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Brush holder for a brush assembly for a power tool motor

US9143015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K5/148
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power tool is provided including a tool housing in which an electric motor is disposed. The electric motor includes a stator and an armature rotatably received within the stator. The armature has an armature shaft on which a commutator is mounted. The power tool further includes at least one brush assembly disposed around the commutator, the brush assembly including: a brush having two grooves on opposites surfaces therein; a brush holder comprising two support plates arranged defining guiderails that extend into the grooves of the brush to facilitate movement of the brush along a single axis; and a spring contacting the brush that urges the brush radially inwardly along the axis.

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