COOLING STRUCTURE OF IN-WHEEL MOTOR: abstract simplified (18112764)

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  • This abstract for appeared for patent application number 18112764 Titled 'COOLING STRUCTURE OF IN-WHEEL MOTOR'

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a cooling structure for an in-wheel motor, which is a type of electric motor located inside a vehicle's wheel. The structure includes a rotary electric machine that rotates the wheel hub, and a knuckle that supports the hub and makes contact with the motor's stator. The knuckle is equipped with cooling fins that extend in the same direction as the tire-wheel assembly, helping to dissipate heat and keep the motor cool.


Original Abstract Submitted

A cooling structure of an in-wheel motor includes a rotary electric machine and a knuckle. The rotary electric machine is configured to rotate a hub to which a wheel is fixed. The knuckle rotatably supports the hub and is provided in contact with a stator of the rotary electric machine. Here, the knuckle is provided with one or more cooling fins extending in the axial direction of the tire-wheel assembly.