Patent ID: 9130439
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of flaring stator windings, the method comprising: supporting a first axial end of a stator core having first and second end turn portions on a first cuff having a first central opening, the first end turn portion extending through the first central opening; positioning a second cuff having a second central opening upon a second axial end of the stator core with the second end turn portion extending through the second central opening; positioning a flaring guide having an angled surface upon the second cuff about the second end turn portion; aligning a flaring portion of a flare tool with the second end turn portion; urging the flaring portion between first and second stator winding layers forming the second end turn portion; and flaring the second stator winding layer radially outward of the stator core.