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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2000
Alejandro Moreno, El Paso, TX (US);
Omar Rocha, Chihuahua, MX;
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A coil assembly includes a spool ( ) having an upper flange ( ), a medial flange ( ) and a lower flange ( ). A terminal groove ( ) is established between the upper flange ( ) and the medial flange ( ), and a winding bay ( ) is established between the medial flange ( ) and the lower flange ( ). Ramps ( ) are formed in the groove ( ) and at least two terminal posts ( ), each having a foot ( ), are inserted through the upper flange such that each foot ( ) is disposed within the groove ( ). Each terminal post ( ) is movable between a winding position, wherein the foot ( ) protrudes outwardly to facilitate engaging a coil wire end ( ), and a retracted position, wherein the foot ( ) is retracted behind the respective ramp ( ).