Patent ID: 6610942
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: H01H,H02K

Abstract:
A switch assembly connectable to the run and start windings of a motor in an appliance, comprising:a body having a power terminal for receiving a power voltage from a power supply for the run and start windings; a contact switch formed in the body and responsive to an actuator for disconnecting the power voltage from the start winding; and first, second, and third motor terminals, wherein the motor terminals extend from the body in a common direction, and wherein the first motor terminal is connectable to a first end of the run winding to provide the power voltage to the run winding, the second motor terminal is connectable to a first end of the start winding to provide the power voltage to the run winding when not interrupted by the contact switch, and the third terminal is connectable to a second end of the run winding and a second end of the start winding, and wherein the third terminal is coupleable to the power supply.