US5627423A
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Permanent-magnet rotor for electric motors and method of manufacturing the same
Assignee: Askoll SpA
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Filing: 1994-06-02
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Granted: 1997-05-06
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Expires: 2014-06-02
Abstract
Abstract Permanent-magnet rotor for electric motors including at least two semitubular permanent magnets which are at least partially embedded in a core made of two-component epoxy resin or plastics. The core is obtained in a mold by molding in place or pouring over a pre-molded casing that contains the magnets, or by pouring so as to form, together with said core, a containment casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Elio Marioni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:17
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K1/00; H02K1/06; H02K1/22; H02K1/27; H02K1/2706; H02K1/272; H02K1/274; H02K1/2753; H02K1/278; H02K15/00; H02K15/02; H02K15/03; H02K15/12; H02K7/00; H02K7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
A permanent-magnet rotor for electric motors comprising: a shaft having a longitudinal extension; at least two semitubular permanent magnet segments arranged about said shaft; a molded casing including a central cylindrical portion interposed between said shaft and said permanent magnet segments; and a bottom flange portion connected to said permanent magnet segments and said shaft and said central cylindrical portion of said molded casing at a bottom end region of the rotor, said bottom flange portion comprising a bottom wall portion and a central hole in said bottom wall portion through which said shaft extends, said bottom flange further comprising an inner circumferential lip protruding from said bottom wall portion about said central hole in a direction substantially parallel to said longitudinal extension of the shaft in a space between said shaft and said permanent magnet segments, said inner circumferential lip engaging internal surface portions of said permanent magnet segments so as to retain said permanent magnet segments in position relative to said shaft whereby to properly form said central cylindrical portion of said molded casing between said shaft and permanent magnet segments, and said inner circumferential lip extending in said space between said shaft and said permanent magnet segments for a limited extent with respect to the extension of said shaft whereby for permitting said central cylindrical portion of said molded casing to be interposed between said shaft and said permanent magnet segments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
234 words
A permanent-magnet rotor for electric motors comprising: a shaft having a longitudinal extension; at least two semitubular permanent magnet segments arranged about said shaft; a molded casing including a central cylindrical portion interposed between said shaft and said permanent magnet segments; and a bottom flange portion connected to said permanent magnet segments and said shaft and said central cylindrical portion of said molded casing at a bottom end region of the rotor, said bottom flange portion comprising a bottom wall portion and a central hole in said bottom wall portion through which said shaft extends, said bottom flange further comprising an inner circumferential lip protruding from said bottom wall portion about said central hole in a direction substantially parallel to said longitudinal extension of the shaft in a space between said shaft and said permanent magnet segments, said inner circumferential lip engaging internal surface portions of said permanent magnet segments so as to retain said permanent magnet segments in position relative to said shaft whereby to properly form said central cylindrical portion of said molded casing between said shaft and permanent magnet segments, and said inner circumferential lip extending in said space between said shaft and said permanent magnet segments for a limited extent with respect to the extension of said shaft whereby for permitting said central cylindrical portion of said molded casing to be interposed between said shaft and said permanent magnet segments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The rotor of claim 1 wherein said molded casing further includes a peripheral cylindrical portion extending from said bottom wall portion and surrounding said permanent magnet segments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The rotor of claim 1 wherein said inner circumferential lip has an S-shaped cross-section in a longitudinal plane with a tip forming said central hole of said upper flange portion and a curved portion engaging said permanent magnet segments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The rotor of claim 3 wherein said inner circumferential lip is elastic and wherein said tip sealingly engages said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The rotor of claim 4 wherein said bottom flange portion further includes an outer peripheral circumferential lip protruding in a direction substantially parallel to said longitudinal extension of said shaft and engaging external surface portions of said permanent magnet segments.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
The rotor of claim 1 further comprising an upper flange portion connected to said permanent magnet segments and said shaft and said central cylindrical portion of said molded casing at an upper end region of the rotor, said upper flange portion comprising a central hole through which said shaft extends and at least one through hole through which material forming said molding casing has been introduced.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The rotor of claim 6 wherein said upper flange portion comprises: an inner ring forming said central hole of said upper flange portion; an outer ring engaging said permanent magnet segments; and radial spokes interconnecting said inner and outer rings and defining said at least one through hole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
The rotor of claim 1 wherein said bottom flange portion further comprises an annular ridge protruding from said bottom wall portion in a direction substantially parallel to said longitudinal extension of said shaft and engaging bottom end portions of said permanent magnet segments whereby for spacing said permanent magnet segments from said bottom wall portion of said bottom flange portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The rotor of claim 8 wherein said molded casing further includes bottom portions arranged between said bottom wall portion of said bottom flange portion and said bottom end portions of said permanent magnet segments.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
The rotor of claim 9 further comprising a plastics material cup-shaped casing with an open top and a bottom formed by said flange portion, and wherein said molded casing further includes an upper disk-like portion arranged at said open top in contact with upper end portions of said permanent magnet segments.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The rotor of claim 10 wherein said cup-shaped casing comprises an outer cylindrical wall engaged in contact with outer surface portions of said permanent magnet segments.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
67 words
The rotor of claim 1 wherein a ring gear forming part of said molded casing protrudes externally from said bottom wall portion of said bottom flange portion, said bottom flange portion comprising at least one through hole in said bottom wall portion through which material forming said ring gear has passed, said ring gear forming a seat for accommodating and supporting a component of a thrust bearing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The rotor of claim 12 wherein said component comprises a ceramic annular element which is partially covered by an elastomeric cap suitable to rest in said seat formed externally on said bottom flange portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The rotor of claim 13 wherein said ring gear has an internal set of teeth for meshing with an external set of teeth of said component of said thrust bearing, clearance being provided between said sets of teeth.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The rotor of claim 1 wherein said molded casing further includes radial portions arranged in regions separating said permanent magnet segments.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The rotor of claim 1 wherein said molded casing is made of a material chosen from an epoxy resin and a plastics material.
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