Slot Wedge, Tool and Method for Simultaneously Installing a Winding and the Slot Wedge

A tool for installing a winding in a slot and a slot wedge closing off the slot, the tool comprising:

• a slot template which is configured on a top side to receive the winding to be installed and is configured on a bottom side via a receiving surface to receive the slot wedge;
• wherein the slot wedge is formed as a longitudinally extending strip made from insulating material in which a punched portion is arranged;
• wherein the receiving surface includes a cut-out and the punched portion is arranged above the cut-out such that a hook arranged on the bottom side immerses into the punched portion and provides an engagement for transporting the slot wedge along the slot;
• and
• wherein the slot is simultaneously closed off by the slot wedge when introducing the winding.

A method for simultaneously installing a winding in a slot and a slot wedge closing off the slot, the method comprising:

• arranging a winding to be installed on a top side of the slot template via a slot template and arranging a slot wedge on a bottom side of the slot template on a receiving surface via the slot template, the slot wedge being formed as a longitudinally extending strip made from insulating material;
• arranging a punched portion in the longitudinally extending strip made from the insulating material;
• wherein the receiving surface includes a cut-out, and the punched portion is arranged above the cut-out such that a hook arranged on the bottom side immerses into the punched portion with a forward movement to provide an engagement for transporting the slot wedge along the slot;
• and
• wherein the slot is closed off by simultaneously transporting the slot wedge when introducing the winding in the slot.