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Annular molded article secured to a shaft

US4376254A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 10, 1981
Grant dateMar 8, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7047
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A stamped and rolled sheet metal bushing having pointed barbs on its exterior periphery and longitudinal ribs on its interior periphery is inserted into the bore of a premolded commutator assembly. An armature shaft is press fit into the bushing assembly, deforming the longitudinal ribs to couple the shaft to the bushing and embedding the pointed barbs into the molded material of the commutator to couple the bushing to the commutator.

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