Patent ID: 6661135
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
A multi-pole high speed generator, comprising:an exciter including a plurality of exciter armature windings wound thereon; and one or more rectifier module assemblies each coupled to receive an AC signal generated in one of the plurality of exciter armature windings, each rectifier module comprising: a substantially flat base including a plurality of conductive circuit runs on a surface thereof, the base being dimensioned to mount within the exciter; a first diode circuit, including an anode and a cathode, having the anode electrically coupled to at least a first of said plurality conductive circuit runs; a second diode circuit, including an anode and a cathode, having its cathode electrically coupled to at least a second of said plurality of conductive circuit runs; and a conductive element electrically coupling together the cathode of said first diode circuit and the anode of said second diode circuit.