Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for an improved motor stator. One embodiment for a stator includes a stator section having a first surface and a second surface each surface having a groove extending into the stator section and a slot extending longitudinally between the first and second surfaces. Insulated conductive wires are wound longitudinally around the stator section in the slots to form winding turns contained completely within each groove. A lead frame extends circumferentially along a surface of the stator and the insulated conductive wires couple to the lead frame. A thermoset material is supplied to the stator section to encapsulate the stator section including the lead frame and the insulated conductive wires, and to provide integral coolant flow passages.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for a motor stator. One embodiment for a stator includes a frame for stator windings that includes a hub, spacing members, a rim and posts for receiving and positioning windings of a stator coil. A thermoset material is supplied to the stator to encapsulate the stator.