Patent ID: 6965178

Claim:
A motor comprising: a yoke, wherein the yoke is substantially cylindrical and has an opening portion, and wherein magnets are secured to the inside of the yoke; a brush holder member secured to the opening portion of the yoke, wherein the brush holder member retains a supply brush; a housing member secured to the opening portion of the yoke on the outside of the brush holder member, wherein the housing member covers the opening portion; and a securing member formed integrally with the yoke, wherein the securing member secures the brush holder member and the housing member to the yoke, wherein the securing member comprises a pair of securing pieces, and wherein each securing piece simultaneously secures the housing member and the brush holder member to the yoke by sandwiching the brush holder member between the yoke and the housing member; wherein holder securing holes are formed in the brush holder member, wherein each holder securing hole corresponds to one of the securing pieces, and wherein each holder securing hole extends in the axial direction of the yoke; and wherein an engaging portion is formed at a middle portion of each securing piece, and wherein, when each securing piece is inserted into one of the holder securing holes, the corresponding engaging portion locks the brush holder member.