Electrical connection apparatus and method for connecting an alternator stator

摘要

An electrical machine such as an alternator (10) has a first housing (14) and a second housing (16) with a stator core assembly (18) therein. The stator core assembly has a plurality of windings (44) that are positioned within laminations (46). The windings have a first set of end turns (48), a second set of end turns (50), and winding ends 52. A respective first end cap (54) and a second end cap (56) are placed over respective end turns (48) (50). Potting material (58) is placed between the first end cap (54) and the first set of end turns (48) and the second end cap (56) and the second set of end turns (50). A stud assembly (60) having a stud housing (62) and a plurality of studs (64) is coupled to the first end cap. A bushing (68) is coupled to the studs (64) so that winding ends (52) may be coupled to a flat surface (70) thereof. The bushings (68) are also used to from an electrical connection between the rectifier bridge (36) and the stator core (42).