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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2006
Kazuaki Murase, Kounan, JP;
Youichi Hasegawa, Kasugai, JP;
Tomoya Imanishi, Kariya, JP;
Denso Corporation, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
The starter for an engine of a vehicle includes a motor generating torque for starting the engine, an output shaft configured to move in an axial direction thereof by being pressed at a pressure-receiving portion thereof, and applied with the torque to rotate, and a lever switch configured to press the pressure-receiving portion of the output shaft at a pressure-applying portion thereof in accordance with an external command so that a pinion rotatably fixed to the output shaft engages with a gear of the engine to thereby start the engine. A protection member rotatable with respect to the pressure-receiving portion is provided between the pressure-receiving portion and the pressure-applying portion. The pressure-applying portion facing the pressure-receiving portion across from the protection member is formed with a groove to be filled by lubricant.