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Shaft cover structure for use in an exciter

US7872384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2008
Grant dateJan 18, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K11/012
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A shaft cover structure for use in an exciter is provided. The shaft cover structure comprises at least two sections located about a selected portion of a rotatable shaft. The sections are positioned such that adjacent circumferential ends of the at least two sections are spaced apart to define gaps therebetween. A recess extends from each circumferential end such that adjacent recesses define a slot. A spanning member is disposed in each of the slots such that the sections and the spanning members cooperate to form a continuous cover member that surrounds the selected portion of the shaft. A first holding structure secures the continuous member on the selected portion of the shaft.

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