Abstract: A dc brushless electromagnetic rotary machine, such as a dc electric motor or a dc electrical generator, includes a rotor having a permanent magnet which has the entirety of its cylindrical outer peripheral surface magnetized in the same polarity. The outer surface faces an annular armature core fixed on the inner cylindrical surface of a casing frame forming a stator of the machine. In the structure, the magnetic flux emanating from the rotor magnet passes the armature core and returns to the magnet from a position other than the armature core. The armature core is provided with coil windings on its cylindrical inner surface facing substantially the one surface portion of the permanent magnet. A portion of the coil windings is covered with a shielding member in which portion current is conducted which induces magnetic flux in a direction opposite to that of the magnetic flux generated from the permanent magnet.

Abstract: A rotor slot insulation system includes two L-shaped insulative armors lining a slot that is disposed in the rotor for receving a conductor. The short legs of the insulative armors, which are disposed at the bottom of the slot, face each other and preferably abut. A spacer device overlays the short legs for spacing the conductor away from the corners of the armors and for increasing the electrical path from the conductor to the rotor. The spacer device and insulative armors may be secured by disposing a member, which is affixed to the spacer device, to engage the short legs of the insulative armors and to extend into a recess in the bottom of the slot.

Abstract: A saw apparatus for removing the wedges maintaining the winding coils in the slots of a generator, such as a hydroelectric generator, clamps to the grooves of the slot next to the slot containing the wedges to be removed. The apparatus includes a circular power saw for sawing the wedges in half, reducing the time required for the rewinding operation.

Abstract: An improved rotor for a superconducting rotating electric machine has the arcuate portions and the corners of superconducting field coils housed in circumferentially-extending coil slots of a coil-carrying shaft. Retaining rings which are shrink-fit on the coil-carrying shaft over the circumferentially-extending slots restrains the arcuate portions and the corners of the coils against centrifugal forces. Retaining members are disposed between adjacent coils and are rigidly secured by connectors to the bottom surface of the circumferentially-extending slots by bolts or the like. The retaining members completely fill the spaces between adjacent coils and prevent the movement of the arcuate portions and corners of the field coils. Preferably, the retaining members are made of the same material as the coil-carrying shaft or of titanium or a titanium alloy.

Abstract: A coil for an electric motor, which is to be inserted into a pole shoe and is wound, before the insertion, in a template, includes two cases of insulating material, which are positioned in mirror-inverted relationship with one another. Pockets are provided laterally of the cases to receive contact terminals therein. The pockets form limiting surfaces for limiting the insertion of the coil into a pole shoe. Each case is closed, after the coil winding has been completed, by connecting two upper portions thereof to each other by welding or glueing.

Abstract: A rotor for a superconducting rotating electric machine comprises a cylindrical coil-carrying shaft in which are formed a plurality of parallel coil slots. In the teeth of the shaft adjoining the corners and the arcuate portions of the slots, recesses are formed, and movement prevention means comprising retaining plates, support members, and retaining members which prevent the movement of the wedges and coils in the adjoining coil slots are secured in the recesses by bolts or the like. The provision of the recesses makes it possible to insert previously-wound field coils into the coil slots, and the movement prevention means prevents the movement of the wedges and the coils in the slots. As the movement prevention means is detachable, the inspection and repair of the field coils is facilitated.

Abstract: Multiple turn coils are arranged with turn insulation around individual turns, group insulation around each of a plurality of groups of turns, and ground insulation around the entire coil half. This arrangement protects against a potential discharge between turns upon occurrence of a steep front impulse voltage.

Abstract: A slot closure arrangement for closing the slot opening of slots in the stator of a dynamoelectric machine and for providing a restraining force against conductors in the slot. The slots have opposing notches on opposite sides of the slot adjacent the slot opening. A flat rectangular spring member is placed in the slot opening with the opposite edges of the flat spring member each terminating in one of the opposing notches. A pair of wedges with complementary tapered surfaces is inserted between the spring member and the surface of the conductor in the slot adjacent and facing the slot opening. The wedges are advanced one over the other to increase the overall thickness. The surface of the wedge engaging the spring member has a thickness at the center greater than the thickness at the edges, and the center presses the spring member outwardly when the wedges are advanced, deforming the spring member which then provides a force through the wedges against the conductor in the slot.

Abstract: A rotor of an electrical machine having directly cooled rotor winding, including winding conductors forming a conductor bundle, located one above the other in respective grooves and fastened therein by respective groove wedges, the winding conductors each having at least two adjacent half cooling ducts extending in the longitudinal direction of the conductors. Provided in a central section of the rotor assembly are two gas outlets offset relative to one another in a peripheral direction of the rotor and in which the cooling ducts are interrupted by separating means. At each interruption point, the respective half cooling duct is in connection with a respective radially extending duct, which ends at the surface of the rotor. In order to avoid increases in temperature in the region of the gas outlet, the gas outlets of a conductor bundle are offset retative to one another in the longitudinal direction of the conductors. The radial ducts emerge into holes penetrating the groove wedges approximately radially.

Abstract: In a dynamoelectric machine including a rotor of electrically conductive material having a plurality of axially extending slots for receiving electrical conductors, there is provided apparatus in each slot for electrically insulating the conductors from the rotor. The insulating apparatus comprises a substantially U-shaped insulating member of an aramid paper extending axially along the length of the slot. The base of the U-shaped insulating member is held in position by a sub-slot cover formed of an extruded plastic material which has an inner member covering an axially extending sub-slot located beneath each of the conductor slots of the rotor and an outer member which fits over the top of the base of the U-shaped insulation member and latches into the inner member.

Abstract: An improved construction of Randel-type rotor of a vehicle-mounted alternator, capable of reducing the windage noise which is produced as a result of interference between the rotor and the stator of the alternator. The rotor has a pair of pole cores provided with a plurality of mutually meshing claws, and an exciting coil disposed at the inner side of the pole cores. Spacers in the form of an integral ring or discrete wedges are fitted in the spaces between adjacent pole core claws so as to provide a substantially smooth cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the rotor portion facing the radial teeth on the stator.

Abstract: A dovetail wedge for retaining conductor bars in stator slots of a large dynamoelectric machine includes an embedding surface layer on surfaces thereof which contact the lamination surfaces in dovetail slots of the stator. The embedding surface layer permits the embossing thereof by irregularities of the surface of the laminations. A range of thicknesses for the embedding layer provides sufficient protection against abrasion and a sufficient lubricity during wedge installation without being so thick that long-term dimensional instability may permit loosening of the conductor bars. The embedding layer is preferably a natural fiber and most preferably a woven or non-woven cotton fiber.

Abstract: According to the invention, an insulator is provided at the axial ends of a rotor core. The insulator has radially spaced rows of notches at intervals approximately equal to the diameter of the winding wire for guiding placement of the turns of the winding at a predetermined location. After completion of the first turn, the wire is skewed at a first angle with respect to the plane of the first turn to coincide with the second notch and the remainder of turns in the first layer in turn completed in substantially parallel relationship. At the completion of the last turn of the first layer, the wire is crossed over the next to the last turn, skewing the winding in an opposite direction and situating the wire in the valleys formed between the successive turns in the first layer. The sequence continues alternately for the remaining layers.

Abstract: A rotor for an alternating current generator that includes a steel rotor core that carries a field coil supporting spool. The core has axially extending circumferentially spaced slots on its outer periphery that receive axially extending and circumferentially spaced ribs of the spool. The spool ribs are connected to spool end flanges. A field coil is wound on the spool and core. The inner turns of the field coil contact outer surfaces of the spool ribs and outer surfaces of the core located between the spool ribs.

Abstract: Apparatus and system for terminating the winding wires of a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., a fractional horsepower electric motor) is disclosed in which wires (referred to as magnet wires) constituting the coils of the windings of the dynamoelectric machine are terminated in an electrically insulative block fixedly secured to the core of the motor. The magnet wires from the windings of the motor are fitted into respective receptacles of the terminal block and magnet wire terminals are forceably inserted into the receptacles so as to make electrical contact with the magnet wires and so as to securely hold the magnet wires within the terminal block.

Abstract: A stator of a large generator includes three potential, or "P" bars, disposed in slots atop the armature conductors in three of the stator slots. The "P" bars are part of a self-excitation system for producing DC excitation power for the rotating field of the generator. At least the stator slots containing the "P" bars include a pair of dovetail slots spaced radially closer to the air gap than the dovetail slots in the remaining stator slots used for securing armature conductor bars in stator slots. The inner end of a beam is fitted into the dovetail slot over the "P" bar. A yoke is secured over the outer end of the beam. The yoke is secured to studs in space block extensions positioned adjacent the stator slot containing the "P" bar. A ripple spring between the beam and the "P" bar applies a radial force to securely retain the "P" bar and the armature conductor bars in the slot.

Abstract: The stator of a pancake motor comprises porcelianized steel with stator coils secured thereto by means of raised tabs which "entrap" a few turns of the coil between the tab and the surface of the stator. Thermoplastic insulation on the wire, when heated, rigidly bonds the coil turns together thereby gripping the tabs and securing the coils to the stator surface. Coil connections are provided by printed wire patterns on the stator surface. Since the stator coils may be wound insitu, bobbins, fasteners and printed wiring boards are eliminated, assembly steps are reduced, and both convective and conductive heat dissipation are improved thereby reducing the motor cost, improving its reliability and allowing the motor to run cooler or to provide more power output for a given temperature increase.

Abstract: A stator core for a dynamoelectric machine includes two pairs of dovetail slots disposed at respective predetermined radial positions in each armature slot. All stator slots contain armature bars. A few equally spaced stator slots also contain "P" bars atop or radially inward from armature bars. Wedges are installed in the radially outer dovetail slots of stator slots containing only armature bars. Wedges are installed in radially inner dovetail slots in stator slots containing both armature bars and "P" bars.

Abstract: A ceramic-like high temperature insulation for electrical coils is provided by mixing a silicone resin, synthetic fluoro-mica and a devitrified mica glass, impregnating an electrical coil with such material, curing the material and then treating the material to an elevated temperature about 300.degree. C. The elevated temperature treatment may be effected either prior to or during use of the coil.

Abstract: A slot closure arrangement for closing the slot opening of slots in the stator of a dynamoelectric machine and for providing a restraining force against conductors in the slot. The slots have opposing notches on opposite sides of the slot adjacent the slot opening. A flat rectangular spring member is placed in the slot opening with the opposite edges of the flat spring member each terminating in one of the opposing notches. A pair of wedges with complementary tapered surfaces is inserted between the spring member and the surface of the conductor in the slot adjacent and facing the slot opening. The wedges are advanced one over the other to increase the overall thickness. The surface of the wedge engaging the spring member has a thickness at the center greater than the thickness at the edges, and the center presses the spring member outwardly when the wedges are advanced, deforming the spring member, which then provides a force through the wedges against the conductor in the slot.

Abstract: A device to detect electrical contact between a stator and a rotor in an electrical power machine comprising a plurality of thinly insulated electrical conductors extending across the face of the stator and spaced about the circumference of the stator in close proximity to said rotor, and means to signal any electrical contact between said rotor and said conductors. This device is particularly useful in detecting worn shaft bearings.

Abstract: An insulation insert assembly has first and second substantially rectangular insulation sheets, and a pair of connection rods for connecting the sheets. The first and second sheets are arranged on the same plane directly opposing each other and have mutually facing parallel lateral edges at a prescribed distance. The second insulation sheet has a protrusion projecting from the lateral edge toward the first insulation sheet. The first and second insulation sheets are designed to be inserted between main and auxiliary coils, which are fitted to a stator core, to effect insulation between the coils. The connection rods are designed to be inserted into slots of the stator core. The protrusion is set between the rods and prevents a gap from being produced between the second insulation sheet and the stator core which might result from the lifting of the second sheet from the stator core.

Abstract: The end turn region of a superconducting rotor is provided with end region support blocks that together provide channels for coil location. Within the support block channels there are intermittent supports in the form of insulating spacers extending radially both to the front and to the rear of the coil and also bottom spacers, with sheets of side insulation between the front and rear spacers and the adjacent support blocks. The intermittent supports provide access of coolant to the superconductor. They may also be formed in a manner to tilt the end region toward the pole piece for better mechanical support. A top insulating spacer is provided with cooling channels and is utilized with banding to provide secure compressive support for the end windings. Apertures in the support blocks and grooves in the spacers provide collant circulation.

Abstract: Apparatus and system for terminating the winding wires of a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., a fractional horsepower electric motor) is disclosed in which wires (referred to as magnet wires) constituting the coils of the windings of the dynamoelectric machine are terminated in an electrically insulative block fixedly secured to the core of the motor. The magnet wires from the windings of the motor are fitted into respective receptacles of the terminal block and magnet wire terminals are forceably inserted into the receptacles so as to make electrical contact with the magnet wires and so as to securely hold the magnet wires within the terminal block.

Abstract: The present invention is an air gap winding rotating electric machine in which the stator coils are disposed between the stator side magnetic shield and a thin-walled electrically insulating cylinder which surrounds the rotor. The stator coils are prevented from lateral movement by electrically insulating members inserted between adjacent sets of stator coils. In presently existing air gap winding rotating electric machines, these insulating members fit into slots in the magnetic shield; they are difficult to install and frequently become loose, resulting in the loosening of and possibly damage to the stator coils. In the present invention, the magnetic shield has inward projections instead of slots, and insulating members are secured by the use of taper keys, with the result that installation of the insulating members is easy and there is less chance of their coming loose than in presently existing machines, resulting in a more reliable installation of the stator coils.

Abstract: A stator wedge assembly provides a spring force to assist in retaining a conductor securely in a slot, without requiring a separate spring. Two ends of the assembly are received in a dove-tail at the mouth of a slot. A central spring section extends between the two ends and is slightly narrower than the walls at the mouth of the slot, so that it is free to flex. The central part of the central spring section has an increased thickness extending towards the conductor in the slot. At least one wedge is inserted, to press against the conductor in the slot on one side and to press against at least one of the two ends and the central part of the central spring section on the other side, forcing the central spring section away from the conductor. Because of the flexibility or springiness of the material of the flexed central spring section, a spring force is applied to assist in restraining the conductor in the slot.

Abstract: Apparatus for placing coils and phase insulation in the slots of a dynamoelectric machine stator core member includes a core member loading and unloading station, a coil and phase insulation placing station, a preliminary end turn forming station, and a coil drifting station. An unwound core member at the loading/unloading station is loaded in mounting apparatus on a transfer arm which transfers the core to the placing station where coils and phase insulation are placed in the core member slots. The core is then transferred by the transfer arm to the preliminary end turn forming station where the end turns of the coils are formed away from the bore of the core member. The core member is then transferred by the transfer arm to the drifting station where the coils are drifted into the slots. The transfer arm ultimately transfers a fully wound core back to the loading/unloading station where the wound core is unloaded from the transfer arm and then inverted.

Abstract: In large capacity and superconducting rotating electric machines, the stator coil windings are frequently placed in the air gap between the stator core and the rotor. This so-called air gap winding rotating electric machine has the drawback that reliably securing the stator coils to the stator core is difficult. In the air gap winding rotating electric machine according to the present invention, the stator coils are disposed between the outer circumference of a thin-walled electrically insulating cylinder surrounding the rotor and the inner circumference of the magnetic shield on the stator side. Taper keys are inserted between the outer circumference of the stator coils and the inner circumference of the magnetic shield so as to firmly press the stator coils against the thin-walled electrically insulating cylinder. In this manner, the stator coils can be easily and reliably secured to the stator.

Abstract: In a dynamoelectric machine having a rotating field and a stationary stator core, electrical conductors are contained within axially-extending radial slots which are part of the stator core construction. These electrical conductors are subject to electromagnetic forces and thermal cycling effects which, over a period of time, tend to cause the electrical conductors to become loose within their slots. A system of wedges is used to retain these electrical conductors in place and in particular a dovetail wedge is used in combination with a mating surface in a stator slot.

Abstract: The present invention consists in that insulating fillers on the sides of superconductive field coils disposed on a coil-carrying shaft in the rotor of a superconductive rotary electric machine are separated into padding plates mounted so as to cover all the sides of the superconductive field coils, and the other portions, thereby to prevent the damage of the insulation between the turns of the field coils and to firmly fix the field coils.

Abstract: A method of locking coiled conductors in slots of a dynamoelectric machine rotor by placing deformable locking members over selected axially limited areas of the coiled conductors and driving the ends of the locking members under tips of salient rotor poles to secure the locking members firmly in position against the outer surfaces of the conductors. In one form of the invention preformed sheets of insulating material are positioned around the coiled conductors and under the deformable locking members to insulate the coils from the sides of the rotor poles and from the locking members. An aspect of the invention includes the combination in a dynamoelectric machine rotor of a plurality of deformable locking members positioned to secure coiled conductors in rotor slots and to secure preformed sheets of insulating material between the outer surfaces of the conductors and the locking members when they are arranged in their coil-locking positions.

Abstract: A method of locking coiled conductors in slots of a dynamoelectric machine rotor by placing deformable locking members over selected axially limited areas of the coiled conductors and driving the ends of the locking members under tips of salient rotor poles to secure the locking members firmly in position against the outer surfaces of the conductors. In one form of the invention preformed sheets of insulating material are positioned around the coiled conductors and under the deformable locking members to insulate the coils from the sides of the rotor poles and from the locking members. An aspect of the invention includes the combination in a dynamoelectric machine rotor of a plurality of deformable locking members positioned to secure coiled conductors in rotor slots and to secure preformed sheets of insulating material between the outer surfaces of the conductors and the locking members when they are arranged in their coil-locking positions.

Abstract: The rotor of a superconductive rotary electric machine has a coil-carrying shaft carrying superconductive field coils. A plurality of axially running parallel grooves and a pair of annular circumferentially running indentations, each of which is connected to one end of each of the grooves, are formed on the outer surface of the coil-carrying shaft. The axially and circumferentially running portions of the field coils are accommodated in the grooves and indentations respectively, and the spaces left by the circumferentially running portions of the field coils in the indentations are filled by electrically insulating fillers.

Abstract: A magnetic wedge for use in toothed stators holds the stator windings in the slots formed between the teeth of the stator. The magnetic slot wedge comprises a nonmagnetic body, with a width corresponding to the width of the slot. The nonmagnetic body has parallel laminations of magnetic material extending part way through the width of the magnetic body from both sides of the magnetic body and perpendicular to the top surface. A central nonmagnetic region is thereby created with a region on either side of the central portion having an average permeability, along its length, substantially in the range of about 5-10.

Abstract: A magnetic wedge for use in toothed stators holds the stator windings in the slots formed between the teeth of the stator. The magnetic slot wedge comprises a stack of magnetic material with a width corresponding to the width of the slot. The laminations each have central bridge portions connecting a first and second magnetic region, the bridge portion saturating during machine operation. The bridge and the first and second magnetic regions define an opening which, when the laminations are stacked, form a channel having a narrowed entrance. A fiberglass rod fits inside the channel and provides axial stiffness to the stacked laminations which clamp on the fiberglass rod.

Abstract: A method for fitting magnetic wedges which comprises steps of passing a current through a stator winding on a stator core of an electric rotary machine to produce magnetic flux passing through slot openings, successively forcing the magnetic wedges in the slot openings while keeping the winding energized to maintain the magnetic wedges in predetermined positions in the slot openings, and impregnating varnish into the stator core with the slot openings fitted with the magnetic wedges and with the stator winding kept energized, and an apparatus for embodying the method.

Abstract: A device for attachment of coil ends in a generator stator high-voltage winding includes insulation spacers (13) disposed on external surfaces of the coil end bars (16), auxiliary spacers disposed between coil end bars (16), a case (1), spring stops (15) anchored inside the case (1), and planks (14). The case (1) is made of two coaxial truncated-cone members (2 and 3) and a part of a torus member (4) made integral therewith and incorporating a joint (5) with a seal (6). Each plank (14) is arranged between two insulation spacers (13), and the insulation spacers (13) are arranged between the coil end bars (16) and the spring stops (15). The insulation spacers (13), the planks (14), the spring (15) and a side surface of the case (1) form cooling passages.

Abstract: A self-cooled rotating electrical machine is provided with multiple axial and radial coolant passages. Wedges within the interpolar spaces of a salient pole rotor provide an axial coolant path which receives coolant deflected by vanes on the end of the wedges. Coolant expelled at the center of the wedges passes through axial passages in the stator and through a gap between the rotor and stator. Impeller tabs on the ends of the wedges force coolant around stator windings. Recirculation of coolant is prevented by shrouds attached to the ends of the wedges.

Abstract: A rotor core of an electric rotary machine is provided with a number of slots opening toward the outer peripheral surface of the core and teeth formed between the slots. At the sides of the rotor core are mounted spidery end plates having notches opposing the slots and projections opposing the teeth. That end surface of the projection which is remote from the rotor core is formed to extend farther from the end surface of the rotor core as it becomes distant from the axis of the rotor core. The rotor winding is wound about the rotor core and spidery end plates to be buried in the slots and notches, the bottom of the notch being higher than the laminate slot, so that the slot liner is not distorted during winding operations.

Abstract: In a dynamoelectric machine having a rotating field and a stationary stator core, electrical conductors are contained within axially-extending radial slots which are part of the stator core construction. The electrical conductors for stator bars are subject to electromagnetic forces and thermal cycling effects which, over a period of time, tend to cause the stator bars to become loose within their slots. The invention is an improved wedging system which provides both an immediate and residual force on the stator bars which holds the bars in place even after certain settlements have taken place. Further, it is possible to determine the amount of force applied initially to the stator bars by the wedging system and any residual force after a period of operation.

Abstract: An improved support system for "P" bars is disclosed, wherein the "P" bar is mounted in a stator slot of the stator core of a dynamoelectric machine which has an integral excitation system. The support system includes a number of elements, all of which, in combination, serve to secure the "P" bars in the slots of the stator core and, additionally, provide a low friction interface between the "P" bar and the support system such that the "P" bar is independently suspended and is actually capable of slight movement along its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method and structure for restricting relative sliding motion at the interfaces between a superconducting winding and a supporting structure for the winding. An interface lining material having a low shear modulus of elasticity so as to accommodate large shear displacements with low shear stresses is used as opposed to the use of sliding frictional contact between the contacting surfaces of the electrical winding and the supporting structure. The invention is completed by subjecting the lined interfaced surfaces to large compressional pressure forces so that frictional forces between the interface material and the opposing superconducting winding and supporting structure surfaces, even at low coefficients of friction, are considerably higher than the internal shear forces of the interfacing lining material.

Abstract: The winding bars (12) are fixed to the body (20) of teeth (14, 16) whose feet (18) form a dovetail engaged in the stator magnetic circuit (2), the mechanical strength of these teeth being due to the fact that they are constituted by layers of sheathing fabric coated with resin completely wrapped about the foot, body and head of the core of each of the teeth and forming a casing (46). Wedges (28) are driven in radially on the side walls of the teeth whose thickness is substantially constant around a core (40) whose form defines that of the tooth.

Abstract: The stator winding bars (12) e.g. of an alternator are fixed to the magnetic circuit (2) by means of teeth (14, 16) fixed on the cylindrical inner surface (44) of said circuit and protruding inwardly therefrom. Successive teeth going circumferentially round the cylindrical surface are alternately long teeth (14) and short teeth (16). The bars are tangentially wedged by wedges (28) driven radially between the bars and the side walls of the short teeth (16). The bars are held radially by plates (30) which are kept in position by means of tapering pins (32) driven tangentially into holes (44) provided in the heads (29) of the long teeth (14).

Abstract: A direct current motor having E-shaped interpoles, each of the E-shaped interpoles comprising interconnecting members which are made of a non-magnetic material having rigidity and which are tightly and irremovably inserted in gaps between a center pole and side poles of the E-shaped interpole. In the direct current motor according to the present invention, the side poles are mechanically interconnected to the center pole, so that noises generated by the vibration of the side poles are greatly reduced.

Abstract: Device for securing winding bars in slots of electric machines, including at least one winding bar having sides and being disposed in each slot, a slot-closing wedge disposed in vicinity of the opening of the slot, at least one wavy slot-closing spring having a given first spring travel distance, and being disposed in the slot in longitudinal direction thereof, the slot-closing spring being formed of glass fabric embedded in a hardenable resin and being compressed by approximately 80% of the given first spring travel distance, and a wavy lateral slot spring having a given second spring travel distance and being disposed between a side of the at least one winding bar and an adjacent side wall of the slot in longitudinal direction of the slot, the lateral slot spring being formed of glass fabric embedded in a hardenable resin and being compressed by at least 85% of the given second spring travel distance.

Abstract: A rotor end turn winding and support system is disclosed which provides support in the radial, axial and circumferential directions for the end turns of a superconducting rotor field coil. The end turn conductor stack is tilted from a purely radial position to facilitate the winding of the small, flexible conductors of a superconducting rotor.

Abstract: Gas-cooled rotor for a turbo-generator with air gap pick up. Each rotor slot comprises a conductor bundle with a large number of tangentially extending cooling channels, which are connected to an inlet chamber (17) on one side of the conductor bundle and an outlet chamber (18) on the other side of the conductor bundle. The conductors of the conductor bundle are fixed with respect to each other by means of a plurality of radial rods (8) embedded into the conductor bundle, and a small, radially inner portion and a small, radially outer portion of the conductor bundle are fixed in the tangential direction by means of an inner (12) and an outer (10) spacing device, respectively. The slot wedge member is provided with a plurality of substantially evenly distributed inlet channels (19) and intermediate, substantially evenly distributed outlet channels (21).

Abstract: In a gas-cooled generator or other dynamoelectric machine, wedges are provided for retention of the field windings and for introducing the cooling fluid into passages through the field windings to provide rotor cooling. In particular, the wedge of the present invention possesses pairs of bidirectionally curved inlet passages so as to smoothly convert a tangential flow of gas into a gas flow having both radially inward and longitudinal components. The wedges are particularly useful in cooling dynamoelectric machine rotors having a diagonal flow, gap pickup cooling system.

Abstract: A rotor of a turbine generator, wherein the field and amortisseur windings are held in place by means of axially and tangentially secured rings shrunk on the rotor body without the use of otherwise customary slot wedges. The rings are shrunk on the rotor body without overlapping and at a distance from each other. In this way, the magnetically effective rotor cross-section is increased up to 30% without reducing the size of the air gap.