Patent ID: 8487502
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
1. A stator core, comprising: a first lamination formed from a plurality of first segments, and having a plurality of first mounting ears; a second lamination formed from a plurality of second segments, and having a plurality of second mounting ears, wherein the first lamination and the second lamination are aligned with a common axis and are rotated about the common axis such that the first lamination is not angularly orthogonal relative to the second lamination; wherein each of the first segments and the second segments further includes: wherein the first mounting tab of the first segments is located on the first end adjacent the first joint; wherein the second mounting tab of the first segments is located on the second end adjacent the second joint, such that the first mounting ears are formed adjacent to the first joint and the second joint; and wherein the mounting slot is configured to interface with a locating feature, and wherein the first mounting tab and the second mounting tab do not fully surround the locating feature.