System and method for cooling an electric motor

Details System and method for cooling an electric motor System and method for cooling an electric motor

2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Leung, Quyen (Department: 2834)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Dynamoelectric

Rotary

C310S052000, C310S055000, C310S058000, C310S059000, C310S086000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07948125

ABSTRACT:
A cooling system is provided for an electric motor and comprises a rotor assembly, an intake assembly, and a first reservoir. The rotor assembly is coupled to and rotatable within a housing, and comprises a rotor having a first and second ends having a first plurality of veins extending therebetween, each vein having an inlet and an outlet. The rotor assembly also comprises a first manifold coupled to and rotatable with the first end of the rotor in fluid communication with the inlets of the first plurality of veins. The intake assembly is coupled to the housing and is in fluid communication with the first manifold. The first reservoir is configured to contain a motor coolant and is coupled to the housing for collecting the motor coolant from the outlets of the first plurality of veins, and for providing a source of motor coolant to the intake assembly.

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