Abstract: A multi-pole electric machine rotor assembly includes a rotor forging including a rotor body having poles 13 with pole faces and a winding module including a plurality of field windings positioned adjacent the pole faces and winding insulators disposed between each successive pair of the field windings, respectively. A winding block, disposed in engagement with the winding module, is shaped to be shifted to a final position relative to the winding module when the rotor assembly rotates at about its rated speed to thereby compress the winding module. Either the winding block or the winding module can be displaced by centrifugal forces during rotation. In the final position, the winding block is locked by friction in a position to maintain compression in the winding module. The winding block serves to provide a pre-stress in the field windings to keep the field windings tight over the design range of spin speeds, thereby controlling winding position and reducing alternating radial movement.

Abstract: In a transmission unit for a hybrid vehicle, an electromagnetic clutch, a motor, and a continuously variable transmission CVT are disposed in the transmission unit and a resolver to detect a position of a rotor of the motor is disposed on an input axle to input a revolution from the electromagnetic clutch to the motor and to the CVT and is disposed on the input axle at an inner side with respect to a stator of the motor.

Abstract: An electric motor structure includes an electric motor having a housing and an endcap coupled to an end of the housing. The endcap includes a bearing pocket constructed and arranged to cover a bearing structure. The motor structure also includes a heat shield coupled directly to the motor so as to surround and cover the bearing pocket, with a portion of the heat shield being spaced from the bearing pocket.

Abstract: A structure material of the present invention consisting essentially of 20 parts by weight or more of a polymer mixture consisting essentially of of a thermoplastic aromatic polyester and a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the structure material. The polymer mixture comprises 3 to 40 parts by weight of the aliphatic polyester on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the polymer mixture.

Abstract: A power generator system (10) is provided having a power generator (15) and an exciter (20) for excitation of the power generator (15). The exciter (20) preferably includes a diode wheel (30). The diode wheel (30) has an a rotating support structure (31), a plurality of diodes (35) mounted to the rotating support structure (31), and a plurality of a diode support and rupture containment devices (40) each positioned adjacent a respective one of the plurality of diodes (35) to support the diode (35) and contain the diode (35) within the confines thereof in the event the diode ruptures. Each of the diode support and rupture containment devices (40) includes a pair of insulative spaced-apart containment members (42, 47) having the diode (35) positioned therebetween.

Abstract: An electric motor structure includes an electric motor having a housing and an endcap coupled to an end of the housing. The endcap includes a bearing pocket constructed and arranged to cover a bearing structure. The motor structure also includes a heat shield coupled directly to the motor so as to surround and cover the bearing pocket, with a portion of the heat shield being spaced from the bearing pocket.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electric motor including a support block containing a ball bearing housing, a rotor that projects from this housing, and a stator assembly mounted around said rotor and fastened on said support block, characterized in that an annular seal, preferably of O-ring type, is squeezed between said stator assembly and the periphery of the fixed race of said ball bearing, the pressure of said annular seal preventing axial and rotational movement of said fixed race; the invention also proposes an assembly process for such an electric motor. The invention is notably suitable for sealed rotor motors.

Abstract: A stator structure of a reciprocating motor is provided. In the stator structure of a reciprocating motor, a bobbin around a coil is wound; a plurality of unit stacked core members of a predetermined thickness, each of which is formed by stacking a plurality of lamination sheets formed of predetermined shaped thin plates, and radially positioned on the outer circumference of the bobbin; and an injection insulator combining the plurality of unit stacked bobbins to an outer circumference of the bobbin. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the number of parts that form the stator and to simplify the structure of the stator. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time required for assembling the parts and reduce the processes of assembling the parts, to thus improve assembly productivity.

Abstract: A rotary electric machine includes a frame having a bearing box at a rear center thereof, a stator fixed to the frame, a rotor disposed inside the frame to be rotatable inside stator, a bearing fitted to the bearing box to support a rear portion of a rotor shaft, and a bearing cover fitted to the bearing box. The bearing cover is a rubber-made cup-shaped member having a hollow cylindrical portion, a plurality of ring-shaped projections around the cylindrical portion and a waterproofing bottom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spindle motor having a sealing support film which prevents exchange of air between the interior and surroundings of the spindle motor. In spindle motors for hard disk drives it is extremely important to construct the spindle motor so that it is sealed tight against the external environment, ie so that from the connecting side of the spindle motor no admission of air to the interior of the spindle motor can occur. A further characteristic of the invention consists in that the support film is bonded and fixed in place in sealing manner by means of an adhesive which does not give off gas or does so only very slightly.

Abstract: An end shield for an electric motor is provided with an integrally formed component compartment. The component compartment is mounted on a peripheral edge of the end shield. The component compartment has a hollow interior volume and a motor component used for controlling operation of the motor is received in the component compartment. The motor component is housed and protected in the component compartment.

Abstract: A plurality of toroidal sealing plates 16a, 16b, and 16c spaced axially by slight gaps S1 and S2 are disposed between spindle 3 and vertical bore 6 of the rotor hub at above and/or below the bearing apparatus such that the outer or inner peripheral portion of each plate is secured to the inner peripheral portion of the bore of the rotor hub or the outer peripheral portion of the spindle so as to leave slight radial gaps &agr;1, &agr;2 and &agr;3 between the inner or outer peripheral portion of each plate and the outer peripheral portion of the spindle or the inner peripheral portion of the bore of the rotor hub to make each sealing plate uncontacted with the spindle or the bore, wherein the radial gaps are positioned alternately on the side of the spindle or on the side of the bore of the rotor hub.

Abstract: A motor assembly with improved sealing properties includes a motor having a rotatable shaft, a working air fan assembly carried by the shaft, the working air fan assembly moving air therethrough, and a sealed bearing interposed between the working air fan assembly, the sealed bearing having an inner ring rotatable with respect to an outer ring, and a seal carried by one of the rings, the seal frictionally contacting the other of the rings.

Abstract: A universal electric motor (1) for driving an electric hand-held tool device which experiences a high dust load, has a commutator (2), with carbon brushes (9) and lamellas (4). The motor has, for protection against dust particles carried along in the cooling air flowing through it, a protective shield (3) of a stiff and thermally conductive material.

Abstract: A spindle motor employed for a hard disk unit, including a hub having an outer peripheral wall portion provided with a rotor magnet on its outer peripheral surface and formed so as to be able to support the inner peripheral portion of a hard disk and a stator coil fixed so as to be positioned outwards in the radial direction of the disk and face the rotor magnet. This spindle motor is assembled in the disk unit, in which each stator coil is disposed so that the tracing of the magnetic head in movement is positioned between adjacent cores, thereby the magnetic head is affected less by the leak magnetic flux from the stator coil. In addition, the scanning head is moved to its unloading position with use of an energy accumulated in the capacitor when the power of the disk unit is turned off.

Abstract: An air conditioning unit having an indoor section and an outdoor section that are separated by a dividing wall. A fan motor is mounted in a support housing within the outdoor section. The housing has a front panel containing an opening for supporting the motor so that the front section of the motor is positioned within the housing and the rear section of the motor extends outwardly from the front panel. A protective baffle is secured to the front panel that extends outwardly over the rear section of the motor. The housing and the baffle combine to shield the motor from the outside elements so that ice and snow cannot build up on the motor.

Abstract: An end shield for an electric motor is provided with an integrally formed component compartment. The component compartment is mounted on a peripheral edge of the end shield. The component compartment has a hollow interior volume and a motor component used for controlling operation of the motor is received in the component compartment. The motor component is housed and protected in the component compartment.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an electric motor is provided. A component of the electric motor, the commutator assembly, has a commutator and a brush assembly. The brush assembly encloses conductive brushes that are in contact with the commutator. A shaft is rotatably mounted about an axis, and a bearing is disposed around the shaft. The commutator is connected to the shaft, and a first seal surrounds the commutator. The first seal substantially isolates the commutator assembly from the internal ambient atmosphere of the electric motor. Further, a second seal substantially isolates the shaft and the bearing from the commutator and the conductive brushes.

Abstract: In a propulsion unit of a vehicle, a rotational displacement detection mechanism is covered or shielded from magnetic flux and radio wave noise which leak from the dynamotor to reduce noise occurring in a signal of the rotational displacement detection mechanism. A magnetic-proof member is disposed between the dynamotor and the rotational displacement detection mechanism in order to shield the mechanism from magnetic flux and/or the radio wave noise.

Abstract: An X-ray unit includes an X-ray tube including a rotating anode coupled to a rotor and a metal frame enclosing the rotating anode and the rotor. A motor, including the rotor of the X-ray tube, and a stator are situated outside the metal frame while an electromagnetic shield is situated between the stator and the rotor to minimize coupling to the stator of magnetic fields resulting from X-ray tube arcing. In one optional embodiment the electromagnetic shield includes an electrically conductive film situated on an outer diameter of the metal frame, and in another optional embodiment the electromagnetic shield includes an insulating film metallized on one surface with an electrically conductive film.

Abstract: In an electric motor, through which fuel flows, an armature core bundle of a rotor has a hose-like casing. This hose-like casing is manufactured from a fuel-resistant material and protects the armature core bundle against corrosion. An unbalance in the rotor due to the hose shape of the casing is kept particularly low.

Abstract: A brushless motor for a vehicle air conditioner has a motor holder having an accommodation portion, a stator having a center piece fastened to a bottom of the accommodation portion and a core on which a winding is wound, and an exciting circuit disposed below the bottom to supply an exciting current to the winding. A terminal of the exciting circuit is upwardly extended to an upper side of the core through a through hole formed in the bottom and a terminal accommodation hole formed in the center piece to be connected to the winding. Liquid having entered the accommodation portion is restricted from falling through the through hole of the bottom by an O-ring disposed to surround the through hole and is drained through a drain opening formed in the bottom. As a result, a connection portion between the terminal and the winding and the exciting circuit are restricted from making contact with liquid.

Abstract: A rotary electric machine includes a frame having a bearing box at a rear center thereof, a stator fixed to the frame, a rotor disposed inside the frame to be rotatable inside stator, a bearing fitted to the bearing box to support a rear portion of a rotor shaft, and a bearing cover fitted to the bearing box. The bearing cover is a rubber-made cup-shaped member having a hollow cylindrical portion, a plurality of ring-shaped projections around the cylindrical portion and a waterproofing bottom.

Abstract: A motor 12 includes a cylindrical rotor 20, a stator 19 arranged at a predetermined distance from an outer periphery of the rotor 20, and a position sensor 23 for detecting a rotational position of the rotor 20, wherein the stator 19 includes a stator core 19a and a plurality of stator windings 19b arranged along a circumferential direction of the stator core 19a at substantially equal distances from one another. A shield plate 26 for shielding magnetic flux from the stator windings 19b to the position sensor 23 is mounted against the stator core 19a. Magnetic flux from the stator windings pass through a closed loop starting from the stator windings 19b through the stator core 19a and the shield plate 26 and back to the stator windings to prevent the magnetic flux leakage from the stator windings 19b from flowing to another member. With this arrangement, the magnetic flux leakage from the stator windings does not affect the position sensor (magnetic sensor) which detects the rotational position of the rotor.

Abstract: A radial lead spanner nut assembly (60) for preventing leakage of hydrogen gas in hydrogen-cooled power generators, an apparatus (50), and method are provided. The radial lead spanner nut assembly (60) is preferably mounted to a radial lead (26) positioned in a radial bore (37) of a generator rotor body (21) of a power generator. The radial lead spanner nut assembly (60) preferably has a radial lead spanner nut body (61), nut threads (62) positioned on the outer peripheries of the nut body (61) for abuttingly contacting a radial bore (37) along the bore threads (32) thereof, and a plurality of spaced-apart seal channels (64, 66, 68) formed in peripheries of non-threaded portions of the nut body (61).

Abstract: An electric motor assembly capable of withstanding heavy side loading includes a motor housing having a shell with first and second end shields including bearing supports having bearings therein. The first end shield further includes a flange for connecting a compressor to the motor. A rotor is rotatably mounted in the housing and supported by the bearings. A stiffening collar, positioned between a rotor core and the first end shield, surrounds a portion of a rotor shaft and provides support for the shaft against deflection due to heavy side loading. A centrifugal mechanism and a spacer are positioned on the rotor assembly outboard of the motor housing. The motor assembly also includes a cover attached to the second end shield. The cover holds a start capacitor, a run capacitor and a centrifugal switch and further includes snaps for mounting the centrifugal switch to the cover. An overload and an overload bracket extend, at least partially, through an opening in the second end shield.

Abstract: An electromechanical machine includes a stator fixed with respect to a housing structure and a rotor fixed with respect to a driven shaft. The stator includes a magnetically permeable core having a plurality of parallel winding slots containing conductive windings. Coilheads are located at opposite axial ends of the magnetically permeable core where the windings turn to extend down a parallel winding slot. The motor is equipped with an electrostatic shield arrangement to reduce capacitive coupling between the stator and rotor during operation. The shield arrangement comprises a grounded conductive layer separated from the conductive windings of the stator by an insulative layer of cured resin material. Preferably, the conductive layer may be formed of a conductive paint.

Abstract: A motor including a motor unit (2) has at least one plastics material portion (4). A two-part casing (5) receives at least one electronic circuit card. The casing is formed of two complementary portions (5a, 5b) joining on a plane (P) passing through a diagonal plane of the casing and provided with means (7) to receive the circuit card and complementary fixing means (9, 10, 11). One portion (5a) of the casing is in one piece with the plastics material (4) of the motor unit and the other portion (5b) includes an envelope (8) for a connector for connecting the motor to the remainder of the circuits of the vehicle.

Abstract: An overspeed guard for an electric motor centrifugal actuator closely conforms to the peripheral contour of the component parts of the actuator and prevents the component parts from separating from the centrifugal actuator on overspeed of the actuator.

Abstract: The thermal protection device comprises, for at least one elastomeric component of a rotor, at least one element which is fitted onto the rotor so as to reduce heat exchange between the elastomeric component and the ambient air. The element may be thermally insulating and may include at least one layer of a thermal insulation material and means for fitting it onto a metal reinforcement of the elastomeric component so as to cover its free surfaces, which are exposed to the ambient air, and/or at least one deflector sheltering, at least partially, a laminated part of the elastomeric component from the relative wind in order to reduce forced convection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotating electric machine including a coil of a wire having thereon an insulating coating comprising a polybenzimidazole. This rotating electric machine is stably maintained for a long time in dielectric strength even under a highly radioactive environment, due to the use of the special insulating coating. With this, the rotating electric machine can be driven stably for a long time. The invention further relates to another rotating electric machine including (a) a rotor having a rotating shaft; (b) a bearing for supporting the rotating shaft; and (c) a grease applied to the bearing. This grease contains (1) a polyphenyl ether having at least three aromatic rings in the molecule and (2) a urea. The rotor of this rotating electric machine is stably supported in the bearing for a long time even under a highly radioactive environment, due to the use of the special grease. Thus, this rotating electric machine can also be rotated stably for a long time.

Abstract: A seal for a generator stator end winding seals the gap between the annular air shield and a radially inner surface of the stator end winding. The seal includes a first flat piece layer formed of a flexible rubber material and having an inner diameter side and an outer diameter side. A plurality of first radial slits are formed across the outer diameter side. A second flat piece layer is disposed in a layered configuration with the first flat piece layer. The second flat piece layer is formed of the same flexible rubber material. A plurality of second radial slits are formed across the outer diameter side of the second flat piece layer and are offset from the first radial slits in the layered configuration. The seal is secured in a radial groove formed in an end of the air shield by a locking dowel and/or glue. With this arrangement, a reliable seal is configured that is inexpensive to manufacture and easy to install.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electromagnetically controlled drive device, in particular a ratio meter, the device being of the type comprising: a set of control coils (10, 20); a frame (50) which carries the set of coils (10, 20); equipment including a magnet suitable for being pivoted by the set of control coils (10, 20); and magnetic shielding (100) surrounding the set of coils (10, 20) and the support frame, at least in part, the device being characterized by the fact that the shielding (100) comprises an annular skirt (110) that is not a circular cylinder.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically driven drum motor 1 comprising a substantially cylindrical drum 2 of noncorroding material, especially in the form of an electrically driven conveyer roller, said drum 2 having annular end edges 12 and being connected with two circular end caps 14, 15 to define, together with these, an internal space to receive an electric motor 7, said end caps 14, 15 being provided with a central opening 18 for a rigid shaft 6 for the drum motor 1, which is characterized in that each end cap 14, 15 is firmly connected with an external, separate jacket 30 of noncorroding material, especially stainless steel or plastic, said jacket 30 having a central opening 31 for the rigid shaft (6) of the drum motor, and said jacket 30 being formed as a circular disc of a relatively thin plate which is formed integrally with a peripheral flange 35, said flange 35 being formed to tightly engage an end edge 12 of the cylindrical drum 2 and to form a smooth transition to the external surface of the cy

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotating electric machine including (a) a rotor having a rotating shaft; (b) a bearing for supporting the rotating shaft; (c) a radiation resistant grease applied to the bearing; and (d) a shield layer for shielding the grease from radiation. The shield layer is made of lead and surrounds the bearing. The shield layer includes (1) a first cylindrical shield member that is positioned to cover the bearing, such that the bearing is shielded from a first radiation that is in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of the rotating shaft, and (2) second and third disk shield members that are positioned to interpose therebetween the bearing in a direction along the axis of the rotating shaft, such that the bearing is shielded from a second radiation that is in a direction substantially along the axis of the rotating shaft. Thus, the rotor of this rotating electric machine is stably supported in the bearing for a long time even under a highly radioactive environment.

Abstract: A form fitting motor cover (1) for TEFC motors having a cylindrical body with a periphery of 255 degrees which when flexed outwardly can be placed over a motor (4) casing and upon release will cause said cover to adhere to, and form around said motor casing to keep debris, splash and spray off of motor casing and improve efficiency of air flowing between the cover and the motor cooling fins (6). The motor cover has at either or both ends of the motor an attachable covering end plate (3) and a conduit box cover (2) which can be attached to the cover by any suitable method.

Abstract: An electromechanical machine includes a stator fixed with respect to a housing structure and a rotor fixed with respect to a shaft. The shaft is rotatably supported by a pair of bearing assemblies maintained in the housing structure. A pair of coilheads extend from respective sides of the stator core axially external of the rotor. Shaft shields, preferably configured as tubular members, radially interpose the shaft and the respective coilhead. The shaft shields may be constructed of a magnetically permeable material to divert flux that would otherwise cut through the shaft. As a result, errant currents that could be induced in the shaft by such flux are desirably reduced.

Abstract: A camera equipped with a magnetic recording apparatus is provided which includes a cartridge chamber that is loaded with a film cartridge containing a magnetically recordable film, a takeup spool on which the film is wound, a drive motor that drives the takeup spool to wind up the film, a shield case that contains the drive motor, a motor mount having a fitting portion that fits on a centering member of the drive motor, and a magnetic information reading device that reads the magnetic information recorded on the film. The shield case consists of a cylindrical main body, and a bent portion formed by bending an end portion of the cylindrical main body on the side of the motor output shaft. The motor is fastened to the motor mount with at least two screws, with the bent portion sandwiched between the motor and a motor mounting surface of the motor mount.

Abstract: A compact electrodeless fluorescent lamp has an A-line configuration including a globular upper portion which becomes narrower toward a lower portion, terminating in a narrow end. The narrow end of the A-line envelope is connected to a base. The alternating current energy source is electrically connected through the base, via a ballast, to the excitation coil. The ballast is integral with the lamp and is contained substantially within the re-entrant cavity.

Abstract: A moulded plastics material end bracket for a universal motor comprises a U-shaped frame having a base extending between two legs. Brush cages are formed integrally with the two legs and a dust shield in the form of an annular ring formed integrally with the two legs extends axially from the stator core between the stator windings and the commutator and defining a space in which the commutator is located thereby shielding the stator windings from carbon dust generated by the wearing of the brushes on the commutator.

Abstract: A brushless motor assembly for a magnetic disc drive device includes a bracket for the support of a fixed shaft carrying a stator core at a lower end thereof. A generally cylindrical hollow hub encircles the fixed shaft and carries a rotor magnet at a location confronting the stator core. The bracket is of a size sufficient to protrude into the hollow of the hub and defines a labyrinth seal between an outer peripheral face thereof and an inner peripheral face of a corresponding portion of the hollow of the hub.

Abstract: An alternator for motor vehicles having a housing for holding a stator between front and rear brackets comprising side mounting sections formed integrally with the front and rear brackets and having mounting holes to be directly mounted to an engine by mounting tools, wherein each mounting hole comprises at least three U-groove holes formed by a trimming die, provided through in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of a rotary shaft of the alternator, and are opened in the same axial direction as the rotary shaft, the three holes being opened alternately in opposite directions one by one; and wherein at least one of the side mounting sections has positioning holes for positioning circumferentially the front and rear brackets provided through the mounting holes in the axial direction of the rotary shaft.

Abstract: A magnetic actuator, for example a magnetic bearing, embodies a fixed part and a mobile part. These parts are ferromagnetic and form an airgap between them extending parallel to a predetermined first direction. The magnetic actuator further embodies a nonmagnetic wall interposed in the airgap. The wall is that of a confinement chamber, for example. In this magnetic actuator one of the fixed and mobile parts embodies fingers penetrating the nonmagnetic wall and directed towards the other of the fixed and mobile parts.

Abstract: A vibratory feeder for feeding low density powered material having a tray, a base and a motor supporting the tray on the base. The motor includes an electromagnet having an AC coil supported on an intermediate leg between the outer legs and an armature having a permanent magnet and two pole plates. The pole plates being disposed in the spaces between the outer legs and the intermediate leg. A rare earth magnet is supported between the pole plates. Spaces between the electromagnet legs and the pole plates providing for a stroke of about 0.2 inch at a frequency of 30 Hertz and a tuning spring connecting the motor to the tray. The tuning spring being adjustable to change the deflection of the tray relative to the motor.

Abstract: An oil-filled, submersible electric motor which contains features designed to prevent both the ingress of well fluid into the motor interior, and the leakage of fluid from the motor interior. The motor contains a liquid-filled top chamber, above the motor's stator and rotor. This top chamber connects, via a tube, with a pressure-relief chamber at the bottom of the motor so that any liquid which migrates into the top of the motor is channeled away from the stator and rotor. The relief chamber also serves as a reservoir to replace any liquid which seeps out of the top chamber. The motor also incorporates a pressure-equalization chamber, beneath the stator and rotor, to accommodate thermal expansion of the dielectric fluid in the motor interior. A bladder in the equalization chamber expands and contracts to keep the motor interior and the well fluid in pressure equilibrium.

Abstract: A shield plate for preventing the leakage of a magnetic flux and for reducing acoustic/electromagnetic noise leaking out from the interior of the motor is arranged so as to cover the corresponding end surface of an armature. The inner diameter of the shield plate is made smaller than the outer diameter of a rotor in order to prevent the rotor from being detached from a stator assembly.

Abstract: A composite barrier can and method of making same for use with industrial magnetic drive pumps. The barrier can is used to prevent leakage between the inner magnet assembly attached to the pump and the outer magnet assembly attached to the pump drive or motor. The barrier can is a non-metallic, composite barrier can composed of fiber and resin and includes a pole piece. The nonmetallic material and high strength configuration of the composite barrier can permits pump operation at high speeds and pressures with negligible eddy current generation. Using the composite barrier can results in minimizing heat developed in the coupling area and minimizing horsepower required from the motor. A resistance temperature detector is operatively positioned on the exterior of or within the fiber layer of the can such that the sensing portion of the detector is located proximate the closed end of the can. A method of manufacturing the barrier can is also disclosed.

Abstract: A moisture drain plug for use with a cylindrical motor housing provides a plurality of diverse drainage pathways to promote the egress of moisture from within the housing. The plurality of diverse drainage pathways includes a first set of primary moisture egress pathways and a second set of secondary moisture egress pathways. Should one or more of the primary moisture egress pathways become clogged, the secondary moisture egress pathways provide for more than adequate drainage from the motor housing.

Abstract: A solenoid coil generates a magnetic field within its bore when an electrical current is made to flow therethrough. A disc type rotor carrying thereon an armature coil is arranged in the bore along with a superconductor shield partly covering the disc type rotor. The magnetic field generated by the solenoid coil cannot pass through the superconductor shield and therefore detours around it and passes through an area devoid of the superconductor shield. The superconductor shield is also used to direct the electrical current flowing through the portions of the armature coil not covered by the superconductor shield, either from the periphery toward the center of the disc type rotor or conversely from the center toward the periphery thereof. With this arrangement, the Lorentz force applied to the radial electrical current is made to become a one-directional rotary force that drives the disc type rotor to rotate.

Abstract: A motorised reduction gear unit, especially one for driving screen wipers of a vehicle, includes a hollow gearbox casing which is closed by a closure plate. At least a portion of the external surface of the closure plate is electrically conductive. The unit also includes an electronic suppressor comprising a group of electronic components arranged on the conductive portion of the external surface of the closure plate. The suppressor components are enclosed by a housing of generally cap-like configuration, which is electrically conductive. The housing includes at least one means for connecting it electrically with the conductive portion of the external surface of the closure plate.