Patent ID: 6777853
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
A dynamoelectric machine comprising:a rotor; a stator surrounding said rotor, said stator comprising a plurality of windings arranged in a main portion adjacent said rotor and terminating in a plurality of end windings extending outwardly from the main portion; and an end winding support assembly comprising at least one support ring for the plurality of end windings, and a respective adjustable bias member between said at least one support ring and each adjacent end winding for providing an adjustable separation bias therebetween; wherein said at least one support ring has a plurality of passageways therein; wherein each adjustable bias member further comprises a shaft received in a respective passageway of said at least one support ring and extendable outwardly therefrom; wherein each shaft has an enlarged diameter medial portion; and wherein each adjustable bias member further comprises at least one washer on said shaft and adjacent the enlarged diameter medial portion thereof.