Patent ID: 6060807
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
A small motor comprising:a casing having an end section;a rotating shaft support member having a top surface, a bottom surface and side walls defining a cavity with a lower surface, said lower surface having a generally cylindrical bore integrally formed therein with side walls and a bottom defining a shaft receiving bearing portion, with the side walls of the shaft support member being affixed to the end section of the casing;a rotating shaft having an end engaging the bearing portion;a rotor coupled to the shaft;a stator surrounding the rotor;said rotating shaft support member being integrally formed from a resinous material having lubricating properties thereby eliminating the need for oil for lubrication of the shaft;at least one hole in the rotating shaft support member adjacent the bearing portion, said hole having a diverging portion;a lead wire passing through the hole; andan adhesive in the diverging portion to secure the lead wire in the hole.