Patent ID: 6169351
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A brush holder assembly comprising: a support; a tubular holder, fixed to the support, comprising: a first and second sidewalls extending a first direction and having a slot formed in the first sidewall, the slot having an inner end; and a cavity extending in a first direction, defined by the sidewalls of the holder and having an inner and outer open ends; a brush slidably mounted in the cavity of the holder; a stop formed between the brush and the holder, having a disengaged position to permit travel of the brush partially through the inner end of the holder and having an engaged position to limit travel of the brush through the inner end of the holder; an electrically conductive arm (1) pivotally mounted on the support, (2) extending through the slot of the holder, (3) engageable directly electrically with the outer end of the brush to provide direct electrical physical contact between the arm and the brush, (4) biasing the brush toward the inner end of the cavity and (5) spaced outwardly of the end of the slot to apply a bias to the brush when the stop is in an engaged position; and a spring connected between the support and the arm for biasing the arm directly electrically into contact engagement with the brush.