Patent · US Expired

Brush-holder mount for electric machines, such as motor vehicle starter

US6404093B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 2000
Grant dateJun 11, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R39/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Brush-holder fitting for an electric machine including two components (3, 4) affixed to one another, one (3) which features several guide cages (3c) which each accommodate one brush (1) and a spring (7), the other (4) which constitutes a component forming a seating which includes means allowing it to be assembled onto a metal bearing (5), the component (4) forming a seating including a hub (4h) accommodating an annular element (9) intended to provide rotational guidance for the shaft of the machine, characterized in that the hub (4h) is closed at its extremity intended to be opposite the shaft of the machine, the seating-forming component (4) being able, by itself, to ensure leaktightness with respect to the bearing.

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