Patent ID: 7839038
Filing Date: 2010-11-23
Classification: F04D,H01R,H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of mounting a motor assembly to a shroud, the method including: providing a motor assembly having a motor case of generally cylindrical shape having at least one open end, an end cap partially covers the open end, the motor case defines a central axis, the motor case includes a plurality of mounting brackets integral therewith at the open end, each mounting bracket having only a bottom portion connected with the case with cut-out portions in the motor case defining side portions of each bracket that are separated from the motor case, bending the mounting brackets about the bottom portion thereof with respect to the motor case so as to be generally transverse with respect to the central axis, providing a shroud having a motor cover, and mounting the motor case and thus the motor assembly to the shroud by engaging a fastener, associated with the motor cover, with each of the brackets such that the motor cover substantially covers the end cap and open end of the motor case.