Patents by Inventor Michael Luckey

Michael Luckey 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: 9761366
    Abstract: A dry-type transformer for mobile applications includes a transformer core, at least one radially inner first winding segment, and at least one radially outer, second hollow cylindrical winding segment. The segments are wound around a common winding axis and the transformer core passes therethrough. The segments are nested inside one another and radially spaced apart from one another, such that a hollow cylindrical cooling duct is formed therebetween. Spacing is achieved by spacer elements arranged such that the cooling duct allows a passage of coolant in an axial direction. The spacer elements are formed and arranged along the radial circumference of the cooling duct over the axial length thereof such that the proportionate weight of the horizontal transformer can be borne on at least one contact surface of the at least second winding segment without causing deformation to the cooling duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Benjamin Weber, Michael Luckey, Wolfgang Mönig, Marcos Bockholt
  • Patent number: 9520221
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a system and method for monitoring functional operational reliability of a cooling system having at least one thermosyphon for transformers provided with at least one evaporator and with at least one condenser. The cooling system using a coolant which can be vaporized and a gaseous medium, as a heat carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Benjamin Weber, Bhavesh Patel, Jens Tepper, Bruno Agostini, Marcos Bockholt, Michael Luckey
  • Patent number: 9368268
    Abstract: An underfloor transformer includes a layered transformer core and at least one electrical winding through which the transformer core extends along a limb axis. In each of two axial end regions of the transformer core, a securing device, which interacts with the transformer core mechanically, is provided. The securing devices are configured for such tensile force stressing. The underfloor transformer can be carried suspended therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Michael Luckey, Marcos Bockholt, Benjamin Weber, Wolfgang Mönig
  • Patent number: 8786390
    Abstract: A transformer of dry design is disclosed having a core composed of amorphous material, which is sensitive to mechanical loads, having at least one winding former which surrounds the core and is in each case formed from at least one primary winding and secondary winding, and having at least one holding apparatus. A method for transformer production is also disclosed, wherein the holding apparatus is used to fix the at least one primary winding and secondary winding in each case and for this purpose it acts on each of the end faces of the at least one winding former.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Michael Luckey, Wolfgang Mönig, Benjamin Weber, Karel Bilek, Martin Carlen, Jong-Yun Lim
  • Publication number: 20140132381
    Abstract: A dry-type transformer for mobile applications includes a transformer core, at least one radially inner first winding segment, and at least one radially outer, second hollow cylindrical winding segment. The segments are wound around a common winding axis and the transformer core passes therethrough. The segments are nested inside one another and radially spaced apart from one another, such that a hollow cylindrical cooling duct is formed therebetween. Spacing is achieved by spacer elements arranged such that the cooling duct allows a passage of coolant in an axial direction. The spacer elements are formed and arranged along the radial circumference of the cooling duct over the axial length thereof such that the proportionate weight of the horizontal transformer can be borne on at least one contact surface of the at least second winding segment without causing deformation to the cooling duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Benjamin WEBER, Michael Luckey, Wolfgang MÖNIG, Marcos Bockholt
  • Patent number: 8525628
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a housing for an electric machine, for example, an electric power transformer, such as a dry-type transformer, with cooling channels being provided within the housing for a cooling medium. The electric machine and a cooling system can be arranged in the housing, with vertically arranged first and second channels for the cooling medium being provided. The medium can flow around the electric machine, with the housing accommodating the electric machine and the cooling system substantially forming a hermetic encapsulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Benjamin Weber, Marcos Bockholt, Michael Luckey, Wolfgang Mönig, Jens Tepper
  • Publication number: 20120075047
    Abstract: A transformer core for a power transformer, and a power transformer including such a transformer core are provided. The transformer core includes at least two transformer core laminations which are arranged in parallel and are at least approximately congruently adjacent to each other. The transformer core laminations have a similar outline. At least one through-hole is arranged in the outline in each case. The transformer core laminations are comprised of at least predominantly an amorphous ferromagnetic material. At least one cooling channel is arranged between the transformer core laminations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Michael LUCKEY, Wolfgang Mönig, Benjamin Weber
  • Publication number: 20120068800
    Abstract: A transformer of dry design is disclosed having a core composed of amorphous material, which is sensitive to mechanical loads, having at least one winding former which surrounds the core and is in each case formed from at least one primary winding and secondary winding, and having at least one holding apparatus. A method for transformer production is also disclosed, wherein the holding apparatus is used to fix the at least one primary winding and secondary winding in each case and for this purpose it acts on each of the end faces of the at least one winding former.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Michael Luckey, Wolfgang Mönig, Benjamin Weber, Karel Bilek, Martin Carlen, Jong-Yun Lim
  • Publication number: 20120000628
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a system and method for monitoring functional operational reliability of a cooling system having at least one thermosyphon for transformers provided with at least one evaporator and with at least one condenser. The cooling system using a coolant which can be vaporized and a gaseous medium, as a heat carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Benjamin WEBER, Bhavesh Patel, Jens Tepper, Bruno Agostini, Marcos Bockholt, Michael Luckey
  • Publication number: 20110175695
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a housing for an electric machine, for example, an electric power transformer, such as a dry-type transformer, with cooling channels being provided within the housing for a cooling medium. The electric machine and a cooling system can be arranged in the housing, with vertically arranged first and second channels for the cooling medium being provided. The medium can flow around the electric machine, with the housing accommodating the electric machine and the cooling system substantially forming a hermetic encapsulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Benjamin WEBER, Marcos Bockholt, Michael Luckey, Wolfgang Mönig, Jens Tepper