Patent ID: 9362798
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: H02K

Claim Text:
1. An outer-rotor motor comprising: a stationary portion; a rotating portion; and a bearing mechanism arranged to support the rotating portion such that the rotating portion is rotatable about a central axis extending in a vertical direction with respect to the stationary portion; wherein the stationary portion comprises: the rotating portion includes: the mounting plate includes a projecting portion such that the projecting portion is arranged radially outside the cylindrical portion; the guide structure has a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the guide structure is connected with the projecting portion; the second portion of the guide structure extends to a portion axially above, and radially outside, the rotor holder; and the lead wire is electrically connected to the circuit board, and is provided on the guide structure such that the lead wire is guided from the first portion to the second portion, the guide structure integral with the mounting plate is a single member.