Patent ID: 11303168

Abstract:
A rotor for a rotary electric machine includes: a rotational shaft that is made of an iron-based metal, and includes a flange; a cylindrical rotor core that is made of a magnetic material, and includes a slot axially extending through the rotor core; a permanent magnet inserted in the slot; an annular first end plate that is made of a non-magnetic material, is shrink-fitted or press-fitted to the rotational shaft, and closes an opening of the slot; an annular fixing plate that is made of an iron-based metal, is shrink-fitted or press-fitted to the rotational shaft, and is disposed radially innerly with respect to the slot; an annular second end plate that is made of a non-magnetic material, includes a recession containing the fixing plate, and closes an opening of the slot; and a fixing tool coupling the second end plate to the fixing plate.