Generator rotor main lead support and lead path configuration
US8222780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K3/51
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention relate generally to lead path configurations in generator rotors and, more particularly, to a support apparatus for a main lead and generator rotors incorporating such a support apparatus. In one embodiment, the invention provides a support apparatus for a main lead of a generator rotor, the support apparatus comprising: a cross-sectionally L-shaped body having: a first portion; and a second portion substantially perpendicular to the first portion, wherein the first portion includes an arcuate first surface for interfacing with a centering ring of the generator rotor and an arcuate second surface adapted to be substantially parallel to a rotor shaft of the generator rotor; a main lead passage extending along the arcuate first surface of the first portion and through the second portion.
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