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Protective cover for slotted motor housing shell structure

US4720648A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1986
Grant dateJan 19, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved housing structure for an outer motor housing shell having slots for ventilating purposes, including a protective cover detachably fastenable to the outer face of the housing shell, the cover having a depending skirt sized and contoured to extend spacedly opposite the slots to protect the motor from falling rain, and yet permit proper ventilation.

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