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Tool system for tightening retightenable wedge system in slot of generator stator core

US10797552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2017
Grant dateOct 6, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K15/13
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tool system for tightening a retrightenable wedge system in a slot of a generator stator core is presented. The tool system includes a carriage assembly and a wedge tool assembly that is pivotally coupled to the carriage assembly. The carriage assembly includes motorized drives that axially moves the tool system along the slot and holds the tool system on the slot at an axial position. The wedge tool assembly includes a torqueing socket to tighten the retightenable wedge assembly in the slot. The torqueing socket is driven by a worm gear arrangement.

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