US4625134A
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Means for mounting a gear train and motor
Assignee: Emerson Electric Co
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Filing: 1985-03-25
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Granted: 1986-11-25
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Expires: 2005-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A motor is held to a gear train by a cradle which carries the motor and is connected to a housing for the gear train. The cradle includes a base and legs extending from the base with the distal ends of the legs engaging apertures in the housing. Each of the legs has tabs at their distal ends to lock the cradle in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Weaver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:29
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K7/00; H02K7/10; H02K7/116
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A motor and gear train assembly comprising (a) a gear train enclosed in a housing and keyhole shaped apertures spaced around the periphery of said housing, (b) a motor carried on said housing, and (c) a cradle holding said motor on said housing, said cradle including a base and legs extending therefrom, (d) each of said legs having locking means extending from distal ends of said legs to hold said cradle and said motor on said housing comprising a tab extending from said distal ends through said keyhole apertures and engaging an underside of said housing and a spring tab extending from said distal ends and engaging an edge of said housing formed by said keyhole apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A motor and gear train assembly comprising (a) a gear train enclosed in a housing and keyhole shaped apertures spaced around the periphery of said housing, (b) a motor carried on said housing, and (c) a cradle holding said motor on said housing, said cradle including a base and legs extending therefrom, (d) each of said legs having locking means extending from distal ends of said legs to hold said cradle and said motor on said housing comprising a tab extending from said distal ends through said keyhole apertures and engaging an underside of said housing and a spring tab extending from said distal ends and engaging an edge of said housing formed by said keyhole apertures.
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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) | 1989-11-24 | 1990-05-26 | 1990-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-24 | 1994-05-26 | 1994-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-24 | 1998-05-26 | 1998-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |