US3435517A
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Method of making a tieless bracing of stator coil end turns
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1966-12-09
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Granted: 1969-04-01
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Expires: 1986-12-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Fortenbach
- 👤 Hugh B Hollowood
- 👤 Henry E Mazanek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:34
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K3/00; H02K3/46; H02K3/50; H02K3/505; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SUPPORT RING ON THE INNER SURFACE OF END TURNS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM A STATOR COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ATTACHING A MULTIPLICITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING STUDS AT ONE END TO THE STATOR, LOCATING A SUPPORT RING CONSISTING OF SOFT FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE INNER SURFACE OF A BACK-UP HOOP ADJACENT THE END OF THE STATOR END TURNS, LOCATING THE OTHER END OF SAID AXIALLY EXTENDING STUDS IN HOLES PROVIDED IN THE STEEL HOOPS, UNIFORMLY THREADING NUTS ON THE STUDS AGAINST SAID STEEL HOOPS FOR JACKING THE LATTER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER END TURNS, CONTINUING JACKING THE RING AGAINST THE END TURNS UNTIL PORTIONS THEREOF PROTRUDE INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN ADJACENT END TURNS, AND CURING SAID SOFT FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TO A HARD RIGID SUBSTANCE CAPABLE OF RESTRICTING END TURN MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
A METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SUPPORT RING ON THE INNER SURFACE OF END TURNS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM A STATOR COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ATTACHING A MULTIPLICITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING STUDS AT ONE END TO THE STATOR, LOCATING A SUPPORT RING CONSISTING OF SOFT FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE INNER SURFACE OF A BACK-UP HOOP ADJACENT THE END OF THE STATOR END TURNS, LOCATING THE OTHER END OF SAID AXIALLY EXTENDING STUDS IN HOLES PROVIDED IN THE STEEL HOOPS, UNIFORMLY THREADING NUTS ON THE STUDS AGAINST SAID STEEL HOOPS FOR JACKING THE LATTER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER END TURNS, CONTINUING JACKING THE RING AGAINST THE END TURNS UNTIL PORTIONS THEREOF PROTRUDE INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN ADJACENT END TURNS, AND CURING SAID SOFT FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TO A HARD RIGID SUBSTANCE CAPABLE OF RESTRICTING END TURN MOVEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3293472A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1972-03-31 | 1972-09-30 | 1973-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-03-31 | 1976-09-30 | 1977-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-03-31 | 1980-09-30 | 1981-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |