CONNECTOR SUPPORT BLOCK FOR LIMITING DEFLECTION OF A MAIN LEAD CONNECTOR IN AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

摘要

A connector support block has a recess defined in part by an arcuate surface for limiting deflection of a main lead connector coupled between the main le ad terminal and the innermost turn of end coils on a generator. The recess is spanned by a pin displaceable in elliptical openings in flanges defining the recess and about which pin the main lead connector makes a 180~ bend. By limiting the deflection of the main lead connector, stresses introduced into the main lead connector at the 180~ bend, a 90~ bend and the joint between t he main lead connector and innermost turn are reduced under cyclic loading whereby increased fatigue life of the main lead connector is provided.