Motor

The motor design addresses the challenges of complex terminal manufacturing and axial tolerance issues by using a power terminal portion with a first groove and first projections on the busbar body, resulting in reduced scrap rates and motor defects.

JP7655929B2Active Publication Date: 2025-04-02LG INNOTEK CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2022549942
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-03-18
Filing Date
2021-01-26
Publication Date
2025-04-02
Estimated Expiration
2041-01-26

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Technical Problem

The complex shape of the terminal in motors leads to intricate manufacturing processes, resulting in a high scrap rate and increased costs. Additionally, axial tolerances during assembly can cause the power supply terminal to shift, leading to motor defects.

Method used

The motor design incorporates a power terminal portion with a first groove and first projections on the busbar body, which are arranged in a multi-stage structure. This configuration allows for alignment and secure positioning of the power terminal, reducing the impact of axial tolerances.

Benefits of technology

The solution significantly reduces manufacturing costs by minimizing scrap during terminal production and prevents motor defects caused by terminal misalignment, ensuring reliable motor performance.

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Abstract

The present invention may provide a motor including: a shaft; a rotor coupled to the shaft; a stator disposed outside the rotor; a busbar disposed above the stator; and a power terminal portion coupled to the busbar and connected to the coil, the power terminal portion including a first groove, the busbar including a busbar body and a plurality of terminals disposed on the busbar body, the busbar body including a plurality of first protrusions protruding upward from an upper surface of the busbar body and disposed in the first groove, and the plurality of first protrusions are disposed on the same circular orbit based on the center of the busbar.
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The embodiment relates to a motor. [Background technology]

[0002] The motor includes a rotor and a stator. A coil is wound around the stator. A connection end of the coil wound around the stator may be connected to a bus bar. The bus bar includes a bus bar body and a terminal. The terminal may be electrically connected to the connection end of the coil. Also, the terminal may be formed integrally with a power terminal that is connected to an external power source.

[0003] The terminal may include a terminal body, a plurality of connecting ends extending from the terminal body, and a power terminal. The terminal body generally includes a curved surface, and the connecting ends and the power terminal are branched from the body and bent. In particular, the power terminal is characterized by being long since it is connected to an external power source.

[0004] Therefore, there is a problem that the shape of the development of the plate material for manufacturing the terminal is very complicated. When the shape of the development is complicated, the manufacturing process becomes complicated, and there is a problem that a lot of scrap is generated in the terminal manufacturing process.

[0005] In addition, the shapes and sizes of terminals applied to each motor are different depending on the position of the power terminal, which causes a problem that not only does the waste of scrap increase significantly during the manufacturing process of various terminals, but also the number of dies and processes required to manufacture the terminals increases.

[0006] In addition, tolerances may occur in the axial direction during the assembly process of the stator, busbar, busbar terminal, and power terminal. At this time, there is a problem that the axial positions of the power terminals and the power terminals are changed due to the accumulation of such tolerances. As a result, there is a problem that the position of the power terminals deviates from the allowable error, causing a malfunction of the motor. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Therefore, the present embodiment is intended to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a motor including a terminal which generates less scrap during the manufacturing process.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a motor that is compatible with various positions of the power terminals.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a motor in which the axial position of the power terminal is prevented from being changed due to cumulative tolerance.

[0010] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned here will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] An embodiment can provide a motor including a rotating shaft, a rotor connected to the rotating shaft, a stator disposed on the outside of the rotor, a busbar disposed on an upper side of the stator, and a power terminal portion connected to the busbar and a coil, the power terminal portion including a first groove, the busbar including a busbar body and a plurality of terminals disposed on the busbar body, the busbar body including a plurality of first protrusions protruding upward from an upper surface of the busbar body and disposed in the first groove, and the plurality of first protrusions are disposed on the same circular orbit based on a center of the busbar.

[0012] Preferably, the busbar body includes a first busbar body and a second busbar body arranged in a multi-stage structure in a vertical direction, and the first protrusion may be arranged on one of the first busbar body and the second busbar body.

[0013] Preferably, the first protrusion is disposed on the first busbar body, and the first protrusion may be disposed so as to overlap the second busbar body in a circumferential direction.

[0014] Preferably, the first projections may be located between circumferentially separated second busbar bodies.

[0015] Preferably, the plurality of first projections may be arranged to be rotationally symmetric.

[0016] Preferably, the terminal includes a terminal body, a third protrusion extending from an end of the terminal body and connected to an end of the coil, and a fourth protrusion branching from the third protrusion and connected to the power terminal, and a plurality of the first protrusions may be disposed between adjacent fourth protrusions based on a circumferential direction of the bus bar.

[0017] An embodiment may provide a motor including a rotating shaft, a rotor coupled to the rotating shaft, a stator arranged corresponding to the rotor, the stator including a stator core and a coil, a busbar arranged on an upper side of the stator, and a power terminal portion connected to the coil and coupled to the busbar, the power terminal portion including a second protrusion, the busbar including a busbar body and a plurality of terminals arranged on the busbar body, the busbar body including a plurality of second grooves arranged on an upper surface of the busbar body and in which the second protrusions are arranged, and the plurality of second grooves are arranged on the same circular orbit based on a center of the busbar.

[0018] Preferably, the busbar body includes a first busbar body and a second busbar body arranged in a multi-stage structure in the vertical direction, and the second groove is arranged in one of the first busbar body and the second busbar body.

[0019] Preferably, the second groove is disposed in the first busbar body, and the second groove may be disposed so as to overlap the second busbar body in a circumferential direction.

[0020] Preferably, the second groove may be located between circumferentially separated second busbar bodies.

[0021] Preferably, the plurality of second grooves may be arranged to be rotationally symmetric.

[0022] Preferably, the terminal includes a terminal body, a third protrusion extending from an end of the terminal body and connected to an end of the coil, and a fourth protrusion branching from the third protrusion and connected to the power terminal, and a plurality of the second grooves may be disposed between adjacent fourth protrusions based on a circumferential direction of the bus bar.

[0023] Preferably, the third projection is a member having a rectangular horizontal cross section, and a longer side direction of the horizontal cross section may be a radial direction of the bus bar.

[0024] Preferably, the fourth projection is a member having a rectangular horizontal cross section, and a long side direction of the horizontal cross section may be a circumferential direction of the bus bar.

[0025] Preferably, the plurality of fourth protrusions may be arranged on different circumferences based on the center of the bus bar.

[0026] An embodiment may provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft, a stator arranged to correspond to the rotor, a busbar including a busbar body and a plurality of terminals arranged on the busbar body, and a power terminal section including a power terminal section body and a plurality of power terminals arranged on the power terminal section body, wherein the busbar includes a first busbar body on which a first terminal is arranged and a second busbar body arranged above the first busbar body and on which a second terminal is arranged, the busbar includes a plurality of first coupling portions on an upper surface of the first busbar body and a plurality of second coupling portions on a lower surface of the power terminal section body that couple to the first coupling portions, and the second terminals are connected to the plurality of power terminals.

[0027] An embodiment for achieving the above object provides a motor including a shaft; a rotor coupled to the shaft; a stator disposed on the outside of the rotor; a busbar disposed above the stator; and a housing accommodating the stator and the busbar, the housing including a first part disposed above the busbar, the busbar including at least one first support surface in contact with the first part, and the first part including at least one second support surface each in contact with the first support surface.

[0028] Preferably, the first and second bearing surfaces may be axially overlapped.

[0029] Preferably, the number of the first support surfaces is multiple, the multiple first support surfaces being equally spaced from each other, and the number of the second support surfaces is multiple, the multiple second support surfaces each corresponding to a position of the first support surface.

[0030] Preferably, the bus bar includes at least one protrusion protruding toward the first part, and the second support surface may be disposed on an end surface of the protrusion.

[0031] Preferably, the bus bar includes a first terminal connected to the stator and a second terminal connected to the first terminal and connected to an external power source, and the first part may have a hole through which the second terminal passes.

[0032] Preferably, the bus bar includes a body that insulates the first terminal and the second terminal, and at least one protrusion may be disposed on an upper surface of the body.

[0033] The second support surface may be disposed higher than an upper surface of the fuselage and lower than an upper end of the second terminal.

[0034] Preferably, the protrusion may include a first member extending from the body, and a second member disposed inside the first member.

[0035] Preferably, an end surface of the second member is disposed higher than an end surface of the first member, and the end surface of the second member may be disposed on the second support surface.

[0036] Preferably, the first member is made of the same material as the busbar body, and the second member is made of a different material than the first member.

[0037] Preferably, the number of the protrusions is three, and the three protrusions may be spaced apart at 120 degree intervals around the rotation axis of the shaft.

[0038] Preferably, the three protrusions may be spaced from the shaft center by the same distance.

[0039] Preferably, the second terminal may be disposed between any one of the three protrusions and another one of the three protrusions in the circumferential direction.

[0040] Preferably, the housing includes a second part arranged outside the stator and the busbars and a third part arranged below the stator, the first part and the second part being integral, and the third part may be joined to the second part.

[0041] Preferably, the first part includes a first surface facing the bus bar and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the at least one first support surface can be disposed on the first surface.

[0042] Preferably, the first support surface is a flat surface, and the area of ​​the first support surface may be greater than the area of ​​an end surface of the second support surface.

[0043] Preferably, the body and the first support surface are spaced apart in the axial direction, and the distance between the body and the first support surface may be the same as the axial length of the protrusion. Effect of the Invention

[0044] According to the embodiment, since the terminal includes a terminal that generates less scrap during the manufacturing process, it provides an advantageous effect of significantly reducing manufacturing costs.

[0045] According to the embodiment, an advantageous effect is provided that it is possible to correspond to various positions of the power terminal and be interchangeable.

[0046] According to the embodiment, while the bus bar is being inserted into the housing, the bus bar can be placed in a fixed position by contacting the inner surface of the housing. Also, the power connection part of the terminal can be guided to a fixed position to prevent the position of the power connection part of the terminal from being displaced due to accumulated tolerance. Therefore, motor failure due to poor connection of the power terminal can be reduced. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0047] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a motor according to an embodiment; [Diagram 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating a power terminal portion and a bus bar. [Diagram 3] 1 is a diagram illustrating a power terminal unit and a bus bar in an exploded state; [Figure 4] FIG. [Diagram 5] 1 is a diagram illustrating a plate member forming a phase terminal of a bus bar. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the first terminal. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a second terminal. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the third terminal. [Figure 10] FIG. [Figure 11] 11 is a plan view of the phase terminal illustrated in FIG. 10, showing the radial length of a third protrusion extending to a fourth protrusion in the radial direction; [Figure 12]11 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of a phase terminal. [Figure 13] FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a power terminal portion and a bus bar according to a modified example. [Figure 15] 15 is a bottom view of the power terminal portion illustrated in FIG. 14. [Figure 16] FIG. 15 is a plan view of the busbar body illustrated in FIG. [Figure 17] 13 is a perspective view illustrating a bus bar according to a modified example, in which fourth projections are arranged along the circumferential direction. FIG. [Figure 18] 1 is a diagram illustrating a plate member forming a phase terminal of a bus bar. [Figure 19] FIG. [Figure 20] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the first terminal. [Figure 21] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a second terminal. [Figure 22] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the third terminal. [Figure 23] FIG. 18 is a plan view of a phase terminal of the bus bar illustrated in FIG. 17. [Figure 24] FIG. 18 is a plan view of the busbar body illustrated in FIG. [Diagram 25] 18 is a view illustrating a busbar including a first groove instead of a first protrusion in the busbar body illustrated in FIG. 17. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a plan view of the busbar body illustrated in FIG. 25. [Figure 27] 1 is a side cross-sectional view of a motor according to an embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the motor according to the embodiment. [Figure 29] FIG. [Diagram 30] FIG. [Diagram 31] This is a cross-sectional view along the line AA' of Figure 30. [Diagram 32]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the first part and the second part. [Diagram 33] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the first part and the second part. [Diagram 34] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which the bus bar and the housing are joined together. [Diagram 35] 4 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the bus bar and the housing are coupled together; FIG. [Diagram 36] 1 is an enlarged view of part A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0048] The direction parallel to the length of the shaft (up and down) is called the axial direction, the direction perpendicular to the axial direction centered on the shaft is called the radial direction, and the direction along a circle with a radial radius centered on the shaft is called the circumferential direction.

[0049] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a motor according to an embodiment. 1, the motor according to the embodiment may include a shaft 10, a rotor 20, a stator 30, an insulator 40, a housing 50, a bus bar 60, a sensing unit 70, and a substrate 80. Hereinafter, "inner" refers to a direction from the housing 50 toward the rotating shaft 10, which is the center of the motor, and "outer" refers to a direction opposite to the inner side, which is a direction from the rotating shaft 10 toward the housing 50. In addition, hereinafter, the circumferential direction and the radial direction are each based on the center of the shaft.

[0050] The shaft 10 can be coupled to a rotor 20. When electromagnetic interaction occurs between the rotor 20 and the stator 30 through the supply of electric current, the rotor 20 rotates, and the shaft 10 rotates accordingly. The shaft 10 is rotatably supported by a bearing 1. The shaft 10 can be connected to a steering device of a vehicle to transmit power.

[0051] The rotor 20 rotates through electrical interaction with the stator 30. The rotor 20 may be disposed corresponding to the stator 30, and may be disposed inside the stator 30. The rotor 20 may include a rotor core 21 and magnets 22 disposed in the rotor core 21. In this case, the rotor 20 may be an SPM type in which the magnets 22 are disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the rotor core 21.

[0052] The stator 30 is disposed outside the rotor 20. The stator 30 may include a stator core 30A, a coil 30B, and an insulator 40 attached to the stator core 30A. The coil 30B may be wound around the insulator 40. The insulator 40 is disposed between the coil 30B and the stator core 30A, and serves to electrically insulate the stator core 30A from the coil 30B. The coil 30B induces an electrical interaction with the magnet of the rotor 20.

[0053] The busbar 60 is disposed on the upper side of the stator 30. The busbar 60 includes a busbar body 100 made of an insulating material and a plurality of terminals coupled to the busbar body. The busbar body is made of an insulating material and connects the plurality of terminals to each other to prevent them from being connected to each other. In addition, the plurality of terminals connect the coils 30B wound around the stator core 30A to each other to apply current to each coil.

[0054] The sensing unit 70 may be coupled to the shaft 10. The sensing unit 70 includes a sensing plate 70A and a sensing magnet 70B disposed on the sensing plate. A sensor for sensing the magnetic force of the sensing magnet 70B may be disposed on the substrate 80. In this case, the sensor may be a Hall IC, and serves to sense the magnetic flux of the sensing magnet 70B of the sensing unit 70 coupled to the shaft 10. The sensing unit 70 and the substrate 80 perform a function of detecting the position of the rotor 20 by sensing the magnetic flux that changes with rotation.

[0055] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a power terminal unit and a bus bar, and FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the power terminal unit and the bus bar are disassembled.

[0056] 2 and 3, the busbar 60A may include a busbar body 100 and a terminal 200. The busbar body 100 may be an annular molded member. The busbar body 100 may include a first busbar body 110 and a second busbar body 120. The second busbar body 120 may be disposed above the first busbar body 110, and the busbar bodies 100 may be disposed in a multi-stage structure in the vertical direction.

[0057] The terminal 200 may include a second terminal 200_1 connected to U, V, and W-phase power sources and a neutral terminal 200_2 connecting the second terminal 200_1. The second terminal 200_1 may not include a power terminal connected to an external power source, and may be connected to a separate power terminal connected to an external power source.

[0058] The neutral terminal 200_2 may be disposed on the first busbar body 110 of the busbar body 100. The second terminal 200_1 may be disposed on the second busbar body 120 of the busbar body 100.

[0059] The power supply terminal portion 90A may be disposed on the bus bar 60A. The power supply terminal portion 90A may include a body 91 and a power supply terminal 92. The body 91 is coupled to the bus bar body 100. When the power supply terminal portion 90A is coupled to the bus bar body 100, one end of the power supply terminal 92 is connected to the second terminal 200_1 of the bus bar 60A, and the other end is connected to an external power supply.

[0060] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the power terminal portion 90A. 3 and 4, the body 91 of the power terminal portion 90A is a second coupling portion and includes a plurality of first grooves 91a. The first grooves 91a are recessed on the lower surface of the body 91. The first grooves 91a are for coupling the power terminal portion 90A to the bus bar 60A, and are where the first protrusion 101, which is the first coupling portion of the bus bar 60A, is pressed into. When the power terminal portion 90A is coupled to the bus bar body 100, an end of the power terminal 92 is aligned with and contacts the fourth protrusion 230 of the second terminal 200_1 of the bus bar 60A.

[0061] The terminal 200 may include a first terminal 200_2 and a second terminal 200_1. The first terminal may be a neutral terminal, and the second terminal 200_1 may be a phase terminal.

[0062] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a plate material forming second terminal 200_1 of bus bar 60A.

[0063] 5, the second terminal 200_1 may be manufactured by pressing a plate material 2. The plate material 2 may be a strip-shaped member having a certain width. The plate material 2 may include a first region 3 forming a terminal body 210 of the second terminal 200_1, a second region 4 and a third region 5 forming a third protrusion (220 in FIGS. 7, 8, and 9) of the second terminal 200_1, and a fourth region 6 and a fifth region 7 forming a fourth protrusion (230 in FIGS. 7, 8, and 9) of the second terminal 200_1.

[0064] The first region 3 is disposed long along one edge of the plate material 2. The second region 4 may be bent upward from one end of the first region 3 and then bent outward from the first region 3 again. The third region 5 may be bent upward from the other end of the first region 3 and then bent inward from the first region 3 again. The second region 4 and the third region 5 may be formed by bending and extending in the same direction in the first region 3. The fourth region 6 may be branched upward from the second region 4. The fourth region 6 is formed up to the other edge of the plate material 2. The fifth region 7 may be branched upward from the third region 5. The fifth region 7 is also formed up to the other edge of the plate material 2.

[0065] The shape of the second terminal 200_1 can be formed by the first region 3, the second region 4, the third region 5, the fourth region 6, and the fifth region 7 of the plate material 2 described above.

[0066] Figure 6 is an oblique view showing the second terminal 200_1, Figure 7 is an oblique view showing the 2-1 terminal 200A, Figure 8 is an oblique view showing the 2-2 terminal 200B, and Figure 9 is an oblique view showing the 2-3 terminal 200C.

[0067] 6 to 9, the second terminal 200_1 may include a 2-1 terminal 200A, a 2-2 terminal 200B, and a 2-3 terminal 200C, which are respectively connected to the U, V, and W phase power supplies. A group of terminals consisting of the 2-1 terminal 200A, the 2-2 terminal 200B, the 2-3 terminal 200C, and the neutral terminal 200_2 may be arranged in pairs.

[0068] The 2-1 terminal 200A, the 2-2 terminal 200B, and the 2-3 terminal 200C may each include a terminal body 210, a third protrusion 220, and a fourth protrusion 230.

[0069] The terminal body 210 of the 2-1 terminal 200A, the terminal body 210 of the 2-2 terminal 200B, and the terminal body 210 of the 2-3 terminal 200C may be arranged differently in the radial direction of the busbar 60A. In terms of the terminal bodies 210, they may be arranged in the order of the 2-1 terminal 200A, the 2-2 terminal 200B, and the 2-3 terminal 200C from the inside to the outside.

[0070] The 2-1 terminal 200A, the 2-2 terminal 200B, and the 2-3 terminal 200C may be arranged to include a radially overlapping area. The 2-1 terminal 200A, the 2-2 terminal 200B, and the 2-3 terminal 200C may be arranged upright so that the vertical width is larger than the horizontal width corresponding to the thickness of the plate material 2.

[0071] The third protrusion 220 is a portion that contacts an end of the coil 30B. The third protrusion 220 extends upward from an end of the terminal body 210 and is bent outward in a radial direction. The end of the third protrusion 220 is bent in a hook shape and is arranged to surround a first end (not shown) of the coil 30B. The third protrusion 220 may include a 3-1 protrusion 221 and a 3-2 protrusion 222. The 3-1 protrusion 221 may be arranged at one end of the terminal body 210. The 3-2 protrusion 222 may be arranged at the other end of the terminal body 210. The 3-1 protrusion 221 may be connected to one end of the coil 30B. The 3-2 protrusion 222 may be connected to the other end (not shown) of the coil 30B different from the coil 30B connected to the 3-1 protrusion 221. Although not shown, the other end of each coil 30B may be connected to the neutral terminal 200_2.

[0072] The fourth protrusion 230 is a portion that comes into contact with a separate power terminal. The fourth protrusion 230 is disposed branching upward from the third protrusion 220. The fourth protrusion 230 may be a rectangular member including a flat surface. The fourth protrusion 230 may include a 4-1 protrusion 231 and a 4-2 protrusion 232. The 4-1 protrusion 231 may be branched from the 3-1 protrusion 221. The 4-2 protrusion 232 may be branched from the 3-2 protrusion 222.

[0073] The 2-1 terminal 200A, the 2-2 terminal 200B, and the 2-3 terminal 200C have the same overall shape including the third protrusion 220 and the fourth protrusion 230 of the terminal body 210, but the circumferential length of the terminal body 210 and the length of the third protrusion 220 may be different. However, the size and shape of the fourth protrusion 230 may be the same for the 2-1 terminal 200A, the 2-2 terminal 200B, and the 2-3 terminal 200C. This is to allow the second terminal 200_1 to be shared in correspondence with power terminals at various positions.

[0074] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the second terminal 200_1. 10, the plurality of fourth protrusions 230 arranged on all second terminals 200_1 are arranged at the same positions in the radial direction and the up-down direction of bus bar 60A, and may be arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of bus bar 60A.

[0075] The fourth protrusion 230 is a rectangular member whose horizontal cross section has a length H1 greater than a width W1. In this case, the long side direction of the horizontal cross section may be the radial direction of the busbar 60A. The plurality of fourth protrusions 230 may be arranged such that the centers of the radial widths of the horizontal cross sections are arranged on the same track based on the center C of the busbar 60A. Therefore, the plurality of fourth protrusions 230 may be arranged radially based on the center C of the busbar 60A.

[0076] The plurality of fourth protrusions 230 may be arranged at equal intervals based on the circumferential direction of busbar 60A. For example, second terminal 200_1 may be divided into second terminals 200_1 of first group 200_1A (hereinafter referred to as first group 200_1A) and second terminals 200_1 of second group 200_1B (hereinafter referred to as second group 200_1B) which are electrically separated from each other. First group 200_1A and second group 200_1B may be arranged to be divided based on an imaginary straight line passing through center C of busbar 60A. First group 200_1A and second group 200_1B may be arranged to be rotationally symmetrical based on center C of busbar 60A. Alternatively, first group 200_1A and second group 200_1B may be arranged to be symmetrical based on an imaginary straight line passing through center C of busbar 60A.

[0077] In this case, the first angle R1 of the first group 200_1A and the second angle R2 of the second group 200_1B may be the same. Here, the first angle R1 is an angle indicating a circumferential interval between the fourth protrusions 230 at the second terminal 200_1 of the first group 200_1A, and the second angle R2 is an angle indicating a circumferential interval between the fourth protrusions 230 at the second terminal 200_1 of the second group 200_1B. The reference for the first angle R1 and the second angle R2 corresponds to the center of the circumferential width of the horizontal cross section of the fourth protrusions 230, respectively.

[0078] The third angle R3 between the first group 200_1A and the second group 200_1B may also be the same as the first angle R1 or the second angle R2. Here, the third angle R3 is an angle indicating the circumferential distance between the second protrusion 230A of the first group 200_1A and the second protrusion 230B of the second group 200_1B that are adjacent to each other. The reference for the third angle R3 corresponds to the center of the circumferential width of the horizontal cross section of each of the fourth protrusions 230.

[0079] FIG. 11 is a plan view of the second terminal 200_1 shown in FIG. 10, illustrating the radial length of the third protrusion 220 extending to the fourth protrusion 230 in the radial direction.

[0080] 11, hereinafter, the radial length of the third protrusion 220 extending to the fourth protrusion 230 in the radial direction is referred to as "length" for short. The lengths L1 and L2 of the 2-1 terminal 200A located relatively inward may be longer than the lengths L3 and L4 of the 2-2 terminal 200B. And the lengths L5 and L6 of the 2-3 terminal 200C located relatively outward may be shorter than the lengths L3 and L4 of the 2-2 terminal 200B.

[0081] Meanwhile, in the 2-1 terminal 200A, the 2-2 terminal 200B, and the 2-3 terminal 200C, the lengths L1, L3, and L5 of the 3-1 protrusion 221 and the lengths L2, L4, and L6 of the 3-2 protrusion 222 may be the same, respectively.

[0082] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the second terminal 200_1.

[0083] 10 and 12, in the case of Fig. 10, the second protrusion 230A of the first group 200_1A and the second protrusion 230B of the second group 200_1B, which are adjacent to each other, are respectively disposed in terminals disposed at different positions in the radial direction. For example, the second protrusion 230A of the first group 200_1A is disposed in the 2-1 terminal 200A, and the second protrusion 230B of the second group 200_1B is disposed in the 2-3 terminal 200C, which is disposed at a different radial position from the 2-1 terminal 200A.

[0084] 12, the second protrusions 230A of the first group 200_1A and the second protrusions 230B of the second group 200_1B adjacent to each other may be disposed in terminals disposed at the same radial positions. For example, the second protrusion 230A of the first group 200_1A may be disposed in the 2-1 terminal 200A, and the second protrusions 230B of the second group 200_1B may also be disposed in another 2-1 terminal 200A having the same radial position.

[0085] FIG. 13 is a plan view of the busbar body 100. 3 and 13, the busbar body 100 may include a plurality of first protrusions 101. The plurality of first protrusions 101 protrude upward from an upper surface of the first busbar body 110 of the busbar body 100. The first protrusions 101 may be coupled to a body surrounding the power terminals. The first protrusions 101 are for aligning the positions of the power terminals coupled to the busbar 60A and the fourth protrusions 230. The first protrusions 101 may have a cylindrical shape, and an upper end of the first protrusions 101 may have a cone shape.

[0086] The plurality of first protrusions 101 may be arranged such that their centers are disposed on the same track based on the center C of the bus bar 60A. This is to allow the second terminal 200_1 to be shared in accordance with the positions of various power supply terminals.

[0087] The first protrusion 101 may be disposed inwardly of the fourth protrusion 230 in the radial direction of the busbar 60A. Also, the first protrusion 101 may be disposed so as not to overlap the fourth protrusion 230 in the circumferential direction of the busbar 60A. That is, the first protrusion 101 may be disposed between the fourth protrusion 230 and an adjacent fourth protrusion 230 in the circumferential direction of the busbar 60A. Also, the first protrusion 101 may be disposed so as to overlap the second busbar body 120 in the circumferential direction.

[0088] The second busbar body 120 of the busbar body 100 may form empty spaces S1, S2 with a certain width in the circumferential direction. The first protrusions 101 may be disposed in the empty spaces S1, S2. The empty spaces S1, S2 may be spaces in which the second busbar body 120 is separated as shown in FIG. 13, or may be second grooves in the second busbar body 120 formed to be recessed in the radial direction as shown in FIG. 13, S2. The first protrusions 101 may be disposed in the empty spaces S1, S2. The side surfaces of the second busbar body 120 forming the boundaries between the empty spaces S1, S2 serve to guide the power terminals when the power terminals are coupled to the busbar 60A.

[0089] Although the first protrusion 101 is illustrated as being disposed on the first busbar body 110, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first protrusion 101 may be disposed on the second busbar body 120.

[0090] FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a power supply terminal portion 90B and a bus bar 60A according to a modified example, and FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the power supply terminal portion 90B illustrated in FIG.

[0091] 14 and 15, the body 91 of the power terminal portion 90B may include a plurality of second protrusions 91b. The second protrusions 91b are formed to protrude from the lower surface of the body 91. The second protrusions 91b are for coupling the power terminal portion 90B and the bus bar 60A, and are press-fitted into the second groove 102 of the bus bar 60A.

[0092] FIG. 16 is a plan view of the busbar body 100 illustrated in FIG.

[0093] 14 and 16, the busbar 60A according to the modified example may include a second groove 102 instead of the first protrusion 101. The busbar body 100 may include a plurality of second grooves 102. The plurality of second grooves 102 may be formed to be recessed on the upper surface of the busbar body 100. The second grooves 102 may be combined with a protruding structure of the body surrounding the power terminals. The second grooves 102 are also for aligning the positions of the power terminals to be combined with the busbar 60A and the fourth protrusion 230. The plurality of second grooves 102 may be arranged such that their centers are disposed on the same circular orbit O3 based on the center C of the busbar 60A. This is for sharing the second terminal 200_1 in accordance with the positions of various power terminals. The second grooves 102 may be arranged in the circumferential direction of the busbar 60A so as not to overlap with the fourth protrusion 230. That is, the second grooves 102 may be disposed between adjacent fourth protrusions 230 in the circumferential direction of the bus bar 60A.

[0094] The second groove 102 may be disposed on the inside of the fourth protrusion 230. Also, the second groove 102 may be disposed so as not to overlap the fourth protrusion 230 in the radial direction of the busbar 60A. That is, the second groove 102 may be disposed between the fourth protrusion 230 and the adjacent fourth protrusion 230 in the circumferential direction of the busbar 60A. And the second groove 102 may be disposed so as to overlap the second busbar body 120 in the circumferential direction.

[0095] The second busbar body 120 of the busbar body 100 may form empty spaces S3, S4 with a certain width in the circumferential direction. The second grooves 102 may be disposed in the empty spaces S3, S4. The empty spaces S3, S4 may be spaces in which the second busbar body 120 is separated as shown in S3 of FIG. 13, or may be second grooves of the second busbar body 120 formed to be recessed in the radial direction as shown in S4 of FIG. The second grooves 102 may be disposed in the empty spaces S3, S4. The side surfaces of the second busbar body 120 forming the boundaries of the empty spaces S3, S4 serve to guide the power terminals when the power terminals are coupled to the busbar 60A.

[0096] Although the second groove 102 is illustrated as being disposed in the first busbar body 110, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second groove 102 may be disposed in the second busbar body 110.

[0097] Fig. 17 is a perspective view illustrating a busbar 60B according to a modified example, in which fourth protrusions 1230 are arranged along the circumferential direction. Referring to Fig. 17, the busbar 60B may include a busbar body 1100 and a terminal 1200. The terminal 1200 may include phase terminals 1200_1 connected to U-, V-, and W-phase power sources, and a neutral terminal 1200_2 connecting the phase terminals 1200_1.

[0098] The busbar body 1100 may include a plurality of first protrusions 1101. The plurality of first protrusions 1101 protrude upward from an upper surface of a first busbar body 1110 of the busbar body 1100. The first protrusions 1101 are for aligning the position of the power terminal portion 90A to be coupled to the busbar 60B.

[0099] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a plate material 12 forming a phase terminal 1200_1 of a bus bar 60B.

[0100] 18, the plate material 12 may include a first region 13 forming a terminal body 1210 of the phase terminal 1200_1, a second region 14 and a third region 15 forming a third protrusion 1220 of the phase terminal 1200_1, and a fourth region 16 and a fifth region 17 forming a fourth protrusion 1230 of the phase terminal 1200_1. In this case, the fourth region 16 is located at the end of the second region 14, and the fifth region 17 is located at the end of the third region 15.

[0101] Figure 19 is a perspective view illustrating the phase terminal 1200_1, Figure 20 is a perspective view illustrating the first terminal 1200A, Figure 21 is a perspective view illustrating the second terminal 1200B, and Figure 22 is a perspective view illustrating the third terminal 1200C.

[0102] 19 to 21, the inverter may include a first terminal 1200A, a second terminal 1200B, and a third terminal 1200C, which are respectively connected to power sources of phases U, V, and W. The first terminal 1200A, the second terminal 1200B, and the third terminal 1200C may each include a terminal body 1210, a third protrusion 1220, and a fourth protrusion 1230.

[0103] The terminal body 1210 of the first terminal 1200A, the terminal body 1210 of the second terminal 1200B, and the terminal body 1210 of the third terminal 1200C may be arranged differently in the radial direction of the busbar 60B. In terms of the terminal bodies 1210, they may be arranged in the order of the first terminal 1200A, the second terminal 1200B, and the third terminal 1200C from the inside to the outside.

[0104] The first terminal 1200A, the second terminal 1200B, and the third terminal 1200C may be arranged to include a radially overlapping region. The first terminal 1200A, the second terminal 1200B, and the third terminal 1200C may be arranged upright so that the vertical width is greater than the horizontal width corresponding to the thickness of the plate material 12.

[0105] The third protrusion 1220 extends upward from an end of the terminal body 1210 and is bent outward in a radial direction. The end of the third protrusion 1220 is bent in a hook shape and is arranged to surround a first end (not shown) of the coil 30B. The third protrusion 1220 may include a 3-1 protrusion 1221 and a 3-2 protrusion 1222. The 3-1 protrusion 1221 may be arranged at one end of the terminal body 1210. The 3-2 protrusion 1222 may be arranged at the other end of the terminal body 1210. The 3-1 protrusion 1221 may be connected to a first end of the coil 30B. The 3-2 protrusion 1222 may be connected to one end (not shown) of the coil 30B different from the coil 30B connected to the 3-1 protrusion 1221. Although not shown, a second end of each coil 30B may be connected to the neutral terminal 1200_2.

[0106] The fourth protrusion 1230 is disposed branching upward from the third protrusion 1220. The fourth protrusion 1230 may be a rectangular member including a flat surface. In addition, the fourth protrusion 1230 may be a rectangular member having a horizontal cross section, and the long side direction of the horizontal cross section may be the circumferential direction of the busbar 60B. The fourth protrusion 1230 may protrude from a connection portion between the third protrusion 1220 and the terminal body 1210. Therefore, the fourth protrusion 1230 is disposed on one side of the third protrusion 1220.

[0107] The fourth protrusion 1230 may include a 4-1 protrusion 1231 and a 3-2 protrusion 1232. The 4-1 protrusion 1231 may be branched off from the 3-1 protrusion 1221. The 3-2 protrusion 1232 may be branched off from the 3-2 protrusion 1222.

[0108] The first terminal 1200A, the second terminal 1200B, and the third terminal 1200C have the same overall shape including the third protrusion 1220 and the fourth protrusion 1230 of the terminal body 1210, but the circumferential length of the terminal body 1210 and the length of the third protrusion 1220 may be different. However, the size and shape of the fourth protrusion 1230 may be the same for the first terminal 1200A, the second terminal 1200B, and the third terminal 1200C. This is to allow the phase terminal 1200_1 to be shared in correspondence with the power terminals 1200 in various positions.

[0109] FIG. 23 is a plan view of a phase terminal 1200_1 of the bus bar 60B shown in FIG.

[0110] 23, the plurality of fourth protrusions 1230 arranged on all of the phase terminals 1200_1 are arranged at the same positions in the up-down direction of the bus bar 60B. The plurality of fourth protrusions 1230 may be arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the bus bar 60B.

[0111] For example, fourth protrusion 1230 is a rectangular member whose horizontal cross section has a length H2 greater than a width W2, and the long side direction of the horizontal cross section may be the circumferential direction of busbar 60B.

[0112] Some of the plurality of fourth protrusions 1230 may be disposed at different positions in the radial direction of the busbar 60B from the rest. For example, the fourth protrusions 1230 may be disposed so as to overlap with the terminal body 1210 with respect to the center C of the busbar 60B. Specifically, the plurality of fourth protrusions 1230 disposed on the same terminal body 1210 may be disposed on the same circumference with respect to the center of the busbar 60B.

[0113] Therefore, the plurality of fourth protrusions 1230 arranged on the first terminal 1200 may be arranged on a first circumference O3 based on the center C of the busbar 60B. The plurality of fourth protrusions 1230 arranged on the second terminal 1200 may be arranged on a second circumference O5 based on the center C of the busbar 60B. The plurality of fourth protrusions 1230 arranged on the third terminal 1200 may be arranged on a third circumference O6 based on the center C of the busbar 60B. The first circumference O4, the second circumference O5, and the third circumference O6 each have a different radius.

[0114] The plurality of fourth protrusions 1230 may be arranged at equal intervals based on the circumferential direction of busbar 60B. For example, phase terminal 1200_1 may be divided into phase terminals 1200_1 of a first group 1200_1A (hereinafter referred to as first group 1200_1A) and phase terminals 1200_1 of a second group 1200_1B (hereinafter referred to as second group 1200_1B) which are electrically separated from each other. First group 1200_1A and second group 1200_1B may be arranged so as to be divided based on an imaginary straight line passing through center C of busbar 60B. First group 1200_1A and second group 1200_1B may be arranged so as to be rotationally symmetrical based on center C of busbar 60B. Alternatively, first group 1200_1A and second group 1200_1B may be arranged so as to be symmetrical based on an imaginary straight line passing through center C of busbar 60B.

[0115] In this case, the fourth angle R4 of the first group 1200_1A and the fifth angle R5 of the second group 1200_1B may be the same. Here, the fourth angle R4 is an angle indicating the circumferential interval between the fourth protrusions 1230 at the phase terminals 1200_1 of the first group 1200_1A, and the fifth angle R5 is an angle indicating the circumferential interval between the fourth protrusions 1230 at the phase terminals 1200_1 of the second group 1200_1B. The reference for the fourth angle R4 and the fifth angle R5 corresponds to the center of the circumferential width of the horizontal cross section of the fourth protrusions 1230, respectively.

[0116] The sixth angle R6 between the first group 1200_1A and the second group 1200_1B may also be the same as the fourth angle R4 or the fifth angle R5. Here, the sixth angle R6 is an angle indicating the circumferential distance between the second protrusion 1230A of the first group 1200_1A and the second protrusion 1230B of the second group 1200_1B that are adjacent to each other. The reference for the sixth angle R6 corresponds to the center of the circumferential width of the horizontal cross section of each of the fourth protrusions 1230.

[0117] FIG. 24 is a plan view of the busbar body 1100 shown in FIG.

[0118] 17 and 24, a plurality of first protrusions 1101 protrude upward from an upper surface of a first busbar body 1110 of a busbar body 1100. The first protrusions 1101 may be coupled to a body surrounding a power terminal. The first protrusions 1101 are for aligning the positions of the power terminal coupled to the busbar 60B and the fourth protrusion 1230. The first protrusions 1101 are in the form of a cylinder, and an upper end of the first protrusions 1101 may have a cone shape.

[0119] The plurality of first protrusions 1101 may be arranged on the same circular track O7 with their centers based on the center C of the bus bar 60B. This is to allow the second terminal 1200B to be shared in accordance with the positions of various power supply terminals.

[0120] In the radial direction of the bus bar 60B, the first protrusion 1101 may be disposed inwardly of the fourth protrusion 1230. In the circumferential direction of the bus bar 60B, the first protrusion 1101 may be disposed between the fourth protrusion 1230 and an adjacent fourth protrusion 1230.

[0121] FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a busbar 60B including a first groove 1102 instead of a first protrusion 1101 in a busbar body 1100, and FIG. 26 is a plan view of the busbar body 1100 illustrated in FIG.

[0122] 25 and 26, the busbar 60B may include a first groove 1102 instead of the first protrusion 1101. The busbar body 1100 may include a plurality of first grooves 1102. The plurality of first grooves 1102 may be formed to be recessed on the upper surface of the busbar body 100. The first grooves 1102 may be combined with a protruding structure of the body surrounding the power terminal. The first grooves 1102 are also for aligning the positions of the power terminals to be combined with the busbar 60B and the fourth protrusion 230. The plurality of first grooves 1102 may be arranged such that their centers are disposed on the same track O8 based on the center C of the busbar 60B. The first grooves 1102 may be disposed between the fourth protrusions 1230 and the adjacent fourth protrusions 1230 in the circumferential direction of the busbar 60B.

[0123] The first grooves 1102 may be arranged so as not to overlap the fourth protrusions 1230 in the radial direction of the busbar 60B. That is, the first grooves 1102 may be arranged between the fourth protrusions 1230 and adjacent fourth protrusions 1230 in the circumferential direction of the busbar 60B. And, the second grooves 1102 may be arranged so as to overlap the second busbar body 1120 in the circumferential direction.

[0124] FIG. 27 is a side cross-sectional view of a motor according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of a motor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0125] 27, the motor according to the embodiment may include a shaft 2100, a rotor 2200, a stator 2300, a bus bar 2400, and a housing 2500. Hereinafter, "inner" refers to the direction from the housing 2500 toward the shaft 2100, which is the center of the motor, and "outer" refers to the opposite direction to the inner side, which is the direction from the shaft 2100 toward the housing 2500. In addition, hereinafter, the circumferential direction and the radial direction are each based on the axial center.

[0126] The shaft 2100 may be coupled to the rotor 2200. When electromagnetic interaction occurs between the rotor 2200 and the stator 2300 through the supply of electric current, the rotor 2200 rotates, and the shaft 2100 rotates accordingly. The shaft 2100 may be connected to a steering device of a vehicle to transmit power to a steering shaft.

[0127] The rotor 2200 is disposed on the outside of the shaft 2100. The rotor 2200 rotates through electrical interaction with the stator 2300. The rotor 2200 may include a rotor core and a magnet. The rotor core may be implemented in the form of a plurality of stacked circular thin steel plates or in the form of a single cylinder. A hole to which the shaft 2100 is coupled may be disposed in the center of the rotor core. The magnet may be disposed on the outer circumferential surface or inside of the rotor core.

[0128] The stator 2300 is disposed outside the rotor 2200. The stator 2300 may include a stator core 2310, an insulator 2320, and a coil 2330. The insulator 2320 is attached to the stator core 2310. The coil 2330 is wound on the insulator 2320. The coil 2330 induces an electrical interaction with the rotor 2200.

[0129] The bus bar 2400 is disposed on the upper side of the stator 2300. The bus bar 2400 includes a body made of an insulating material and a plurality of terminals coupled to the body. At this time, the body is made of an insulating material to prevent the plurality of terminals from being connected to each other and being connected to each other. In addition, the plurality of terminals connect the coils 2330 wound around the stator core 2310 to each other and apply current to each coil.

[0130] The housing 2500 may accommodate the rotor 2200, the stator 2300, and the bus bar 2400 therein. The housing 2500 may include a first part 2510, a second part 2520, and a third part 2530. The first part 2510 may be disposed on the upper side of the bus bar 2400. The second part 2520 may be disposed on the outer side of the bus bar 2400 and the stator 2300. The third part 2530 may be disposed on the lower side of the stator 2300. The first part 2510 and the second part 2520 may be integrally formed. The third part 2530 may be coupled to a lower end of the second part 2520. Alternatively, the second part and the third part may be integrally formed, and the first part may be coupled to an upper end of the second part.

[0131] 29 is a perspective view illustrating a bus bar, FIG. 30 is a plan view of the bus bar, and FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA' of FIG.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 30 , the bus bar 2400 may include a body 2410 , a terminal 2420 and a protrusion 2430 .

[0133] The body 2410 forms the outer shape of the busbar 2400. The body 2410 may be an annular molded member. In this case, the body 2410 may be made of an insulating material. The body 2410 insulates a plurality of terminals 2420. The terminals 2420 are coupled to the body 2410. In this case, the terminals 2420 may include a first terminal 2421 and a second terminal 2422.

[0134] The body 2410 may have a hole formed therein. Referring to Fig. 31, the body 2410 may include a first side B1 and a second side B2. The first side B1 and the second side B2 are disposed apart from each other in a radial direction. The first side B1 faces outward, and the second side B2 faces inward. A third side B3 is disposed between the second side B2 and the upper surface of the body 2410. The third side B3 may be disposed to be inclined.

[0135] A guide member 2411 may be disposed on an upper surface of the body 2410. The guide member 2411 may extend in an axial direction from an upper surface of the body 2410. A plurality of second terminals 2422 may be disposed inside the guide member 2411. The plurality of second terminals 2422 may be spaced apart from each other. In this case, the second terminal 2422 may be formed to be longer in the axial direction than the guide member 2411. And, an upper end of the second terminal 2422 may be disposed higher than an upper end of the guide member 2411. The plurality of second terminals 2422 and the guide member 2411 may be exposed to an upper side of the housing 2500. The first terminal 2421 and the second terminal 2422 may be formed integrally. The second terminal 2422 may be bent vertically from the first terminal 2421.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 30, a first support surface 2412 may be disposed on an upper surface of the body 2410. There may be a plurality of first support surfaces 2412. The plurality of first support surfaces 2412 may be spaced apart from one another. The plurality of first support surfaces 2412 may be spaced apart from the axial center. In this case, the plurality of first support surfaces 2412 may have the same distance from the axial center. The plurality of first support surfaces 2412 may overlap one another in the circumferential direction. The first support surface 2412 may be in contact with the housing 2500. For example, the first support surface 2412 may be in contact with the first part 2510. In this case, a second support surface 2513 may be formed in the first part 2510 at a position corresponding to the position of the first support surface 2412.

[0137] 3 again, the terminal 2420 may include a first terminal 2421 and a second terminal 2422. The first terminal 2421 and the second terminal 2422 may be described as being separate only according to their shapes and functional characteristics, and may be a single member connected to each other vertically. Meanwhile, the first terminal 2421 and the second terminal 2422 may be separate objects. In this case, when the first terminal 2421 and the second terminal 2422 are separate objects, they may be joined by fusing.

[0138] The first terminal 2421 may be electrically connected to the coil 2330. There may be a plurality of first terminals 2421. The number of the plurality of first terminals 2421 may be three. The plurality of first terminals 2421 may be coupled to the body 2410. The plurality of first terminals 2421 may include a body and a protrusion. They may be arranged in a ring shape based on the axial center of the body. The protrusion may be connected to the outside of the body. A plurality of protrusions may be connected to one body. In this case, the body and the protrusion may be one member. And, the protrusion may be exposed from a side of the body 2410. In this case, the first terminal 2421 and the connection end of the coil 2330 may be fused to be electrically connected to each other.

[0139] The second terminal 2422 is connected to a power source. The second terminal 2422 is connected to the first terminal 2421 to apply power to the first terminal 2421. There may be a plurality of second terminals 2422. There may be three second terminals 2422. The three second terminals 2422 may be connected to U, V, and W phase power sources, respectively. The plurality of second terminals 2422 may extend long in the axial direction. The plurality of second terminals 2422 may protrude from the upper surface of the body 2410.

[0140] The protrusion 2430 may be disposed on the upper surface of the body 2410. The protrusion 2430 may be joined to the body 2410 by injection molding. The protrusion 2430 may be disposed between the first side B1 and the second side B2 in the radial direction. The protrusion 2430 may be disposed outside the third side B3. The protrusion 2430 may be disposed at a distance from the first side B1 in the radial direction. The protrusion 2430 may also be disposed at a distance from the second side B2 in the radial direction. At this time, the protrusion 2430 may be disposed closer to the first side B1 than to the second side B2. A first support surface 2412 may be disposed on an end surface of the protrusion 2430. The first support surface 2412 contacts the first part 2510. At this time, the body 2410 and the first part 2510 may maintain a separation distance by the axial length of the protrusion 2430.

[0141] The number of protrusions 2430 may be multiple. The height of the end surface of the multiple protrusions 2430 may be the same. That is, the height of the multiple first support surfaces 2412 in the axial direction may be the same. In this case, the first support surface 2412 is disposed lower than the upper end of the second terminal 2422. The multiple protrusions 2430 may be spaced apart along the circumferential direction. The multiple protrusions 2430 may be disposed at equal intervals. The multiple protrusions 2430 may be spaced apart from the axial center. In this case, the multiple protrusions 2430 may have the same distance from the axial center. The multiple protrusions 2430 may overlap each other in the circumferential direction. The number of protrusions 2430 may be three. The three protrusions 2430 may be spaced apart at 120 degree intervals based on the axial center. In this case, the second terminal 2422 may be disposed between one 2430a and another 2430b of the three protrusions 2430 in the circumferential direction.

[0142] FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA' of FIG. Referring to FIG. 31, the protrusion 2430 can include a first member 2431 and a second member 2432 .

[0143] The first member 2431 may extend from the upper surface of the body 2410. The first member 2431 may be made of the same material as the body 2410. The first member 2431 and the body 2410 may be an integral molding member. The first member 2431 may have a groove formed on the inside. The second member 2432 may be disposed in the groove of the first member 2431. The second member 2432 may be made of a material different from that of the first member 2431 or the body 2410. In this case, an end surface of the second member 2432 may be disposed higher than an end surface of the first member 2431. In this case, the end surface of the second member 2432 may contact the first part 2510. In this case, the end surface of the second member 2432 may contact the first part 2510, and the body 2410 may have a distance from the first part 2510.

[0144] FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating the first and second parts, and FIG. 33 is a bottom view of FIG.

[0145] Referring to FIG. 32, the first part 2510 and the second part 2520 may be integral. In this case, the first part 2510 may be disk-shaped. And the second part 2520 may be cylindrical. The first part 2510 may be disposed inside the second part 2520. A fastening part 2521 may be formed at the lower end of the second part 2520. At this time, the third part 2530 may be fastened to the fastening part 2521. And, referring to FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the first part 2510 may include a first surface A1 and a second surface A2. The first surface A1 and the second surface A2 are disposed vertically. At this time, the first surface A1 faces the bus bar 2400. And the second surface A2 faces the opposite side of the first surface A1. The first surface A1 faces the lower side, and the second surface A2 faces the upper side.

[0146] The first part 2510 may have a bearing pocket 2511, a plurality of ribs 2512, a second support surface 2513, and a hole 2514. The bearing pocket 2511 may be disposed at the center of the first part 2510. A shaft hole may be formed at the center of the inner side of the bearing pocket 2511. In this case, an upper bearing may be disposed inside the bearing pocket 2511. The upper bearing rotatably supports an upper end of the shaft 2100.

[0147] The plurality of ribs 2512 are disposed radially between the bearing pocket portion 2511 and the second part 2520. The plurality of ribs 2512 may be disposed radially based on the shaft center. The intervals between the plurality of ribs 2512 may be different from each other. A hole 2514 may be disposed between any one of the plurality of ribs 2512 and another one of the plurality of ribs 2512. The hole 2514 may allow the guide member 2411 and the second terminal 2422 to pass through.

[0148] The second support surface 2513 may be formed on the first surface A1. The second support surface 2513 may be disposed on the upper side of the body 2410. The second support surface 2513 may overlap with the body 2410 in the axial direction. The second support surface 2513 may be a plurality of second support surfaces 2513. The plurality of second support surfaces 2513 may be spaced apart from each other. The distance between the plurality of second support surfaces 2513 may be narrower than the distance between the plurality of ribs 2512. The plurality of second support surfaces 2513 have the same height in the axial direction. The second support surface 2513 may be a flat surface. The second support surface 2513 may be formed to overlap with the rib 2512. The second support surface 2513 may protrude downward from the rib 2512. Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the second support surface 2513 may be recessed upward compared to the rib 2512 or the first surface A1.

[0149] The number of the second support surfaces 2513 may be three. The three second support surfaces 2513 may be spaced apart at 120 degree intervals based on the axial center. The three second support surfaces 2513 are formed corresponding to the positions of the three first support surfaces 2412, respectively. A hole 2514 may be disposed between one 2513a and the other 2513b of the second support surfaces 2513 in the circumferential direction. The hole 2514 may be formed corresponding to the position of the guide member 2411.

[0150] The second support surface 2513 may be formed to be wider than the first support surface 2412. The second support surface 2513 may be circular. The first support surface 2412 may be an end surface of the protrusion 2430. The diameter of the second support surface 2513 may be larger than the diameter of the end surface of the protrusion 2430. The shape of the second support surface 2513 may be variously modified in design in addition to a circular shape. In this case, the center of the second support surface 2513 may be disposed on the same axis as the center of the first support surface 2412. Meanwhile, the center of the second support surface 2513 may be disposed to be offset from the center of the first support surface 2412 in the axial direction. Therefore, even if a certain error occurs between the center of the second support surface 2513 and the protrusion 2430 while the bus bar 2400 is inserted into the housing 2500, the end surfaces of the second support surface 2513 and the first support surface 2412 may contact each other.

[0151] FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which the bus bar is connected to the first part and the second part.

[0152] 34, the first part 2510 and the second part 2520 form a cylindrical internal space. At this time, the upper side of the internal space may be closed by the first part 2510. And, the lower side of the internal space may be opened. And, the bus bar 2400 is inserted into the internal space. At this time, the bus bar 2400 may be disposed at the upper side of the internal space. At this time, the protrusion 2430 and the second support surface 2513 are in contact with each other. The body 2410 and the first part 2510 are spaced apart. And, the second terminal 2422 is exposed from the housing 2500 through the hole 2514.

[0153] FIG. 35 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the bus bar is coupled to the first part and the second part, and FIG. 36 is an enlarged view of region A in FIG.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 35, the end surface of the protrusion 2430 contacts the second support surface 2513. The second support surface 2513 of the first surface A is axially spaced from the upper surface of the body 2410. The second terminal 2422 is disposed on the upper side of the first part 2510. The second terminal 2422 is disposed at a certain height H from the first part 2510. At this time, the height H of the upper end of the second terminal 2422 can be determined according to the axial length H2 of the protrusion 2430. At this time, the height H of the second terminal 2422 exposed from the housing 2500 is equal to the axial length H1 of the second terminal 2422 minus the axial length H2 of the protrusion 2430 and the thickness T1 of the first part 2510. At this time, the height of the second terminal 2422 can be adjusted by changing the axial length H2 of the protrusion 2430. Here, the second terminal 2420 can be connected to an external power source. The motor according to the embodiment of the present invention can guide the power connection part of the terminal to a fixed position, thereby preventing the position of the power connection part of the terminal from being displaced due to an accumulated tolerance.

[0155] Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawings, the motor according to the embodiment may have a plurality of protrusions formed on the first part 2510. In this case, the axial length of the protrusions may be the same as the axial distance between the first part 2510 and the upper surface of the body 2410. A second support surface may be disposed on the upper surface of the protrusions. In addition, a plurality of first support surfaces in contact with the second support surface may be disposed on the upper surface of the body 2410. In this case, the axial height of the upper surface of the body 2410 and the first support surfaces may be the same.

[0156] On the other hand, in the motor according to the embodiment, at least one first protrusion may be formed on the bus bar 2400. And at least one second protrusion may be formed on the first part 2510 at a position corresponding to the first protrusion. In this case, a first support surface may be disposed on an end surface of the first protrusion. Also, a second support surface may be disposed on an end surface of the second protrusion. In this case, the sum of the axial lengths of the first protrusion and the second protrusion may be equal to the axial distance between the first part 2510 and the upper surface of the body 2410.

[0157] In the motor according to the embodiment, while the bus bar is being inserted into the housing, the bus bar can be placed in a fixed position by contacting the inner surface of the housing. Also, the power connection part of the terminal can be guided to a fixed position, preventing the position of the power connection part of the terminal from being displaced due to accumulated tolerance. Therefore, it is possible to reduce motor defects due to poor connection of the power terminal.

[0158] Although the above embodiment has been described using an inner rotor type motor as an example, the present invention is not limited thereto. The present invention can also be applied to an outer rotor type motor. In addition, the present invention can be used in various devices such as vehicles and home appliances.

Claims

1. shaft; a rotor coupled to the shaft; a stator disposed outside the rotor; A bus bar disposed above the stator; and a power terminal portion coupled to the bus bar connected to a coil; the power terminal portion includes a first groove; The busbar includes a busbar body and a plurality of terminals disposed on the busbar body. the busbar body includes a plurality of first protrusions protruding upward from an upper surface of the busbar body and disposed in the first grooves, the first protrusions are arranged on the same circular path with respect to the center of the bus bar; the busbar body includes a first busbar body and a second busbar body; the second busbar body is arranged in a multi-stage structure above the first busbar body in the axial direction, The second bus bar body has an empty space having a width in a circumferential direction, The first protrusion is disposed in an empty space formed by the second bus bar body.

2. The motor of claim 1 , wherein the first protrusions are disposed between circumferentially separated second busbar bodies.

3. The motor according to claim 1 , wherein the first protrusion is disposed on the first busbar body, and the first protrusion is disposed so as to overlap the second busbar body in a circumferential direction.

4. shaft; a rotor coupled to the shaft; a stator arranged to correspond to the rotor and including a stator core and a coil; A bus bar disposed on an upper side of the stator; a power terminal portion connected to the coil and coupled to the bus bar; the power terminal portion includes a second protrusion, The busbar includes a busbar body and a plurality of terminals disposed on the busbar body. the busbar body includes a plurality of second grooves disposed on an upper surface of the busbar body and in which the second protrusions are disposed, the second grooves are arranged on the same circular track with respect to the center of the bus bar; the busbar body includes a first busbar body and a second busbar body; the second busbar body is arranged in a multi-stage structure above the first busbar body in the axial direction, The second bus bar body has an empty space having a width in a circumferential direction, The second groove is disposed in an empty space formed by the second bus bar body.

5. a power terminal unit including a power terminal unit body and a plurality of power terminals disposed in the power terminal unit body; the busbar includes a first busbar body in which a first terminal is disposed, and a second busbar body disposed above the first busbar body in which a second terminal is disposed, a first busbar body including a first coupling portion on an upper surface of the first busbar body; a plurality of second coupling parts coupled to the first coupling parts on a lower surface of the power terminal body; The motor according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the second terminal and the plurality of power supply terminals are coupled together.

6. a housing for receiving the stator and the busbars; the housing includes a first part disposed above the bus bar; the busbar includes at least one first support surface in contact with the first part; The motor of claim 1 , wherein the first part includes at least one second support surface in contact with each of the first support surfaces.

7. A first terminal is disposed on the first busbar body, and a second terminal is disposed on the second busbar body; The motor of claim 6 , wherein the second support surface is disposed higher than a top surface of the first busbar body and lower than a top end of the second terminal.

8. The first projection is a first member extending from the first bus bar body; The motor of claim 6 including a second member disposed inwardly of the first member.

9. The end surface of the second member is disposed higher than the end surface of the first member, The motor of claim 8 , wherein the second support surface is disposed on an end surface of the second member.

10. the first member is made of the same material as the first busbar body, The motor of claim 8 , wherein the second member is a different material than the first member.

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