Separate exciter windings for weld and auxiliary power
US6531685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/1043
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing power from an engine includes a one or more output windings in of slots on a generator. A plurality of exciter windings are in magnetic communication with the one or more output windings. The exciter windings are also placed in slots in the generator. The location of slots for the various windings is chosen to produce a desired output. A power supply is in electrical communication with the one or more output windings. Preferably, there are as many or more exciter windings as there are output windings.
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