US3693036A
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Liquid cooled series loop connector
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-06-14
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A connector for forming a fluid tight, electrically conductive joint between two juxtaposed, fluid-colled stator bar ends or between a bar end and a connection ring of a dynamoelectric machine which may be misaligned during stator assembly. The connector is comprised of two movable and rotatable fittings with a sleeve member therebetween which are so formed as to correct slight bar or connection ring misalignment. The sleeve member has an interior brazing surface at each end defined by a counterbored hole. In one embodiment, the sleeve is bent so that the centerlines of the counterbored holes are noncoincident. In other embodiments, the sleeve is straight but the counterbored holes are formed so that the centerlines of one or both counterbored holes do not coincide with the centerline of the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 Nikolas Schmitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:51
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K3/00; H02K3/04; H02K3/22; H02K3/46; H02K3/50; H02K3/505
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In a fluid cooled dynamoelectric machine including, a stator core with a plurality of electrically conductive members disposed therein, said electrically conductive members having passages therein for transporting fluid coolant through the electrically conductive members; a connector for electrically and fluidly coupling first and second electrically conductive members, including: electrically and fluidly conductive headers attached to the ends of said first and second members; a first electrically conductiVe fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said first member; a second electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said second member; and, a substantially straight, rigid electrically conductive sleeve interconnected between said first and second fittings providing the sole electrical and fluidic connection, said sleeve having end bores, the centerlines of which are non-coincident with respect to one another, whereby misalignment between the first and second electrically conductive members is accommodated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a fluid cooled dynamoelectric machine including, a stator core with a plurality of electrically conductive members disposed therein, said electrically conductive members having passages therein for transporting fluid coolant through the electrically conductive members; a connector for electrically and fluidly coupling first and second electrically conductive members, including: electrically and fluidly conductive headers attached to the ends of said first and second members; a first electrically conductiVe fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said first member; a second electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said second member; and, a substantially straight, rigid electrically conductive sleeve interconnected between said first and second fittings providing the sole electrical and fluidic connection, said sleeve having end bores, the centerlines of which are non-coincident with respect to one another, whereby misalignment between the first and second electrically conductive members is accommodated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector as recited in claim 1 wherein said first and second electrically conductive members are stator bars.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The connector as recited in claim 1 wherein at least one of said first and second electrically conductive members is a stator bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The connector as recited in claim 1 wherein said first and second fittings are elbow joints.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The connector as recited in claim 1 wherein said first fitting is an elbow joint and said second fitting is a T-joint, the latter providing inlet and outlet fluid passages.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The connector as recited in claim 1 wherein the sleeve is formed with a bend so that the centerlines of the end bores intersect at an angle in the order of 10*.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a fluid cooled dynamoelectric machine including, a stator core with a plurality of electrically conductive members disposed therein, said electrically conductive members having passages therein for transporting fluid coolant through the electrically conductive members; a connector for electrically and fluidly coupling first and second electrically conductive members, including: electrically and fluidly conductive headers attached to the ends of said first and second members; a first electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said first member; a second electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said second member; and, an electrically conductive sleeve interconnected between said first and second fittings, said sleeve having end bores, the centerlines of which are non-coincident with respect to one another and non-coincident with the centerline of the sleeve whereby misalignment between the first and second electrically conductive members is accommodated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a fluid cooled dynamoelectric machine including, a stator core with a plurality of electrically conductive members disposed therein, said electrically conductive members having passages therein for transporting fluid coolant through the electrically conductive members; a connector for electrically and fluidly coupling first and second electrically conductive members, including: electrically and fluidly conductive headers attached to the ends of said first and second members; a first electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said first member; a second electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said second member; and, an electrically conductive sleeve interconnected between said first and second fittings, said sleeve having end bores, the centerlines of which are non-coincident with respect to one another and non-coincident with the centerline of the sleeve whereby misalignment between the first and second electrically conductive members is accommodated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
173 words
In a fluid cooled dynamoelectric machine including, a stator core with a plurality of electrically conductive members disposed therein, said electrically conductive members having passages therein for transporting fluid coolant through the electrically conductive members; a connector for electrically and fluidly coupling first and second electrically conductive members, including: electrically and fluidly conductive headers attached to the ends of said first and second members; a first electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said first member; a second electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said second member; and, an electrically conductive sleeve interconnected between said first and second fittings, said sleeve having end bores, the centerlines of which are non-coincident with respect to one another and wherein one end bore has a centerline coincident with the centerline of the sleeve while the other end bore has a centerline which is non-coincident with the centerline of the sleeve and said one end bore, whereby misalignment between the first and second electrically conductive members is accommodated.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
173 words
In a fluid cooled dynamoelectric machine including, a stator core with a plurality of electrically conductive members disposed therein, said electrically conductive members having passages therein for transporting fluid coolant through the electrically conductive members; a connector for electrically and fluidly coupling first and second electrically conductive members, including: electrically and fluidly conductive headers attached to the ends of said first and second members; a first electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said first member; a second electrically conductive fitting rotatably and slidably mounted into said header on said second member; and, an electrically conductive sleeve interconnected between said first and second fittings, said sleeve having end bores, the centerlines of which are non-coincident with respect to one another and wherein one end bore has a centerline coincident with the centerline of the sleeve while the other end bore has a centerline which is non-coincident with the centerline of the sleeve and said one end bore, whereby misalignment between the first and second electrically conductive members is accommodated.
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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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |