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Universal terminal bar structure with ground contacting feature integrated into a body structure with versatile RFI suppression for electric motors

US7291957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 2005
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49208
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of providing RFI suppression in a DC motor provides a universal terminal bar structure 70 including a positive terminal bar 72 and a negative terminal bar 76, a first choke 80 electrically connected with the positive terminal bar, a second choke 82 electrically connected with the negative terminal bar, a first ground connection 86 constructed and arranged to electrically connect the positive terminal bar to ground, a first breakable section A between the first ground connection and the positive terminal bar, a second ground connection 88 constructed and arranged to electrically connect the negative terminal bar to ground, and a second breakable section B between the second ground connection and the negative terminal bar. Capacitor structure 90 is attached to the terminal bar structure, and the first breakable section is selectively broken, alone or in combination with the second breakable section to provide versatile RFI suppression.

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