Two-position (on-off) actuator with modular connector
US6302747A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An actuator housing provides a low-cost method of achieving electrical connection to the motor terminals of a DC motor in a two position HVAC actuator. The connector configuration interfacing with a controller or power supply is easily changed by making the connector a modular connector, providing an effective fluid ingress prevention. The modular connector design is fixed from the connector flange inward into a housing, and is flexible outward with respect to its pin configuration and shroud shape. This design allows different connector configurations to be utilized with minimal tooling investment. A capacitor can also be inserted and crimped to the connector pin stampings, prior to being over-molded, to provide EMI filtering.
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