Christopher Alan Blalock

US Patent:

61075671, Aug 22, 2000

Filed:

Jul 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/120952

Inventors:

Christopher A. Blalock - Ellenboro NC

Assignee:

Reliance Electric Technologies, LLC - Thousand Oaks CA

International Classification:

H01H 902

US Classification:

174 58

Abstract:

A water resistant conduit box has a main box portion with open ends capped by respective cover plates. The main box portion has a perimeter flange structure extending outwardly around the perimeter of one open end. One end plate is removably attached to the main box portion such that a perimeter lip thereof extends about the flange structure. The main box portion has a perimeter seat structure integrally extending about the second open end. The seat structure is configured to create a recessed seat to which another end plate is removably attached. This end plate may itself define a recessed seat in which a mounting flange of the motor housing is received. Due to its construction, the conduit box may be "rotated" into a variety of orientations while still retaining desired water resistance all around.

US Patent:

61980501, Mar 6, 2001

Filed:

Sep 25, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/160759

Inventors:

Christopher A. Blalock - Ellenboro NC

Assignee:

Reliance Electric Technologies, LLC - Thousand Oaks CA

International Classification:

H01R 400

US Classification:

174 88B

Abstract:

An improved conduit box assembly for a large electric motor permits placement of busbar units and other such components at various locations therein. The conduit box has a main box in which fixed mounting bases are installed. Preferably, four L-shaped mounting bases are provided, one located in each of the respective corners. The mounting bases are configured to permit attachment of removable terminal support members on which the busbar units or other components are carried. Each terminal support member is mounted in a desired location within the main box across a pair of opposed base elements. Preferably, the support members can be placed in any one of a plurality of rotational and axial positions.

US Patent:

62748114, Aug 14, 2001

Filed:

Jan 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

9/758613

Inventors:

Christopher A. Blalock - Ellenboro NC

Assignee:

Reliance Electric Technologies, LLC - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

H01R 400

US Classification:

174 58

Abstract:

An improved conduit box assembly for a large electric motor permits placement of busbar units and other such components at various locations therein. The conduit box has a main box in which fixed mounting bases are installed. Preferably, four L-shaped mounting bases are provided, one located in each of the respective corners. The mounting bases are configured to permit attachment of removable terminal support members on which the busbar units or other components are carried. Each terminal support member is mounted in a desired location within the main box across a pair of opposed base elements. Preferably, the support members can be placed in any one of a plurality of rotational and axial positions.

US Patent:

60283823, Feb 22, 2000

Filed:

Jul 14, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/115122

Inventors:

Christopher A. Blalock - Ellenboro NC
Dwight A. Bridges - Kings Mountain NC
Thomas R. Clark - Dallas NC
Stacy M. Kale - Shelby NC
Timothy A. Leu - Cherryville NC
Barry D. Melton - Bostic NC
Wayne A. Wasserman - Forest City NC

Assignee:

Reliance Electrical Industrial Company - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H02K 1100

US Classification:

310 68C

Abstract:

An arrangement for measuring the operating temperature of an electromechanical machine utilizes at least one elongate sensor device inserted into a winding slot of the stator core. The sensor device includes a lead attachment portion at which a plurality of relatively large gauge lead wires are attached. The lead wires preferably have a length sufficient to extend to a location outside of the motor housing. The sensor device includes an elongate sensing portion having temperature sensitive conductors. Preferably, the sensing portion is located entirely within the axial extent of the stator core. An elongate transition portion having temperature insensitive conductors provides electrical connection between the lead wires and the temperature sensitive conductors of the sensing portion.

US Patent:

59491671, Sep 7, 1999

Filed:

Jul 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/120705

Inventors:

Christopher A. Blalock - Ellenboro NC
Phillip E. Hayes - The Woodlands TX

Assignee:

Reliance Electric Industrial Company - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H02K 504
H02K 522

US Classification:

310 71

Abstract:

Lead wires of large electric motors are routed through annular shrouds located inside of the motor housing to surround respective stator coilheads. Each of the shrouds includes at least one attachment portion defining an opening for passage of the leads. In one embodiment, a support element defining a lead channel aligns with the lead opening. The support element includes a mounting structure for attachment of a conduit box thereon. A seal arrangement having a planar seal element may be provided in the lead channel to support and separate the individual leads, while providing a seal to inhibit passage of cooling air from the housing interior into the conduit box. In another embodiment, a cover arrangement is attached directly to the attachment portion of the shroud. The cover arrangement may include a flexible gasket juxtaposed to a rigid cover plate.