Patent ID: 9144936
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: B29C,B29L,F02D,F02M,F16K,H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A linear actuator comprising: a plastic housing having an integral flange for mounting the actuator, a stator assembly disposed in the plastic housing, the stator assembly having windings, a rotor assembly, having a permanent magnet, mounted for rotation with respect to the stator assembly such that when the windings are energized, a magnetic field is generated to cause rotation of the rotor assembly, a shaft restricted from rotation and associated with the rotor assembly such that rotation of the rotor assembly causes linear movement of the shaft, and connector structure housing leads for powering the windings, wherein the plastic housing has an annular end that engages and captures an annular surface of the connector structure, coupling the plastic housing to the connector structure, wherein the annular end of the plastic housing is deformed to as to engage and capture the annular surface of the connector structure.