Starter/generator and a method for mounting a starter/generator within a vehicle
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorMichael Tekletsion Berhan
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Abstract
A starter/generator assembly 10 which is adapted for use within a vehicle of the type having a crankshaft 12 and a torque converter 14. The assembly 10 includes a stator 18 and a rotor 20 which is isolated from the torque converter 14.
Claims16
An assembly for use in combination with a torque converter and a crankshaft, said assembly comprising a stator, a rotor which is coupled to said crankshaft, which rotor is mechanically isolated from said torque converter, and which rotor is in flux communication with said stator;
- a flexible plate member which is coupled to said crankshaft;
- and a plurality of fastening members which are coupled to said flexible plate member and to said torque converter and which fastening members traverse said rotor.
An assembly for use in combination with a crankshaft and a torque converter, said assembly comprising a rotor which is coupled to said crankshaft and includes at least one outwardly protruding ring;
- and a plate member which disposed between said rotor and said torque converter and having an outer portion which is coupled to torque converter by the use of a fastener which is mechanically isolated from said rotor.
An assembly for use in combination with a crankshaft and a torque converter, said assembly comprising a rotor which is coupled to said crankshaft;
- wherein said rotor includes at least one outwardly protruding pocket;
- and a plate member which disposed between said rotor and said torque converter and having an outer portion which is coupled to the torque converter by the use of a fastener which is mechanically isolated from said rotor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.