Electric motor terminal board assembly
US6220901A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/516
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A terminal board assembly for an electric motor is described. The terminal board assembly is configured to mount inside an electric motor terminal or conduit box and includes a terminal board and a mounting bracket. The terminal board includes six terminal studs and three connecting bars extending between the terminal studs. Quick connect spade type connectors are coupled to the six terminal studs adjacent the bottom of the terminal board to facilitate quick and easy connection of the wire connection leads of an electric motor. The terminal studs and connecting bars permit a choice of "Y" or "Delta" voltage connections to the electric motor. The terminal board also includes a first and a second slot positioned at, and parallel to, opposing ends of the board. The mounting bracket includes a base portion and first and second side portions depending from opposing ends of the base portion. An engaging portion extends from each side portion and is configured to extend through the slots positioned at the opposing ends of the terminal board. Each engaging portion includes a retaining tab configured to engage the terminal board. The base portion of the mounting bracket includes at least on…
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