Patent ID: 6975201
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: H01F,H02K

Abstract:
1. A core for an electric machine comprising: a first lamination plate having a first staple; a second lamination plate having a second staple and a second hole; and a third lamination plate having a third hole and a third opening, said second lamination plate is stacked on said first lamination plate such that said first staple is positioned through said second hole and is bent over said second lamination plate to secure said first and second lamination plates to one another, and said third lamination plate is stacked on said second lamination plate such that said second staple is positioned through said third hole and is bent over said third lamination plate to secure said second and third lamination plates to one another and such that said first staple that is bent over said second lamination plate is received in said third opening.