Abstract: A method of forming a winding core for an electric motor includes providing a hollow jig having a guide, sliding plates, each having a guide and a central opening, onto the guide in the jig where the guides mate, and pressing a shaft into the central opening of the plates. The plates are then compressed to form a lamination and secured in compression by a lock nut on the shaft.

Abstract: An electric motor comprises a stator fixedly mounted to a shaft and a rotor, surrounding the stator, rotatably mounted to the shaft. The shaft is stiffened by a plurality of plates mounted to the shaft and held thereon under significant compression by a lock nut. The compression is high enough to inhibit bending that would otherwise occur from external forces acting on the shaft. The plates also form the windings for the motor.

Abstract: A mount is provided for an electric motor of the type having a stationary shaft. The mount comprises a yoke with two opposed bushings and a clamp for holding the stationary shaft, wherein the clamp is mounted to the bushings within the yoke. Thus, the mounting block damps vibrations of the motor in all directions while maintaining torsion stability.

Abstract: An electric motor comprises a shaft to which a stator is fixedly mounted and a rotor is rotatably mounted.

Abstract: A mount is provided for an electric motor of the type having a stationary shaft. The mount comprises a yoke with two opposed bushings and a clamp for holding the stationary shaft, wherein the clamp is mounted to the bushings within the yoke. Thus, the mounting block damps vibrations of the motor in all directions while maintaining torsion stability.

Abstract: An electric motor comprises a shaft to which a stator is fixedly mounted and a rotor is rotatably mounted. The shaft defines a longitudinal axis having opposing ends that are fixedly mounted to a frame of a conveyor or a treadmill. The stator preferably comprises multiple windings capable of reversible current flow so that the winding polarity may be altered. The rotor comprises multiple magnets that are radially spaced about the periphery of the stator. Each of the magnets has at least one predetermined pole. A controller is coupled to the windings and controls the direction of the current flowing through the windings in such a manner to initiate and control the rotation of the rotor about the stator. Cooling fins are provided in an end cap mounted to the rotor.

Abstract: An electric motor comprises a shaft to which a stator is fixedly mounted and a rotor is rotatably mounted. The shaft is stiffened by a plurality of plates mounted to the shaft and held in compression thereon. The position of the rotor relative to the shaft and the speed of rotation of the rotor relative to the shaft are determined by a highly accurate opto-reflective sensor assembly. The shaft is mounted to a structural support by way of a mounting block that dampens virtually all vibrations generated by the motor for quiet operation. A rotor extension provides adaptability for operation with wider belts e.g. a treadmill.