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Patent US6150743 - Composite motor end housing with a metallic sleeve bearing support - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsAn electric motor housing including a metal internal hub and composite material reduces weight, reduces motor vibration transmission, increases mechanical damping, improves corrosion resistance and improves electrical performance....http://www.google.com/patents/US6150743?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6150743 - Composite motor end housing with a metallic sleeve bearing supportAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS6150743 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 08/840,065Publication dateNov 21, 2000Filing dateApr 24, 1997Priority dateApr 24, 1997Fee statusPaidAlso published asEP0874441A2, EP0874441A3, US6125528Publication number08840065, 840065, US 6150743 A, US 6150743A, US-A-6150743, US6150743 A, US6150743AInventorsWilliam R. Harring, Vladimir Odessky, James S. Smith, Brian E. Spencer, Piet Van DineOriginal AssigneeElectric Boat CorporationExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (23), Non-Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (2), Classifications (23), Legal Events (6) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetComposite motor end housing with a metallic sleeve bearing supportUS 6150743 AAbstract An electric motor housing including a metal internal hub and composite material reduces weight, reduces motor vibration transmission, increases mechanical damping, improves corrosion resistance and improves electrical performance.
We claim: 1. An electric motor housing having a removable front end housing part, comprising:a substantially cylindrical stator frame housing part comprising a composite nonmetallic material, the substantially cylindrical stator frame housing part including ventilating apertures, and the front end housing part attached to and enclosing one end of the substantially cylindrical stator frame housing part, wherein the front end housing part completely covers the one end of the substantially cylindrical stator housing part, the front end housing part having a wall comprising nonmetallic composite material with a metallic bearing sleeve inserted in the nonmetallic material and a metal bottom plate attached to the substantially cylindrical stator housing part. 2. An electric motor housing according to claim 1 including metal lifting lugs mounted in the nonmetallic material of the front end part.
3. An electric motor according to claim 1 comprising a rotor shaft comprising nonmetallic material and having a support portion supported in the metallic bearing sleeve.
4. An electric motor housing according to claim 1 wherein the nonmetallic material is selected from the group consisting of fiberglass and graphite carbon, boron, quartz and aramid fibers.
5. An electric motor housing according to claim 1 wherein the front end housing part further comprises at least one metallic fastener sleeve for receiving fastening means for connecting the front end housing part to the substantially cylindrical stator housing part, the at least one metallic fastener embedded in the nonmetallic material in the front end housing part to fasten the front end housing part to the substantially cylindrical stator housing part.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in the representative embodiment illustrated in the drawings, the front end housing part 2 of an electric motor housing according to the invention is substantially cylindrical in shape and has a wall 4 which is formed from a composite material. The front end housing part 2 includes a main bearing support for the motor drive shaft consisting of a metal hub rotor bearing sleeve 6 embedded in the composite wall 4 and bolt holes for assembly of the front end housing part 2 into a stator frame housing part 20 of the motor housing.
In order to provide air cooling of the motor, ventilating apertures 10 are provided in the composite wall 4. In addition, metal lifting lugs 12 in the front end housing part 2 provide attachment points for lifting and rigging of the electric motor and pump assembly. Threaded metal inserts 14 are provided in the front end housing part 2 for a cover guard 27 shown in FIG. 2. Through holes 16 contain metal fastener sleeves embedded in the composite wall, to act as a bearing surface for hold down fasteners (not shown in FIG. 1) for connecting the front end housing part 2 to the stator frame housing part 20. A metal bottom plate 18 aligns the front end housing part to the stator frame housing part 20.
As shown in the upper portion of FIG. 2, which is a section view of the motor assembly, the front end housing part 2 is attached the stator frame housing part 20 of the motor assembly which may be composed of metal and/or composite material. The stator frame housing part 20 is formed with ventilating apertures 22 which, in cooperation with the ventilating apertures 10 in the front end housing part, permit air to circulate through the motor housing. A metal bearing cap 24 is attached to the metal rotor bearing sleeve 6 to retain a rotor shaft thrust bearing 7. A rotor 26 for the motor is supported on a shaft 28 which is received in the rotor shaft thrust bearing 7. The shaft 28 contains both metal and composite resin material. Stator windings 30 are located within the stator frame housing part 20 to produce rotation of the rotor when energized. The end of the motor housing opposite the front end housing part 2 has a pulley end housing part 32 mounted on the stator frame housing part which may also be made of composite material. The pulley end of the stator frame housing part is equipped with a metal or composite mounting flange 34.
As shown in the sectional view of FIG. 3, the front end housing part 2 of the motor housing consists of a relatively large proportion of composite material, i.e. more than 50 percent, thereby making it lighter and easier to fabricate.
FIG. 5 illustrates an end view of the side of the housing shown in FIG. 2 which faces the pulley end of the motor, including thrust bearing 7a.
As best seen in FIG. 4, the front end housing part 2 of the motor assembly includes eight ventilating apertures 10, which provide a cooling air flow path for the motor.
FIG. 5 illustrates an end view of the pulley end housing part 32 shown in FIG. 2 which faces the pulley end of the motor and supports a pulley end thrust bearing 7' for the rotor shaft 28. The pulley end housing part 32 is made of composite material 4' and is formed with gussets 44 and ventilating apertures 10'.
A cut-away view taken along line VI--VI of FIG. 5 is shown in FIG. 6. Metal bushings 17 surrounding through holes 16' provide a bearing surface for the housing closure bolts. A main bearing hub sleeve 38 receives a pulley end rotor bearing sleeve 6' in which the bearing 7' is supported. The sleeve 6' is mounted in the composite material 4' of the pulley end housing part 32 with a threaded insert 40.
An edge view of the pulley end housing part 32 of the motor housing is shown in FIG. 7. As can be seen from FIG. 7 the ventilating apertures 10' are located between the gussets 44.
A motor housing in accordance with the invention may be prepared by providing a metal cylinder, bonding composite plates around the metal cylinder so as to form a metal within composite cylinder and then curing between metal plates under full vacuum at a temperature of 300 for 360 minutes. Thereafter, the air passages are machined into the composite material.
The metal parts used in the motor housing can be formed of any suitable metal, preferably steel or corrosion resistant metal alloy. Suitable nonmetallic composite material includes but is not limited to composites made from resin with or without high strength, high modulus fiber such as fiberglass, graphite, carbon, boron, quartz and aramid fibers, i.e. aromatic polyamide fibers characterized by excellent high temperature, flame resistance and electrical properties.
The nonmetallic portions of the motor housing reduce weight and vibration transmission as compared to housings made of metal. The increased damping provided by the nonmetallic portions results in damping of vibrations. This damping minimizes the detrimental forces imparted by a motor on the driven component as well as forces imparted by the driven component on the motor. The changes in stiffness and inertia of the housing by the incorporation of nonmetallic materials results in increased absorption of vibratory energy.
Moreover, the motor housing according to the invention has improved corrosion resistance since nonmetallic composite material is inert in most environments, while housings made of steel or other metals are subject to corrosion in certain environments.
The use of composite materials in a motor housing facilitates the fabrication of a motor with complex geometries and allows variation of motor damping along the length of the motor to further attenuate vibratory energy. Varying the thickness and fiber laying geometry in the composite housing may be used to control motor housing strength, stiffness and damping characteristics.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front end housing part of a representative embodiment of a composite motor housing in accordance with the invention;
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a composite motor housing and rotor shaft arranged according to the invention;
FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the front end housing part of the motor housing taken along line III--III of FIG. 1 and looking in the direction of the arrows;
FIG. 4 is a side view of the front end housing part of the motor housing showing the side opposite from that shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a pulley end housing part in the motor assembly shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 6 is a partial view of the pulley end housing part shown in FIG. 5, taken along the line VI--VI of FIG. 5 and looking in the direction of the arrows; and
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of an edge of the pulley end housing part of the motor housing shown in FIGS. 5-6.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to housings for electric motors and, more particularly, a motor housing having reduced weight and vibration transmission and improved mechanical damping, improved corrosion resistance and improved motor performance.
Conventional housings for electric motors are typically formed from fabricated cast or forged metal. The metals used in the housings include steel or corrosion resistant alloys. The damping properties, weight and other characteristics of the housing are a function of the materials used to construct the housing as well as the geometry of motor construction.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide an electric motor housing which has reduced weight and reduced vibration transmission.
It is also an object of the invention to provide an electric motor housing which provides improved corrosion resistance and improves motor performance.
It is a further object of the invention to provide an electric motor housing which provides improved corrosion resistance and improves motor performance.
These and other objects of the invention are obtained by providing an electric motor housing including a substantially cylindrical housing member having a front end part formed from a nonmetallic material having an inner metal rotor bearing sleeve.
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