Pumps – Motor driven – Electric or magnetic motor
Patent
1997-10-24
2000-01-18
Freay, Charles G.
Pumps
Motor driven
Electric or magnetic motor
41742314, F04B 3504
Patent
active
060152745
ABSTRACT:
A remote control receiver is provided, as well as a system for installing the receiver within a motor housing of a ceiling fan which may comprise a low profile ceiling fan. The receiver may be provided as an add-on unit or pre-packaged with new fans. The receiver includes upper and lower housings which engage one another and define an interior space of the receiver. Electronic circuitry is provided within the interior space which is effective for controlling at least the rotational speed of the ceiling fan motor and the fan blades attached to the motor. The receiver may optionally control the operation of a light fixture included as part of the fan, and in some applications the receiver may also control the direction of rotation of the motor and blades. The system for installing the receiver within the motor housing includes a stationary portion of the ceiling fan, such as a ceiling mount plate or motor mount plate, which is spaced apart from the rotating components. The system may farther include a plurality of apertures formed in the lower housing of the receiver and at least one strap, wire or cable, etc. which is passed through selected ones of the apertures and attaches the receiver to the stationary portion of the fan. Alternatively, the receiver may be disposed within a mount pocket formed by a bracket attached to a stationary portion of the fan such as the ceiling mount plate.
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Bias Larry S.
Ferguson Robert E.
Freay Charles G.
Hunter Fan Company
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