Direct method of terminating the ground coil terminal to coil housing
US6817459B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49073
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The subject invention improves the electrical connection in a clutch assembly for engaging a compressor in a vehicle air conditioning system. In accordance with the subject invention, a tab extends from the mounting plate and the second end of the ground lead is frictionally retained between the tab and the core winding housing. This is accomplished by turning a tab out of the plane of a mounting plate, placing the second end of the ground lead under the tab and bending the tab downwardly to clamp the second end of the ground lead between the tab and the core winding housing to frictionally retain the second end of the ground lead between the tab and the core winding housing.
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