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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 1998
Filed:
May. 09, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Tsutomu Shiga, Nukata-gun, JP;
Takeshi Araki, Nishikasugai-gun, JP;
Nobuyuki Hayashi, Nagoya, JP;
Masanori Ohmi, Anjo, JP;
Masahiro Katoh, Chiryu, JP;
Masami Niimi, Handa, JP;
Assignee:
Nippondenso Co., Ltd., , JP;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02N / ; F02N / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
290 / ; 290 48 ; 74-6 ;
Abstract
Rotation of a pinion is regulated by a pinion regulating claw when a starter is actuated. After the pinion engages a ring gear, the regulating claw positioned rearward the pinion regulates the return of the pinion from the ring gear. A thrust bearing including a rolling bearing positioned on the rear face of the pinion absorbs the difference between the rotational speed of the pinion and that of the regulating claw. Such a construction allows only the pinion to move axially and a magnet switch to be made compact and light.