Patent ID: 6102666
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: F04B

Abstract:
A compressor apparatus, comprising:a compressor housing having a mating surface with at least one electrical terminal associated therewith; andan electrical connector assembly including:a hermetically sealed body having an axial face adjacent to said mating surface of said compressor housing;a first electrical connector molded substantially within said body, said first electrical connector being for connection with a source of electrical power, said first electrical connector being electrically connected to said at least one compressor terminal, said first electrical connector being in communication with said axial face of said body;a second electrical connector molded substantially within said body, said second electrical connector being in communication with said axial face of said body;a thermal cutoff device electrically and removably connected to said second electrical connector; andat least one closed-loop seal disposed between said compressor housing mating surface and said axial face of said assembly body, said at least one closed-loop seal substantially sealing said at least one compressor terminal, said first electrical connector, said second electrical connector, and said thermal cutoff device from an ambient environment.