Grounding of stator core to stator frame

A stator comprising:

• a stator frame;
• at least one key bar connected to said stator frame, said key bar including a dovetail;
• a stator core including at least one lamination having a dovetail slot formed therein to engage said dovetail;
• and
• a spring coupled between a portion of said lamination and said dovetail to provide an electrical ground path between said stator core and said stator frame;
• wherein said spring includes:
• a base portion that contacts said lamination;
• and
• at least one prong comprising a first end and a second end, said first end being connected to said base portion and said second end being arranged spatially apart from said base portion.

A stator comprising:

• a stator frame;
• at least one key bar connected to said stator frame, said key bar including a dovetail;
• a stator core including at least one lamination having a dovetail slot formed therein to engage said dovetail;
• and
• a spring coupled between a portion of said lamination and said dovetail to provide an electrical ground path between said stator core and said stator frame;
• wherein said spring includes a leaf spring.