Patent ID: 6305989
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector block having first and second open ends adaptable to engage with a terminal assembly of a hermetically sealed compressor having a motor and a compressor mounted therein, wherein the terminal assembly comprises a cup-shaped body extending through and sealed along the peripheral rim thereof to an aperture in the wall of the hermetically sealed compressor, the cup-shaped body having an open end and a plurality of electrical conductor pins extending therefrom, the electrical conductor pins providing end portions which extend into the low pressure (suction) side of the hermetically sealed compressor, the connector block comprising:wherein the first open end of the connector block defines a substantially flat surface including a plurality of holes adaptable to receive the end portions of the plurality of electrical conductor pins when the connector block is engaged with the terminal assembly, the plurality of holes are equiangularly spaced;a connector lip extending around the perimeter of the substantially flat surface, wherein the connector lip is adaptable to cover the open end of the cup-shaped body of the terminal assembly, to overlap at least a portion of an outer peripheral side wall of the cup-shaped body, and to surround the plurality of electrical conductor pins, such that at least of portion of the pins are surrounded by both the lip and an inner peripheral side wall of the cup-shaped body, so as to minimize possible electrical arcing;wherein the second open end of the connector block defines a plurality of parallel passageways adaptable to accommodate lead wires electrically connectable to the plurality of electrical conductor pins through the first open end of the connector block and electrically connectable to the motor through the second open end of the connector block; andwherein the connector block is made of insulative material.