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Encapsulated electrical component and method of making same
Assignee: MC NEIL (OHIO) Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1988-08-15
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Granted: 1990-01-23
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Expires: 2008-08-15
Abstract
Abstract An encapsulated capacitor assembly for mounting onto the housing of an electric motor. The assembly (10) includes a capacitor (11) having a casing and conductor terminals (12) extending from the casing. A unitary housing (14) is provided to fully encapsulate the casing of said capacitor (11). Electrical access is provided to the terminals (14) when the capacitor (11) is fully encapsulated within the housing (14). A method for making the encapsulated capacitor assembly also is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack T. Bevington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01G; H01G2/00; H01G2/02; H01G2/04; H01G2/08; H01G2/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An encapsulated capacitor assembly for mounting onto the housing of an electric motor, comprising: a capacitor having a casing and conductor terminal means extending from one end of said casing; unitary housing means fully encapsulating said casing of said capacitor and defining an outer surface; means for electrically communicating said conductor terminal means with said outer surface on one end of said housing means; heat dissipation means integrally depending from said outer surface; and mounting means for mounting the assembly to the electric motor, said mounting means being proximate to said means for electrically communicating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An encapsulated capacitor assembly for mounting onto the housing of an electric motor, comprising: a capacitor having a casing and conductor terminal means extending from one end of said casing; unitary housing means fully encapsulating said casing of said capacitor and defining an outer surface; means for electrically communicating said conductor terminal means with said outer surface on one end of said housing means; heat dissipation means integrally depending from said outer surface; and mounting means for mounting the assembly to the electric motor, said mounting means being proximate to said means for electrically communicating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said heat dissipation means includes ribs extending from said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein said ribs extend axially along said housing as structural reinforcements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said means for electrically communicating includes electrical leads communicating said terminal means with said outer surface of said housing when said capacitor is encapsulated therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said housing is constructed of an electrically non-conductive material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An assembly according to claim 5, wherein said housing is constructed of a non-corrosive polymer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
An assembly according to claim 6, wherein said housing is constructed of a structural foam.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
An assembly according to claim 7, wherein said housing is constructed of polypropylene.
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