Vehicle-mounted sensorless motor with edge-connected termination
US9831580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10424
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus electrically connects a motor's on-board stator circuit board to multiple circuits on a controller circuit board using an edge connector on the controller circuit board that engages opposing pads on an edge of the stator circuit board. The edge connector includes tuning-fork-like conductors each with pairs of protruding arms positioned to both engage the pads for electrical contact and also frictionally engage the pads for mechanical retention. A related method of assembly uses the edge-connect system for quick, reliable and sure assembly even under blind assembly conditions.
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