Patent ID: 7484290
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: B23P,H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of installing a rotor assembly in a generator stator including a central bore, said method comprising: providing a generator assembly system including a trolley, a conveyor, and a shoe, operatively associated with the rotor assembly; coupling at least one of a first rotor section and a second rotor section of the rotor assembly to the conveyor such that at least a portion of the rotor assembly is supported by the conveyor; coupling the shoe to at least one of the first and second rotor sections to facilitate supporting the rotor assembly; moving the rotor assembly into position within the central bore defined in the stator using the conveyor; coupling the first rotor section to a reduction gear in the generator; and coupling the second rotor section to a pedestal such that at least a portion of the rotor assembly is supported by the pedestal.