ROTATING RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

摘要

A rectifier assembly and method are provided. The rectifier assembly includes a cover comprising a flange having an annular channel extending around an outer circumference of the flange, an annular bus bar, an insulator ring, and an outer housing for receiving the insulator ring, the annular bus bar and the outer housing. A snap ring is positioned within the annular channel of the outer circumference of the flange, wherein an outer circumference of the snap ring is located within a snap ring retention channel located around an inner diameter of the outer housing to retain the cover, the annular bus bar, and the insulator ring within the outer housing.

主权项

1. A rectifier assembly, comprising:
a cover comprising a flange having an annular channel extending around an outer circumference of the flange; an annular bus bar comprising an electrically conductive material; an insulator ring receiving the annular bus bar, the insulator ring defining radially-extending resistor pockets and diode pockets therein; resistors disposed in the resistor pockets and electrically connected with the annular bus bar; diodes disposed in the diode pockets and electrically connected with the annular bus bar; an outer housing receiving the annular bus bar and the insulator ring, such that the insulator ring is positioned radially between the annular bus bar and the outer housing, the outer housing further comprising a snap ring retention channel that extends around an inner circumference of the outer housing; and a snap ring positioned within the annular channel of the outer circumference of the flange, wherein an outer circumference of the snap ring is located within the snap ring retention channel to retain the cover, the annular bus bar, and the insulator ring within the outer housing.