18913387. Stator End Ring with Cuff Features (BorgWarner Inc.)
Stator End Ring with Cuff Features
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Inventor(s)
Matthew Ryan Conner of Franklin IN US
Andrew Dragon of Fishers IN US
Stator End Ring with Cuff Features
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18913387 titled 'Stator End Ring with Cuff Features
Original Abstract Submitted
A stator for an electric machine includes a stator core, windings, a first end ring, and a second end ring. The stator core includes a plurality of slots and the windings include a plurality of interconnected conductors that extend through the plurality of slots. The windings further include U-shaped end turns on an insertion end of the stator core and weld end turns on a connection end of the stator core. The first end ring is coupled to the insertion end of the stator core and includes a plurality of openings and a plurality of radial ribs. The U-shaped end turns engage the radial ribs of the first end ring. The second end ring is coupled to the connection end of the stator core. The weld end turns are bent around the radial ribs of the second end ring.