General Electric Company

James V Yu

Lynn Edwin Fisher

L Edwin Fisher

Marc D Pape

Jeannette Ann McLean

James A Butcher

Robert E Ellis

Mark A Reiter

Greg Skene

An electric motor assembly including an integral tray for placement of tools and accessories is disclosed. The tray includes a plurality of compartments having a variety of shapes and sizes. A first portion of the tray is connected to a cover and the tray extends from the cover along a portion of the electric motor. A second portion of the tray is perpendicular to the cover and includes an open top which allows tools and accessories to be placed within the compartments.

Accessories tray for an electric motor

A submersible sump pump connected to a discharge pipe is disclosed. The sump pump includes a pedestal mounted above a sump. The pedestal includes a power cord, an indicator, and a high water alarm. The sump pump further includes a float switch connected to a styrofoam float which detects movement of the drainage level beyond a first predetermined point, a second predetermined point, and a third predetermined point.

Sump pump system and apparatus

An air compressor system having an unloader valve which is directly mechanically activated by an air compressor motor's centrifugal mechanism to allow the motor to reach a predetermined speed before a load is applied is disclosed. The unloader valve is mounted directly on an end flange of the motor and communicates with an outlet conduit of the air compressor to allow the compressed air from the air compressor to vent to atmosphere until the motor reaches the predetermined speed.

Air compressor system

An air switch assembly for an electric motor including a first snap action switch, a second snap action switch, and an actuator, is described. The first snap action switch is connected to the motor start winding and the second snap action switch is connected to the run winding. An actuator is positioned within the air switch assembly such that the air switch energizes the start winding, energizes the run winding, and de-energizes the start winding while maintaining the run winding energized when the actuator is actuated from an initial position to a final position.

Air switch assembly for an electric motor

An air compressor system having an actuator for controlling the energization of the primary and start windings of the compressor motor and the state of a relief valve is disclosed. No power is applied to either of the windings and said valve is closed when the actuator is disposed in the first position. Movement of the actuator to the second position energizes both of the windings and opens the relief valve so that the motor and compressor can reach full speed before a load is applied. When the actuator is released and moved to the third position, the start winding is deenergized and the relief valve is closed to allow an air storage tank to be filled.

Systems and apparatus for integrating an air switch and a power cord into an electric motor, and methods for assembling an electric motor including an integral air switch and an integral power cord, are described. In one embodiment, an air switch and a power cord are incorporated into an electric motor. No additional removable cover is required for the switch and cord. To eliminate the motor centrifugal switch, an air switch is provided to control energization and de-energization of the motor windings. The air switch includes a snap action switch to cut-out the start winding used for ensuring that the rotor has sufficient starting torque.

Systems and apparatus for controlling energization of electric motor

A mounting and handling shroud for a pedestal-type sump pump includes a cup-shaped member mounted to the sump pump motor. The cup shaped member has an end shroud plate contiguous with an outer shroud plate extending along at least a portion of the motor housing, generally perpendicular to the end shroud plate. The mounting member includes at least one mounting element formed therein that defines an opening for securing the motor to the sump. The mounting element includes a handle portion extending generally transversely relative to the outer shroud plate and a depending leg portion that defines a handle. The shroud can include a pump start switch, pump power and running indicators and a power cord strain relief device.

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Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America

James V Yu