×

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIRECT WINDING COOLING OF ELECTRIC MACHINES

  • US 20130270936A1
  • Filed: 09/19/2012
  • Published: 10/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/19/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A system for cooling an electric machine comprising a stator and one or more copper windings, the system comprising:

  • one or more direct winding heat exchangers (DWHX) thermally coupled to the one or more copper windings, each DWHX comprising;

    a coolant reservoir; and

    a plurality of micro-features disposed inside the coolant reservoir;

    wherein a coolant flows through the one or more DWHXs to provide direct cooling to the one or more copper windings.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×