Patent ID: 6020668
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: H01R,H02K

Abstract:
An electric machine comprising:a casing,an armature shaft assembly journaled for rotation on the casing about an axis of rotation and comprising an armature and a commutator disposed internally of the casing, the casing comprising a transverse wall that is disposed proximate the commutator, and at least one brush holder assembly disposed on the casing transverse wall, the brush holder assembly comprising:a brush,a brush guide that supports and guides the brush for travel relative to the commutator in a direction that has a radial component relative to the axis of rotation, the brush guide including a generally flat plate member defining a side wall, andan electric insulator mounting that mounts the brush guide with respect to the transverse wall, the electric insulator mounting comprising at least one electric insulator element having a length extending in a direction generally parallel to the brush guide side wall and comprising a groove engaging an edge of the brush guide side wall at a location spaced from the transverse wall to support the brush guide and the brush in spaced relation with respect to the transverse wall, wherein said side wall being in generally parallel relation with respect to said transverse wall.