Modified attachment system for springs in a generator rotor
US10069367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K3/527
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for use in a rotor of a turbine generator is provided that includes at least one creepage disposed on an upper load surface of copper windings. At least one slot spring is disposed on the creepage, and at least one amortisseur is disposed on the slot spring. A plurality of hollow locking members are disposed within apertures of the creepage, the slot spring, and the amortisseur. At least one slot wedge is disposed on the slot spring and the plurality of hollow locking members. At least one field retaining ring is disposed against one of the end portions of the rotor body and against the slot wedge.
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