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US4858304A

Method of constructing a rotor assembly for homopolar generator

University of Texas System

Abstract

A homopolar generator (HPG) having the stator and an inner brush mechanism housed within the machine support structure utilizes a rotor separated into halves electrically insulated from each other, so as to fit around the stator and brush mechanism. A shaft is mounted in the support structure to …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
William F. Weldon
Priority date
May 26, 1982
Filing date
October 14, 1988
Grant date
August 22, 1989
Publication date
August 22, 1989
Language
en
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