Patent ID: 6315080
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
A bracket assembly for coupling a dual bearing motor to a hoist machine comprising:an adapter plate having a first side for coupling to a motor face and sized to cover the face of the motor, and a second side dimensioned for securing to an existing register on the hoist machine;a drum flange member coupled to the hoist machine to reduce vibrations, the drum flange member having a central cavity for receiving the motor shaft,a second flange member having a bushing sized to the motor shaft, anda coupling plate positioned between the first and second flange members,wherein each of the first and second flange members has pins protruding from respective surfaces and wherein the coupling plate has hole portions radially positioned and in alignment with the respective pins to receive said pins, and wherein said first flange member further includes hole portions, each for accommodating a connecting rod to securely fasten to the hoist machine.