Patent ID: 7586225
Filing Date: 2009-09-08
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
1. A motor module for a hybrid transmission comprising: a generally cylindrical module housing having an open end and an enclosed end opposite the open end; a module housing cover mounted to the open end of the module housing; a motor disposed within said module housing, said motor including: said module housing and said motor forming a subassembly which is physically insertable into said hybrid transmission; said subassembly defining an access port at said enclosed end; an electric connector assembly attached to the subassembly at the access port and in communication with the stator windings; and wherein said electric connector assembly has an attachment feature which is fixed to the subassembly at a predetermined location prealigned relative to said hybrid transmission in order to simplify the establishment of an electrical connection between the motor module and a control module when said subassembly is physically inserted.