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System and method for heating a stator segment
US9260978B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9260978-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213423349-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Publication date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
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A system for heating a stator segment includes a first frame member, a plurality of arms extending radially from the first frame member, and a heater releasably connected to each arm. The system further includes a biasing element for biasing each heater away from the first frame member.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system for heating a stator segment, comprising: a first frame member; a second frame member separated from the first frame member; a plurality of arms extending radially from the first frame member; a heater releasably connected to each arm; and means for biasing each heater away from the first frame member, the means for biasing being connected between the first frame member and the second frame member. 2. The system as in claim 1 , wherein the first frame member has an arcuate shape that conforms to an outer surface of a rotor. 3. The system as in claim 1 , wherein each heater comprises an induction heater. 4. The system as in claim 1 , wherein each heater comprises a ceramic outer surface. 5. The system as in claim 1 , wherein the means for biasing each heater away from the first frame member comprises a spring connected to one or more of the plurality of arms. 6. The system as in claim 1 , further comprising means for biasing each heater toward the first frame member. 7. The system as in claim 6 , wherein the means for biasing each heater toward the first frame member comprises a lever pivotally connected to at least one of the first frame member or one or more of the plurality of arms. 8. The system as in claim 1 , further comprising a pivotal coupling between each arm and each heater. 9. The system as in claim 1 , further comprising a second frame member connected to each heater. 10. A system for heating a stator segment, comprising: a first frame member; a second frame member separated from the first frame member; a plurality of heaters connected to the second frame member; and means for biasing each heater away from the first frame member, the means for biasing being connected between the first frame member and the second frame member. 11. The system as in claim 10 , wherein the second frame member has an arcuate shape that conforms to the stator segment. 12. The system as in claim 10 , wherein each heater comprises an induction heater. 13. The system as in claim 10 , wherein the means for biasing each heater away from the first frame member comprises a spring connected between the first frame member and the second frame member. 14. The system as in claim 10 , further comprising means for biasing each heater toward the first frame member. 15. The system as in claim 14 , wherein the means for biasing each heater toward the first frame member comprises a lever pivotally connected to at least one of the first frame member or the second frame member. 16. The system as in claim 10 , further comprising a pivotal coupling between the second frame member and each heater. 17. A system for heating a stator segment, comprising: a first frame member; a second frame member separated from the first member; a plurality of arms extending radially from the first frame member towards the second frame member; a heater releasably connected to each arm; and a biasing element operably connected to the first frame member and each heater to bias each heater away from the first frame member, the biasing element being connected between the first frame member and the second frame member. 18. The system as in claim 17 , wherein the first frame member has an arcuate shape that conforms to an outer surface of a rotor. 19. The system as in claim 17 , wherein the biasing member comprises a spring connected to one or more of the plurality of arms. 20. The system as in claim 17 , further comprising a pivotal coupling between each arm and each heater.
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Disassembly methods · CPC title
- F01D25/10Primary
Heating, e.g. warming-up before starting · CPC title
Repairing methods or devices · CPC title
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- What does patent US9260978B2 cover?
- A system for heating a stator segment includes a first frame member, a plurality of arms extending radially from the first frame member, and a heater releasably connected to each arm. The system further includes a biasing element for biasing each heater away from the first frame member.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Holmes James Bradford, Buchan Charles Van, Clark Jason Matthew, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F01D25/10. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Feb 16 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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