20240055951. INDUCTION ROTOR WITH END RING COOLING FEATURES simplified abstract (BorgWarner Inc.)
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INDUCTION ROTOR WITH END RING COOLING FEATURES
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Inventor(s)
Andrew Dragon of Fishers IN (US)
INDUCTION ROTOR WITH END RING COOLING FEATURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240055951 titled 'INDUCTION ROTOR WITH END RING COOLING FEATURES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an induction rotor for an electric machine that includes a rotor shaft, a core with conductive bars, and an end ring connected to the conductive bars. The end ring has plates that create a fluid passage for circulating cooling fluid.
- Rotor shaft, core with conductive bars, and end ring with plates make up the induction rotor.
- End ring is electrically connected to the conductive bars.
- Plates in the end ring create a fluid passage for cooling fluid circulation.
Potential Applications
- Electric motors
- Generators
- Wind turbines
Problems Solved
- Overheating of electric machines
- Ensuring efficient cooling of the rotor
Benefits
- Improved performance and efficiency of electric machines
- Extended lifespan of the rotor
- Enhanced reliability of the system
Original Abstract Submitted
an induction rotor for an electric machine includes a rotor shaft, a core having a plurality of axially extending conductive bars, and an end ring disposed at an end of the core and electrically connected to the plurality of conductive bars. the end ring includes a plurality of plates, the plurality of plates include a pair of adjacent plates defining a fluid passage therebetween, and the fluid passage is configured to circulate a cooling fluid through the end ring.
