Patent ID: 6965172
Filing Date: 2005-11-15
Classification: F02N,H02K

Abstract:
1. A starter for cranking an internal combustion engine, the starter comprising: an electric motor powered by a battery, the electric motor being contained in a motor casing; a magnetic switch connected between the electric motor and the battery for supplying electric power from the battery to the electric motor, the magnetic switch including a battery bolt connected to the battery and a motor bolt connected to the electric motor; a planetary gear speed-reduction device for reducing rotational speed of the electric motor; a housing containing the planetary gear speed-reduction device and the magnetic switch therein and supporting the electric motor so that an operating axis of the magnetic switch extends in parallel to a rotational axis of the electric motor; and a motor terminal for connecting the motor bolt of the magnetic switch to the electric motor, wherein: a first end of the motor terminal is electrically connected to the motor bolt, and a second end of the motor terminal is led through the motor casing and electrically connected to the electric motor inside the motor casing; and the motor terminal is water-tightly held by a rubber insulator supported on the motor casing.