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FIIG:  A271A0

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  G

Type:  0

Definition:  An item which is an electrical rotating machine combining both motor and generator action. It is designed for converting the electrical power characteristics such as frequency, voltage, and the like, to another form. The motor and generator(s) may be contained in the same or separate housings. It may be supported by a BASE, MOTOR-GENERATOR and include accessories such as bed plate, filters, voltage regulators, and the like. For items designed to provide energy from a engine or wind power, see: GENERATOR SET (as modified). Excludes: DYNAMOTOR, and items consisting of a servomotor and a tachometer generator.

Basic INC:  70185

Basic Name:  MOTOR

Description:  1. (Electrical) A rotary machine which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Does not include items with integral or separable gear assemblies or transmission. See GEARCASE-MOTOR; and MOTOR-TRANSMISSION.