Abstract: An assembly of a main stage and exciter stage of an electric machine includes a main stage including a main stage winding, an exciter stage including an exciter winding, and a bus bar assembly to electrically connect the main stage winding to the exciter stage winding. The bus bar assembly includes a terminal post installed to the main stage and extending at least partially through the exciter stage. The main stage winding electrically is connected to the terminal post. A power band contact is installed to the terminal post and is electrically connected thereto. The exciter winding is electrically connected to the power band contact.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting terminal leads in an auxiliary generator of an aircraft, which includes a first bracket adapted and configured to be fastened to a stator housing of the generator to retain a main stator within the stator housing, and a second bracket adapted and configured to be fastened to a top surface of the first bracket to support a plurality of terminal leads in such a manner so that they are not susceptible to damage from resonance and vibration.

Abstract: A lamination for use in an integrated drive generator is formed from a plurality of plates having a body including a pair of opposed cylindrical surfaces. Non-cylindrical ditches are defined circumferentially intermediate the pair of cylindrical surfaces. A plurality of passages are formed in an outer periphery of the cylindrical surfaces including relatively large holes extending through a slot to the outer periphery. Grooves are formed intermediate the relatively large holes.

Abstract: A gear shroud arrangement includes a mounting plate defining an aperture therethrough. A first cylindrical shroud is included having a first end and an opposed second end, wherein the first end of the first shroud is connected to an outer periphery of the mounting plate and is aligned with the aperture. A backing plate is mounted to the second end of the first shroud. A second cylindrical shroud extends from the backing plate in a direction opposite the first shroud.

Abstract: A gear shroud arrangement includes a mounting plate defining an aperture therethrough. A first cylindrical shroud is included having a first end and an opposed second end, wherein the first end of the first shroud is connected to an outer periphery of the mounting plate and is aligned with the aperture. A backing plate is mounted to the second end of the first shroud. A second cylindrical shroud extends from the backing plate in a direction opposite the first shroud.

Abstract: A gear shroud arrangement includes a plate defining an aperture therethrough. A riser tube has a first end and an opposed second end. The first end of the riser tube is connected to the plate and is aligned with the aperture. A mounting flange extends from the second end of the riser tube. A shroud member extends from the plate in a direction opposite the riser tube.

Abstract: A generator driven gear for use in an integrated drive generator has a gear body extending between a first end and a second end and having a disc extending radially outwardly. A boss extends from the disc toward the second end. There are outer gear teeth outwardly of an outer diameter of the disc. The outer gear teeth having a unique gear tooth profile with roll angles A, B, C, and D. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A gear shroud arrangement includes a plate defining an aperture therethrough. A riser tube has a first end and an opposed second end. The first end of the riser tube is connected to the plate and is aligned with the aperture. A mounting flange extends from the second end of the riser tube. A shroud member extends from the plate in a direction opposite the riser tube.

Abstract: A port plate for use in an integrated drive generator has a body defining a semi-cylindrical charge port communicating with two circumferentially smaller charge port portions. A diametrically opposed working pressure port has three smaller working pressure ports. A center plane is defined extending through a center axis of a bore within the body and equidistance between circumferential ends of the charge port and the working fluid port. A first angle is defined between the plane and a circumferential end of the smaller charge port. The first angle is between 15 and 25 degrees. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pump sleeve for an inversion pump in an integrated drive generator has a pump sleeve body extending between a first end and a second end, the first end being at a location adjacent an enlarged endplate. The body extends to the second end with a generally cylindrical body portion having a bore of an inner diameter from the first end to the second end, and between the first and second ends for a distance. A ratio of the first distance to the inner diameter being is 1.8 and 2.0. In addition, an integrated drive generator is disclosed as is a method of replacing an accessory drive gear in an integrated drive generator.

Abstract: A cam liner for use in an integrated drive generator has a cam liner body extending between a first end spaced from the second end by a first distance. The body is generally cylindrical. An outer diameter of the cam liner defines a second distance. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is between 0.90 and 1.00. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A scavenge/charge pump drive gear for use in an integrated drive generator has a gear body extending between a first end and a second end and having a disc extending radially outwardly. A boss extends from the disc toward the second end. There are outer gear teeth outwardly of an outer diameter of the disc. The outer gear teeth have a unique gear tooth profile with roll angles A, B, C, and D. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A rotor for a permanent magnet generator includes a rotor body extending between a first end and a second end, having a cylindrical bore and a plurality of flats on an outer peripheral surface. Permanent magnets are positioned at the flats. An outer ring surrounds the permanent magnets and defines an outer diameter. A ratio of the outer diameter to an axial length between the first and second ends is between 3.2 and 3.4. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A disconnect shaft for use in an integrated drive generator longitudinally extending between a first end and a second end having a plurality of gear teeth extending longitudinally from a first face disposed at the first end. A cam ledge is at an intermediate location between the first end and the second end. An annular cavity is defined between an inner surface of an inner bore of the disconnect shaft and an outer surface of a radially inner portion of the disconnect shaft. A generator and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A terminal lead support for use in an integrated drive generator has a body defining an outer end extending to two outer angled surfaces. The outer angled surfaces each extend to curved end portions. The curved end portions connect the outer angled surfaces into inner angled surfaces. The inner angled surfaces each extend into cupped portions formed about a radius. There are six apertures formed within the body, with laterally outer apertures spaced from the outer surface by a greater amount than laterally intermediate apertures. The laterally intermediate apertures are spaced from the outer surface by a greater amount than laterally inner apertures. An integrated drive generator and a method of replacing a terminal lead support are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting terminal leads in an auxiliary generator of an aircraft, which includes a first bracket adapted and configured to be fastened to a stator housing of the generator to retain a main stator within the stator housing, and a second bracket adapted and configured to be fastened to a top surface of the first bracket to support a plurality of terminal leads in such a manner so that they are not susceptible to damage from resonance and vibration.

Abstract: A pump sleeve for an integrated drive generator has a pump sleeve body extending between a first end and a second end. The first end is at a location adjacent a radially enlarged end plate. The body extends to the second end with a generally cylindrical body portion having an inner bore diameter defining a first distance. The body extends between the first and second ends for a second distance. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is between 0.15 and 0.30. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lamination for use in an integrated drive generator is formed from a plurality of plates having a body including a pair of opposed cylindrical surfaces. Non-cylindrical ditches are defined circumferentially intermediate the pair of cylindrical surfaces. A plurality of passages are formed in an outer periphery of the cylindrical surfaces including relatively large holes extending through a slot to the outer periphery. Grooves are formed intermediate the relatively large holes.

Abstract: A gear shroud arrangement includes a mounting plate defining an aperture therethrough. A first cylindrical shroud is included having a first end and an opposed second end, wherein the first end of the first shroud is connected to an outer periphery of the mounting plate and is aligned with the aperture. A backing plate is mounted to the second end of the first shroud. A second cylindrical shroud extends from the backing plate in a direction opposite the first shroud.

Abstract: A gear shroud arrangement includes a plate defining an aperture therethrough. A riser tube has a first end and an opposed second end. The first end of the riser tube is connected to the plate and is aligned with the aperture. A mounting flange extends from the second end of the riser tube. A shroud member extends from the plate in a direction opposite the riser tube.