Patent ID: 7095243

Claim:
A test apparatus assembly for testing an AC generator having an exciter rotor mounted to a shaft, the apparatus comprising: an annular end bell having an outer peripheral surface, an inner peripheral surface defining an opening configured to receive the shaft, and a channel extending between the outer and inner peripheral surfaces; a carbon brush assembly coupled to the end bell inner peripheral surface, the carbon brush assembly comprising: a housing coupled to the end bell inner peripheral surface; at least a conduit formed in the housing in communication with the channel; a spring-loaded carbon brush disposed in the conduit; and a wire connector coupled to the carbon brush and extending through the channel; and a slip ring assembly configured to be mounted to the shaft and to at least partially contact the carbon brush, the slip ring assembly comprising: a hub configured to couple to the shaft, the hub including an outer peripheral surface and a cavity extending therethrough; a first slip ring coupled to the hub outer peripheral surface; and a wire connector coupled to the first slip ring and extending through the hub cavity, the wire connector configured to electrical couple the first slip ring to the exciter rotor.