Insulation component for an electric machine and method of assembly
AssigneeRemy Technologies, L.L.C.
InventorsChad Zook, Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Abstract
An electric machine includes a core with a plurality of teeth that extends between end faces of the core. Slots are defined in the core between adjacent teeth of the plurality of teeth. The slots each have a radial opening formed between end portions of the adjacent teeth. An insulation sheet is positioned on the core to obstruct the radial openings to the slots. The insulation has at least two spaced circumferential members that respectively overlap the end faces of the core. The insulation sheet also has a plurality of spaced axial members connected to the circumferential members. The axial members are positioned within the slots to obstruct the radial openings to the slots.
Claims18
An electric machine comprising:
- a core having a plurality of teeth that extend axially between end faces of the core, adjacent teeth of the plurality of teeth defining a slot with a radial opening formed between end portions of the adjacent teeth;
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- an insulation sheet including at least two spaced side portions and a connecting portion connected to the side portions, the side portions overlapping a portion of the core to position the connecting portion in the slot to obstruct the radial opening.
An electric machine comprising:
- a core having a plurality of teeth, adjacent teeth of the plurality of teeth defining a slot that extends axially between end faces of the core;
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- an insulation sheet including a first circumferential member and an axial member connected to the first circumferential member, the first circumferential member overlapping a first portion of the core and the axial member positioned in the slot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.