Synektron Corporation

Sae Magnetics (h.k.) Ltd., a Hong Kong Corp.

Richard Harrison

Lei Sun

George Marshall

A motor incorporating a bearing guided labyrinth system of the present invention includes a shaft, a hub, a bearing assembly, and a bearing guided labyrinth. The bearing assembly includes an inner bearing ring and an outer bearing ring separated by a plurality of ball bearings. The inner bearing ring has an inner annular ring surface and the outer bearing ring has an outer annular ring surface. The bearing guided labyrinth has an inner prong and an outer prong. The inner prong is at least partially positionable between the inner ring surface and the shaft. The outer prong is at least partially positionable between the outer ring surface and the hub. The outer prong grips the bearing assembly and specifically the outer annular ring surface of the outer bearing ring.

Bearing guided labyrinth

A press fit machine for assembling an electric motor which includes a hub having an upper bearing and a stator assembly having a lower bearing, includes an upper and lower press fit fixtures for holding the hub and stator respectively in a preloaded condition prior to motor assembly and for a predetermined period of time afterward. The machine press fits the two halves of the motor together while maintaining appropriate preloads on the upper and lower bearings to prevent excess looseness in the bearings or excessive stiffness. The preload ensures that the bearing will function correctly after assembly because it is maintained during a period of time that the glue joining the hub and stator assembly together sets.

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Aurora, OR, United States of America

Richard Harrison