Patent ID: 6625868
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: F04D,H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of providing an engine cooling module comprising:integrally coupling a motor housing to a shroud structure via a molding process, said housing having an open end, insert molding a heat sink with respect to said housing to be fixed thereto opposite said open end, said heat sink defining a bearing seat for a bearing of the motor, said bearing supporting a drive shaft, insert molding a flux ring assembly with respect to said housing so as to be fixed thereto, said flux ring assembly including permanent magnets, mounting an armature assembly and commutator for movement with said shaft in response to a magnetic field generated by said magnets, coupling a brush card assembly to said housing so as to cover said open end, said brush card assembly including brushes associated with said commutator, and coupling a fan to said shaft.