US3348085A
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Spring tightened generator end turn support construction
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-07-20
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Almy D Coggeshall
- 👤 Leo A Mailhotte
- 👤 Robert L Winchester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:02
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K3/00; H02K3/46; H02K3/50; H02K3/505; H02K2203/00; H02K2203/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
IN A DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE INCLUDING A STATOR WINDING HAVING END TURNS, AND A SUPPORT MEANS RADIALLY DISPLACED FROM THE END TURNS FOR SUPPORTING THE END TURNS BY ENGAGING THE RADIALLY OUTER PORTIONS THEREOF, A RESILIENT ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING THE END TURNS TO THE SUPPORT MEANS COMPRISING: (A) A RING ABUTTING THE RADIALLY INNER PORTIONS OF THE END TURNS WHICH ARE OPPOSITE THE RADIALLY OUTER PORTIONS, (B) A SPRING STRIP CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SECURED TO SAID RING ON A SIDE THEREOF OPPOSITE THE END TURNS, (C) A PLURALITY OF TENSION MEMBERS FOR SECURING SAID SPRING STRIP AND SAID RING TO THE SUPPORT MEANS, SO AS TO SECURE THE ENDS TURNS BETWEEN THE SUPPORT MEANS AND SAID RING, (D) A PLURALITY OF FULCRUM BLOCKS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID RING AND SAID SPRING STRIP INTERMEDIATE SAID TENSION MEMBERS, SO AS TO CAUSE SAID SPRING STRIP TO BE LIFTED FROM SAID RING UNDER SAID TENSION MEMBERS, WHEREBY SAID SPRING STRIP IS DEFLECTABLE TO MAINTAIN A RESILIENT FORCE ON SAID TENSION MEMBERS, SAID RING, AND THE STATOR WINDING END TURNS,.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
IN A DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE INCLUDING A STATOR WINDING HAVING END TURNS, AND A SUPPORT MEANS RADIALLY DISPLACED FROM THE END TURNS FOR SUPPORTING THE END TURNS BY ENGAGING THE RADIALLY OUTER PORTIONS THEREOF, A RESILIENT ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING THE END TURNS TO THE SUPPORT MEANS COMPRISING: (A) A RING ABUTTING THE RADIALLY INNER PORTIONS OF THE END TURNS WHICH ARE OPPOSITE THE RADIALLY OUTER PORTIONS, (B) A SPRING STRIP CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SECURED TO SAID RING ON A SIDE THEREOF OPPOSITE THE END TURNS, (C) A PLURALITY OF TENSION MEMBERS FOR SECURING SAID SPRING STRIP AND SAID RING TO THE SUPPORT MEANS, SO AS TO SECURE THE ENDS TURNS BETWEEN THE SUPPORT MEANS AND SAID RING, (D) A PLURALITY OF FULCRUM BLOCKS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID RING AND SAID SPRING STRIP INTERMEDIATE SAID TENSION MEMBERS, SO AS TO CAUSE SAID SPRING STRIP TO BE LIFTED FROM SAID RING UNDER SAID TENSION MEMBERS, WHEREBY SAID SPRING STRIP IS DEFLECTABLE TO MAINTAIN A RESILIENT FORCE ON SAID TENSION MEMBERS, SAID RING, AND THE STATOR WINDING END TURNS,.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |