Abstract: The turbine head of a wind-powered turbine ventilator is rotatably supported on a spindle by a thrust bearing assembly. A thrust receptacle is mounted on the upper part of the turbine head to receive the supporting end of the spindle. A centering collar coupled to the lower end of the spindle limits lateral deflection of the turbine. The thrust bearing components are constructed of complementary materials, acetal resin and polyamide resin, which provide a self-lubricating effect when rubbed together.

Abstract: A controller for a dual speed induction motor selectively applies operating power to the low speed motor terminal or the high speed motor terminal according to the open circuit/closed circuit condition of a low temperature thermostat and a high temperature thermostat. For low speed operation, operating power is conditionally applied to the low speed motor terminal through the low temperature thermostat and through the normally closed circuit of a single pole, double throw switch. For high speed operation, operating power is conditionally applied to the high speed motor terminal through the high temperature thermostat and the normally open circuit of the single pole, double throw switch. The operating position of the single pole, double throw switch is determined by a solenoid which is connected in series circuit relation with the high temperature thermostat.

Abstract: A wind powered turbine ventilator is disclosed in which a turbine head is rotatably supported about a tubular base through which air flow is to be induced. For supporting the head for rotation, there is provided a sleeved ball bearing housing coaxially secured in a bidirectional interlock to a relatively stationary mounting plate and through which an axial spindle extends. Also disclosed is a subassembly of the bearing housing secured to the mounting plate in the bidirectional interlock.