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Arrangement of actual value indicator
Assignee: AREG ANTRIEBE-REGELTECHNIK-ELEKTRONIK GmbH
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Filing: 1982-06-01
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Granted: 1984-01-31
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Expires: 2002-06-01
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an adapter unit for converting a standard electrical motor into a variable-speed electrical motor. The pre-assembled unit includes a tachometric generator and a ventilating electrical motor driving a fan wheel. Both the generator and the ventilating motor with the wheel are arranged in a common adapter housing which is integrally formed with a tubular connecting piece directed radially to the driving shaft of the motor to be adapted and supporting on its outer end a terminal box. Connecting cables for the tachometric generator and for the ventilating electrical motor are guided through the connecting piece to the terminal box.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-Dieter Layh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:42
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K7/00; H02K7/20; H02K9/00; H02K9/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An arrangement of an actual value indicator for variable-speed drives, particularly for use in connection with an electrical motor having a motor housing and a driving shaft, comprising a hermetically closed adapter housing for accommodating an actual value indicator, said adapter housing being connectable to said motor housing around said driving shaft, a radially directed tubular connecting piece formed on said adapter housing for receiving connecting cables leading from said actual value indicator, and a terminal box arranged on the free end of said connecting piece for interconnecting said cables.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An arrangement of an actual value indicator for variable-speed drives, particularly for use in connection with an electrical motor having a motor housing and a driving shaft, comprising a hermetically closed adapter housing for accommodating an actual value indicator, said adapter housing being connectable to said motor housing around said driving shaft, a radially directed tubular connecting piece formed on said adapter housing for receiving connecting cables leading from said actual value indicator, and a terminal box arranged on the free end of said connecting piece for interconnecting said cables.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said actual value indicator is a direct current or an alternating current tachometric generator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said actual value indicator is an optoelectrical impulse generator for indicating absolute or incremental speeds of the driving motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said actual value indicator includes a stator and a rotor, said stator being rigidly connected to the inner wall of said adapter housing and said rotor being attached to said shaft for joint rotation therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 4, wherein said rotor includes a permanent magnet, a sleeve attached to the center of said magnet, and a corrugated metal sheet ring pressed between said sleeve and said shaft to act as a clamping ring for said magnet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 5, wherein said motor shaft extends throughout the adapter housing and supports a fan wheel for ventilating the driving motor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 6, wherein said connecting piece is provided with an arcuate recess for accommodating a rear part of said fan wheel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 5, wherein said adapter housing accommodates a separate ventilating electrical motor for driving a fan wheel, the connection cables for the ventilating motor being directed through said tubular connection piece into said terminal box.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 8, including a fan wheel having a recessed rear portion, and said adapter housing being provided with an end wall cover matching said recessed portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 9, further comprising a ventilator hood surrounding the adapter housing and defining therewith an interspace leading to said driving motor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said ventilating hood is formed with an open end defining a mounting edge connectable to a corresponding flange on said motor housing, said edge being formed with an axially directed cut-out matching said connecting piece.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
47 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 11, wherein said adapter housing has a substantially circular radial cross section and being formed at one end thereof with an annular mounting flange surrounding the motor shaft, said mounting flange being attachable to a corresponding flange on said driving motor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 8, wherein said ventilating electrical motor includes a capacitor arranged in said terminal box.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said adapter housing is formed with a plurality of connection pieces for said cables.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
257 words
An arrangement of an actual value indicator for variable-speed drives, particularly for use in connection with an electrical motor having a motor housing and a driving shaft, comprising an adapter housing for accommodating an actual value indicator, said adapter housing being connectable to said motor housing around said driving shaft, a radially directed tubular connecting piece formed on said adapter housing opposite said actual value indicator for receiving connecting cables leading from said actual value indicator, a terminal box arranged on the free end of said connecting piece for interconnecting said cables, said actual value indicator including a stator and a rotor, said stator being rigidly connected to the inner wall of said adapter housing and said rotor being attached to said shaft for joint rotation therewith, said rotor including a permanent magnet, a sleeve attached to the center of said magnet, and a corrugated metal sheet ring pressed between said sleeve and said shaft to act as a clamping ring for said magnet, said adapter housing accommodating a separate ventilating electrical motor for driving a fan wheel, the connection cables for the ventilating motor being directed through said tubular connection piece into said terminal box, said fan wheel having a recessed rear portion, and said adapter housing being provided with an end wall cover matching said recessed portion, a ventilator hood surrounding the adapter housing and defining therewith an interspace leading to said driving motor, and a star-shaped spacer provided between the outer surface of the adapter housing and the inner wall of said ventilator hood.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
257 words
An arrangement of an actual value indicator for variable-speed drives, particularly for use in connection with an electrical motor having a motor housing and a driving shaft, comprising an adapter housing for accommodating an actual value indicator, said adapter housing being connectable to said motor housing around said driving shaft, a radially directed tubular connecting piece formed on said adapter housing opposite said actual value indicator for receiving connecting cables leading from said actual value indicator, a terminal box arranged on the free end of said connecting piece for interconnecting said cables, said actual value indicator including a stator and a rotor, said stator being rigidly connected to the inner wall of said adapter housing and said rotor being attached to said shaft for joint rotation therewith, said rotor including a permanent magnet, a sleeve attached to the center of said magnet, and a corrugated metal sheet ring pressed between said sleeve and said shaft to act as a clamping ring for said magnet, said adapter housing accommodating a separate ventilating electrical motor for driving a fan wheel, the connection cables for the ventilating motor being directed through said tubular connection piece into said terminal box, said fan wheel having a recessed rear portion, and said adapter housing being provided with an end wall cover matching said recessed portion, a ventilator hood surrounding the adapter housing and defining therewith an interspace leading to said driving motor, and a star-shaped spacer provided between the outer surface of the adapter housing and the inner wall of said ventilator hood.
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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) | 1987-01-30 | 1987-08-01 | 1988-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-30 | 1991-08-01 | 1992-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-30 | 1995-08-01 | 1996-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |