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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2011
Brian Eric Lindholm, Salem, VA (US);
Ryan Richard Tenga, Christiansburg, VA (US);
Yuenan Chen, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Brian Eric Lindholm, Salem, VA (US);
Ryan Richard Tenga, Christiansburg, VA (US);
Yuenan Chen, Blacksburg, VA (US);
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A method of assembling a housing assembly is provided. The method includes providing a housing that includes an access panel and a cavity defined therein, wherein the housing is sized to enclose at least one electrical system within the cavity. A portion of the housing is enclosed with a cover such that the access panel remains accessible and the cover is positioned against the portion of the housing. At least one gasket is coupled between the housing and the cover such that a seal is formed on the housing assembly that substantially prevents fluid from entering the housing assembly.