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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2004
Jonyeon OH, Suwanee, GA (US);
Barry Anderson, Suwanee, GA (US);
JonYeon Oh, Suwanee, GA (US);
Barry Anderson, Suwanee, GA (US);
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A coverplateand gearhousingare provided for an electric motor. The coverplateincludes loop structureand the gearhousing includes guidessuch that the loop structure engages with the guides in a snap-fit arrangement to secure the coverplate with respect to the gearhousing. The coverplateincludes locatorsextending therefrom and the gearhousingincludes groovessuch that the locatorsare received in the grooveswhen the loop structure and guides are in the snap-fit arrangement so as to prevent rotation of the coverplate with respect to the gearhousing about an axis.