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US 2022/0205486 A1Published application
Systems and method for an electric motor with spray ring
AssigneeDana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC
InventorsDarren J. ZISKOVSKY, Aaron D. GRIES, Martin D. FAIRCHILD
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Abstract
Various systems and methods are provided for an electric motor of a vehicle, and particularly to an electric motor including a coolant spray ring. In one example, a method of manufacture comprises forming, via injection molding, a unitary motor spray ring including a plurality of axial grooves joined to a plurality of nozzle orifices.
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A method of manufacture, comprising:
- forming, via injection molding, a unitary electric motor spray ring including a plurality of axial grooves joined to a plurality of nozzle orifices.
A method of manufacture for an electric motor spray ring, comprising:
- sealing a first mold section against a base;
- sealing a second mold section against the first mold section;
- and
- injecting a material into a cavity, formed between the first mold section and second mold section, against a plurality of pins extending from the base into the cavity.
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An injection molded spray ring for an electric motor, comprising:
- a plurality of axial grooves molded in an outer circumferential surface;
- a plurality of nozzle orifices molded in an inner circumferential surface, in fluidic communication with the plurality of axial grooves;
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- a plurality of nozzle guide surfaces molded between the plurality of axial grooves and the plurality of nozzle orifices and curving in a direction toward a central opening of the spray ring.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.