Patent ID: 6710500
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A commutator, comprisinga preformed, generally cylindrical outer cover having an axis of rotation, a jacket surface, a front surface and a back surface; electrically conductive current reversal segments fastened on said outer cover, said segments having segmental surfaces resting on said jacket surface and having first and second opposite ends; bent, planar positioning members extending from said opposite ends, two of said positioning members having lugs extending at a right angle from ends of said positioning members remote from said segmental surface and extending over a plane of said front surface; a stud extending from one of said ends providing a coil winding connection; and corresponding recesses on said front and back surfaces receiving said positioning members; whereby said positioning members and said corresponding recesses interact for positioning and orienting said segments on said outer cover.