Electrical coil forming apparatus and methods of assembling electrical coils
US9230735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K15/0431
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A coil forming apparatus for forming an electrical coil from an electrical wire. The apparatus includes a frame and a spindle assembly coupled to the frame. The spindle assembly includes: a first arm coupled to the frame, wherein the first arm includes a first moveable bracket and a plurality of first moveable spindles coupled to the first moveable bracket and to the electrical wire in a first position. The spindle assembly further includes a second arm coupled to the frame, wherein the second arm has a second moveable bracket that includes a plurality of second moveable spindles coupled to the second moveable bracket and coupled to the electrical wire in the first position. The coil forming apparatus includes a drive system coupled to the first moveable bracket and the second moveable bracket. The drive system is configured to move the first moveable bracket and the second moveable bracket.
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