Patent ID: 6734588
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
A sectioned conductor for accommodating stress forces with substantially reduced internal deformation while providing a conductive path between a rotor coil and a radial stud in a power generator, the sectioned conductor comprising:a first sectioned member connected to the radial stud; and a second sectioned member electrically connected to the first sectioned member and adapted to remain electrically connected thereto when moving relative to the first sectioned member in response to stress forces to thereby reduce internal deformation of the sectioned conductor, wherein the first sectioned member comprises an axial portion adapted to be connected to the rotor shaft and to the radial stud extending into the rotor shaft and a radial portion extending outwardly from the axial portion in a radial direction relative to the lengthwise extent of the rotor shaft, and wherein the second sectioned member comprises a first end adapted to be connected to the at least one rotor coil and a second end through which a bore extends thereby defining a substantially hollow conductor channel having at least three sides to at least partially receive therein the axial portion of the first sectioned member.