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Electric motor

  • US 9,398,743 B1
  • Filed: 11/01/2013
  • Issued: 07/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle, comprising:

  • a plurality of vehicle systems comprising a traction system and an auxiliary system;

    a plurality of operator interfaces for operating the vehicle each associated with one of the plurality of vehicle systems;

    a plurality of sensors each associated with at least one of the plurality of vehicle systems; and

    an electric motor control system in communication with the plurality of vehicle systems, the plurality of sensors, and the plurality of operator interfaces;

    wherein the auxiliary system comprises;

    an operable implement; and

    an electric auxiliary motor engaged with the operable implement and in communication with the electric motor control system, the electric auxiliary motor comprising;

    an upper housing;

    a lower housing including a flange for mounting the upper housing thereon and a cone-shaped portion extending away from the flange and the upper housing;

    a stator assembly formed of a first core having a first height and fitted into the upper housing;

    a rotor assembly rigidly joined to a shaft to rotate therewith within the stator assembly, the rotor assembly formed of a second core having a second height; and

    a hub connected to a lower end of the shaft to rotate therewith in relation to the cone-shaped portion, the hub being configured to secure the operable implement to the electric auxiliary motor,wherein the second height is greater than the first height.

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