BUSBAR BASE PLATE

A stator assembly of an electric machine includes of stator leads extending outward from one end of the stator core. A busbar assembly includes a busbar body supporting a plurality of lead connectors that are connected to corresponding stator leads. An alignment plate is interposed between the stator assembly and the busbar assembly. The alignment plate includes a rigid base plate having a bottom face supported on the top surface of the end turns and an opposite top face supporting the busbar body. The base plate defines a plurality of openings corresponding to the plurality of stator leads and arranged to be aligned with the stator leads. One or more of the stator leads extends through a corresponding one of the plurality of openings. Each of the openings is sized and configured for a close running fit with the stator lead or leads extending therethrough. Epoxy is positioned in the openings and assists in securing the leads to the alignment plate.