E-machine system with multi-function support bracket for electrical component

A method of manufacturing an e-machine system comprising:

• providing an e-machine with a rotating group and a housing, the rotating group supported for rotation within the housing;
• electrically connecting an electrical component to the e-machine, the electrical component including at least one of an electrical terminal and a coolant passage for a fluid coolant;
• providing a support member with an outer support surface;
• supporting and retaining the electrical component relative to the e-machine outside the housing with a support bracket, the support bracket including an aperture for the at least one of the electrical terminal and the coolant passage;
• wherein the support bracket includes a cradle and a standoff that is attached to the cradle, wherein the standoff extends from the cradle and is attached to the support member, wherein the cradle covers the electrical component with the electrical component retained between the cradle and the outer support surface, and wherein the cradle includes the aperture;
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• wherein the standoff comprises a plurality of standoff legs that are spaced apart about the outer periphery of the cradle, and wherein the plurality of standoff legs are attached to the support member.

An e-machine system comprising:

• an e-machine with a rotating group and a housing, the rotating group supported for rotation within the housing;
• a support member with an outer support surface;
• an inverter that is electrically connected to the e-machine, the inverter including an electrical terminal and a coolant passage for a fluid coolant;
• a support bracket that is attached to the support member and that supports and retains the inverter outside the housing, the support bracket including a first aperture providing access for electrical connection to the electrical terminal of the inverter, the support bracket including a second aperture configured for fluid communication with the coolant passage of the inverter,
• wherein the support bracket comprises a cradle and a standoff that is attached to the cradle, wherein the standoff extends from the cradle and is attached to the support member, wherein the cradle covers the inverter with the inverter retained between the cradle and the outer support surface, and wherein the cradle includes t first and second apertures;
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• wherein the standoff comprises a plurality of standoff legs that are spaced apart about the outer periphery of the cradle, and wherein the plurality of standoff legs are attached to the support member.