Method and apparatus for mounting electronic motor controls
AssigneeGeneral Electric Company
InventorsDennis P. Bobay, Michael W. Henry, Peter B. Lytle, Guy Bonner, Jr., Glen C. Young
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AssigneeGeneral Electric Company
InventorsDennis P. Bobay, Michael W. Henry, Peter B. Lytle, Guy Bonner, Jr., Glen C. Young
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A motor assembly includes a control sub-assembly configured to be mounted either remotely or integrally to a motor. The control sub-assembly includes a control housing, a control housing cover, electronic control components, and at least one sensing wire connected to the motor. The control housing cover includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion attaches the control housing cover to the control housing and the second attachment portion attaches the control housing cover to the motor. If the control sub-assembly is to be mounted remotely from the motor, the second attachment portion is not connected to the motor.
A method for assembling an electronically controlled motor assembly including a motor and a controller sub-assembly, the motor including a rotor shaft and the controller sub-assembly including a control housing, a control housing cover, electronic control components, and at least one sensing wire, the control housing cover including a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion, said method comprising:
An electronically controlled motor assembly comprising a motor and a control sub-assembly, said control sub-assembly comprising:
A control assembly for an electronically controlled motor, said assembly comprising:
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