Abstract: An arrangement is provided for alternatively providing a 3-phase or a 1-phase power stream. In an embodiment, the arrangement includes a 3-phase power source including a first, a second and a third power source output terminal; a switching section adapted to selectively provide, from the three power source output terminals of the 3-phase power source, either: a 3-phase power stream at three arrangement output terminals or a 1-phase power stream at two arrangement output terminals, different from the three arrangement output terminals.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a portable power supply system for providing power to corded power tools. The portable power supply is configured to receive AC power through an AC power connector from an AC power source and DC power through a DC power connector from a DC power source. The portable power supply is configured to selectively provide the AC power and the DC power to a power supply output. The AC power and the DC power may be provided simultaneously or alternately to the power supply output.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device includes a main body, a first transmitter coil and a second transmitter coil. The second transmitter coil is partially stacked over the first transmitter coil. If the wireless power transmission device is operated in a detecting mode, a magnetic flux oriented in the direction toward the top surface of the main body is generated by the first transmitter coil. The magnetic flux is attenuated by the second transmitter coil. Consequently, the electromagnetic wave is inhibited. If the wireless power transmission device detects that an electronic device is located near the first transmitter coil, the first transmitter coil is controlled to be in a charging mode to transmit the magnetic flux to the electronic device, and the magnetic flux is no longer attenuated by the second transmitter coil.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods of wireless power transmission/reception are described. In one wireless power transmission/reception device, a planar resonator capable of generating magnetic fields has one or more ferrite members mounted thereon such that the magnetic fields generated by the planar resonator have an overall direction substantially tilted or parallel to its opening/face, i.e., to the plane of the planar resonator. In a wireless power reception device, the planar resonator generates magnetic fields and an induced current when being resonated by external magnetic fields; in a wireless power transmission device, the planar resonator generates magnetic fields when being supplied with power.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for wirelessly transmitting power. A method for wirelessly transmitting power according to an embodiment can measure and store signal strength values corresponding to inductive coupling degrees with a secondary coil of a receiving apparatus sequentially with respect to two or more primary coils included in two or more resonance circuits, select a primary coil related to a largest signal strength value among the signal strength values as an operating coil, adjust a reference value of a power loss value which becomes a basis for entering a mode for detecting power loss based on a difference between a signal strength for a primary coil adjacent to the operating coil and a signal strength value for the operating coil, and transmit power to a wireless power receiving apparatus through the operating coil.

Abstract: A resonance power transmission system, and a method of controlling transmission and reception of a resonance power are provided. According to one embodiment, a method of controlling resonance power transmission in a resonance power transmitter may include: transmitting resonance power to a resonance power receiver, the resonance power having resonance frequencies which vary with respect to a plurality of time intervals; and receiving, from the resonance power receiver, information regarding the resonance frequency having the highest power transmission efficiency among the resonance frequencies used in the time intervals.

Abstract: A battery single charger may accommodate Li-type and Ni-type batteries, having default charge settings and user-adjustable charge parameters in an ‘advanced mode’. Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries equipped with RFID technology and integrated balance taps may communicate with a device such as a battery charger equipped with similar technology providing information such as chemistry type, cell count, recommended charge rates, number of charges on the battery, among other types of information. Several safety features may be included.

Abstract: A battery charger may accommodate simultaneous charging of one or more batteries. The battery charger may also accommodate high power charging of a single battery. Li-type and/or Ni-type Batteries equipped with RFID technology may communicate with the battery charger equipped with similar technology to provide default charge settings in response to battery chemistry type, cell count, recommended charge rates, number of charges on the battery, among other information. The charge parameters may be user-adjustable in an ‘advanced mode’ of the battery charger. Several safety features may be included.

Abstract: An energy harvesting circuit receives an input voltage from a transducer and uses a single inductor operating in a DC-DC converter charging mode to generate charging current at a first output coupled to an energy storage device where a supply voltage is stored. The energy harvesting circuit further receives the supply voltage from the energy storage device and uses the same single inductor operating in a DC-DC converter regulating mode to generate load current at a second output where a regulated load voltage is provided. The energy harvesting circuit switches between the charging mode and the regulating mode in accordance with a discontinuous mode (DCM) control process.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an improved energy storage system. The energy storage system includes an energy storage device having positive and negative terminals, a battery management system configured to monitor and control the energy storage device, and a power connector configured to electrically couple the battery management system with the energy storage device. The power connector includes a housing and positive and negative bus bars, each containing a positive and negative interface pin, respectively. The interface pins are operatively coupled to the positive and negative terminals of the energy storage device to form a power connection. The housing contains separate, opposing side walls defining an open passageway therebetween. Thus, the open passageway provides air cooling across the power connection.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a controlling method thereof are provided. The electronic apparatus includes an interface configured to connect an external apparatus and a controller configured to determine a type of the external apparatus connected to the interface, and in response to a mode of the electronic apparatus being converted to a standby mode, to control power of the interface based on the determined type of the external apparatus.

Abstract: A battery pack and a driving method thereof are disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes outputting first data at the first rack BMS, determining whether a response to the first data has been received, and driving the first rack BMS based on whether the response has been received.

Abstract: A method for equalizing states of electric storage devices, which are connected in series, of an electric storage device assembly, includes preparing discharging time period data including discharging time periods associated with sequential numbers, determining whether a voltage of each electric storage device has reached a reference voltage during charging or discharging of the electric storage device assembly, and discharging the electric storage devices, using a discharging circuit, for respective discharging time periods associated with the sequential numbers, the sequential numbers being assigned to the electric storage devices according to a sequence of the electric storage devices determined based on time points at which the voltages of the electric storage devices have reached the reference voltage.

Abstract: A method for cell balancing for a plurality of battery cells. Such a method involves the cell balancing being performed on the basis of a need that can be ascertained comparatively accurately. The method described above allows equalization of the states of charge, or cell balancing, based on the state of charge of the battery cells to be made possible, even without knowledge of the capacities of the in particular series-connected battery cells, such that the loss of charge as a result of the cell balancing is particularly low. Hence, a loss of charge as a result of unnecessary equalization of the charge can be prevented or at least significantly reduced.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a charging electronic device may include: a communication module configured to receive one or more types of power; a power control module configured to charge or discharge a battery module with selected power among the one or more types of power; and a control module configured to change a charging condition or discharging condition of the power control module to correspond to the selected power among the one or more types of power to charge or discharge the battery module. Other embodiments are also possible.

Abstract: A battery including a housing that contains at least one cell, a current limiter and a control circuit. When a device is first connected to the battery, the control circuit actuates the current limiter so that only a current limited voltage is sourced to the device. This current limited signal only supplies sufficient current for energizing a circuit internal to the device. This current limited signal is not able to power the device. The control circuit waits to receive if the powered on device transmits a recognition code. If the recognition code is received, the control circuit sources current to from the cell to the device along a path that bypasses the current limiter. This current, not being current limited is able to power the components internal to the connected device.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of battery packs, a plurality of battery pack trays, and a kiosk. Each tray includes a battery charging circuit and one or more receptacles for receiving one or more of the battery packs. The kiosk includes a storage unit configured to receive and store the plurality of battery pack trays, a power module configured to deliver power to the battery pack trays, and a controller that is configured to control dispensing of the trays and the battery packs from the kiosk. Each tray is configured to be alternatively powered by the power module in the kiosk or by an external power source apart from the kiosk to enable the charging circuit in the tray to charge the battery pack that is received in each receptacle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an overcharge protection device including a diagnostic function. The overcharge protection device comprises: a mechanical overcharge protection device, connected between the relay actuation coil of a main relay and a ground, for disconnecting the connection between the relay actuation coil and the ground when the degree of swelling of a battery is equal to or greater than a predetermined value; and a control unit for diagnosing whether the mechanical overcharge protection device is operating or has failed by detecting the voltage between the two ends of the mechanical overcharge protection device. Accordingly, because whether the mechanical overcharge protection device is operating or has failed may be diagnosed accurately, it is possible to detect in advance that the mechanical overcharge protection device may not be operating normally due to the defects or failure thereof whereby a fail-safe overcharge protection device may be embodied and safety may be improved.

Abstract: A portable charging case configured to contain and charge an electronic vaping device or a battery thereof is provided. The portable charging case includes a body, a cover hingedly connected to the body at a hinge axle, and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a biasing component including a pin having an integrally formed straight first end portion and a curved second end portion. The biasing component also includes a spring arranged about the straight first end portion of the pin. The pin extends through an opening in a housing, such that the spring presses against a bottom surface of the housing and against a base of the curved second end portion of the pin.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques include delivering a substantially constant current to charge a battery including at least one electrochemical battery cell, and measuring a charging voltage of the battery while delivering the substantially constant current to the battery. The method further includes evaluating a state of charge of the battery based on the measured charging voltage and the measured test voltage, and storing, based on the evaluation of the state of charge of the battery, an indication of the state of charge of the battery in a non-transitory computer readable medium.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a connection terminal to which a charging cable or a discharging cable can be connected, a charging/discharging unit configured to perform a charging operation or a discharging operation, and a controller configured to perform a charging or discharging operation based on a cable connected to the connection terminal.

Abstract: Quickly USB Charging ports for lighting device has USB charging-ports which meet 2007 released specification has minimum 1.0 Amp to 5 Amp at DC 5 Volt safety and quickly charging capacity to quickly charge DC current into energy-storage unit or assembly inside the other electric or digital product(s) without high voltage DC current for overheat and fire risk and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply AC current to other electric or digital devices including smart phone, computer, communication, consumer electric products. The USB-unit(s) or USB-Module(s) or Outlet-unit(s) fit within or install on anywhere of the item's housing including anywhere of the base, pole, bar, stand, step, contour, edge, walls. The said USB charger only has charging function no any data transmit and only have one input power source not more than one and charging capacity minimum 1.0 Amp up for quickly charge from USB-Charging-ports by 2 male USB-plugs' USB-wire to the device's female USB-ports.

Abstract: Quickly USB Charging ports for time related or lighting device including digital alarm clock or time piece(s) has USB charging-ports which meet 2007 released specification has minimum 1.0Amp to 5Amp around DC 5Volt charging capacity to quickly charge DC current into energy-storage unit or assembly inside the other electric or digital product(s) without over-voltage for over-heat fire risk and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply AC current to other electric or digital devices including smart phone, computer, communication, consumer electric products. The USB-unit(s) or USB-Module(s) or Outlet-unit(s) fit within or install on anywhere of the device's housing including anywhere of the base, housing, walls. The said USB charger only has charging function no any data transmit and only have one input power source not more than one and charging capacity minimum 1.0 Amp up for quickly charge from USB-Charging-ports by 2 male USB-plugs' USB-wire to the device's female USB-ports.

Abstract: Portable electronic equipment which prevents an unwanted decrease in capacity of an internal battery of an external device, such as a smartphone, by cutting off feeding as necessary when connected to the external device, such as the smartphone, through a USB. The portable electronic equipment has a USB connector for connection with the external device, a feeding switch for turning on or off feeding to the secondary battery through a VBUS line, and a CPU. The CPU subjects the feeding switch to ON-control at all times or OFF-control at all times, or displays a selection menu for selecting feeding or unfeeding when the external device is connected to the USB connector. When a user selects feeding, the feeding switch undergoes ON-control. When the user selects unfeeding, the feeding switch undergoes OFF-control.

Abstract: A battery management and monitoring system for monitoring a lithium battery module is provided. The battery management and monitoring system may include a memory configured to retrievably store one or more algorithms, and a controller in communication with the memory. Based on the one or more algorithms, the controller may be configured to at least monitor a data signal corresponding to one or more parameters indicative of an operating condition of the lithium battery module, and generate a control signal based on the data signal configured to selectively engage one or more contactors in communication with the lithium battery module to at least temporarily isolate the lithium battery module if one or more of the parameters exceed predefined thresholds.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device includes a main body, a first transmitter coil and a second transmitter coil. The second transmitter coil is stacked over the first transmitter coil. If the wireless power transmission device is operated in a detecting mode, a magnetic flux is generated by the first transmitter coil and oriented in the direction toward the top surface of the main body. The magnetic flux is attenuated by the overlying second transmitter coil. Consequently, the electromagnetic wave is inhibited. If the wireless power transmission device is operated in a charging mode, both the first transmitter coil and the second transmitter coil are controlled to transmit magnetic fluxes. Since the intensity of the electric power is increased, the charging efficiency is enhanced.

Abstract: A wireless charging method and a wireless charging system are provided. The wireless charging system includes plural wireless power transmitting devices and a wireless power receiving device. The plural wireless power transmitting devices generate plural energy fields. The energy fields contain plural identification signals, respectively. After the identification signals are decoded, the wireless power receiving device recognizes the plural wireless power transmitting devices corresponding to the plural identification signals. The wireless power receiving device is in wireless connection with the most appropriate wireless power transmitting device to perform the wireless charging task. Consequently, the wireless charging efficiency is enhanced.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a charging apparatus comprising a case comprising at least one compartment capable of storing a battery-powered lighting device and at least one charging base capable of charging the battery-powered lighting device, wherein each charging base resides in a separate compartment of the case. Each compartment in the case is capable of receiving and storing a battery-powered lighting device in more than one orientation. Each charging base further comprises a charging interface system shaped to engage with and charge a battery-powered lighting device in at least two orientations, and a mounting system interface shaped to engage with and securely mount a battery-powered lighting device to the charging base in at least two orientations. The charging interface system is capable of providing an electrical current to the battery-powered lighting device in a variety of formats, including inductive, conductive and radio frequency charging.

Abstract: A system and method for charging a chargeable device is provided. The system can include a wireless charger including a wireless power transmitter d configured to generate a wireless charging field in at least one charging region. The wireless charger further includes a transceiver configured to communicate with the chargeable device. The wireless charger further includes a controller configured to facilitate avoidance of cross connection of the chargeable device with the wireless charger and at least one other wireless charger by initiating a disconnection of a communication link between the wireless charger and the chargeable device based at least in part on a comparison of a detected power level of the wireless charger to a predetermined level indicative of saturation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for wireless power charging. The wireless power charging system may include a transmitting device having a power source, a resonant driving unit and a transmitting coil. The power source may provide an electrical current to the resonant driving unit. The resonant driving unit may create an oscillating amount of energy to be fed to the transmitting coil at a resonant frequency. The wireless power charging system may also include a receiving device having a receiving coil magnetically coupled to the transmitting coil to transfer the energy from the transmitting device to the receiving device at the resonant frequency, wherein the receiving device has a battery to be charged by the energy.

Abstract: A wireless charging system for a power tool includes a charging module, docking frame, and tool holder. The charging module has a charging surface and an inductive charging device for charging a power tool resting on the charging surface, and is mounted in the docking frame, which is mounted in a mounting interface of the tool holder such that the charging surface is at an angle. The tool holder further includes a holding portion extending from a downward portion of the mounting interface such that the holding portion transversely supports the power tool. A soft insert structure received in the holding portion forms an interference fit with the power tool and applies a load to the power tool toward the charging surface that urges the power tool to an optimal location for charging, relative to the inductive charging device.

Abstract: Provided in some embodiments is an uninterruptable electrical power supply system. The system includes an electrical power distribution network (having a consumer side network coupled to one or more electrical loads that consume electrical power and a utility side network that supplies electrical power to the consumer side network), a primary power source (coupled to the utility side network, and that supplies electrical power to the utility side network for supply to the consumer side network), a secondary power source coupled to the utility side network, and a terminal between the consumer side network and the utility side network. The secondary power source supplies backup power to the utility side network (in response to a power shortage on the utility side network) and sinks surplus power from the utility side network (in response to a power surplus on the utility side network).

Abstract: A power storage and supply method for a power adapter includes determining whether the power adapter is connected to an external power source; if yes, further determining whether the power adapter is connected to an electronic device; if yes, selecting to charge the electronic device or a battery module built in the power adapter; determining whether a physical quantity of the power adapter reaches a first reference value; and, if yes, selecting to charge the electronic device and/or the battery module. The power adapter includes a microcontroller that uses the physical quantity of the power adapter to determine charging sequence, so that the power adapter is not interfered and limited by incompatible device signal control and can be directly used to charge any electronic device while automatically switching among different charging operation states to complete charging of the electronic device and the built-in battery module in increased charging efficiency.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth® technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: A laminated iron core includes laminated iron core pieces, in which coupling parts are formed so as to communicate in a lamination direction of the laminated iron core pieces, and the coupling parts are filled with resins. The laminated iron core satisfies the following formula: (T×S)/?>{(4×E×?×w×t3)/L3}×n, where T is a strength (N/mm2) of the resin; S is a cross-sectional area (mm2) of the coupling part or the resin; E is a Young's modulus (N/mm2) of the strip material; ? is a distortion amount (mm) of the iron core piece; w is a width (mm) of the iron core piece in a radial direction; t is a plate thickness (mm) of the iron core piece; n is the number of laminated iron core pieces; L is a distance (mm) between the coupling parts adjacent in the circumferential direction; and ? is a safety factor.

Abstract: An iron core member has: first divided yoke portions; second divided yoke portions alternately arranged with the first divided yoke portions; a first tooth portion extending from one circumferential end of each first divided yoke portion, a second tooth portion extending from the other circumferential end; a third tooth portion extending from one circumferential end of the second divided yoke portion on the second tooth portion side, and a fourth tooth portion extending from the other circumferential end. A tooth end portion of the first tooth portion and a tooth end portion of the adjacent fourth tooth portion are integrally joined at a first tooth end joint portion, and a tooth end portion of the second tooth portion and a tooth end portion of the adjacent third tooth portion are integrally joined at a second tooth end joint portion, thereby providing one continuous sheet of the core member.

Abstract: An electric machine has rotor rotatably supported in bearings for rotation about an axis of rotation, a stator surrounding the rotor with respect to the axis of rotation and having stator sheets, which are stacked in the direction of the axis of rotation. The stator sheets have a number of recesses which form grooves extending parallel to the axis of rotation. Tension strips are arranged in the grooves and connected to end rings. The stator sheets include at least first stator sheets. The first stator sheets each have at least one large lug. Between the two tension strips adjacent to the respective large lug in a circumferential direction about the axis of rotation, the large lug protrudes radially outward beyond the two adjacent tension strips. The large lug has cantilevers extending about the axis of rotation and reaching over the two adjacent tension strips.

Abstract: In an electric rotating machine, a stator has an armature coil wound around an armature core segments with M pairs of poles, and N pairs of field sources (field coil and field magnetic field), a rotor has K soft magnetic members including a plurality of protrusions on a side facing the stator, and the armature coil, the field sources, and the soft magnetic members satisfy a relational expression of |M±N|=K. With this configuration, rotors are rotated based on the magnetic modulation principle, so that field poles can have alternating electromagnetic action on the armature coil, and the performance of the electric rotating machine can be improved with a brushless structure.

Abstract: The machine is designed for traction motors in electrically driven vehicles, for regulable motors for drives in machine tools with CNC and for other servo-drives and generators running into overload duty. It provides reduced mass at increased resistance of the magnets against demagnetization at higher torque overloads. The rotor yoke is divided into parts, which are fixed on the non-magnetic disks. On each two adjacent edges of the parts of the rotor yoke is formed a common mounting pad, on which is located a permanent magnet. The edges of the parts are tapered and between them are formed void spaces with a trapezoidal cross-section with small base near the permanent magnet and with a larger base adjacent to non-magnetic disks. The ratio of the larger base to the small base is greater than 10.

Abstract: A rotor of an electric motor with permanent magnets includes a pack of laminations made of ferromagnetic material with slots—for the permanent magnets which are arranged radially with respect to the rotation axis and are extended parallel thereto. The permanent magnets are magnetized along a direction that is perpendicular to the radius of the rotor. Each lamination of the lamination pack further includes poles between the permanent magnets that are rotated in a given direction and by a given angle with respect to the corresponding poles of the adjacent laminations.

Abstract: A generator rotor system having various features is disclosed. The generator rotor system has at least one main generator rotor with winding-pole sets spaced annularly about the rotor. The tendency of the rotor laminations of the poles to distort and or displace under the centrifugal force of the spinning rotor is ameliorated by a lamination clamping structure disposed axially outboard of the winding-pole sets.

Abstract: A generator comprises a rotor to be driven for rotation adjacent a stator. The stator includes laminated core teeth having circumferentially intermediate slots and a conductor received within the slots. The conductor has an outer copper layer and an inner aluminum core. A stator is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronically commutated DC motor has a stator wound with a multi-phase stator winding, a permanent magnet rotor mounted rotatably about a motor axis, a circuit board, a guide plate electrically connected to the winding and a housing component. In one implementation, a DC motor can easily be manufactured with the fewest possible process steps, which exhibits a short axial length and a low weight as well as good heat-dissipation properties. It is also an object of the invention to create a DC motor with integrated electronics, whose motor interior can be filled with oil, and which holds the electronics sealed against this oil. For reasons of logistics, an attempt is also made for partial components, such as the electronics, to be designed such that they are capable of complete prior assembly and testing.