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A generator has its length shortened by placing springs in a space in a casing that includes an output shaft, which is driven by an input shaft, and a yoke for separating the two shafts. The generator is assembled by placing a spring in a space in a casing having a first part. The space also has a y

A generator has its length shortened by placing springs in a space in a casing that includes an output shaft, which is driven by an input shaft, and a yoke for separating the two shafts. The generator is assembled by placing a spring in a space in a casing having a first part. The space also has a yoke in it. A rotor bearing is placed in the space adjacent to and impinging upon the spring. A second part of the casing is attached to the first part of the casing so that the spring is pre-loaded therein. The generator also utilizes a guide for holding a spring. The generator also has a thrust plate for applying a force of the springs upon the rotor bearing.

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1. Apparatus for minimizing the size of a generator, said apparatus comprising: a casing;an input shaft;an output shaft attaching to a rotor within said casing and being driven by said input shaft;a yoke for disconnecting said input shaft from said output shaft;a space within said casing in which sa

1. Apparatus for minimizing the size of a generator, said apparatus comprising: a casing;an input shaft;an output shaft attaching to a rotor within said casing and being driven by said input shaft;a yoke for disconnecting said input shaft from said output shaft;a space within said casing in which said yoke selectively operates to disconnect said input shaft and said output shaft; anda spring disposed within said space, wherein said spring is capable of being preloaded. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said spring has an axis that is disposed in parallel to an axis of said output shaft. 3. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising: a support disposed within said spring. 4. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said support has a height relating to said spring whereby a ratio between a length of an installed said spring and a length of said support is approximately 1.23. 5. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a thrust plate for directing a force of said spring along said spring axis. 6. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a guide for aligning said spring in said space. 7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said guide is a cut-out in a bearing liner.