Patent ID: 6259184
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: F02D

Abstract:
A load adjusting device having a throttle valve which is arranged in a throttle valve housing the latter having an electrical connection, the throttle valve being drivable by an actuating device, in particular an electric motor, to adjust power of an internal combustion engine, wherein a mounting plate having electrically conductive regions is inserted in the throttle valve housing, and the electrical connection is connected at least to the actuating device via the electrically conductive regions of the mounting plate; andwherein the electrical connection extends transversely of the mounting plate, the mounting plate comprises a layer of electrically non-conductive material, the electrically conductive regions extend along and in contact with said layer to connect with pins of said electrical connection;the actuating device which is an electric motor having brushes which are connected to a commutator of the electric motor; andthe mounting plate includes a passage, extending transversely of the mounting plate, for receiving said commutator and enabling the mounting plate to hold said brushes in registration with said commutator.