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Apparatus and methods for protecting motor from air borne contaminants

US6118197A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1999
Grant dateSep 12, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49009
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A refrigerator condenser fan motor enclosure including a base and a cover is described. The base and cover forming a top and a bottom of the enclosure which protects the refrigerator condenser fan motor from exposure to air borne contaminants. The base includes a first leveled step and a second leveled step which are mechanically connected to stator laminations of the condenser fan motor, a ground terminal for the condenser fan motor, and mounting lugs which allow the enclosure to be mounted onto a refrigerator. The cover is attached by tabs which are inserted into slots in the base.

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