End caps for stator segments of segmented stator assemblies
US8736129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K2203/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An example end cap of a stator segment is provided for use in locating wires in a segmented stator assembly in desired positions. The end cap generally includes a body and an inboard wall. An identifier is defined by the inboard wall of the end cap for use in determining wire sizes to be used with the end cap. Terminal pockets are provided in the body for receiving the wires and making desired electrical connections, and steps located in the terminal pockets help secure the connectors in the terminal pockets. Plateaus, and troughs defined in the plateaus, are located outside the terminal pockets for use in trimming wires received in the terminal pockets as desired. And, retaining structures are located around the end cap to help with locating the wires in the desired positions.
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