Patent ID: 7049727
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: H01R,H02K

Abstract:
1. A brush-holder system for an electric motor which is the type which has a rotating commutator that is journaled in a first motor housing portion, said assembly comprising: a second motor housing portion configured to be matingly connected to the first motor housing portion and having at least one brush holding pocket therein, said pocket being formed by a structure of said second motor housing portion which defines a support surface on one side thereof and a bridge portion on an opposite side thereof; an elongated brush having first and second ends, wherein said first end is configured to be coupled to a biasing member and said second end is configured to contact the motor commutator; at least one removable brush-holder having a first open end configured to receive said brush therein and to fit in said pocket, a second open end enabling said brush to extend outwardly therefrom to contact the motor commutator, and a deflectable first locking tab extending upwardly from a top surface thereof for engaging said bridge portion of said second motor housing portion, said first locking tab being easily accessible for manipulation to remove said brush-holder from said second motor housing portion; a biasing member coupled to said brush; and removable end cap coupled to the first open end of said brush-holder and configured to be in abutment with said biasing member to bias the brush toward the motor commutator.