Patent attributes
A rotary electric machine according to the present invention includes: a rotor; a stator that includes: an annular stator core that is disposed so as to surround the rotor; and a plurality of concentrated winding coils that are wound onto the stator core; a holder that includes an annular holder portion in which a groove is formed on one surface so as to extend circumferentially, the holder being disposed on a first axial end of the stator such that a second surface of the holder portion is oriented toward the stator; and a plurality of connecting terminals that are held by the holder, coil terminals of the plurality of concentrated winding coils each extending outward from the concentrated winding coils, being led around circumferentially through the groove, and being connected to connecting terminals that are subject to connection therewith.