Patent ID: 6147430
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
A stator of an ac generator for vehicle comprising:a stator core having a plurality of slots having an opening;a plurality of insulation-film-coated conductor segments having a U-turn portion, a pair of straight portions disposed in said plurality of slots, each of said pair of straight portions having an end inserted from one end of said stator core into one of said plurality of slots; anda plurality of column-shaped insulators disposed in said plurality of slots to insulate said conductor segments from said stator core, each of said plurality of insulators having an outer periphery fitted to one of said plurality of slots, a smooth end portion extending from another end of said stator core and a stopper portion engaging said one end of said stator core;wherein said stopper portion comprises a flared lip member which gradually widens as said flared lip member extends from said one end of said stator core; andwherein each of said insulators has an overlapping portion disposed remote from said opening of one of said plurality of slots.