US4896062A
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Rotating rectifier assembly
Assignee: Sundstrand Corp
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Filing: 1988-06-03
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Granted: 1990-01-23
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Expires: 2008-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A rectifier assembly for use in the rotor of an electrical generator is provided with a plurality of generally disc-shaped diode packages arranged in a stack along a common axis. Radial bus bars are positioned between the diode packages and extend radially beyond the diode stack. Electrically and thermally conductive through bolts extend between a pair of end members on opposite ends of the diode stack and are electrically connected to the radial bus bars. Each of the through bolts includes a longitudinal opening for receiving cooling fluid. Selected ones of the through bolts are held in tension between the end members, thereby axially compressing the diode and radial bus bar stack. Spring terminals are provided for electrically connecting the through bolts to an external circuit and the entire assembly is conveniently packaged as a plug in module.
Inventors
- 👤 David D. Pollard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:09
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W90/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S257/00; Y10S257/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A rectifier assembly for use in the rotor of an electric generator, said assembly comprising: a plurality of generally disk-shaped diode packages arranged in a stack on a common axis; a plurality of radial bus bars, formed of electrically and thermally conductive material, each of said radial bus bars having a first portion positioned adjacent to at least one of said diode packages along said axis and a second portion extending radially outward from said stack; first and second end members positioned at opposite ends of said stack; a plurality of electrically and thermally conductive through bolts extending between said first and second end members; each of said through bolts including a longitudinal opening for receiving cooling fluid; means for placing selected ones of said through bolts in tension between said first and second end members, thereby axially compressing said stack; means for electrically connecting each of said radial bus bars to one of said through bolts; and means for electrically connecting each of said through bolts to an external circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A rectifier assembly for use in the rotor of an electric generator, said assembly comprising: a plurality of generally disk-shaped diode packages arranged in a stack on a common axis; a plurality of radial bus bars, formed of electrically and thermally conductive material, each of said radial bus bars having a first portion positioned adjacent to at least one of said diode packages along said axis and a second portion extending radially outward from said stack; first and second end members positioned at opposite ends of said stack; a plurality of electrically and thermally conductive through bolts extending between said first and second end members; each of said through bolts including a longitudinal opening for receiving cooling fluid; means for placing selected ones of said through bolts in tension between said first and second end members, thereby axially compressing said stack; means for electrically connecting each of said radial bus bars to one of said through bolts; and means for electrically connecting each of said through bolts to an external circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A rectifier assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for electrically connecting each of said radial bus bars to one of said through bolts comprises: an aperture in each of said second portions of said radial bus bars for receiving one of said through bolts; and means for clamping a portion, of said one through bolt within said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A rectifier assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for electrically connecting each of said through bolts to an external circuit comprises: a plurality of spring contacts, being resilient in a generally radial direction; and means for electrically and mechanically connecting each of said spring contacts to one of said through bolts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A rectifier assembly as recited in claim 3, wherein each of said spring contacts comprises a spring washer encircling one of said through bolts, and said means for electrically and mechanically connecting each of said spring contacts to one of said through bolts comprises: a nut threaded onto one of said through bolts, wherein a portion of said nut is rolled onto a portion of said spring washer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A rectifier assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said through bolts includes: a plurality of threads lining said longitudinal opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A rectifier assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein said first end member includes: a plurality of coolant passages, each of said coolant passages being in line with the longitudinal opening of one of said through bolts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A rectifier assembly as recited in claim 6, further comprising: a disk positioned adjacent to said second end member and extending radially beyond the longitudinal openings in each of said through bolts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A rectifier assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein: each of said diode packages includes a pair of oppositely facing recesses; and each of said first portions of said radial bus bars includes a protrusion extending onto one of said recesses.
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