Regal Beloit America, Inc.

Marathon Electric Manufacturing Corportion

Michael A Logsdon

Jason Jon Kreidler

Wesley Kenneth Anderson

Lester Benjamin Manz

Norman Carl Golm, Jr

John Sheldon Wagley

Duane R Nolte

A blower assembly includes a fan including a front plate that defines a fan inlet. The blower assembly also includes an inlet plate positioned adjacent the fan such that the inlet plate and the front plate define a cavity therebetween that extends circumferentially about the fan inlet. A motor is coupled to the fan and to the inlet plate and configured to rotate about the rotational axis. The motor is positioned within the cavity.

Blower assembly and methods of assembling the same

A method for making a component for use in an electric machine is provided. The method includes applying first and second portions of a first material to a first surface, applying a second material to the first portion of first material; bonding the second material to the first portion of the first material, removing the second portion of the first material to form a void defined by the first portion of the first material, applying a conductive material in the void, and applying an insulating layer to the second material, wherein the process for preparing the component further comprising the steps of: applying first and second portions of a third material to the insulating layer; applying a fourth material to the first portion of third material, and bonding the fourth material to the first portion of the third material.

Method for making a component for use in an electric machine

A centrifugal actuator for operating a motor start winding switch includes a base fixed to the shaft as a bearing shoulder and a hub slidably mounted to the base by a groove mating projection and grooves. The hub has a flange which actuates the switch. The hub and base include stops which limit the hub travel. Diametrically opposite hinge units on the base receive offset pivot arms including a pivot rod held in the unit by weight connected coil springs. The weights are L-shaped having heavy plate and offset levers having a hinge or pivot plate therebetween. The pivot plate is offset from the plane of the levers and includes an opening forming the pivot rod having a coined pivot edge. The base hinge units have hook members within which the rod pivots. The outer tab of the hook enters the pivot plate opening in the run position to lock the weight in place. The base is secured to the shaft with an end surface to function as a shoulder for a bearing. The base is mounted with loaded portions to prevent base creeping or deflection. The base and hub are weight balanced for vertical motors. The pivot rod is located to place the pivot point of the weight at substantially the center of the mass of the weight, giving due consideration to the hub.

Centrifugal actuator for controlling a switch unit particularly a start winding switch unit for an electric motor

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Wausau, WI, United States of America

Michael A Logsdon