Abstract: An alternator has a molded plastic, electrically conductive D.E. frame in which a sealed bearing is molded in place with the formation of the D.E. frame 14. When the D.E. frame is removed from its plastics injection mold and while the frame is still hot, the stator is installed in the D.E. frame and the frame allowed to cool and constrict about the stator. The companion S.R.E. frame is preferably fabricated of non-conductive plastics material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 5, 2004
Date of Patent:
February 1, 2005
Assignee:
Altech Generating Systems, LLC
Inventors:
Steven E. Howe, Donald C. Lipscomb, Jr.
Abstract: An alternator has a molded plastic, electrically conductive D.E. frame in which a sealed bearing is molded in place with the formation of the D.E. frame 14. When the D.E. frame is removed from its plastics injection mold and while the frame is still hot, the stator is installed in the D.E. frame and the frame allowed to cool and constrict about the stator. The companion S.R.E. frame is preferably fabricated of non-conductive plastics material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 2002
Date of Patent:
August 10, 2004
Assignee:
Altech Generating Systems LLC
Inventors:
Steven S. Howe, Donald C. Lipscomb, Jr.