Abstract A foldable motor mount adapted to be secured to a supporting framework is provided. First and second initially flat planar members are disposed parallel to the longitudinal plane of the framework. Each planar member has a line of weakness presented by a plurality of voids disposed in linear alignment and interrupted by a plurality of integral strength-inducing portions of the member. Each member is bendable along its line of weakness to present complemental interengageable bracket sections when they are moved into perpendicular relationship to the frame. Each member is provided with a tab which extends outwardly to engage the corresponding tab on the other member. The two tabs are secured together by appropriate coupling means to complete the motor mount. The frame is provided with heavy, relatively rigid corner braces which provide added strength to the frame structure. The frame sections are rigidly secured to the braces by deforming a portion of the relative malleable frame section material into appropriate cavities in the corner braces. Directional control of the damper vane is achieved through a reversible link which is coupled with an arm rigid with one of the axle members and also with an actuating lever. A motor mounting bracket for supporting a prime mover for the actuating lever is provided by a pair of planar members, each of which is secured to the damper frame in a flat disposition and each of which is provided with a line of weakness to allow bending of the planar members into two perpendicular bracket sections which have interengaging tab projections.
A mounting bracket adapted to be secured to a supporting framework, said bracket comprising: a first planar member adapted to be secured to said framework at one edge of said member; said member being characterized by a plurality of voids disposed in linear alignment and interrupted by a plurality of integral portions of said member disposed between adjacent voids; said member being bendable along the line presented by said voids to present a first bracket section perpendicular to said frame and supported by said integral portions; said member having a tab extending from the planar surface of the member a second planar member adapted to be secured to said framework at one edge of said second member; said second member being characterized by a plurality of voids disposed in linear alignment and interrupted by a plurality of integral portions of said second member disposed between adjacent voids; said second member being bendable along the line presented by said voids to present a second bracket section perpendicular to said frame and supported by said integral portions; said second member having a tab extending from the planar surface of the member and disposed for complemental engagement with the tab of the first member when said members are bent to present said bracket sections; and coupling means engageable with said tabs of the first and second members when the members are bent to present said bracket sections for holding the latter in rigid interrelationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A mounting bracket adapted to be secured to a supporting framework, said bracket comprising: a first planar member adapted to be secured to said framework at one edge of said member; said member being characterized by a plurality of voids disposed in linear alignment and interrupted by a plurality of integral portions of said member disposed between adjacent voids; said member being bendable along the line presented by said voids to present a first bracket section perpendicular to said frame and supported by said integral portions; said member having a tab extending from the planar surface of the member a second planar member adapted to be secured to said framework at one edge of said second member; said second member being characterized by a plurality of voids disposed in linear alignment and interrupted by a plurality of integral portions of said second member disposed between adjacent voids; said second member being bendable along the line presented by said voids to present a second bracket section perpendicular to said frame and supported by said integral portions; said second member having a tab extending from the planar surface of the member and disposed for complemental engagement with the tab of the first member when said members are bent to present said bracket sections; and coupling means engageable with said tabs of the first and second members when the members are bent to present said bracket sections for holding the latter in rigid interrelationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The invention of claim 1, each of said tabs being provided with an opening therein and wherein said coupling means comprises nut and bolt means disposed through said openings.