Stainless steel unsealed motor
OwnerMoshe Levnatinventor
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Abstract
The invention relates to motors and motor assemblies that can be washed without causing corrosion of components, and without causing premature motor failure as a result of corrosion. The motor and motor assembly comprise components constructed from non-corroding stainless steel. The motor and motor assembly are constructed according to an unsealed design, in which washing fluid can enter the motor and the motor housing during washing. The washing fluid can drain away after washing is completed. The unsealed design permits heat generated during operation of the motor to drive off residual washing fluid. The motor and motor assembly can be readily cleaned, easily can be maintained in an corrosion-free state, and are not subject to premature failure from corrosion induced by trapped washing fluid.
Claims5
An unsealed washable electric motor assembly for use in food or medicine preparation applications subject to FDA oversight, comprising:
- an electric motor having stainless steel exposed surfaces;
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- an unsealed stainless steel housing configured to admit washing fluid during a washing operation and to allow the exit of the washing fluid upon completion of the washing operation;
- whereby said washable electric motor assembly is resistant to the effects of corrosive substances, and said electric motor is protected against failure from corrosion by the exiting of the washing fluid from the unsealed stainless steel housing.
A method of washing an unsealed washable electric motor assembly, wherein the motor assembly includes an unsealed stainless steel housing and a motor having stainless steel exposed surfaces, the motor assembly configured to be used in food or medicine preparation activities subject to FDA oversight, comprising the steps of:
- washing the unsealed washable electric motor assembly with a washing fluid, whereby the washing fluid is permitted to enter the interior of the unsealed washable electric motor assembly;
- removing the washing fluid from the unsealed washable electric motor assembly;
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- operating the electric motor, whereby residual washing fluid remaining within the unsealed washable electric motor assembly is driven off as a result of the heating of the motor during said operation;
- whereby said electric motor and said unsealed washable electric motor assembly are cleaned, and said electric motor is protected against failure from corrosion by the driving off of the residual fluid from the unsealed washable electric motor assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.