Patent · US Expired

Multi-use motor mount

US4076196A · kind A · utility

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8References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1976
Grant dateFeb 28, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 3, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K5/26
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A kit for relocating mounting studs of replacement fan motors, and the like, includes a bracket provided with a slot or a pair of apertures, and the like. One of the apertures or the slot receives a mounting stud whose shank extends in a first direction, and the other of the apertures or the slot receives a bolt whose shank extends in a second direction opposite to the first direction. By arranging one or more brackets with the bolt of each retained in a respective mounting hole of a motor to be mounted, which motor has mounting holes disposed according to a first standard, the mounting studs will be offset a predetermined distance from the mounting holes of the motor permitting alignment of the studs with openings provided in a support member which are disposed according to a second standard.

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