Canoo has been granted a patent for a fractional slot electric motor design. The motor features a unique coil configuration with elements connected along the stator core sides, optimizing performance. GlobalData’s report on Canoo gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Canoo, Battery pack swapping was a key innovation area identified from patents. Canoo's grant share as of May 2024 was 25%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Fractional slot electric motor with unique coil configuration
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11967873B2) discloses a fractional slot electric motor design that includes a stator core with stator slots and a coil with multiple coil elements. The coil elements are interconnected along the first side of the stator core, with subsets of coil elements connected differently along the second side. The motor design also features loop coil elements that extend between stator slots without being connected to other coil elements along the second side. Additionally, the patent describes the configuration of the coil elements, stator slots, and end loops within the motor design.
Furthermore, the patent extends the application of this fractional slot electric motor to vehicles, where the motor operates using electrical power from a power supply. The vehicle implementation mirrors the motor design, emphasizing the interconnected coil elements and loop coil elements along the stator core's sides. The patent also includes a method for manufacturing the motor, detailing the process of forming the coil elements and connecting them along the stator core. Overall, the patent highlights an innovative fractional slot electric motor design with potential applications in various industries, particularly in the automotive sector for powering vehicles efficiently.
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