Abstract: An electric machines, a stators for an electric machines and methods of assembly associated therewith are disclosed. The stator of embodiments comprises a stator core having an annular body and a plurality of poles projecting radially from the body and a coil mounted on and surrounding each pole of the stator core. Circumferentially adjacent coils are spaced apart to define a plurality of axially extending slots between adjacent poles. A moulded dielectric material encapsulating the stator core and coils. The dielectric material defines a plurality of bores extending into the axially extending slots of the stator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electric machines, rotors for electric machines, stators for electric machines, stator core assemblies and methods of assembly associated therewith. In embodiments a stator core comprises an articulated array of core segments each segment being hingedly connected to at least one adjacent core segment such that the core has a first configuration in which the core segments form an open array and a second configuration in which the core segments form a closed annular array. Each core segment may have an L-shaped profile comprising: a body defining a segment of an annular ring; and pole tooth projecting radially from the annular ring segment. The body comprises first and second complementary interface surfaces at respective circumferentially opposing sides. One of the interface surfaces extends through a circumferential footprint of the pole tooth.