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Method and apparatus for attachment of a cover for a dynamoelectric machine

US7345391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 2005
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K11/05
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cover assembly for one end of a rotating electrical machine includes a one-piece cover formed of plastic material attached to an end frame supporting at least one electrical component to protect said electrical component from external damage, the cover has an end wall and an axially extending side wall, the side wall has an end surface that engages the end frame; a mounting boss is disposed at the end frame; and a single fastener extends through the end surface. A clamp load at the single fastener securely holds the cover relative to the end frame.

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