Patent ID: 6927511
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
1. A generator apparatus comprising: a generator having a housing with first and third pluralities of longitudinally spaced apart openings formed therein; a stator at least partially enclosed within the housing; a rotor at least partially disposed within the stator; an engine having an output shaft in communication with the rotor for driving the rotor rotationally relative to the stator; a fan operatively associated with the rotor to rotate therewith, an electronics assembly disposed adjacent said rotor; a cover for enclosing said electronics assembly, said cover having a second plurality of openings formed therein; and wherein rotation of said fan operates to draw a first cooling airflow in through said first plurality of openings in said housing and around said stator, and a second cooling airflow in through said second plurality of openings and around said electronics assembly, and to exhaust said first and second cooling airflows through said third plurality of openings in said housing.