Patent ID: 6098472
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
A device for inspecting a predetermined orientation of a pair of diametrically opposed inner diameter slots from among a plurality of inner diameter slots defined on an inner diameter of an annular lamination utilized in an electrical machine in relation to first and second outer diameter slots defined on an outer diameter of said annular lamination, said device comprising:a bed plate for receipt of said annular lamination thereon, said bed plate defining at least one guideway to align with said pair of diametrically opposed inner diameter slots and said first and second outer diameter slots in said predetermined orientation;a pair of first keys slidable with respect to said guideway, each of said first keys adapted to engage a respective one of said pair of diametrically opposed inner diameter slots;a pair of second keys slidable with respect to said guideway, each of said second keys adapted to engage a respective one of said first and second outer diameter slots; andwhereby said first keys and said second keys will engage only if said pair of diametrically opposed inner diameter slots and said first and second outer diameter slots are correctly in said predetermined orientation.