Rotor

Stan Zurek, Rotor, Encyclopedia Magnetica,
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Rotor - the rotating part of an electric motor or generator.

The rotor is usually an inner part of the machine. However, there are constructions in which the rotor is placed outside of the stator, and then names like stationary rotor and outer rotor are used.

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Rotor (left) and stator (right) of an induction motor

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Rotor of a universal motor

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Commutator, with visible lamination stack, windings, shaft and bearing

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Rotor without windings

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Commutator without windings

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Rotor in a BLDC motor

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Stationary rotor

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Outer rotor

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Laminations for induction motor, for rotor (inside) and stator (outside)

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References

Rotors, Motors, Generators, Counter

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