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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2018
Filed:
May. 26, 2016
Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, Ltd, Latham, NY (US);
Andrew Adam, Latham, NY (US);
Mark Roberts, Latham, NY (US);
Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC, Latham, NY (US);
Abstract
An assembly for use in a rotor of a turbine generator is provided that includes at least one creepage disposed on an upper load surface of copper windings. At least one slot spring is disposed on the creepage, and at least one amortisseur is disposed on the slot spring. A plurality of hollow locking members are disposed within apertures of the creepage, the slot spring, and the amortisseur. At least one slot wedge is disposed on the slot spring and the plurality of hollow locking members. At least one field retaining ring is disposed against one of the end portions of the rotor body and against the slot wedge.