US3940643A
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Cryogen-cooled synchronous compensator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-18
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1994-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A cryogen-cooled synchronous compensator, comprising a fixed armature winding and a rotor with a field winding arranged thereon, said windings being made of superconducting materials and located, together with the rotor, within a fixed cryostat, characterized in that the rotor carrying the field winding is enclosed within the cryostat in the airtight housing, adapted to prevent cryogen fluid from contacting the rotary members of the machine.
Inventors
- 👤 Zigurd Karlovich Sika
- 👤 Daniel Petrovich Kikust
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:24
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K55/00; H02K55/02; H02K55/04; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E40/00; Y02E40/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A cryogen-cooled synchronous compensator, comprising: a fixed cryostat; an armature winding made of a material exhibiting superconductivity at sufficiently low temperatures; a rotary assembly including a rotor with a starting motor and a field generator mounted on a shaft of the rotor; a field winding arranged on said rotor and made of a material exhibiting superconductivity at predetermined low temperatures; said armature winding and said rotary assembly being accommodated within said fixed cryostat; an airtight housing accommodated within said cryostat; said rotary assembly being enclosed in said cryostat in said fixed airtight housing adapted to prevent the cryogen fluid from contacting the rotary members of the machine; said rotary assembly being rotatably mounted in said airtight housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A cryogen-cooled synchronous compensator, comprising: a fixed cryostat; an armature winding made of a material exhibiting superconductivity at sufficiently low temperatures; a rotary assembly including a rotor with a starting motor and a field generator mounted on a shaft of the rotor; a field winding arranged on said rotor and made of a material exhibiting superconductivity at predetermined low temperatures; said armature winding and said rotary assembly being accommodated within said fixed cryostat; an airtight housing accommodated within said cryostat; said rotary assembly being enclosed in said cryostat in said fixed airtight housing adapted to prevent the cryogen fluid from contacting the rotary members of the machine; said rotary assembly being rotatably mounted in said airtight housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A synchronous compensator as claimed in claim 1, wherein said armature winding is made as a plurality of electrically interconnected coil groups, and arranged directly on the outer surface of said airtight housing serving as a frame for said armature winding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A synchronous compensator as claimed in claim 1, wherein said airtight housing comprises bearings whose inner races mount the shaft of said rotor, while the outer races of said bearings are fixed in position within said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A synchronous compensator as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rotary assembly is mounted vertically in said cryostat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A synchronous compensator as claimed in claim 1, wherein power supply of said field winding is effected by direct current through conductors made of a superconducting material, from the rotor of the field generator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A synchronous compensator as claimed in claim 1, wherein the internal space of said airtight housing is filled with gaseous helium, while the space between said housing and the cryostat is in contact with liquid helium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
A synchronous compensator as claimed in claim 1, comprising magnetic screens, located in the space between said housing and the inner surface of said cryostat, coaxially embracing said armature winding and said rotor assembly, said screens being made of a superconducting sheet material and provided with openings for gaseous helium to pass therethrough.
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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) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |