Abstract: An electrical circuit for controlling start windings in induction motors of various sizes or horsepowers providing a broad range of application. The circuit for controlling start winding switching measures the current through both the start and run windings of the motor allowing the use of a single solid state device in the circuit. This combined current develops a voltage across a resistor which is used to gate on the solid state device when the voltage exceeds a threshold level. By using the solid state device in combination with the special resistor, a motor start switch is formed which can be used to start a wide range of dual voltage motors.

Abstract: A governor and motor assembly of a fractional horsepower electric motor adapted to control the efficient operation of the motor utilizing simple structural components. The governor is responsive to the centrifugal forces of the rotating rotor shaft of the motor and is attached to the end thereof. The governor includes a carrier plate affixed to the shaft and a pivotable lever mounted within a groove in the carrier plate. A first end of the pivotable lever is connected to the carrier plate by an extension spring which acts to move the lever to its at rest or actuated position. As a predetermined rotational velocity is reached, the lever pivots at the groove to pivot away from the electrical switch aligned axially with the rotor shaft. The electrical switch, in turn, is mounted to a terminal board fixedly mounted to the motor housing to thereby positionally maintain the governor on the motor shaft as well as retain the associated capacitor.