SELF-SECURING BRAZING PREFORM CLIP

摘要

A method of assembling a stator includes forming a plurality of cleats into a brazing tape, forming a U-shaped clip using the stamped brazing tape, and attaching the U-shaped clip to a stator conductor, where the attached U-shaped clip is self-secured to the conductor by the cleats. Apparatus for connecting a stator conductor pair includes a brazing clip shaped to conform to and fit over one of the conductors and having generally a U-shape with two sides each including at least one cleat configured to engage the one conductor and secure the respective side thereto. A system for brazing together adjacent pairs of conductors includes a self-securing, three-sided brazing clip having a plurality of cleats formed therein, a comb having a plurality of receptacles structured for retaining respective stator conductors, and electrodes radially aligned with one adjacent pair, where compression of the electrodes sandwiches the brazing clip therebetween.

主权项

1. A method of assembling a stator, comprising:
forming a plurality of cleats into a brazing tape; forming a U-shaped clip using the stamped brazing tape; and attaching the U-shaped clip to a stator conductor; wherein the attached U-shaped clip is self-secured to the conductor by the cleats.