Concentrated motor winding configuration and method of manufacturing

Abstract

Systems and methods to form concentrated motor windings may include bending wires into a U-shape, inserting the wires onto a stator pole, bending ends of the wires around the stator pole, and welding respective pairs of the ends of the bent wires. In some example embodiments, the U-shape may include a twist along a central portion thereof. In other example embodiments, a twist may be introduced along the respective pairs of bent ends of the wires that are then welded. In addition, the wires may be stacked and laterally inserted onto the stator pole. Further, the wire bending, twisting, insertion, welding, and other forming processes may be performed by automated or robotic machinery or equipment.