Method of assembling a magnetic rotor
First Claim
1. A method for sequentially building up a rotor for an electric machine comprising the steps of:
- providing a magnetic core having opposed ends and a rotational axis;
removably attaching a turn support at each end of the core to define a core subassembly;
machining the core subassembly to match the core and turn supports;
removing the turn supports from the core;
providing an axial shaft fitting for each of the ends of the core subassembly;
aligning each of the turn supports with one of the shaft fittings;
machining the aligned turn supports and shaft fittings to effect matching;
disassembling the shaft fittings and turn supports;
reattaching the turn supports at the ends of the core; and
removably attaching a shaft fitting at each end of the core subassembly;
whereby said rotor can be readily disassembled for reworking and reassembled with the alignment of the core, turn supports and shaft fittings precisely maintained.
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Abstract
A high speed shaftless rotor construction is disclosed including a method of sequentially building up the rotor to facilitate disassembly for reworking and maintaining precise alignment of the reassembled elements. End turn supports are matched and preliminarily assembled with bolts to the core and the parts machined to achieve desired tolerances. After machining, the end turn supports are separated from the core, matched with end shaft fittings and additional machining carried out, after which the turn supports are separated from the end shaft fittings and reattached with the core. The shaft fittings are realigned with the assembled end support fittings and bolted into position after which final machining can be completed. All elements are then disassembled and the parts deburred and cleaned to eliminate any contamination prior to winding the field coil. After reassembly, winding of the field core and completion of the electrical connections, a cylindrical sleeve is disposed over the main core assembly and conventionally joined to effect a rigid structural rotor member capable of withstanding high speeds.
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6 Claims
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1. A method for sequentially building up a rotor for an electric machine comprising the steps of:
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providing a magnetic core having opposed ends and a rotational axis; removably attaching a turn support at each end of the core to define a core subassembly; machining the core subassembly to match the core and turn supports; removing the turn supports from the core;
providing an axial shaft fitting for each of the ends of the core subassembly;aligning each of the turn supports with one of the shaft fittings; machining the aligned turn supports and shaft fittings to effect matching; disassembling the shaft fittings and turn supports; reattaching the turn supports at the ends of the core; and removably attaching a shaft fitting at each end of the core subassembly; whereby said rotor can be readily disassembled for reworking and reassembled with the alignment of the core, turn supports and shaft fittings precisely maintained. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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