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Multi-layer composite rings for machine rotors

US7187096B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2003
Grant dateMar 6, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K3/527
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An enclosure for a rotor in a generator including the rotor, rotor windings and a stator, the enclosure comprising a plurality of composite rings located adjacent one another along a length dimension of the rotor so as to contain the rotor windings on the rotor, the rings each comprising at least two layers selected from the group consisting essentially of metals, glass fiber laminates and graphite fiber laminates.

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