18521235. BRUSHLESS DIRECT CURRENT MOTOR FOR POWER TOOLS simplified abstract (Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation)

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BRUSHLESS DIRECT CURRENT MOTOR FOR POWER TOOLS

Organization Name

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Inventor(s)

Andrew T. Beyerl of Pewaukee WI (US)

Keith Boulanger of Twin Lakes WI (US)

Matthew R. Bailey of Racine WI (US)

Carl B. Westerby of Menomonee Falls WI (US)

BRUSHLESS DIRECT CURRENT MOTOR FOR POWER TOOLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18521235 titled 'BRUSHLESS DIRECT CURRENT MOTOR FOR POWER TOOLS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method of manufacturing a brushless electric motor, including providing a stator with stator teeth, positioning a rotor, coupling a stator end cap, winding coils on the stator teeth, and overmolding coil contact plates within the stator end cap.

  • Stator with stator teeth
  • Rotor positioned within the stator
  • Stator end cap coupled to the core
  • Coils wound on stator teeth
  • Coil contact plates short-circuit opposite coils

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various industries such as automotive, robotics, aerospace, and renewable energy for powering different types of machinery and equipment.

Problems Solved

1. Simplified manufacturing process for brushless electric motors 2. Enhanced performance and efficiency of the motor due to the design features

Benefits

1. Improved reliability and durability of the motor 2. Cost-effective production process 3. Increased power output and energy efficiency

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Brushless Electric Motor Manufacturing Process for Enhanced Performance

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include traditional methods of manufacturing brushless electric motors, which may involve more complex processes and may not have the same design features for improved performance.

Unanswered Questions

How does the overmolding process impact the overall durability of the motor?

The article does not provide specific details on how the overmolding process affects the durability of the motor in the long run.

What are the specific industries that can benefit the most from this technology?

The article mentions various industries, but it does not delve into the specific applications within each industry and the potential impact on their operations.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method of manufacturing a brushless electric motor including providing a stator that includes a core defining a plurality of stator teeth, positioning a rotor within the stator, coupling a stator end cap to an end of the core, winding a plurality of coils on the plurality of stator teeth, and overmolding a plurality of coil contact plates within the stator end cap. The coil contact plates short-circuit diagonally opposite coils on the stator.