| 摘要 |
A two point mounting assembly for mounting a dynamo-electric machine or motor in a domestic appliance, for example, a washing machine (10), includes a motor (28) having front and rear endshields (33, 34). The front endshield (33) of the motor (28), through which a motor shaft (42) extends, has mounting ears (32) integrally formed with it. A mounting plate (20) is provided for the washing machine. The plate (20) has a transmission (18) for transmitting power from the motor (28) to a tub (14) and agitator (16) of the washer (10). The mounting plate (20) includes a yoke (50) sized to support the motor (28) along an end-shield ear (32) and a yoke arm (52) abutment. The yoke arms (52) have elongated slots (36) formed in them. Bolts (30) having at least partially squared shafts for attaching the motor (28) to the plate (20) aid in limiting rotation of the motor after installation. The transmission (18) has a corresponding shaft (24) having a drive pulley (26) mounted to it. The motor shaft (42) has a drive pulley (44) on it. The pulleys (26, 44) have a belt (46) extending between them, on the opposite side of the mounting plate (20) as the transmission (18) and motor arrangement (28). The mounting system maintains the pulleys (26, 44) in planar relation to maximize power transfer and minimize belt wear. The structure attachment eliminates the need for more than a two point attachment with corresponding savings of material and assembly cost otherwise necessary with other prior art constructions. |
