Apparatus and method for the manufacture of large transformers having laminated cores, particularly cores of annealed amorphous metal alloys
AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorsDung A. Ngo, Kimberly M. Borgmeier
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Abstract
Apparatus and manufacturing methods are provided which are useful in the manufacture of large transformer cores, particularly, in the manufacture of large transformer cores made of a ferromagnetic material, especially of annealed amorphous metal alloys. Further provided are transformer cores produced utilizing the disclosed apparatus and manufacturing methods, as well as finished transformers which include such transformer cores.
Claims6
A power transformer comprising a laminated transformer core having at least one transformer leg, at least one laceable joint, at least one transformer coil, and a support, the transformer core and the transformer coil being manufactured according to a process comprising the steps of:
- affixing the support to at least a portion of at least the one transformer leg;
- laying the support and the transformer core onto a stage in a generally horizontal orientation;
- inserting the at least one transformer coil onto the at least one transformer leg;
- reconstituting the transformer core;
- and
- withdrawing the stage from the interior of the at least one transformer coil.
A power transformer comprising a laminated transformer core having at least one transformer leg, at least one laceable joint, at least one transformer coil, and a support, the transformer core and the transformer coil being manufactured according to a process comprising the steps of:
- affixing the support to at least a portion of at least the one transformer leg;
- orienting the support and the transformer core onto a stage in a generally horizontal orientation;
- inserting the at least one transformer coil onto the at least one transformer leg;
- and
- reconstituting the transformer core.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.