Patent ID: 7821171
Filing Date: 2010-10-26
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
1. A wedge for being placed between adjacent coils in a generator comprising: a wedge body having a generally triangular portion to be positioned at a radially inner location, and a radially outer portion, said radially outer portion including ends that will be spaced at axial ends of said wedge when said wedge is positioned within a generator, said ends having a first surface spaced a first distance from an apex of said triangular portion, and end walls extending from said first surface at each of two positions spaced axially inwardly of said ends of said wedge body, said end walls being connected to side walls extending near edges of said wedge; an open pocket formed within said wedge body at locations between said side walls and axially between said end walls; and said end walls extend to a second distance from said apex of said triangle, and said side walls extend for a third distance, said third distance between intermediate said first and second distances.