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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 01, 2009
Young M. Doo, La Palma, CA (US);
Mark D. Korich, Chino Hills, CA (US);
Mark L. Selogie, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Young M. Doo, La Palma, CA (US);
Mark D. Korich, Chino Hills, CA (US);
Mark L. Selogie, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A connector assembly is provided for coupling an electric motor to a power source, wherein the power source comprises a first conductive member. The connector assembly comprises a non-conductive member having an inner channel configured to receive at least a portion of the first conductive member, a second conductive member slidably disposed within the inner channel, coupled to the electric motor, and configured to be coupled to, and to receive a force having a first direction from, the first conductive member, and a spring member, retained between the non-conductive member and the second conductive member and configured to resist movement of the second conductive member in the first direction.