APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STATORS OF DYNAMO ELECTRIC MACHINES FORMED FROM AN ASSEMBLY OF POLE SEGMENTS

摘要

An apparatus and method for manufacturing stators of dynamoelectric machines, the stators being formed as an assembly of pole segments (11); the apparatus comprising a seat (12) where the assembly of pole segments are seated. An engagement assembly (250) engages first ends (10d) of the pole segments for translation of the pole segments from the seat (12) to a transfer device (200). A first holding assembly comprises a first plurality of holding members (201,202,203) for clamping the pole segments to hold the pole segments as an assembly of pole segments. The first holding assembly being arranged on the transfer device (200)and the transfer device being moveable to transfer the assembly of pole segments from a first position (A) to a second position (B). A casing assembly (300) is located at the second position (B) and the casing assembly (300) being provided with a second plurality of holding members (311,312) for holding the assembly of pole segments. The second plurality of holding members are positioned on the casing assembly (300) to surround the assembly of pole segments that are located at the casing assembly (330).