18283140. Pressure Equalization Arrangement and Electric Machine simplified abstract (Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft)

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Pressure Equalization Arrangement and Electric Machine

Organization Name

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor(s)

Maximilian Rosenberger of Muenchen (DE)

Thomas Spiess of Muenchen (DE)

Pressure Equalization Arrangement and Electric Machine - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18283140 titled 'Pressure Equalization Arrangement and Electric Machine

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a pressure equalization arrangement for a compartment of an electric machine in a motor vehicle, where a vent pipe is connected to the compartment to allow gas to flow out for pressure equalization. The free end of the vent pipe protrudes into an upwardly closed recess provided by a component, where a gas bubble collects as a water level rises, with the vent opening protruding into the gas bubble.

  • The vent pipe is connected to the compartment to allow gas to flow out for pressure equalization.
  • The free end of the vent pipe protrudes into an upwardly closed recess provided by a component.
  • A gas bubble collects in the recess as a water level rises, with the vent opening protruding into the gas bubble.

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in various electric machines in motor vehicles to ensure proper pressure equalization and prevent water ingress.

Problems Solved

1. Prevents water ingress into the compartment by collecting gas bubbles as a water level rises. 2. Ensures proper pressure equalization within the compartment to maintain optimal functioning of the electric machine.

Benefits

1. Improved protection against water damage. 2. Enhanced performance and longevity of the electric machine. 3. Easy and efficient pressure equalization process.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Pressure Equalisation Arrangement for Electric Machine Compartments in Motor Vehicles" could be used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other automotive applications to enhance the durability and reliability of electric machines.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to pressure equalization arrangements in electric machines or compartments of motor vehicles, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does the arrangement handle different gas pressures within the compartment?

The abstract does not mention how the pressure equalization is achieved when there are varying gas pressures within the compartment.

What materials are used for the vent pipe and the upwardly closed recess?

The abstract does not specify the materials used for the vent pipe and the component providing the upwardly closed recess.


Original Abstract Submitted

A pressure equalisation arrangement for a compartment of an electric machine of a motor vehicle, in which a vent pipe, via which gas can flow out of the compartment for pressure equalisation, is connected to the compartment to be vented. A free end of the vent pipe protrudes from below into an upwardly closed recess which is provided by a component and in which a gas bubble collects as a water level rises, the free end of the vent pipe having a vent opening protruding into the gas bubble.