Inventors:
John W. Murphy - Kettering OH
Albert G. Haitz - Dayton OH
Kenneth L. Myers - Kettering OH
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:
H02K 100
Abstract:
An improved laminated rotor assembly is disclosed which features a novel key/keyway design that prevents lamination reversal while permitting indexing of successive laminae for the distribution of dimensional variations thereof. There are multiple, symmetrically oriented keyways, each keyway having an identical asymmetrical profile. The symmetrical distribution of identical profile keyways permits indexing of successive laminae, and the asymmetrical keyway profiles prevent lamination reversal. In the preferred embodiment, two or three keyways are employed, each key and keyway being formed in the shape of a step having at least two different radial dimensions.