Patent attributes
In accordance with one embodiment, the present technique provides an apparatus for assembling a rotor. The exemplary apparatus includes a base that has a central aperture and a seating surface for receiving the rotor. An arbor then extends through the central aperture, the arbor having a longitudinal axis that is substantially orthogonal to the seating surface, and including threaded ends opposite with respect to one another. The exemplary apparatus also includes at least one member of a family of fixtures coupleable to the arbor, the family including a pressure fixture that has first and second piston assemblies disposed at diametrically opposite locations to one another, the family also including a support fixture coupleable the arbor and having members extending axially therefrom, the members being configured to support securing members of the rotor. Advantageously, the exemplary apparatus provides for a mechanism through which a securing member may be symmetrically installed with respect to the rotor core, thus improving rotor performance and construction.
