Air-core choke coil
US4538131A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1983 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S174/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An axially symmetric air-core choke coil for high voltage applications. The coil includes a plurality of radially concentric, helically wound layers of windings. Non-insulated wire cable is used to produce each winding. Therefore, adjacent turns of each winding, as well as adjacent layers are spaced from one another. Separation between adjacent turns of each layer is provided through longitudinally extending, non-conductive, strips which are circumferentially spaced around the outer periphery of each winding layer. The strips are folded radially inward at the open spaces between turns. The layers are separated by a plurality of longitudinally extending non-conductive bars. The bars can be positioned to overlap the strips. Numerous air gaps are thereby defined between adjacent turns and adjacent layers which allow air to easily flow in a radial direction into the center of the air-core coil. A screen is provided at one axial end of the air-core coil to block the axial flow of air through the center of the air-core and to direct the axial air flow over the inner periphery of the air-core. This creates a Bernulli effect which reduces the air pressure within the air-core so that the ra…
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