Secure connection terminal for hermetic compressor
US8801400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/639
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sealed compressor has an electric motor driving a compressor pump unit, and a shell enclosing the electric motor and compressor pump unit. An electrical connector with the shell supplies electrical power to the motor. A terminal housing is mounted to an outer surface of the shell, and a terminal plug is received within the terminal housing. The terminal plug has electric connections to connect into the electric connector within the shell. The housing includes a cover plate enclosing a chamber for the housing and which receives the terminal plug. A spring extends from the terminal plug, and reacts against a surface of the cover to bias the terminal plug to maintain the electric connection between the terminal plug and the electrical connector in the shell.
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