Segmented magnet component for electric machine and method of assembly

摘要

A component includes magnet elements adjoined to each other to form an arced segmented magnet section that is configured to fit in an a curved rotor slot gap of an electric machine. An electric machine that employs the component and method of assembly of the component are also disclosed. The present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiment(s), and it is recognized that equivalents, alternatives, and modifications, aside from those expressly stated, are possible and within the scope of the appending claims.

主权项

1. A segmented magnet component for an electric machine, comprising:
a first arced segmented magnet section comprising a plurality of magnet elements of a single size and shape, wherein each of the plurality of magnet elements comprises a first concave end and a second convex end, wherein a second convex end of a first magnet element is compatible in shape with a first concave end of a second magnet element adjacent the first magnet element, wherein a second convex end of the second magnet element is compatible in shape with a first concave end of a third magnet element adjacent the second magnet element, and wherein the first, second and third magnet elements adjoin each other so as to define an arced segmented magnet section configured to fit in a curved rotor slot gap of an electric machine.