A METHOD OF MAKING A ROTOR FOR A DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINE

摘要

A method of making a rotor, for a dynamo-electric machine, which has a number of arcuately formed rectangular loop coils arranged edgewise in a cylindrical configuration, employs injection moulding. Moulding material is injected between adjacent coils and penetrates between and around them to form an encapsulating framework. Entry of moulding material into the central apertures of the coils is prevented by inserts. By directing the moulding material inwardly, and spacing the coils slightly from the mould core, encapsulant also penetrates behind the coil faces to form a thin skin. By use of a shutter member, which may be an integral end cap, coil terminations can be led out of the mould cavity through apertures in the shutter to protect them from damage during the moulding process.