OIL SUPPLY CONDUIT THROUGH STATOR LAMINATION STACK FOR ELECTRIFIED TURBOCHARGER
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April 26, 2017
A number of variations may include a product comprising: an electrified turbocharger comprising: an electric motor surrounding a portion of a shaft constructed and arranged to selectively drive the shaft, wherein the electric motor further comprises a stator comprising a lamination stack; a housing surrounding the electric motor, wherein the housing includes a plurality of channels constructed and arranged to lubricate a first bearing; and wherein the lamination stack is constructed and arranged to include at least one conduit to pass oil through the electric motor to a second bearing.
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