Patents by Inventor Stefano Niccolini

Stefano Niccolini has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10804775
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing stators of dynamoelectric machines, the stators being formed as an assembly of pole segments; the apparatus comprising a seat where the assembly of pole segments are seated. An engagement assembly engages first ends of the pole segments for translation of the pole segments from the seat to a transfer device. A first holding assembly comprises a first plurality of holding members for clamping the pole segments to hold the pole segments as an assembly of pole segments. The first holding assembly being arranged on the transfer device moveable to transfer the assembly of pole segments from a first position to a second position. A containing assembly is located at the second position and provided with a second plurality of holding members for holding the assembly of pole segments. The second plurality of holding members are positioned on the containing assembly to surround the assembly of pole segments that are located at the containing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: ATOP S.p.A.
    Inventors: Massimo Ponzio, Rubino Corbinelli, Stefano Niccolini
  • Patent number: 10305354
    Abstract: An apparatus for winding coils of dynamoelectric machines, wherein the apparatus includes means for inserting leg portions of a coil member in a plurality of slots of at least one core of a dynamoelectric machine, wherein each slot includes an insulation member lining the walls thereof. A passage member is provided with a plurality of passages and a plurality of support areas. Each passage is configured to receive a leg portion of a coil member, and each support area is arranged adjacent a respective passage. The apparatus further includes means to align the passage member with the at least one core to align the passages of the passage member with the slots of the core such that the plurality of passages each receive a respective leg portion of a coil member and corresponding support areas engage an end of a respective insulation member during insertion of the respective leg portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: ATOP S.P.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Niccolini, Massimo Ponzio
  • Publication number: 20180316251
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing stators of dynamoelectric machines, the stators being formed as an assembly of pole segments; the apparatus comprising a seat where the assembly of pole segments are seated. An engagement assembly engages first ends of the pole segments for translation of the pole segments from the seat to a transfer device. A first holding assembly comprises a first plurality of holding members for clamping the pole segments to hold the pole segments as an assembly of pole segments. The first holding assembly being arranged on the transfer device moveable to transfer the assembly of pole segments from a first position to a second position. A containing assembly is located at the second position and provided with a second plurality of holding members for holding the assembly of pole segments. The second plurality of holding members are positioned on the containing assembly to surround the assembly of pole segments that are located at the containing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Massimo Ponzio, Rubino Corbinelli, Stefano Niccolini
  • Patent number: 10050498
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing stators of dynamoelectric machines, the stators being formed as an assembly of pole segments; the apparatus comprising a seat where the assembly of pole segments are seated. An engagement assembly engages first ends of the pole segments for translation of the pole segments from the seat to a transfer device. A first holding assembly comprises a first plurality of holding members for clamping the pole segments to hold the pole segments as an assembly of pole segments. The first holding assembly being arranged on the transfer device moveable to transfer the assembly of pole segments from a first position to a second position. A containing assembly is located at the second position and provided with a second plurality of holding members for holding the assembly of pole segments. The second plurality of holding members are positioned on the containing assembly to surround the assembly of pole segments that are located at the containing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: ATOP S.p.A.
    Inventors: Massimo Ponzio, Rubino Corbinelli, Stefano Niccolini
  • Publication number: 20170302143
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for winding coils of dynamoelectric machines, wherein a coil comprises members formed of leg portions (19a, 190a). The leg portions (19a, 190a) being inserted in slots (17,170) of cores (18,180) of the dynamo electric machine, wherein the slots (17,170) are provided with insulation members (33,330) for lining the walls of the slots (17,170). The leg portions (19a, 190a) are inserted in the slots (17,170) of the cores (18,180) of the dynamoelectric machines. A passage member (20,200) having passages (22,220) is provided aligned with a core (18,180) to align the passages (22, 220) with the slots (17,170). The area (23, 230) adjacent an edge of a passage (22) is aligned with the end (32, 320) of an insulation member (33, 330) of a slot (17,170) for engaging the end (32,320) of the insulation member (33,330) during insertion of the leg portions (19a, 190a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Stefano Niccolini, Massimo Ponzio
  • Patent number: 9722475
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for winding coils of dynamoelectric machines, wherein a coil comprises members formed of leg portions (19a, 190a). The leg portions (19a, 190a) being inserted in slots (17, 170) of cores (18, 180) of the dynamo electric machine, wherein the slots (17, 170) are provided with insulation members (33, 330) for lining the walls of the slots (17, 170). The leg portions (19a, 190a) are inserted in the slots (17, 170) of the cores (18, 180) of the dynamoelectric machines. A passage member (20, 200) having passages (22, 220) is provided aligned with a core (18 ,180) to align the passages (22, 220) with the slots (17, 170). The area (23, 230) adjacent an edge of a passage (22) is aligned with the end (32, 320) of an insulation member (33, 330) of a slot (17, 170) for engaging the end (32, 320) of the insulation member (33, 330) during insertion of the leg portions (19a, 190a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: ATOP S.P.A
    Inventors: Stefano Niccolini, Massimo Ponzio
  • Publication number: 20160254733
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for winding coils of dynamoelectric machines, wherein a coil comprises members formed of leg portions (19a, 190a). The leg portions (19a, 190a) being inserted in slots (17,170) of cores (18,180) of the dynamo electric machine, wherein the slots (17,170) are provided with insulation members (33,330) for lining the walls of the slots (17,170). The leg portions (19a, 190a) are inserted in the slots (17,170) of the cores (18,180) of the dynamoelectric machines. A passage member (20,200) having passages (22,220) is provided aligned with a core (18,180) to align the passages (22, 220) with the slots (17,170). The area (23, 230) adjacent an edge of a passage (22) is aligned with the end (32, 320) of an insulation member (33, 330) of a slot (17,170) for engaging the end (32,320) of the insulation member (33,330) during insertion of the leg portions (19a, 190a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Stefano NICCOLINI, Massimo PONZIO
  • Publication number: 20150372570
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing stators of dynamoelectric machines, the stators being formed as an assembly of pole segments; the apparatus comprising a seat where the assembly of pole segments are seated. An engagement assembly engages first ends of the pole segments for translation of the pole segments from the seat to a transfer device. A first holding assembly comprises a first plurality of holding members for clamping the pole segments to hold the pole segments as an assembly of pole segments. The first holding assembly being arranged on the transfer device moveable to transfer the assembly of pole segments from a first position to a second position. A casing assembly is located at the second position and provided with a second plurality of holding members for holding the assembly of pole segments. The second plurality of holding members are positioned on the casing assembly to surround the assembly of pole segments that are located at the casing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Massimo Ponzio, Rubino Corbinelli, Stefano Niccolini