Patents by Inventor Raymond W. Borden
Raymond W. Borden 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).
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Patent number: 7086137Abstract: A rotor and a method of constructing a rotor are disclosed. The rotor includes a hub that is capable of being supported by a shaft that extends along an axis, a plurality of laminations, and a plurality of wire windings supported by the plurality of laminations. The hub includes an inner structure configured to support the hub relative to the shaft, an outer structure that supports the laminations, and an intermediate structure that is coupled to the inner and outer structures and supports the inner and outer structures relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Tornquist, James D. Lengel, Raymond W. Borden, Kieran P. J. Doherty, Ming Xu, WuenFar L. Chen, Gregor J. S. McDowall
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Patent number: 6979929Abstract: A rotor with wedges and a method of retaining wedges in a rotor are disclosed. The rotor includes a shaft, first and second poles extending radially from the shaft, and first and second coils of windings respectively wrapped around the first and second poles. Each coil includes a respective outer face including two end portions and two side portions, and a respective inward-facing edge including two end sections and two side sections. The rotor further includes a first outer wedge positioned between neighboring side portions of the first and second coils, and a first inner wedge positioned between neighboring side sections of the first and second coils. The first inner wedge is coupled to the first outer wedge so that the first outer wedge is at least partly retained from moving radially outward away from the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Tornquist, James D. Lengel, Raymond W. Borden, Kieran P. J. Doherty, Ming Xu, WuenFar L. Chen, Gregor J. S. McDowall
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Patent number: 6859019Abstract: A system and method for electrically coupling windings of a main generator rotor to a plurality of DC sources on an exciter that each have respective first-voltage and second-voltage terminals is disclosed. The system includes first and second conductive plates supported by the rotor that respectively define first and second apertures that surround a rotor shaft. The first plate includes a first rotor winding terminal by which the plate is electrically coupled to the windings, and a first plurality of terminals configured to be respectively coupled to the first-voltage terminals of the DC sources. The second plate is electrically insulated from the first plate, includes a second rotor winding terminal by which the second plate is electrically coupled to the windings, and includes a second plurality of terminals configured to be respectively coupled to the second-voltage terminals of the DC sources.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2001Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Tornquist, Raymond W. Borden, James D. Lengel, Ming Xu, Kieran P. J. Doherty, Gregor J. S. McDowall
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Publication number: 20040232795Abstract: A rotor with wedges and a method of retaining wedges in a rotor are disclosed. The rotor includes a shaft, first and second poles extending radially from the shaft, and first and second coils of windings respectively wrapped around the first and second poles. Each coil includes a respective outer face including two end portions and two side portions, and a respective inward-facing edge including two end sections and two side sections. The rotor further includes a first outer wedge positioned between neighboring side portions of the first and second coils, and a first inner wedge positioned between neighboring side sections of the first and second coils. The first inner wedge is coupled to the first outer wedge so that the first outer wedge is at least partly retained from moving radially outward away from the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: G. E. Tornquist, James D. Lengel, Raymond W. Borden, Kieran P.J. Doherty, Ming Xu, WuenFar L. Chen, Gregor J.S. McDowall
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Patent number: 6791230Abstract: A rotor with wedges and a method of retaining wedges in a rotor are disclosed. The rotor includes a shaft, first and second poles extending radially from the shaft, and first and second coils of windings respectively wrapped around the first and second poles. Each coil includes a respective outer face including two end portions and two side portions, and a respective inward-facing edge including two end sections and two side sections. The rotor further includes a first outer wedge positioned between neighboring side portions of the first and second coils, and a first inner wedge positioned between neighboring side sections of the first and second coils. The first inner wedge is coupled to the first outer wedge so that the first outer wedge is at least partly retained from moving radially outward away from the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Tornquist, James D. Lengel, Raymond W. Borden, Kieran P. J. Doherty, Ming Xu, WuenFar L. Chen, Gregor J. S. McDowall
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Publication number: 20040168301Abstract: A rotor and a method of constructing a rotor are disclosed. The rotor includes a hub that is capable of being supported by a shaft that extends along an axis, a plurality of laminations, and a plurality of wire windings supported by the plurality of laminations. The hub includes an inner structure configured to support the hub relative to the shaft, an outer structure that supports the laminations, and an intermediate structure that is coupled to the inner and outer structures and supports the inner and outer structures relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: G.E. Tornquist, James D. Lengel, Raymond W. Borden, Kieran P.J. Doherty, Ming Xu, WuenFar L. Chen, Gregor J.S. McDowall
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Patent number: 6753637Abstract: A rotor and a method of constructing a rotor are disclosed. The rotor includes a hub that is capable of being supported by a shaft that extends along an axis, a plurality of laminations, and a plurality of wire windings supported by the plurality of laminations. The hub includes an inner structure configured to support the hub relative to the shaft, an outer structure that supports the laminations, and an intermediate structure that is coupled to the inner and outer structures and supports the inner and outer structures relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Tornquist, James D. Lengel, Raymond W. Borden, Kieran P. J. Doherty, Ming Xu, WuenFar L. Chen, Gregor J. S. McDowall
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Patent number: 6661135Abstract: A multi-pole high speed generator includes a rectifier module assembly that is dimensioned to be mounted within the hub of a high speed generator exciter armature includes a rectifier module assembly includes a substantially flat base that has a plurality of conductive circuit runs formed on it, and which is dimensioned to be mounted within a hub of the exciter. A first diode circuit, which includes an anode and a cathode, has its anode electrically coupled to a first of the plurality of conductive circuit runs. A second diode circuit, which also includes an anode and a cathode, has its cathode electrically coupled to a second of the plurality of conductive circuit runs. A conductive element electrically couples together the cathode of the first diode circuit and the anode of the second diode circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond W Borden, Jim Lengel, Kieran Doherty, Gregor McDowall, Gerald Tornquist, Ming Xu
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Publication number: 20030048015Abstract: A rotor with wedges and a method of retaining wedges in a rotor are disclosed. The rotor includes a shaft, first and second poles extending radially from the shaft, and first and second coils of windings respectively wrapped around the first and second poles. Each coil includes a respective outer face including two end portions and two side portions, and a respective inward-facing edge including two end sections and two side sections. The rotor further includes a first outer wedge positioned between neighboring side portions of the first and second coils, and a first inner wedge positioned between neighboring side sections of the first and second coils. The first inner wedge is coupled to the first outer wedge so that the first outer wedge is at least partly retained from moving radially outward away from the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: G.E. Tornquist, James D. Lengel, Raymond W. Borden, Kieran P.J. Doherty, Ming Xu, WuenFar L. Chen, Gregor J.S. McDowall
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Publication number: 20030048020Abstract: A rotor and a method of constructing a rotor are disclosed. The rotor includes a hub that is capable of being supported by a shaft that extends along an axis, a plurality of laminations, and a plurality of wire windings supported by the plurality of laminations. The hub includes an inner structure configured to support the hub relative to the shaft, an outer structure that supports the laminations, and an intermediate structure that is coupled to the inner and outer structures and supports the inner and outer structures relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: G.E. Tornquist, James D. Lengel, Raymond W. Borden, Kieran P.J. Doherty, Ming Xu, WuenFar L. Chen, Gregor J.S. McDowall
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Publication number: 20030042810Abstract: A system and method for electrically coupling windings of a main generator rotor to a plurality of DC sources on an exciter that each have respective first-voltage and second-voltage terminals is disclosed. The system includes first and second conductive plates supported by the rotor that respectively define first and second apertures that surround a rotor shaft. The first plate includes a first rotor winding terminal by which the plate is electrically coupled to the windings, and a first plurality of terminals configured to be respectively coupled to the first-voltage terminals of the DC sources. The second plate is electrically insulated from the first plate, includes a second rotor winding terminal by which the second plate is electrically coupled to the windings, and includes a second plurality of terminals configured to be respectively coupled to the second-voltage terminals of the DC sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: G.E. Tornquist, Raymond W. Borden, James D. Lengel, Ming Xu, Kieran P.J. Doherty, Gregor J.S. McDowall
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Publication number: 20020149276Abstract: A multi-pole high speed generator includes a rectifier module assembly that is dimensioned to be mounted within the hub of a high speed generator exciter armature includes a rectifier module assembly includes a substantially flat base that has a plurality of conductive circuit runs formed on it, and which is dimensioned to be mounted within a hub of the exciter. A first diode circuit, which includes an anode and a cathode, has its anode electrically coupled to a first of the plurality of conductive circuit runs. A second diode circuit, which also includes an anode and a cathode, has its cathode electrically coupled to a second of the plurality of conductive circuit runs. A conductive element electrically couples together the cathode of the first diode circuit and the anode of the second diode circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Raymond W. Borden, Jim Lengel, Kieran Doherty, Gregor McDowall, Gerald Tornquist, Ming Xu
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Patent number: 5313098Abstract: A two-sided hermetically sealed package of a metal matrix composite material includes a heat sink and integral cooling fins on each of the two sides which are totally enclosed to retain cooling fluid. Power semiconductors are mounted on ceramic substrates having metallic conductors mounted on both sides thereof. The substrates are mounted to the heat sinks. Cooling is provided by the passage of cooling fluid into one end of the enclosed fins, over the fins and out the other end. The metal matrix composite material and the ceramic are thermally matched and the package is provided with a minimum number of thermal interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1993Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: John J. Tumpey, Raymond W. Borden, Robert C. Eckenfelder, Sampat S. Shekhawat
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Patent number: 4544052Abstract: A disconnection coupling (11) is provided for installation between the input shaft (41) of an accessory and an engine to which the accessory is mounted. An input member (20) of the coupling (11) is connected to the engine in lieu of the accessory's input shaft (41). This provides engine power to the input member which can be selectively transferred to the accessory's input shaft. An intermediate member (30) is rotationally connected to an output member (40) which, in turn, receives the accessory's input shaft (41). The intermediate member (30) is able to be axially displaced with respect to the output member (40), while a spline joint (35) maintains the rotational connection between the intermediate and output members (30, 40).Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1984Date of Patent: October 1, 1985Assignee: Allied CorporationInventor: Raymond W. Borden
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Patent number: 4341968Abstract: Means for assembling ferromagnetic stators of rotating electric machines to housings made of lightweight alloys where high temperature operation causes loss of interference fit between stator and housing. Keys are equally spaced about the housing and are spring loaded with Belleville-type springs to maintain adequate centering forces on the stator at high temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1980Date of Patent: July 27, 1982Assignee: The Bendix CorporationInventors: Raymond W. Borden, James E. DeBard