Abstract: A vehicle includes a steel frame, steel bracket, an e-coating layer, and an aluminum cargo bed. The steel frame has a top side. The steel bracket has a zinc-plating, is secured to the top side of the steel frame, and has an upper surface that faces away from the frame. The e-coating layer is deposited externally and collectively on the steel frame and steel bracket. The aluminum cargo bed is secured to the upper surface such that the zinc-plating and e-coating layer are sandwiched between the steel bracket and aluminum cargo bed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including an electric machine. The electric machine includes a rotor and a stator assembly, and an output shaft having a longitudinal axis that is circumscribed by a portion of the rotor. The output shaft may comprise an output shaft channel and the rotor may include a rotor channel, and the rotor and the output shaft channels may be in fluid communication. The machine further includes a coolant jacket at least partially within a sleeve member that circumscribes at least a portion of the stator assembly, and at least one pump mounted generally concentrically with respect to the output shaft, that is in fluid communication with the coolant jacket. Some embodiments of the electric machine module include coupling to a fluid system that is configured and arranged to transport fluid, such as the coolant, throughout the fluid system.

Abstract: An engine system comprises a turbine connected to the engine to receive exhaust gas from an engine and a compressor, mechanically independent of the turbine, connected to the engine to supply intake air to the engine. The engine system further comprises an electric motor connected to the turbine to rotate the turbine and an electric motor connected to the compressor to rotate the compressor. The engine system further comprises a control module configured to vary a pressure of the exhaust gas exiting the engine by changing the rotational velocity of the turbine and to vary the pressure of the intake air by changing the rotational velocity of the compressor. Using the ability to change the rotation velocity of the compressor and the turbine to alter pressures in the intake and exhaust, respectively, the engine combustion cycle can be altered to achieve a variety of operating conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes a hub, including opposing faces, a first sidewall fixed to the opposing faces to define a first interior and a second sidewall fixed to one of the opposing faces to define a second interior within the first interior, a first assembly, disposed within the second interior, to generate current from input mechanical energy, a second assembly, electrically coupled to the first assembly and disposed within the first interior, to generate mechanical energy to be transmitted to external mechanical elements from current associated with the current generated by the first assembly and first and second couplings, the first coupling being disposed to mechanically couple the first and second assemblies and the second coupling being disposed to mechanically couple the second assembly and the external mechanical elements.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a plurality of stacked laminates that form a tubular stator portion, a cooling passage partially defined by orifices formed in the plurality of stacked laminates, a housing including a cavity further defining the cooling passage, the cooling passage defining a fluid flow path parallel to a rotational axis of the stator portion, a sump portion communicative with the cooling passage, the sump portion including a cavity defined by the stator portion and the housing member.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes a hub, including first and second opposing faces, a first sidewall fixed at opposite ends thereof to the first and second opposing faces to define a first interior between the first and second opposing faces and a second sidewall fixed to one of the first and second opposing faces to define a second interior within the first interior, a first assembly, disposed within the second interior, to generate current from input mechanical energy and a second assembly, electrically coupled to the first assembly and disposed within the first interior, to generate mechanical energy from current associated with the current generated by the first assembly.

Abstract: An electric machine housing including a base wall, an outer wall extending from the base wall to an outer cantilevered end, and an inner wall spaced from the outer wall forming an annular void. The inner wall extends from the base wall to an inner cantilevered end. A first plurality of ribs extend within the annular void from the base wall toward the outer and inner cantilevered ends. A second plurality of ribs is arranged within the annular void spaced from the first plurality of ribs. The second plurality of ribs extend from the outer and inner cantilevered ends toward the base wall. The first and second pluralities of ribs define a tortuous flow path within the annular void.

Abstract: A one piece rotor hub/shaft includes a hub portion having an outer annular surface, an axial end integrally formed with the outer annular surface, and a shaft section extends from, and is integrally formed with, the axial end.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module comprising a housing including a sleeve member and at least one end cap. In some embodiments, the sleeve member can include a first coolant jacket and a second coolant jacket. Also, in some embodiments, the end cap can include an end cap coolant jacket. Also, some embodiments provide an electric machine including stator end turns, housing at least partially enclosing the electric machine, and an end cap coolant jacket positioned substantially axially outward relative to at least one of the stator end turns.

Abstract: An electric machine includes an electric machine housing having a first end, a second end, and an interior. A stator is fixedly mounted relative to the electric machine housing. A pump housing is provided at one of the first and second ends. A rotor is rotatably supported relative to the stator. The rotor includes a shaft having a first end that extends to a second end through an uninterrupted intermediate portion having an outer surface. One of the first and second ends extends into the pump housing. At least one vane element projects from the outer surface and is arranged in the pump housing.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes a hub, including opposing faces, a first sidewall fixed to the opposing faces to define a first interior and a second sidewall fixed to one of the opposing faces to define a second interior within the first interior, a first assembly, disposed within the second interior, to generate current from input mechanical energy, a second assembly, electrically coupled to the first assembly and disposed within the first interior, to generate mechanical energy to be transmitted to external mechanical elements from current associated with the current generated by the first assembly and first and second couplings, the first coupling being disposed to mechanically couple the first and second assemblies and the second coupling being disposed to mechanically couple the second assembly and the external mechanical elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotor for a fluid cooled electric machine including a rotor shaft rotably located at a central axis and a plurality of rotating coolant passages extending outwardly from the rotor shaft to direct a flow of coolant to a desired impingement location on the electric machine thereby removing thermal energy from the impingement location. Further disclosed is a fluid cooled electric machine including a plurality of coolant passages each including at least one coolant passage inlet and at least one coolant passage outlet, the plurality of coolant passages configured to rotate about the central axis and direct a flow of coolant therethrough to a desired impingement location thereby removing thermal energy from the impingement location.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module comprising a housing including a sleeve member and at least one end cap. In some embodiments, the sleeve member can include a first coolant jacket and a second coolant jacket. Also, in some embodiments, the end cap can include an end cap coolant jacket. Also, some embodiments provide an electric machine including stator end turns, housing at least partially enclosing the electric machine, and an end cap coolant jacket positioned substantially axially outward relative to at least one of the stator end turns.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes a hub, including first and second opposing faces, a first sidewall fixed at opposite ends thereof to the first and second opposing faces to define a first interior between the first and second opposing faces and a second sidewall fixed to one of the first and second opposing faces to define a second interior within the first interior, a first assembly, disposed within the second interior, to generate current from input mechanical energy and a second assembly, electrically coupled to the first assembly and disposed within the first interior, to generate mechanical energy from current associated with the current generated by the first assembly.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a plurality of stacked laminates that form a tubular stator portion, a cooling passage partially defined by orifices formed in the plurality of stacked laminates, a housing including a cavity further defining the cooling passage, the cooling passage defining a fluid flow path parallel to a rotational axis of the stator portion, a sump portion communicative with the cooling passage, the sump portion including a cavity defined by the stator portion and the housing member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotor for a fluid cooled electric machine including a rotor shaft rotably located at a central axis and a plurality of rotating coolant passages extending outwardly from the rotor shaft to direct a flow of coolant to a desired impingement location on the electric machine thereby removing thermal energy from the impingement location. Further disclosed is a fluid cooled electric machine including a plurality of coolant passages each including at least one coolant passage inlet and at least one coolant passage outlet, the plurality of coolant passages configured to rotate about the central axis and direct a flow of coolant therethrough to a desired impingement location thereby removing thermal energy from the impingement location.

Abstract: An engine, e.g., a cam drive, barrel-type internal combustion engine, that includes: a main drive shaft defining a longitudinal axis; a sinusoidal main drive cam rigidly attached to the main drive shaft; a plurality of cam members that are in contact with the sinusoidal main drive cam and that are configured to follow the sinusoidal main drive cam, wherein rotation of the sinusoidal main drive cam corresponds to reciprocating linear movement of each of the plurality of cam members in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis; for each cam member, a pair of linear pistons disposed on opposite sides of the cam member for reciprocating linear movement within respective cylinder bores.

Abstract: An engine, e.g., a cam drive, barrel-type internal combustion engine, that includes: a main drive shaft defining a longitudinal axis; a sinusoidal main drive cam rigidly attached to the main drive shaft; a plurality of cam members that are in contact with the sinusoidal main drive cam and that are configured to follow the sinusoidal main drive cam, wherein rotation of the sinusoidal main drive cam corresponds to reciprocating linear movement of each of the plurality of cam members in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis; for each cam member, a pair of linear pistons disposed on opposite sides of the cam member for reciprocating linear movement within respective cylinder bores.

Abstract: An engine, e.g., a cam drive, barrel-type internal combustion engine, that includes: a main drive shaft defining a longitudinal axis; a sinusoidal main drive cam rigidly attached to the main drive shaft; a plurality of cam members that are in contact with the sinusoidal main drive cam and that are configured to follow the sinusoidal main drive cam, wherein rotation of the sinusoidal main drive cam corresponds to reciprocating linear movement of each of the plurality of cam members in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis; for each cam member, a pair of linear pistons disposed on opposite sides of the cam member for reciprocating linear movement within respective cylinder bores.

Abstract: An engine, e.g., a cam drive, barrel-type internal combustion engine, that includes: a main drive shaft defining a longitudinal axis; a sinusoidal main drive cam rigidly attached to the main drive shaft; a plurality of cam members that are in contact with the sinusoidal main drive cam and that are configured to follow the sinusoidal main drive cam, wherein rotation of the sinusoidal main drive cam corresponds to reciprocating linear movement of each of the plurality of cam members in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis; for each cam member, a pair of linear pistons disposed on opposite sides of the cam member for reciprocating linear movement within respective cylinder bores.