One piece stator lead and terminal insulator

Abstract

A method for assembling a one-piece stator lead and terminal insulator for an oil cooled alternator, wherein the one-piece stator lead and terminal insulator comprises an arcuate plate having three cylindrical retainers positioned thereon for receiving stator terminals. The arcuate plate also includes three guides for guiding stator leads to the terminals. Three rectangular holes are provided next to each of the guides. The rectangular holes receive insulating ties that encircle the stator leads and hold the stator leads to the plate, properly positioning the stator leads away from other conductors and housings within the alternator. Two flanges also extend from the plate to aid in assembly of the device and further act to properly position the stator leads away from other conductors and housings within the alternator.

1 . A method of assembling an alternator having a plurality of leads and a plurality of terminals, the method comprising the steps of: 
 a. providing a plate having a plurality of retainers positioned thereon, each of said plurality of retainers having a bore adapted to receive one of said plurality of terminals;    b. inserting said plurality of terminals through said bores; and    c. securing said plurality of leads to said plate.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of: 
 a. aligning said plurality of leads along guides provided on said plate.    
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of: 
 a. refraining from placing insulating sleeves on said plurality of leads.    
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of: 
 a. inserting said plurality of terminals through holes in a rectifier housing and securing said rectifier housing to a casing.