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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2014
Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Jidoshokki, Kariya-shi, Aichi-ken, JP;
Takuro Yamashita, Aichi-ken, JP;
Tomoyoshi Inagaki, Aichi-ken, JP;
KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
An electric compressor to be mounted on an engine in an engine compartment of a vehicle includes a compression mechanism, an electric motor, a motor driving circuit, a housing, a first mounting leg and a second mounting leg. The housing accommodates therein the compression mechanism, the electric motor and the motor driving circuit. The first mounting leg projects from the housing at a position adjacent to the compression mechanism. The second mounting leg projects from the housing at a position adjacent to the motor driving circuit. Each of the first mounting leg and the second mounting leg includes a fastening portion to be fastened to a portion of the engine and a connecting portion that connects the fastening portion with the housing. The connecting portion of the first mounting leg is made to be broken more easily than connecting portion of the second mounting leg.