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Split rotor system and method with springs
 
   
Document Number
US Patent 7221246
Issued Date
May 22, 2007
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Abstract
A rotor assembly may include first rotor half, a first spring supported with the first rotor half, a second rotor half, and a second spring supported within the second rotor half, wherein the first rotor half and the second rotor half are adjoined to enclose the first and second springs. A coiled section of each spring may surround a rotor center pin. A contact arm positioned between the springs may include a non-circular opening. A method for assembling such a rotor assembly is further described.
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Owner
General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
Published
May 22, 2007
Application Number
10/905,513
Filed
January 7, 2005
US Classification
335/16   335/195
Int'l Classification
H01H   75/00   (20060101)  
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335/16   335/147   335/195   335/165   335/166   335/167   335/168   335/169   335/170   335/171   335/172   335/173   335/174   335/175   335/176   218/22  
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