Ford Motor had six patents in 3D printing during Q2 2024. Ford Motor Co filed patents for an electric machine with a unique winding design, a gear forming tool with 3D printed cutting edges, an apparatus for fused filament fabrication with magnetized substrate plate, and a method for verifying a deep learning tool for evaluating varnish condition of a stator. GlobalData’s report on Ford Motor gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ford Motor had no grants in 3D printing as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Electric machine end winding design without conductor overlap (Patent ID: US20240213840A1)
The patent filed by Ford Motor Co. describes an electric machine with a unique winding configuration that includes hurdle-shaped conductors with variable thickness bridges stacked in upper and lower layers. These conductors form continuous circuits between terminals and neutrals, with the bridges exceeding the radial positions of the slots in the stator core. The design allows for efficient and compact winding arrangements, enhancing the performance of the electric machine.
The electric machine's design features bridges with variable thickness, allowing for a higher number of bridges to extend over each slot in the stator core. The arrangement of the conductors in upper and lower layers, with bridges stacked on top of each other, optimizes the winding configuration for improved efficiency and performance. Additionally, the conductors are interconnected to form parallel paths, with turn-around conductors strategically placed in different layers to enhance the overall functionality of the electric machine. Overall, the unique design of the electric machine's winding system offers a compact and efficient solution for electric vehicles and other applications requiring high-performance electric machines.
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