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An energy efficient low-power integral electronically commutated fan motor and control circuit assembly mounted on a circuit board for use in refrigerators utilizing a Hall sensor to provide positional control signals for sequential energization of the windings with the Hall sensor energization bein

An energy efficient low-power integral electronically commutated fan motor and control circuit assembly mounted on a circuit board for use in refrigerators utilizing a Hall sensor to provide positional control signals for sequential energization of the windings with the Hall sensor energization being pulsed, and the motor stator windings energized only during a portion of the period, when rotational torque produced by the energization is greatest in order to reduce the power input to the assembly. Integrally molded multi-function components including the coil bobbin, ground pin, Hall sensor holder, motor bearing oil well covers, and assembly housing provide positioning, support, and securing assistance along with electrical and magnetic operative connections and positioning. A capacitively coupled bridge power supply is provided to further reduce power consumption, and the motor is protected under fault and stall conditions by a current limiting circuit and a timed retry circuit, and the rotor and stator are designed for adequate starting torque in a refrigerator. Power is supplied to the motor windings through a voltage dropping capacitor connected in series therewith.

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1. A high-efficiency integrated evaporator fan motor and control assembly particularly adapted for use in refrigeration equipment to circulate air within a refrigerated space comprising:an electronically commutated DC motor; a circuit board including a plurality of electronic components and intercon

1. A high-efficiency integrated evaporator fan motor and control assembly particularly adapted for use in refrigeration equipment to circulate air within a refrigerated space comprising:an electronically commutated DC motor; a circuit board including a plurality of electronic components and interconnections therebetween; said electronically commutated motor including a stator core, a permanent magnet rotor and at least one winding magnetically coupled to said stator core; a housing having means for positioning and supporting said motor and electronic components; a sensor, for sensing rotation of said rotor, connected in circuit with the interconnections of said circuit board and positioned in magnetic coupling relationship with said permanent magnet rotor; said electronic components including a DC power supply, and switching means to provide power from said DC power supply to said at least one winding in response to signals from said Hall device; said stator core being of the C-frame type; and said rotor including means for surrounding and containing the permanent magnets.