected to the electrical interface.
F24H 1/10 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium
A drive module assembly for use in a vehicle includes a housing defining a housing interior and an electric machine. The electric machine includes a rotor and a stator. The drive module assembly includes a first input shaft, a second input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, and a differential disposed downstream of at least the rotor. The drive module assembly also includes a gearset, a clutch, and a park lock. The gearset, the clutch, and the park lock are disposed downstream of the differential such that the gearset and the clutch are configured receive rotational torque from the differential through the first and second output shafts.
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 6/365 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of differential gearing
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
A drive module assembly for use in a vehicle includes a housing defining a housing interior, and an electric machine including a rotor and a stator. The drive module assembly also includes a differential rotatably coupled to the rotor, a first input shaft rotatably coupled to the differential, a second input shaft rotatably coupled to the differential, a first counter shaft rotatably coupled to the first input shaft, a second counter shaft rotatably coupled to the second input shaft, a first output shaft rotatably coupled to the first counter shaft, and a second output shaft rotatably coupled to the second counter shaft. The differential is configured to receive rotational torque from the electric machine and configured to transmit rotational torque from the electric machine to the first and second input shafts.
B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
A drive module assembly for use in a vehicle includes a housing defining a housing interior and an electric machine. The electric machine includes a rotor and a stator. The drive module assembly includes a first input shaft, a second input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, and a differential disposed downstream of at least the rotor. The drive module assembly also includes a gearset, a clutch, and a park lock. The gearset, the clutch, and the park lock are disposed downstream of the differential such that the gearset and the clutch are configured receive rotational torque from the differential through the first and second output shafts.
B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of differential gearing
F16H 48/30 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using externally-actuatable means
A drive module assembly for use in a vehicle includes a housing defining a housing interior, and an electric machine including a rotor and a stator. The drive module assembly also includes a differential rotatably coupled to the rotor, a first input shaft rotatably coupled to the differential, a second input shaft rotatably coupled to the differential, a first counter shaft rotatably coupled to the first input shaft, a second counter shaft rotatably coupled to the second input shaft, a first output shaft rotatably coupled to the first counter shaft, and a second output shaft rotatably coupled to the second counter shaft. The differential is configured to receive rotational torque from the electric machine and configured to transmit rotational torque from the electric machine to the first and second input shafts.
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 6/36 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings
B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
B60K 17/354 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having separate mechanical assemblies for transmitting drive to the front or to the rear wheels or set of wheels
B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
An electric motor includes a stator and rotor. The stator includes a stator core defining a stator bore, and a plurality of windings having end turns extending from the stator core. This includes a central region configured to be disposed in the stator bore, and first and second end regions extending from the central region and aligned with the end turns of the plurality of windings. The rotor defines a cooling bore in fluid communication with a low-pressure cooling fluid source and includes a plurality of cooling jets in fluid communication with the cooling bore and disposed in the first and second end regions. The plurality of cooling jets extends radially outward such that each cooling jet is configured to pull cooling fluid through the cooling bore and eject cooling fluid toward the end turns in response to centrifugal force caused by rotation of the rotor within the stator bore.
An automatic mechanical tensioner assembly with a shipping and installation position in which a collar engages a fixed hollow sleeve, limiting or securing a moveable tensioner housing in place against the force of a spring. The collar has a semicircular body defining an inner circumference extending from a first end to a second end of the body. The semicircular body has two axially extending flanges defining a cutout, and a collar tab extending radially from the semicircular body. In the shipping and installation position, the first end of the collar engages with a delivery groove of the hollow sleeve, biasing the moveable housing towards an anti-rotation washer engaged with an end of the fixed hollow sleeve and compressing the spring.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
Di Carlo, Luca
Lee, Woongkul
Wightman, Brian C.
Abstract
A direct current (DC) fast charger for charging batteries of electric vehicles (EVs) that includes a primary circuit, with seven bidirectional switches, electrically linked to a primary wire of a transformer and configured to receive alternating current (AC) voltage; and a secondary circuit, including a plurality of diodes arranged to rectify AC voltage into DC voltage, that is electrically linked to a secondary wire of the transformer, such that the DC fast charger unidirectionally converts AC voltage received at the primary circuit into DC voltage output by the secondary circuit.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
86.
CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC CURRENT LIMITS ON A ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE
A control system for generating a modified torque command for a rotating electrical machine in a battery electric vehicle (BEV) includes a microprocessor, capable of reading executable commands stored in non-volatile memory, configured to electrically connect to an inverter, determine a rated maximum current of the rotating electrical machine, receive sensor input indicating a temperature or estimating the temperature of at least one portion of the BEV, output a modified maximum current based on the received sensor input, and generate a torque command to the rotating electrical machine based on the modified maximum current.
H02P 29/032 - Preventing damage to the motor, e.g. setting individual current limits for different drive conditions
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
H02P 29/64 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the winding
H02P 29/66 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the rotor
H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
87.
ENTRYWAY SYSTEM INCLUDING TURBOCHARGER AND VANE PACK
An entryway system including a turbocharger for receiving exhaust gas and delivering compressed air to an internal combustion engine. The system also includes a vane pack having a vane ring with a plurality of vanes disposed thereon. The vane pack includes a plurality of spacers positioned adjacent to a leading or trailing edge of a respective vane and with each spacer separated from an adjacent spacer by at least at least one vane. A vane clearance distance defined between any portion of an adjacent side of a first vane and the vane ring surface of the vane ring is greater than a vane clearance distance defined between any portion of an adjacent side of a second vane and the vane ring surface of the vane ring so as to manipulate a vane moment associated with the first vane that occurs during the operation of the system.
A battery electric vehicle (BEV) charging station includes at least one power module having a plurality of switches that rectify alternating current (AC) electrical power received from a power grid into direct current (DC) electrical power supplied to a BEV; at least one switched mode power supply (SMPS) internal to the power module; and operational equipment electrically connected to the SMPS in the power control module.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
Lee, Woongkul
Wightman, Brian
Abstract
A direct current (DC) fast charger for charging batteries of electric vehicles (EVs) including a primary circuit, having nine switches, electrically linked to primary wires of a transformer and configured to receive three-phase alternating current (AC) power and increase the frequency of the AC power; and a secondary circuit, including six switches or diodes arranged to rectify AC voltage into DC power, that is electrically linked to a secondary wire of the transformer.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/797 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output with possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
A stator arrangement (10) for a radial flux motor (100) having an axis of rotation (100a). The stator arrangement (10) comprises a stator housing (20), a stator (40) and an encapsulation body (50). The stator housing (20) defines a circumferential portion (30) for receiving the stator. The stator (40) is arranged on the circumferential portion (30). Furthermore, the stator (40) is encapsulated in the stator housing (20), wherein the encapsulation body (50) is form-fittingly connected to the stator housing (20) in such a manner that the stator (40) is secured at least in the axial direction (2) in the stator housing (20) by the encapsulation body (50).
H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, moulding insulation, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines
H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
A stator arrangement for an electric machine has a stator and an interconnection module. The stator includes a stator core on which a stator winding is arranged. The interconnection module electrically interconnects winding wire ends of the stator winding. The interconnection module is positioned on the stator on an end side. The interconnection module includes integral electrical terminal conductors which are embedded at least partially in a body of an electrically insulating material. The terminal conductors each form a terminal contact to which an external power supply and/or control of the stator arrangement can be connected, and a winding contact which is electrically conductively connected to a winding wire end.
A rotor for an external rotor motor is described, having a stack of ferromagnetic steel sheets, permanent magnets which are fastened to an inner side of the stack, and a carrier which has a hub for a shaft and is fastened to the stack. It is provided that the carrier is connected to the stack by a shaft-hub connection.
A housing component for an electric motor is described, comprising a stator receptacle for a stator of the electric motor and an inner part which projects into the stator receptacle. The inner part forms a sleeve for receiving a shaft of the electric motor and an inner annular space, which is arranged between the stator receptacle and the sleeve. In addition, an electric motor with such a housing component is disclosed.
H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
A rotor for an external rotor motor is described, comprising a stack of annular sheets made of steel, permanent magnets which are attached to an inner side of the stack of sheets, and a carrier which has a hub for a shaft and is attached to the stack of sheets. Tie rods are provided which project in the axial direction through the carrier and the stack of sheets and pull the stack of sheets against the carrier.
A method for balancing a rotor of an external rotor motor is described. The rotor has a back iron ring, permanent magnets attached to the inside of the back iron ring, and a carrier which is attached to the back iron ring and forms a hub for a shaft. Material is removed from the carrier at several points which are arranged at an axial distance from one another in order to eliminate imbalance.
Disclosed is an electric motor having a stator, a rotor surrounding the stator, a shaft connected to the rotor in a rotationally fixed manner, and a housing that surrounds the rotor and the stator. The shaft has a first end arranged in the housing and a second end projecting out of the housing. The rotor has a back iron ring and permanent magnets attached to the inside of the back iron ring. The rotor has a carrier via which the back iron ring is connected to the shaft and through which the shaft projects, and the carrier is attached to the shaft between the second end of the shaft and bearings. The bearings include a floating bearing and a fixed bearing.
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
A rotor for an external rotor motor is described. The rotor has a back iron ring made of ferromagnetic steel, permanent magnets which are fastened to an inner side of the back iron ring, and a carrier made of non-ferromagnetic material which has a hub for a shaft and is fastened to the back iron ring. According to this disclosure, the carrier has a slot into which the back iron ring is inserted.
A stator arrangement (10) for a radial flux motor (100) having an axis of rotation (100a). The stator arrangement (10) includes a stator housing (20), a stator (40) and an encapsulation body (50). The stator housing (20) defines a circumferential portion (30) for receiving the stator. The stator (40) is arranged on the circumferential portion (30). Furthermore, the stator (40) is encapsulated in the stator housing (20), wherein the encapsulation body (50) is form-fittingly connected to the stator housing (20) in such a manner that the stator (40) is secured at least in the axial direction (2) in the stator housing (20) by the encapsulation body (50).
H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, moulding insulation, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
99.
ROTATING DETONATION COMBUSTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE ROTATING DETONATION COMBUSTOR SYSTEM
A rotating detonation combustor system includes a rotating detonation combustor having an outer wall, and inner wall, and a combustion chamber configured to receive a fuel and an oxidizing agent and expel exhaust gas. The rotating detonation combustor system also includes a turbine wheel in fluid communication with the combustion chamber and configured to rotate upon receiving the exhaust gas, a shaft rotatable with the turbine wheel, and a compressor wheel rotatable with the shaft, in fluid communication with the combustion chamber, and configured to deliver compressed oxidizing agent to the combustion chamber. The rotating detonation combustor system further includes an electric machine rotatable with the shaft. The electric machine is configured to convert at least one of rotational motion of the shaft to electrical energy, and electrical energy to rotational motion of the shaft.
F02C 5/02 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the working fluid being generated by intermittent combustion characterised by the arrangement of the combustion chamber in the plant
F02C 3/14 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid characterised by the arrangement of the combustion chamber in the plant
F23R 7/00 - Intermittent or explosive combustion chambers
A stator arrangement for an electric machine includes a stator comprising a stator core on which a stator winding has been arranged. The arrangement also includes an interconnection module for electrically interconnecting winding wire ends of the stator winding. The interconnection module is positioned on the stator on the end side. The interconnection module comprises integral electrical terminal conductors which are embedded at least partially in a body including an electrically insulating material. The terminal conductors each form a terminal contact to which an external power supply and/or control of the stator arrangement can be connected and a winding contact which is electrically conductively connected to a winding wire end.
