High strength induction machine, rotor, rotor cage end ring and bar joint, rotor end ring, and related methods

摘要

A high strength induction machine, rotor, rotor cage end ring and bar joint, rotor end ring, and related methods are provided. An embodiment of an end ring and bar joint includes a main body adapted to substantially surround a rotor shaft when mounted thereto, a plurality of slots extending inwardly in a radial direction from outer peripheries of the main body, a thicker end ring section extending outwardly from a medial portion of the main body, being thicker than the outer peripheries of the main body, and also being adapted to substantially surround the rotor shaft, and a plurality of bosses extending axially and outwardly from outer peripheral portions in a direction opposite to the thicker end ring section and each adapted to receive an end portion of a rotor bar therein.