摘要 |
Systems and methods for the construction of electric motors, where multiple laminations within the stator core incorporate interlocking features such as dimples and corresponding depressions or recesses to prevent the laminations from rotating with respect to each other. The end laminations of the stack are welded to snap rings, and the snap rings are welded to the housing to prevent rotation of the laminations within the stator housing. The use of the interlocking features to prevent rotation of the laminations within the housing eliminates the need for compression of the laminations and the use of encapsulants to prevent rotation of the laminations. |