Patent ID: 7015610
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
1. An axial tube assembly for a motor, comprising: an axial tube adapted to be securely mounted to a casing, with a stator being adapted to be mounted to the axial tube, the axial tube including at least one first engaging member on an inner periphery thereof; and a sleeve mounted in the axial tube, with a bearing being adapted to be mounted in the sleeve, the sleeve including an annular wall and at least one second engaging member engaged with said at least one first engaging member of the axial tube, said annular wall of the sleeve separating the bearing from the axial tube such that no part of the bearing is in contact with the axial tube; wherein the sleeve is tightly engaged with the axial tube such that the axial tube and the bearing exert forces to on each other to thereby retain the axial tube and the bearing in place.