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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 05, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2012
Keith Washburn, Natick, MA (US);
Christian V. Pellon, Norton, MA (US);
Kevin Dropps, Berkley, MA (US);
Mark C. Carlos, Lincoln, RI (US);
Daniel Quinn, East Wareham, MA (US);
Keith Washburn, Natick, MA (US);
Christian V. Pellon, Norton, MA (US);
Kevin Dropps, Berkley, MA (US);
Mark C. Carlos, Lincoln, RI (US);
Daniel Quinn, East Wareham, MA (US);
Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc., Attleboro, MA (US);
Abstract
Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for assembly of electric motor starter connecting packages that enable increased automation and reduced assembly via top-down assembly of circuit components, thereby allowing robotic placement, connection, and securing of circuit components. The connecting package can include an electric motor starter, with optional overload protector, packaged as one unit. The motor starter can include an electrical circuit containing a triac, current transformer, Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) element, resistor, and a capacitor. A cover and base of the connecting package enclose and firmly secure connected circuit elements without needing a circuit board or filler material. The device design enables quick testing of the motor starter circuit and circuit elements after being enclosed by the housing.