Patent ID: 8749107

Claim:
A spacer for supporting conductors in the stator assembly of an electric machine, the spacer comprising: an insulating body formed of an electrically non-conductive material; a first surface supported by the insulating body, the first surface facing axially inwardly for contacting a plurality of short electrical conductors of an inner winding set; a second surface supported by the insulating body, the second surface positioned radially inwardly from the first surface and facing axially inwardly for contacting a plurality of short electrical conductors of an outer winding set; a crossover pocket supported by the insulating body, the crossover pocket extending radially intermediate the first surface and the second surface, and facing axially inwardly for receiving an electrical conductor defining a crossover conductor to electrically connect the inner winding set and the outer winding set; and a phase lead pocket supported by the insulating body, the phase lead pocket facing axially outwardly for receiving a terminal phase lead conductor.