Electrical generator or motor structure – Dynamoelectric – Rotary
Patent
1996-10-01
1998-07-28
Dougherty, Thomas M.
Electrical generator or motor structure
Dynamoelectric
Rotary
310 42, 403254, H02K 510, G01D 534
Patent
active
057866465
ABSTRACT:
An improved method and apparatus for aligning and mounting a rotor position transducer element to the shaft of an electric motor. One embodiment of the invention is is an apparatus and method for aligning and mounting a RPT element in the form of a shutter assembly. Specifically, the shutter contains a perforated extended portion that surrounds the opening for the shaft. An annular clamp ring, made of metal or other suitable material slip fits over the protruded portion of the shutter. The clamp ring can also further comprise so-called "ears" or other non-annular portions that cause it not to be circular in cross-section. The clamp ring allows the shutter to be securely fastened to the shaft of the rotor without causing torsional force which could cause misalignment of the shutter with respect to the optical sensor, or misalignment of the rotor to the stator assembly, or both.
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Newberg Barry M.
Winkeler Lawrence J.
Dougherty Thomas M.
Emerson Electric Co.
Mullins B.
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