Compressor overload holder and method of mounting same

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An overload holder for mounting a thermal overload protector to the compressor motor of a hermetically sealed compressor unit. The holder includes an insulative plastic circumferential wall with openings at the top and bottom thereof, an arm extending outwardly therefrom and a lip, extending inwardly therefrom. Electrical leads extend from the overload protector, through the overload holder and, connect to the motor. The lip engages the overload protector so that the overload protector is held in place in the holder. The holder attaches to the stator by engaging the lacing about the stator windings at the outwardly extending arm and the exposed electrical leads, which are generally opposite …