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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 09, 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
An endplay structure is provided for controlling endplay of a shaftof a motor. The endplay structure includes a bodyincluding a generally elliptically shaped recesstherein. The recess is constructed and arranged to be disposed generally adjacent to an end of the shaft. An engagement memberhas a generally spherical portion constructed and arranged to be received in a press-fit arrangement with the recess. The engagement member has a surfaceconstructed and arranged to contact the end of the shaft. Whereby, when the surface of the engagement member is contacted by the end of the shaft, the spherical portion of the engagement member is press-fitted into the recess to control endplay of the shaft.