Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240195248). MOTOR simplified abstract
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MOTOR
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Hironori Asaoka of Okazaki-shi (JP)
Fumiaki Yamato of Okazaki-shi (JP)
Kiichi Yokoyama of Toyota-shi (JP)
Hiroki Kato of Toyota-shi (JP)
Kenta Tabuchi of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Hideaki Miyazono of Kasugai-shi (JP)
MOTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240195248 titled 'MOTOR
The abstract describes a motor with a stator containing a coil and a rotor inside the stator. The rotor consists of a rotor shaft, a core with a magnet, a magnet slot, and a coolant path. The first end plate attached to the core includes a flange that forms a cavity for coolant delivery.
- The motor includes a stator with a coil and a rotor with a core supported by a shaft.
- The core of the rotor contains a magnet held in a magnet slot.
- A coolant path runs along the axial direction of the core for cooling purposes.
- The first end plate of the rotor has a flange that creates a cavity for coolant delivery.
- The design allows for efficient cooling of the motor during operation.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Industrial machinery - HVAC systems
Problems Solved: - Overheating in motors - Improving motor efficiency - Enhancing motor performance
Benefits: - Increased motor lifespan - Energy efficiency - Reliable operation in various applications
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Cooling System for Electric Motors" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, industrial machinery, and HVAC systems to enhance performance and reliability. The efficient cooling system can lead to cost savings and improved overall efficiency in various commercial applications.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on motor cooling systems, magnet placement in rotors, and efficient heat dissipation in electric motors.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring ways to optimize motor cooling systems for better performance and energy efficiency. Stay updated on the latest advancements in motor technology for potential improvements in cooling systems.
Questions about Motor Cooling Systems: 1. How does the coolant path in the rotor core contribute to the overall efficiency of the motor cooling system? - The coolant path ensures effective heat dissipation from the magnet and core, preventing overheating and improving motor performance. 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this advanced cooling system in different types of motors? - Adapting the design to various motor configurations and ensuring compatibility with different operating conditions may pose challenges in implementation.
Original Abstract Submitted
a motor may include: a stator with a coil; and a rotor radially inside the stator, wherein the rotor includes a rotor shaft, a core supported rotatably with the shaft, and a first end plate attached to a first end of the core, the core including a magnet held in the core, a magnet slot that holds a magnet, and a coolant path extending along an axial direction of the core, the coolant path disposed between a radially-inner end surface of the magnet and the magnet slot, and the first end plate including a flange radially outside the radially-inner end surface of the magnet, the flange protruding toward the core along the axial direction of the core, and the flange being configured to form a cavity between the first end plate and the first end, wherein the cavity delivers the coolant supplied from the rotor shaft to the coolant path.
