Patents by Inventor Ivar Alm

Ivar Alm has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250211040
    Abstract: A stator assembly for an electric machine, the stator assembly comprises a stator which extends between two end portions along a center axis of the stator assembly, corresponding to a rotational axis of the electric machine, the stator comprising a plurality of coolant fluid channels integrated in the stator, distributed in a circumferential direction around the stator and extending between the two end portions with openings at each end portion. The stator assembly further comprising a first coolant fluid distribution ring element provided at one of the end portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Zhe Huang, Rasmus Andersson, Ivar Alm, John Lord, Dan Hagstedt
  • Publication number: 20240297552
    Abstract: An electrical machine is presented. The electrical machine comprises a rotor, a stator, a housing and a fluid circuit provided between an interior of the housing and the rotor axially along a longitudinal axis of the rotor. The fluid circuit is adapted to, by means of a fluid in the fluid circuit, exert a braking torque on the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ivar ALM, John LORD, Rasmus ANDERSSON, Ronald SUSIC, Zhe HUANG
  • Publication number: 20240250583
    Abstract: An electrical machine is provided. The electrical machine comprises a housing enclosing a rotor and a stator, wherein said stator comprises a stator core and end turns extending axially beyond the stator core. The electrical machine further comprises a first cooling system providing a flow of oil to the end turns of the stator, and a second cooling system having an axial end section overlapping the axial position of the end turns of the stator. The axial end section of the second cooling system is provided with one or more cooling fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Feng GAO, Ivar Alm, Ronald Susic, Rasmus Andersson, Nikhil Manakshya, John Lord
  • Patent number: 8276694
    Abstract: Arrangement for a power electronics unit in a hybrid vehicle power train, where all attachment points have a total thermal conductivity corresponding to less than 10 degrees temperature difference on a Kelvin-scale between electronics of said power electronics unit and the outside of said first transmission side for 5 kW of heat originating from one side of said attachment point. Arrangements including sound damping capabilities are disclosed. The arrangement can provide fewer parts and increased functionality of the power electronics unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar AB
    Inventors: Hans Stervik, Ivar Alm
  • Publication number: 20110005849
    Abstract: Arrangement for a power electronics unit in a hybrid vehicle power train, where all attachment points have a total thermal conductivity corresponding to less than 10 degrees temperature difference on a Kelvin-scale between electronics of said power electronics unit and the outside of said first transmission side for 5 kW of heat originating from one side of said attachment point. Arrangements including sound damping capabilities are disclosed. The arrangement can provide fewer parts and increased functionality of the power electronics unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Volvo Lastvagnar AB
    Inventors: Hans Stervik, Ivar Alm
  • Publication number: 20100270874
    Abstract: In an arrangement for a power electronics unit in a HEV, the HEV including a combustion engine, an electric motor/generator, a transmission, the power electronics unit is shaped as a plate. The plate is extended along a transmission side, the power electronics unit is fixed to the power train with a first attachment point. All attachment points have a total thermal conductivity corresponding to more than 10 degrees temperature difference on a Kelvin-scale between the power electronics unit and outside surface of said first transmission side and/or outside surface of the motor/generator for 5 kW of heat originating from one side of said attachment point. Embodiments also including sound damping capabilities are disclosed. The arrangement facilitates use of fewer parts and increased functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Volvo Lastvagnar AB
    Inventors: Hans Stervik, Ivar Alm