WINDING DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD
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1. A winding diagnostic system comprising:
- a core comprising a winding to generate a magnetic flux;
a retention device for holding the winding in place; and
a sensor disposed in a sensing relation with the retention device to generate signals related to at least one aspect of the winding.
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Abstract
A winding diagnostic system is provided. The system includes a core having a winding to generate a magnetic flux. A retention device for holding the winding in place is provided. The system further includes a sensor disposed in a sensing relation with the retention device to generate signals related to at least one aspect of the winding.
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24 Claims
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1. A winding diagnostic system comprising:
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a core comprising a winding to generate a magnetic flux; a retention device for holding the winding in place; and a sensor disposed in a sensing relation with the retention device to generate signals related to at least one aspect of the winding. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus to measure winding tightness in an electrical machine, the apparatus comprising:
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a core comprising a stator winding to generate a magnetic flux; a ripple spring for holding the stator winding in place; and a piezoelectric sensor embedded within the ripple spring, wherein the piezoelectric sensor is configured to generate signals related to at least one aspect of the winding.
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11. A device to monitor winding comprising:
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a core comprising a winding to generate a magnetic flux; a retention device for holding the winding in place; a sensor disposed in a sensing relation with the retention device to generate signals related to at least one aspect of the winding; and a wireless transmitter coupled to the sensor to transmit signals from the sensors. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus to measure winding tightness in an electrical machine, the apparatus comprising:
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a core comprising a stator winding to generate a magnetic flux; a ripple spring for holding the stator winding in place; and at least two piezoelectric sensors embedded within the ripple spring, wherein the piezoelectric sensors is configured to generate signals related to at least one aspect of the winding. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the null configuration is configured to cancel a varying magnetic field.
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23. A system to monitor and diagnose winding, the system comprising:
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a core comprising a winding to generate a magnetic flux; a retention device for holding the winding in place; and a sensor disposed in a sensing relation with the retention device to generate signals related to at least one aspect of the winding; an energy harvesting mechanism to generate operating power coupled to the sensor; and a wireless transmitter coupled to the sensor to transmit signals from the sensors.
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24. A method for measuring wedge tightness in an electromechanical device, said method comprising:
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providing a ripple spring that holds a winding in place; positioning the ripple spring at least partially within a stator slot defined within the electromechanical device; disposing a piezoelectric sensor within the ripple spring; generating signals from the piezoelectric sensor corresponding to at least one aspect of the winding; and analyzing signals from the piezoelectric sensor to generate a fault signal.
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