Abstract: A winding is mounted on a molded plastic bobbin especially--but not exclusively--for use in a fractional house-power motor. A number of connector sites are molded in and along an exposed surface of the flange of the bobbin. Therefore, the flange acts as a power distribution panel for the fractional horse power motor and accessories associated therewith. The connector sites may be programmed in any convenient manner by electrical interconnections between the connector sites. The invention reduces manufacturing costs, saves space inside a small appliance housing, and reduces or eliminates floating wires and connection which might cause a failure in the field.

Abstract: A stator for a fractional horsepower motor has a mounting hole of reduced dimensions for fixing the position of motor mounting brackets which support a rotor. The configuration of the mounting holes increase the area where magnetic flux may pass. One configuration reduces the depth of the mounting hole to one or two laminates of each side of the stator. Another configuration is an elongated hole which lies in the direction of the magnetic flux. Each laminate may have a tang which interlocks with tangs on other laminates when the laminated stack is squeezed together in a punch press.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing fractional horsepower motors involves using each stator to customize the length of a rotor/shaft to match the thickness of the specific stator with which it will be used. This is accomplished by providing a fixture which receives the stator in a gauging position. The rotor/shaft, with a compressible member thereon, is placed on the fixture which is then closed over a distance fixed by the gage formed by the stator. As the fixture closes, a compressible member is compressed to exactly fit the length of the rotor/shaft assembly to the stator thickness. The compressible member is a preferably nylon or metal plug which is pushed into a metal cup and mounted at the end of the rotor as the fixture closes.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing fractional horsepower motors involves using each stator to customize the length of a rotor/shaft to match the thickness of the specific stator with which it will be used. This is accomplished by providing a fixture which receives the stator in a gauging position. The rotor/shaft, with a compressible member thereon, is placed on the fixture which is then closed over a distance fixed by the gage formed by the stator. As the fixture closes, a compressible member is compressed to exactly fit the length of the rotor/shaft assembly to the stator thickness. The compressible member is a preferably nylon or metal plug which is pushed into a metal cup and mounted at the end of the rotor as the fixture closes.