Methods and apparatus for attaching a grill to a motor
US6664681B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49009
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mounting system for a motor assembly includes a plurality of fasteners for mounting a grill to a motor. The motor includes an endshield including a plurality of attachment points for attaching the endshield to the motor assembly and a plurality of openings for attaching the endshield to the grill. The grill is configured to be mounted to one of a first motor assembly and a second motor assembly. The endshield is formed with either a plurality of bosses including openings or a plurality of self-clinching nuts pressed into the plurality of openings.
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