US4240000A
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Rotary electric machine with a heat pipe for cooling
Assignee: Fanuc Corp
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Filing: 1978-11-17
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1998-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A rotary electric machine with a heat pipe for cooling, which pipe comprises a rotary shaft. The rotary shaft has a hole formed therein extending from a heating zone to a cooling zone and has working fluid charged therein. The inner diameter of the cooling zone is smaller than the diameter of the heating zone, and an inner wall of the cooling zone is connected to an inner wall of the heating zone via a step.
Inventors
- 👤 Keiichi Harano
- 👤 Shigeaki Oyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:06
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K9/00; H02K9/22; H02K9/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A rotary electric motor having a heat pipe therein for cooling the motor, said heat pipe having a first portion positioned within a heating zone and a second portion positioned within a cooling zone, said heat pipe comprising a rotary shaft having an axial hole formed therein, said axial hole having a first diameter in said heating zone and a second diameter in said cooling zone, wherein said second diameter is less than said first diameter, at least one step means formed in said axial hole between said first portion and said second portion thereof, said step means preventing a layer of working fluid formed on the wall of the axial hole in said first portion from flowing into said second portion, wherein the height of said step means is at least αD 1 /4 where α is the ratio of volume of the working fluid to the volume of the axial hole in said first portion and D 1 is the diameter of the hole in said first portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A rotary electric motor having a heat pipe therein for cooling the motor, said heat pipe having a first portion positioned within a heating zone and a second portion positioned within a cooling zone, said heat pipe comprising a rotary shaft having an axial hole formed therein, said axial hole having a first diameter in said heating zone and a second diameter in said cooling zone, wherein said second diameter is less than said first diameter, at least one step means formed in said axial hole between said first portion and said second portion thereof, said step means preventing a layer of working fluid formed on the wall of the axial hole in said first portion from flowing into said second portion, wherein the height of said step means is at least αD 1 /4 where α is the ratio of volume of the working fluid to the volume of the axial hole in said first portion and D 1 is the diameter of the hole in said first portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A rotary electric motor as set forth in claim 1 further including a plurality of radiating fins fixed to said shaft in the cooling zone and fan means positioned with respect to said fins for drawing air along said fins thereby removing heat therefrom.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |