The object of the present invention is to provide a device that allows the intermittent operation of the cooling fan, with a mechanism controlled by the stator temperature, to reduce whipping losses and improve the operating efficiency of three-phase induction motors for industrial use, such as those that operate pumps, compressors, conveyors, fans, welding machines and die cutters, among others.

An electric motor including a rotor, a stator disposed adjacent to the rotor, and a brake mechanism. The stator is configured to cause a rotational movement of the rotor during operation of the electric motor and the brake mechanism is configured to selectively maintain a stationary rotational position of the rotor against a force exerted by an external source.

A rigid-flexible coupling high-accuracy galvo scanning motor comprises: a stator, a rotor rotating relative to the stator, bearing seats and at least two groups of encoders. The rigid-flexible coupling bearings are installed on the rotating shaft of the rotor; each of the rigid-flexible coupling bearings comprises: a rigid bearing and a flexible hinge ring which is elastically deformable, and the flexible hinge ring is fixed in an inner ring of the rigid bearing; the at least two groups of encoders comprise: a first group of encoders and a second group of encoders; the first group of encoders is used to measure a rotation angle of the rotating shaft; and the second group of encoders is used to measure a rotation angle of the inner ring of the rigid bearing. A friction dead zone is avoided through the elastic deformation of the flexible hinge ring, thereby reducing a disturbance bandwidth.

A rigid-flexible coupling high-accuracy galvo scanning motor comprises: a stator, a rotor rotating relative to the stator, bearing seats and at least two groups of encoders. The rigid-flexible coupling bearings are installed on the rotating shaft of the rotor; each of the rigid-flexible coupling bearings comprises: a rigid bearing and a flexible hinge ring which is elastically deformable, and the flexible hinge ring is fixed in an inner ring of the rigid bearing; the at least two groups of encoders comprise: a first group of encoders and a second group of encoders; the first group of encoders is used to measure a rotation angle of the rotating shaft; and the second group of encoders is used to measure a rotation angle of the inner ring of the rigid bearing. A friction dead zone is avoided through the elastic deformation of the flexible hinge ring, thereby reducing a disturbance bandwidth.

The present disclosure relates to a hub apparatus and associated charging systems. In some embodiments, the hub apparatus includes (1) a housing assembly defining an internal space; (2) a shaft positioned to extend through the housing assembly; (3) a stator assembly fixedly coupled to the shaft; (4) a side cover fixedly coupled to the shaft and rotatably coupled to the housing assembly, the side cover having a base portion and a mating portion extending from the base portion; and (5) a pair of first connectors positioned through the mating portion. Each of the first connectors comprising a terminal end and a contact portion. The terminal end is electrically coupled to a battery assembly via a wire bundle fixedly coupled to the side cover. The contact portion is configured to electrically couple to an external power source so as to charge the battery assembly through a wired connection.

The present disclosure relates to a hub apparatus and associated charging systems. In some embodiments, the hub apparatus includes (1) a housing assembly defining an internal space; (2) a shaft positioned to extend through the housing assembly; (3) a stator assembly fixedly coupled to the shaft; (4) a side cover fixedly coupled to the shaft and rotatably coupled to the housing assembly, the side cover having a base portion and a mating portion extending from the base portion; and (5) a pair of first connectors positioned through the mating portion. Each of the first connectors comprising a terminal end and a contact portion. The terminal end is electrically coupled to a battery assembly via a wire bundle fixedly coupled to the side cover. The contact portion is configured to electrically couple to an external power source so as to charge the battery assembly through a wired connection.

A washing machine appliance or drive assembly, as provided herein, may include an agitator drive shaft and a motor. The agitator drive shaft may extend along a drive axis from a first end to a second end defang a mounting portion about the drive axis. The motor may be operably connected to the agitator drive shaft to drive rotation thereof. The motor may include a rotor and a stator. The rotor may be fixed to the agitator drive shaft at the second end. The rotor may define a central aperture along the drive axis. The central aperture may define an interior profile complementary to the mounting portion of the agitator drive shaft. The stator may be rotationally fixed and positioned radially inward from the rotor.

A handheld power tool including a housing including a barrel and a head housing; a drive mechanism including an electric motor and a drive shaft, where the electric motor outputs power through the drive shaft; a transmission mechanism including a gear assembly; and an output mechanism including an output shaft for outputting power to the outside and at least partially disposed in the head housing; where the transmission mechanism drivingly connects the drive mechanism to the output mechanism. The barrel is formed with a first accommodation cavity and a second accommodation cavity, the electric motor is at least partially mounted in the first accommodation cavity, and the gear assembly is at least partially mounted in the second accommodation cavity.

Motor dampening provisions are described. Incorporation and use of the motor dampener(s) in a rotary type drain cleaning machine enables elimination of a clutch in the machine. Also described are clutch-free drive systems using the motor dampener(s). Also described are torque countering members that are used in conjunction with the motor dampener(s).

Motor dampening provisions are described. Incorporation and use of the motor dampener(s) in a rotary type drain cleaning machine enables elimination of a clutch in the machine. Also described are clutch-free drive systems using the motor dampener(s). Also described are torque countering members that are used in conjunction with the motor dampener(s).