Patent ID: 6204577
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: F02N,H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for use in combination with an assembly of the type having an engine block, a crankshaft, a rotor assembly including a hub disposed substantially within the center of said rotor assembly, and a stator assembly which is operatively disposed around said rotor assembly, said apparatus comprising:a support member which is fixedly coupled to said engine block, said support member including an outer annular surface upon which said stator assembly is fixedly secured and an inner annular surface;a piloting portion, which is integrally formed with said hub, and which is adapted to engage said crankshaft, said engagement being effective to axially align said rotor assembly with said crankshaft; anda bearing assembly which is coupled to said inner annular surface of said support member and which abuttingly engages said hub, said abutting engagement being effective to center said support member and said stator assembly with respect to said rotor assembly, thereby aligning said rotor assembly within said stator assembly.