US4345878A
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Apparatus for changing belts
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1980-07-02
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Granted: 1982-08-24
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Expires: 2000-07-02
Abstract
Abstract The belt of a variable speed fan drive is replaced without the use of tools. The high speed limit switch is bypassed and an override connection switch striker is provided which permits further movement of the motor base beyond the high speed limit when the high speed limit switch is bypassed.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles K. Griffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:02
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D27/00; F04D27/004; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B30/00; Y02B30/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
Motor position control apparatus with a manual limit switch bypass for use in changing belts comprising: (1) demand sensing means; (2) driven means; (3) variable sheave driving means for driving said driven means; (4) belt means for drivably connecting said driving and driven means; (5) means for positioning said driving means in response to said demand sensing means; (6) switch actuator means carried by said driving means; and (7) control circuit means including: (a) first limit switch means for preventing further movement of said driving means towards said driven means past a limiting position wherein said first limit switch means are opened by said switch actuator means; (b) second limit switch means for preventing further movement of said driving means away from said driven means past a limiting position wherein said second limit switch means are opened by said switch actuator means; (c) manually actuated bypass means for bypassing said first limit switch means; and (d) manually actuated means for causing said driven means to move past the limiting position in which said first limit switch means are opened when said manually actuated bypass means are actuated whereby said belt means can be removed and replaced without the use of tools.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
Motor position control apparatus with a manual limit switch bypass for use in changing belts comprising: (1) demand sensing means; (2) driven means; (3) variable sheave driving means for driving said driven means; (4) belt means for drivably connecting said driving and driven means; (5) means for positioning said driving means in response to said demand sensing means; (6) switch actuator means carried by said driving means; and (7) control circuit means including: (a) first limit switch means for preventing further movement of said driving means towards said driven means past a limiting position wherein said first limit switch means are opened by said switch actuator means; (b) second limit switch means for preventing further movement of said driving means away from said driven means past a limiting position wherein said second limit switch means are opened by said switch actuator means; (c) manually actuated bypass means for bypassing said first limit switch means; and (d) manually actuated means for causing said driven means to move past the limiting position in which said first limit switch means are opened when said manually actuated bypass means are actuated whereby said belt means can be removed and replaced without the use of tools.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said switch actuator means includes override connection switch striker means to permit the movement of said driving means past the limiting position in which said first limit switch means are open when said manually actuated bypass means are actuated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said switch striker means includes: first and second switch striker means; plate means adapted to be connected to said driving means and located intermediate said first and second switch striker means; means for maintaining a fixed minimum distance between said second striker means and said plate means; and resilient means for maintaining a normally fixed minimum distance between said first switch striker means and said plate means and for providing an override connection when said plate means is forced toward first switch striker means with enough force to overcome said resilient means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-08-23 | 1986-02-22 | 1986-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-23 | 1990-02-22 | 1990-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-23 | 1994-02-22 | 1994-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |