US3343016A
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Motor bearing support bracket
Assignee: Emerson Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-08-30
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Granted: 1967-09-19
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Expires: 1985-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:46
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C27/00; F16C27/02; H; H02; H02K; H02K5/00; H02K5/04; H02K5/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
IN AN ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING A STATOR AND A ROTOR INCLUDING A DRIVE SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION IN SAID STATOR, A HUB MEMBER AT ONE END OF SAID STATOR SURROUNDING SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A BEARING IN SAID HUB MEMBER JOURNALLING SAID ONE END OF SAID SHAFT, MEANS JOURNALLING THE OTHER END OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT, SAID HUB MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF CIRCULARLY ARRANGED RADIAL SLOTS IN THE INNER FACE THEREOF EXTENDING INWARD FROM ITS PERIPHERY, A PLURALITY OF CIRCULARLY ARRANGED RADIALLY EXTENDING LEGS AT ONE END OF SAID STATOR, MEANS CONNECTING THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID LEGS TO SAID STATOR, AND SAID LEGS HAVING THEIR INNER ENDS ENTERED INTO SAID SLOTS IN SAID HUB MEMBER, AND SAID LEGS HAVING A FREE FIT IN SAID SLOTS AND BEING CEMENTED THEREIN, WHEREBY UPON ASSEMBLY OF THE MOTOR SAID HUB MEMBER AND THE BEARING IT CARRIES MAY BE SLIPPED ON SAID ONE END OF SAID SHAFT AND THE INNER ENDS OF SAID FREE FITTING LEG MEMBERS ENTERED SIDEWAYS INTO SAID SLOTS IN SAID HUB MEMBER, THEREBY PERMITTING THE FRE ALIGNMENT OF SID BEARING ON SAID SHAFT PRIOR TO CEMENTING SAID INNER ENDS OF SAID LEGS IN SAID SLOTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
IN AN ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING A STATOR AND A ROTOR INCLUDING A DRIVE SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION IN SAID STATOR, A HUB MEMBER AT ONE END OF SAID STATOR SURROUNDING SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A BEARING IN SAID HUB MEMBER JOURNALLING SAID ONE END OF SAID SHAFT, MEANS JOURNALLING THE OTHER END OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT, SAID HUB MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF CIRCULARLY ARRANGED RADIAL SLOTS IN THE INNER FACE THEREOF EXTENDING INWARD FROM ITS PERIPHERY, A PLURALITY OF CIRCULARLY ARRANGED RADIALLY EXTENDING LEGS AT ONE END OF SAID STATOR, MEANS CONNECTING THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID LEGS TO SAID STATOR, AND SAID LEGS HAVING THEIR INNER ENDS ENTERED INTO SAID SLOTS IN SAID HUB MEMBER, AND SAID LEGS HAVING A FREE FIT IN SAID SLOTS AND BEING CEMENTED THEREIN, WHEREBY UPON ASSEMBLY OF THE MOTOR SAID HUB MEMBER AND THE BEARING IT CARRIES MAY BE SLIPPED ON SAID ONE END OF SAID SHAFT AND THE INNER ENDS OF SAID FREE FITTING LEG MEMBERS ENTERED SIDEWAYS INTO SAID SLOTS IN SAID HUB MEMBER, THEREBY PERMITTING THE FRE ALIGNMENT OF SID BEARING ON SAID SHAFT PRIOR TO CEMENTING SAID INNER ENDS OF SAID LEGS IN SAID SLOTS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-18 | 1971-03-20 | 1971-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-18 | 1975-03-20 | 1975-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-18 | 1979-03-20 | 1979-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |