Patent ID: 9673677
Date: 2017-06-06
CPC Classifications: H02K

Claim:
1. A mounting arrangement for an electric motor in a drive unit, comprising: a motor casing having a longitudinal axis with at least one connecting flange extending outwardly from and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the at least one connecting flange having an opening extending through a surface thereof, the opening having an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and the opening being configured for receiving a connecting element, wherein the connecting flange is configured for fastening the motor casing to a drive unit housing via the connecting element; and at least one alignment member provided on the connecting flange for engagement with at least one complementary member on the drive unit housing to align the motor casing with respect to the drive unit, wherein the at least one alignment member is defined as at least part of a peripheral edge of said connecting flange and wherein the at least part of the peripheral edge directly engages the at least one complementary member to directly and reliably position the electric motor.