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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2019
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2017
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Frederick W. Rhoads, Holly, MI (US);
John D. Campbell, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Rodney C. Malone, Clarkston, MI (US);
Douglas M. Linn, White Lake, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A slot flaring apparatus is presented herein. The slot flaring apparatus includes a base and flaring tool. The base is configured to receive and secure a stator that has a plurality of core slots. The flaring tool is configured to be controllably pressed against the stator and has a plurality of flaring teeth. Moreover, each tooth of the plurality of flaring teeth is configured to insert into and form a respective slot liner which has been inserted into the corresponding core slot.