Method for making a power connection

摘要

The invention provides systems and methods for power connection, which may be a sealed power connection. The sealed power connection may be used with an electric machine or any device that may require electrical and/or mechanical connection for power. The sealed power connection may provide an effective electrical connection while providing a robust mechanical connection. The electric machine or device may be fluid-sealed and/or fluid-cooled. The sealed power connection may provide for electrical insulation of the connection from the machine or device enclosure, and may also be sealed to provide for fluid sealing and/or internal fluid cooling of the electric machine or device, as well as fluid cooling of the connection.

主权项

1. A method of making power connections to an electric machine comprising:
providing a power connection block in electrical communication with an internal component of the electric machine; contacting a power cable connector to the power connection block; and providing a fastener assembly, wherein the faster assembly holds the power cable connector against the power connection block, wherein a greater amount of electric current flows through the power cable connector and the power connection block than through the fastener assembly.