WO2023188591A1 - Terminal and electric motor - Google Patents

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WO2023188591A1
WO2023188591A1 PCT/JP2022/046264 JP2022046264W WO2023188591A1 WO 2023188591 A1 WO2023188591 A1 WO 2023188591A1 JP 2022046264 W JP2022046264 W JP 2022046264W WO 2023188591 A1 WO2023188591 A1 WO 2023188591A1
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祥太 飯塚
保治 内田
貴紀 荻原
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/40Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/405Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
    • H01R13/41Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting by frictional grip in grommet, panel or base
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/10Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation
    • H01R4/18Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02KDYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINES
    • H02K13/00Structural associations of current collectors with motors or generators, e.g. brush mounting plates or connections to windings; Disposition of current collectors in motors or generators; Arrangements for improving commutation
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02KDYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINES
    • H02K5/00Casings; Enclosures; Supports
    • H02K5/04Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof
    • H02K5/14Means for supporting or protecting brushes or brush holders

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  • the present disclosure relates to a terminal used in a motor and a motor.
  • Electric motors are used in a variety of products, including household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, industrial equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vehicles such as automobiles.
  • household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, industrial equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vehicles such as automobiles.
  • an electric blower mounted on a vacuum cleaner uses an electric motor to rotate a rotary fan.
  • Two-wheel or four-wheel vehicles use electric motors to drive cooling fans such as radiators.
  • the electric motor includes a stator and a rotor that rotates due to the magnetic force of the stator.
  • commutator motors that use brushes and brushless motors that do not use brushes are known.
  • a commutator motor includes, for example, a stator, a rotor having a rotating shaft, a commutator attached to the rotating shaft, and a brush in contact with the commutator.
  • a commutator motor In a commutator motor, the brushes are stored in a brush housing.
  • a commutator motor has been proposed in which a brush accommodating portion is provided on the inner surface of a resin brush holder that covers an opening of a housing that accommodates a rotor and a stator (see Patent Document 1).
  • a capacitor may be connected in parallel between a pair of power supply terminals, or a choke coil may be placed in the current path between the brush and the power supply terminal.
  • electronic components such as a pair of power supply terminals, a capacitor, and a choke coil may be arranged in this brush holder.
  • electric wires in the electric motor.
  • electric wires are used to connect the electronic components to each other, or the electronic components have electric wires.
  • electric motors include connection wires that connect power terminals and capacitors, leads of capacitors with leads, and coil wires that constitute choke coils. .
  • These wires may be connected to metal terminals fixed to the brush holder.
  • these plurality of electric wires are caulked together and connected to one metal terminal.
  • the metal terminals to which these plurality of electric wires are connected are insert terminals.
  • the metal terminals to which these plurality of electric wires are connected are integrally molded with the resin brush holder by insert molding.
  • the metal terminal that holds the electric wire by caulking is an insert terminal
  • the structure of the mold for injection molding the brush holder becomes complicated when integrally molding the metal terminal and the brush holder by insert molding.
  • the takt time when injection molding the brush holder, which is a resin component deteriorates.
  • An object of the present disclosure is to provide a terminal and a motor that can suppress deterioration of the takt time required for producing resin parts even when the terminal holds an electric wire and is fixed to a resin part by caulking.
  • one aspect of the terminal according to the present disclosure is a terminal that is fixed to a resin part included in an electric motor and to which an electric wire arranged on the electric motor is connected, the terminal being inserted into the resin part by press-fitting. and a caulking portion that is caulked and holds the electric wire.
  • One aspect of the electric motor according to the present disclosure includes the above-described terminal and one or more of the electric wires fixed to the caulked portion of the terminal.
  • the terminal holding the electric wire is fixed to the resin component by press-fitting by caulking. Therefore, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the takt time required for producing resin parts.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric motor according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the electric motor according to the embodiment taken along a plane passing through the rotation axis.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electric motor according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the brush holder in which various parts are arranged, when viewed from the inner side.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view of the brush holder in which various parts are arranged, as viewed from the inner side.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG.
  • FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the brush holder to which the connection terminal is fixed after caulking.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric motor according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the electric motor according to the embodiment taken along a plane passing through the rotation axis.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electric motor according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region VIII surrounded by a broken line in FIG.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the connection terminal according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a plan view of the connection terminal according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a method of fixing a connecting terminal to a brush holder and a method of connecting an electric wire to a connecting terminal.
  • FIG. 12 is a plan view of a connection terminal according to a modification.
  • each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily strictly illustrated.
  • substantially the same configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations will be omitted or simplified.
  • the terms “upper” and “lower” do not necessarily refer to the upper direction (vertically upward) and the downward direction (vertically downward) in absolute spatial recognition.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric motor 1 according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electric motor 1 according to the embodiment taken along a plane passing through the rotating shaft 21.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electric motor 1 according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the brush holder 70 in which various parts are arranged, when viewed from the inner side.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view of the brush holder 70 in which various parts are arranged, when viewed from the inner side.
  • the electric motor 1 is a brushed commutator electric motor. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the electric motor 1 includes a stator 10, a rotor 20, a commutator 30, a brush 40, a pigtail wire 45, a brush spring 50, a frame 60, and a brush holder 70. , a first bearing 81 and a second bearing 82. The electric motor 1 further includes a seal member 90 to ensure the airtightness of the frame 60.
  • the electric motor 1 is a direct current motor (DC motor) driven by direct current.
  • the electric motor 1 is an in-vehicle motor used in an automobile.
  • the electric motor 1 is used in a hydraulic pump for an anti-lock brake system (ABS) installed in an automobile.
  • ABS anti-lock brake system
  • the stator 10 (stator) generates magnetic force that acts on the rotor 20 in order to rotate the rotor 20.
  • the stator 10 is configured to generate magnetic flux on the air gap surface with the rotor 20.
  • the stator 10 constitutes a magnetic circuit together with the rotor 20, which is an armature.
  • the stator 10 is configured such that north poles and south poles are alternately present on the air gap surface with the rotor 20 along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 21 that the rotor 20 has.
  • the stator 10 is a magnetic field that creates magnetic flux for generating torque.
  • the stator 10 is composed of a plurality of magnets.
  • the magnets constituting the stator 10 are, for example, permanent magnets having an S pole and an N pole.
  • the plurality of magnets constituting the stator 10 are arranged so that N poles and S poles are alternately and evenly distributed in the circumferential direction. Therefore, the direction of the main magnetic flux generated by the stator 10 (magnet) is perpendicular to the direction in which the axis C of the rotating shaft 21 extends.
  • the plurality of magnets are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction so as to surround the rotor core 22 of the rotor 20.
  • each magnet has an arcuate shape with a substantially constant thickness when viewed from above, that is, from the direction in which the axis C extends.
  • Each magnet is fixed to the frame 60. Specifically, each magnet is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the frame 60 with an adhesive, a leaf spring, or the like.
  • the rotor 20 (rotor) is rotated by the magnetic force generated in the stator 10.
  • the rotor 20 has a rotating shaft 21 .
  • the rotor 20 rotates about a rotating shaft 21 as a rotation center.
  • the rotor 20 rotates about the axis C of the rotating shaft 21 as the rotation center.
  • the rotor 20 is an armature.
  • the rotor 20 includes a rotor core 22 and a winding 23 wound around the rotor core 22 .
  • the winding 23 is shown schematically.
  • the rotating shaft 21 is a shaft that is the center of rotation of the rotor 20.
  • the rotating shaft 21 is a metal rod made of a metal material such as stainless steel.
  • the rotating shaft 21 extends in the longitudinal direction, which is the direction of the axis C.
  • the rotating shaft 21 passes through the rotor core 22.
  • the rotating shaft 21 is fixed to a rotor core 22.
  • the rotating shaft 21 is fixed to the rotor core 22 while penetrating the center of the rotor core 22 so as to extend on both sides of the rotor core 22 .
  • the rotating shaft 21 is fixed to the rotor core 22 by press-fitting or shrink-fitting into a center hole formed in the rotor core 22.
  • the first portion 21a of the rotating shaft 21 protrudes from one side of the rotor core 22 and is supported by the first bearing 81.
  • the first portion 21a of the rotating shaft 21 is an output side portion (output shaft) of the rotating shaft 21. Specifically, the first portion 21 a of the rotating shaft 21 protrudes from the first bearing 81 .
  • a load is attached to the tip portion (output side end portion) of the rotating shaft 21 that protrudes from the first bearing 81 .
  • the second portion 21b of the rotating shaft 21 protrudes from the other side of the rotor core 22.
  • the second portion 21b is supported by a second bearing 82.
  • the second portion 21b of the rotating shaft 21 is a portion on the opposite output side of the rotating shaft 21 (non-output shaft).
  • the first bearing 81 and the second bearing 82 are bearings that rotatably support the rotating shaft 21.
  • the rotating shaft 21 is rotatably supported by the first bearing 81 and the second bearing 82.
  • the first bearing 81 is fixed to the brush holder 70.
  • the second bearing 82 is fixed to the frame 60.
  • the rotor core 22 (rotor core) is an armature core around which the winding 23 is wound.
  • the rotor core 22 is a magnetic body made of a magnetic material.
  • the rotor core 22 is, for example, a laminate in which a plurality of punched electromagnetic steel sheets formed in a predetermined shape are stacked in the direction of the axis C of the rotating shaft 21.
  • the rotor core 22 is not limited to a laminate of electromagnetic steel sheets.
  • the rotor core 22 may be a bulk body made of a magnetic material. A minute air gap exists between the outer peripheral surface of the rotor core 22 and the stator 10.
  • the rotor core 22 has a plurality of teeth 22a.
  • the plurality of teeth 22a are formed radially so as to protrude in the radial direction, which is a direction perpendicular to the axis C of the rotating shaft 21.
  • the plurality of teeth 22a are arranged at equal intervals in the rotational direction of the rotating shaft 21.
  • a slot is formed between two adjacent teeth 22a.
  • a winding 23 is wound around the rotor core 22.
  • the electric wire constituting the winding 23 is, for example, an insulated wire.
  • the electric wire constituting the winding 23 includes a conductive wire made of a conductive material such as copper as a core wire, and an insulating film covering the conductive wire.
  • the winding 23 is wound around the rotor core 22 via an insulator 24.
  • the insulator 24 is made of an insulating resin material or the like.
  • the insulator 24 is attached between the winding 23 and the rotor core 22.
  • the winding 23 is provided for each slot of the rotor core 22.
  • the winding 23 is electrically connected to the commutator 30. Specifically, the winding 23 is electrically connected to the commutator pieces 31 of the commutator 30.
  • the rotor 20 When current flows through the winding 23 via the commutator 30, the rotor 20 generates a magnetic force that acts on the stator 10.
  • each of the plurality of teeth 22a of the rotor core 22 when a current flows through the winding 23, each of the plurality of teeth 22a of the rotor core 22 generates a magnetic force that acts on the stator 10.
  • the main magnetic flux generated by the rotor 20 (teeth 22a) is oriented in the radial direction around the rotating shaft 21.
  • the winding 23 is a concentrated winding.
  • the winding 23 is wound around each of the plurality of teeth 22a via an insulator 24.
  • the rotor 20 is an inner rotor. As shown in FIG. 2, the rotor 20 is arranged inside the stator 10. Specifically, the rotor core 22 of the rotor 20 is surrounded by a plurality of magnets that constitute the stator 10 with a small air gap between the rotor core 22 and the stator 10 .
  • a commutator 30 is attached to the rotating shaft 21 of the rotor 20. Therefore, the commutator 30 rotates together with the rotating shaft 21.
  • the commutator 30 is attached to a portion of the rotating shaft 21 between the rotor core 22 and the first bearing 81 .
  • the commutator 30 has a plurality of commutator pieces 31 (commutator segments).
  • the plurality of commutator pieces 31 are arranged in an annular shape at equal intervals so as to surround the rotating shaft 21 .
  • Each of the plurality of commutator pieces 31 is a conductive terminal made of a metal material such as copper.
  • Each of the plurality of commutator pieces 31 is electrically connected to the winding 23 that the rotor 20 has.
  • commutator 30 is a molded commutator.
  • the commutator 30 has a structure in which a plurality of commutator pieces 31 are molded with resin.
  • the plurality of commutator pieces 31 are embedded in the molding resin so that the surfaces thereof are exposed.
  • the plurality of commutator pieces 31 are insulated and separated from each other.
  • two adjacent commutator pieces 31 are connected to each other by a winding 23.
  • a brush 40 is in contact with the commutator 30. Specifically, the brush 40 is in contact with the commutator piece 31 that the commutator 30 has.
  • the brush 40 is a power supply brush (current-carrying brush) that supplies power to the winding 23 of the rotor 20.
  • the brush 40 is a carbon brush made of carbon.
  • the brush 40 is a carbon brush containing metal such as copper.
  • the brush 40 has a long shape in its initial state before it wears out.
  • the brush 40 is, for example, an elongated substantially rectangular parallelepiped.
  • the brush 40 has a front end surface 40a that is in contact with the commutator 30, and a rear end surface 40b that is a surface opposite to the front end surface 40a.
  • the front end surface 40a is an end surface at a front end portion that is one end of the brush 40 in the longitudinal direction.
  • the rear end surface 40b is an end surface at the rear end portion which is the other end of the brush 40 in the longitudinal direction.
  • the front end surface 40a is a sliding surface that comes into sliding contact with the commutator piece 31 of the commutator 30.
  • the brush 40 is arranged so that its longitudinal direction is perpendicular to the axis C of the rotating shaft 21 (that is, the radial direction of rotation of the rotating shaft 21).
  • a plurality of brushes 40 are arranged. Specifically, two brushes 40 are arranged. In this case, the pair of brushes 40 are arranged to face each other with the commutator 30 in between.
  • a front end surface 40a which is an inner tip of each brush 40, is in contact with a commutator piece 31 of the commutator 30. As the electric motor 1 operates to rotate the rotary shaft 21 and the commutator 30 rotates, the front end surface 40a of each brush 40 continues to contact all the commutator pieces 31 in sequence.
  • Each brush 40 is arranged so as to be able to come into sliding contact with the commutator 30. As shown in FIG. 2, each brush 40 receives a pressing force from a brush spring 50 and is always in contact with the commutator 30 while the electric motor 1 is operating. Specifically, the front end surface 40a of the brush 40 is always in contact with the commutator piece 31 of the commutator 30. In this way, each brush 40 is pressed against the commutator 30 by the brush spring 50.
  • a pigtail wire 45 is connected to the brush 40. Specifically, one end of the pigtail wire 45 is connected to the brush 40. One end of the pigtail wire 45 is fixed to the brush 40 by being embedded in the side surface of the brush 40. A current supplied from the power terminal 100 flows through the pigtail wire 45 . Therefore, when the brush 40 comes into contact with the commutator piece 31, the current (armature current) supplied to the brush 40 via the pigtail wire 45 flows through the commutator piece 31 to the winding 23 of the rotor 20.
  • the other end of the pigtail wire 45 is fixed to the choke coil 110.
  • the other end of the pigtail wire 45 and the choke coil 110 are fixed by welding such as spot welding.
  • the brush spring 50 is an elastic member for pressing the brush 40 against the commutator 30.
  • the brush spring 50 is arranged one-to-one with the brush 40. A portion of the brush spring 50 is in contact with the rear end surface 40b of the brush 40.
  • the brush spring 50 applies pressure (spring pressure) to the brush 40 using spring elastic force (spring restoring force). Thereby, the brush 40 is urged toward the commutator 30.
  • the brush spring 50 is a compression coil spring.
  • the brush spring 50 is not limited to a compression coil spring, but may be a torsion spring or the like.
  • the brush 40 is stored in a brush storage section 71 provided in the brush holder 70.
  • the brush 40 stored in the brush storage section 71 slides within the brush storage section 71 by being pressed by the brush spring 50. Therefore, it is preferable that an appropriate gap (clearance) be provided between the inner surface of the brush accommodating part 71 and the outer surface of the brush 40 so that the brush 40 can slide smoothly in the brush accommodating part 71.
  • the brush 40 pressed against the brush spring 50 moves within the brush storage portion 71 toward the commutator 30 as the front end surface 40a of the brush 40 is worn. Specifically, the brush 40 moves in a direction perpendicular to the axis C of the rotating shaft 21, that is, in the radial direction.
  • the frame 60 (housing) is a casing (case) that houses the stator 10. That is, the stator 10 is housed in the frame 60.
  • the frame 60 also houses the rotor 20. Specifically, the frame 60 houses the rotor core 22 and the windings 23 of the rotor 20.
  • the frame 60 is a substantially bottomed cylindrical housing having an opening 60a.
  • the frame 60 has a substantially bottomed cylindrical shape.
  • the frame 60 is a metal frame made of a metal material such as an iron-based material.
  • the frame 60 may be made of a resin material instead of a metal material.
  • the frame 60 is also a bracket that holds the second bearing 82. Therefore, the frame 60 is provided with a bearing holding portion 61 that holds the second bearing 82. The second bearing 82 is arranged inside the frame 60.
  • the brush holder 70 is a plate-shaped lid disposed to cover the opening 60a of the frame 60. That is, the brush holder 70 covers the opening 60a of the frame 60.
  • the opening 60a of the frame 60 has a circular opening shape. Therefore, the top view shape of the brush holder 70 is circular.
  • the brush holder 70 is fitted into the opening 60a of the frame 60.
  • the brush holder 70 is press-fitted into the open end of the frame 60. Thereby, the brush holder 70 is fixed to the open end of the frame 60. Therefore, the side surface of the outer peripheral end of the brush holder 70 is in contact with the inner surface of the open end of the frame 60.
  • the brush holder 70 covers the rotor 20 housed in the frame 60 by covering the opening 60a of the frame 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the brush holder 70 covers the rotor core 22 to which the rotating shaft 21 is fixed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 3, a through hole is provided in the center of the brush holder 70 to allow the rotating shaft 21 to pass therethrough.
  • the frame 60 and the brush holder 70 constitute an outer casing of the electric motor 1.
  • the outer casing composed of the frame 60 and the brush holder 70 houses not only the stator 10 and the rotor 20 but also other parts constituting the electric motor 1 such as the commutator 30 and the brushes 40.
  • the brush holder 70 is a holding member that holds the brush 40.
  • the brush holder 70 has a brush storage part 71 as a brush holding part in order to hold the brush 40.
  • the brush storage section 71 stores the brush 40.
  • the brush storage section 71 is a part of the brush holder 70 and is provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70.
  • a brush storage section 71 is provided for each brush 40.
  • two brushes 40 are used. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the brush holder 70 has two brush storage sections 71.
  • Each brush storage section 71 is constructed by forming the brush holder 70 into a concave shape.
  • Each brush storage section 71 has an elongated shape whose longitudinal direction is the direction in which the brush 40 moves.
  • Each brush storage portion 71 is elongated in a direction perpendicular to the axis C of the rotating shaft 21 (that is, in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 21).
  • Each brush storage portion 71 has a concave cross-sectional shape.
  • the brush storage section 71 is covered by a cover plate 79.
  • the cover plate 79 covers the brush 40.
  • the cover plate 79 is, for example, a metal cover made of a metal plate.
  • the cover plate 79 is arranged to cover the brush storage section 71.
  • a brush spring 50 is also stored together with the brush 40. Therefore, the cover plate 79 covers not only the brush 40 but also the brush spring 50.
  • the brush holder 70 is also a bracket that holds the first bearing 81.
  • the first bearing 81 is fixed to the brush holder 70. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first bearing 81 is arranged and fixed on the outer surface of the brush holder 70.
  • a recess 70a is formed on the outer surface of the brush holder 70.
  • the recess 70a is a reservoir tank for temporarily storing liquid such as oil leaked from mechanical parts around the electric motor 1.
  • the recess 70a is formed to protrude inward so as to recess a portion of the outer surface.
  • a stepped portion 70b on which the seal member 90 is placed is formed on the outer surface of the brush holder 70.
  • the stepped portion 70b is formed in the shape of a collar at the outer peripheral end of the brush holder 70.
  • the stepped portion 70b is formed in an annular shape over the entire circumference of the brush holder 70.
  • the stepped portion 70b is formed by reducing the thickness of the outer peripheral end of the brush holder 70.
  • the seal member 90 is held between the rising surface of the stepped portion 70b and the inner surface of the frame 60. Specifically, the seal member 90 is fixed to the stepped portion 70b by being press-fitted into the stepped portion 70b.
  • the seal member 90 placed on the stepped portion 70b is an annular seal ring for ensuring airtightness between the frame 60 and the brush holder 70.
  • the seal member 90 is in contact with the inner surface of the frame 60.
  • the seal member 90 has an annular shape.
  • the seal member 90 has rubber elasticity.
  • the seal member 90 is made of a resin material such as an elastomer.
  • the brush holder 70 is made of resin material. That is, the brush holder 70 is a resin plate made of resin. As an example, the brush holder 70 is made of polyphthalamide (PPA), nylon 6, or the like. The brush holder 70 is a resin molded product integrally made of a resin material.
  • a pair of power supply terminals 100, a choke coil 110, a capacitor 120, and a connection terminal 130 are arranged on the brush holder 70.
  • a pair of power supply terminals 100, a choke coil 110, a capacitor 120, and a connection terminal 130 are arranged on the inner surface (inner surface) of the brush holder 70.
  • the pair of power terminals 100 are arranged in a power terminal arrangement section 72 provided on the brush holder 70.
  • the power terminal placement portion 72 is, for example, a recess provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70.
  • Each of the pair of power terminals 100 is fixed to the brush holder 70 by being press-fitted into the power terminal arrangement portion 72, for example.
  • the pair of power supply terminals 100 are power supply terminals for supplying power received from an external power supply to the winding 23 of the rotor 20.
  • a pair of power supply terminals 100 receive DC power from an external power supply.
  • one of the pair of power supply terminals 100 is a positive side power supply terminal connected to the positive side of the DC power supply.
  • the other of the pair of power supply terminals 100 is a negative power supply terminal connected to the negative pole side of the DC power supply.
  • the choke coil 110 is arranged in a coil arrangement section 73 provided in the brush holder 70.
  • the choke coil 110 is fixed to the brush holder 70, for example, by a locking claw provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70.
  • the coil placement portion 73 is, for example, a recessed portion formed by recessing the inner surface of the brush holder 70.
  • the choke coil 110 is inserted into the current path between the brush 40 and the power supply terminal 100. Thereby, noise generated from the electric motor 1 can be suppressed. Specifically, the choke coil 110 can remove noise contained in the current flowing in the current path between the brush 40 and the power supply terminal 100. The choke coil 110 can suppress relatively high frequency currents and allow only direct current or relatively low frequency currents to pass.
  • the choke coil 110 is arranged one-to-one with the brush 40.
  • two brushes 40 are arranged. Therefore, two choke coils 110 are arranged.
  • One of the two choke coils 110 is inserted into a current path between one of the two brushes 40 and one of the pair of power terminals 100.
  • the other of the two choke coils 110 is inserted into a current path between the other of the two brushes 40 and the other of the pair of power terminals 100.
  • Each choke coil 110 is made of a coil wire, which is an example of an electric wire.
  • a first end 110a which is one end of the coil wire constituting the choke coil 110, is connected to a connection terminal 130.
  • the first end 110a of the choke coil 110 is caulked to and fixed to the connection terminal 130.
  • the connection terminal 130 is connected to the power supply terminal 100 by a connection line 140. Therefore, the choke coil 110 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal 100 via the connection terminal 130 and the connection line 140.
  • the connection wire 140 is an example of an electric wire that connects the connection terminal 130 and the power supply terminal 100.
  • the connection wire 140 may be an insulated conductive wire coated with insulation, or may be a bare conductive wire without insulation coating.
  • the second end 110b which is the other end of the coil wire constituting the choke coil 110, is connected to the pigtail wire 45.
  • the second end 110b of the choke coil 110 and the pigtail wire 45 are connected and fixed by welding or the like.
  • the capacitor 120 is arranged in a capacitor arrangement part 74 provided in the brush holder 70.
  • the capacitor placement portion 74 is, for example, a recess provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70.
  • Capacitor 120 is housed in capacitor placement section 74 .
  • the capacitor 120 is connected in parallel between the pair of power supply terminals 100. Thereby, noise generated from the electric motor 1 can be suppressed.
  • Two capacitors 120 are arranged in the brush holder 70. Therefore, two series-connected capacitors 120 are connected in parallel to the pair of power supply terminals 100.
  • the two capacitors 120 are connected via a metal component 150 fixed to the brush holder 70.
  • Each of the two capacitors 120 may be connected in parallel to the pair of power supply terminals 100.
  • the number of capacitors 120 may be one instead of two.
  • each capacitor 120 is a lead type capacitor (capacitor with leads).
  • Each capacitor 120 has a main body 121 and a pair of leads 122.
  • the pair of leads 122 are lead pins (lead terminals) pulled out from the main body 121.
  • the pair of leads 122 are made of electric wires such as metal wires.
  • One of the pair of leads 122 of the capacitor 120 is connected to one of the two connection terminals 130.
  • the connection terminal 130 is connected to the power supply terminal 100 by a connection line 140. Therefore, in each capacitor 120, one of the pair of leads 122 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal 100 via the connection terminal 130 and the connection line 140.
  • the other of the pair of leads 122 of each capacitor 120 is connected to a metal component 150. This connects the two capacitors 120 in series.
  • connection terminal 130 is arranged in a connection terminal placement portion 75 provided on the brush holder 70.
  • the connection terminal placement portion 75 is a recess provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70.
  • Connection terminal 130 is an outsert terminal.
  • the connection terminal 130 is fixed to the brush holder 70 by being press-fitted into the connection terminal arrangement portion 75. The detailed configuration of the connection terminal 130 will be described later.
  • the current supplied to the brushes 40 via the power supply terminal 100 flows as an armature current (driving current) to the winding 23 of the rotor 20 via the commutator 30.
  • magnetic flux is generated in the rotor 20.
  • the magnetic force generated by the interaction between the magnetic flux generated in the rotor 20 and the magnetic flux generated from the stator 10 becomes a torque that rotates the rotor 20.
  • the direction in which the current flows is switched depending on the positional relationship when the commutator piece 31 and the brush 40 are in contact with each other.
  • connection terminal 130 fixed to the brush holder 70 the connection terminal 130 fixed to the brush holder 70 and the connection structure of the connection terminal 130 and various electric wires will be explained using FIGS. 6 to 10 with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. do.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 6 shows the connection terminal 130 before crimping.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the brush holder to which the connecting terminal 130 is fixed after caulking.
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region VIII surrounded by a broken line in FIG.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the connection terminal 130 according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a plan view of the connection terminal 130 according to the embodiment. 9 and 10 show the shape of the connection terminal 130 before crimping.
  • the connection terminal 130 is a terminal to which one or more electric wires are connected. A plurality of electric wires are connected to the connection terminal 130. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the connection terminal 130 includes a plurality of electric wires including a connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100, a coil wire constituting the choke coil 110, and a capacitor 120. The lead 122 of the connector is connected to the lead 122. These electric wires are fixed to the connection terminal 130 by caulking a part of the connection terminal 130, as shown in FIG. After the connecting terminal 130 and the electric wire are connected by caulking, solder may be further applied to the connecting portion between the connecting terminal 130 and the electric wire to connect the connecting terminal 130 and the electric wire by soldering.
  • connection terminal 130 is a relay terminal inserted into the current path of a plurality of electronic components. Specifically, the connection terminal 130 is inserted into the current path between the brush 40 and the power supply terminal 100. The connection terminals 130 are arranged one-to-one with the pair of power supply terminals 100. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, two connection terminals 130 are fixed to the brush holder 70.
  • one of the two connection terminals 130 has a connection wire 140 connected to one of the pair of power supply terminals 100, and one of the two choke coils 110.
  • the first end 110a of one choke coil 110 is connected to one lead 122 of a pair of leads 122 of one of the two capacitors 120.
  • the other of the two connection terminals 130 includes a connection wire 140 connected to the other power supply terminal 100 of the pair of power supply terminals 100 and a first end of the other choke coil 110 of the two choke coils 110. 110a and one lead 122 of a pair of leads 122 of the other of the two capacitors 120 are connected.
  • connection terminal 130 is a terminal that is fixed to the resin component and to which an electric wire is connected.
  • the connection terminal 130 has an insertion portion 131 that is a portion embedded and fixed in a resin component, and a caulking portion 132 that is a portion to which an electric wire is connected.
  • the insertion part 131 is a part that is inserted into a resin component by press fitting.
  • the insertion portion 131 is a press-fit portion that is press-fitted into the resin component. Therefore, connection terminal 130 is an outsert terminal.
  • the connection terminal 130 is fixed to the resin component by press-fitting the insertion portion 131 into the resin component.
  • the insertion portion 131 inserted into the resin component is embedded in the resin component, so it is not exposed from the resin component and is hidden inside the resin component.
  • the insertion portion 131 is press-fitted into the connection terminal placement portion 75 of the brush holder 70, which is a resin component. Specifically, the insertion portion 131 is tightly fitted into a recess provided as the connection terminal placement portion 75 in the brush holder 70 .
  • the insertion portion 131 has a pair of first protrusions 131a and a pair of second protrusions 131b.
  • One of the pair of first protrusions 131a protrudes from one side of the insertion portion 131.
  • the other of the pair of first protrusions 131a protrudes from the other side of the insertion portion 131.
  • the pair of first protrusions 131a are provided at positions facing each other.
  • one of the pair of second protrusions 131b protrudes from one side of the insertion portion 131.
  • the other of the pair of second protrusions 131b protrudes from the other side of the insertion portion 131.
  • the pair of second protrusions 131b are provided at positions facing each other.
  • the pair of first protrusions 131a are located closer to the distal end of the insertion portion 131 in the insertion direction than the pair of second protrusions 131b. That is, the pair of second protrusions 131b are located closer to the caulking portion 132 than the pair of first protrusions 131a.
  • the pair of first protrusions 131a and the pair of second protrusions 131b are inserted into the recess of the brush holder 70 when the insertion part 131 is inserted into the recess (connection terminal arrangement part 75) of the brush holder 70. gets caught on the inner wall surface.
  • the holding force with which the connection terminal 130 is held by the brush holder 70 can be improved. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the connection terminal 130 from coming off from the brush holder 70.
  • the insertion portion 131 is provided with two-stage protrusions, there is a risk that it will be difficult to press-fit the insertion portion 131 into the recess of the brush holder 70.
  • the protrusion height of the first protrusion 131a is lower than the protrusion height of the second protrusion 131b.
  • the insertion portion 131 can be easily press-fitted into the recess of the brush holder 70.
  • the protrusion heights of the pair of first protrusions 131a are the same. However, it is not limited to this.
  • the protrusion heights of the pair of second protrusions 131b are also the same. However, it is not limited to this.
  • the insertion portion 131 has a recess 131c between the first protrusion 131a and the second protrusion 131b on each of one side and the other side. That is, the insertion portion 131 is provided with a pair of recesses 131c. One of the pair of recesses 131c is formed to recess one side of the insertion portion 131 inward. The other of the pair of recesses 131c is formed to recess the other side of the insertion portion 131 inward. The pair of recesses 131c are formed at positions facing each other. As shown in FIG. 10, the width W1 of the end of the insertion portion 131 on the caulking portion 132 side is wider than the width W2 between the recess 131c on one side and the recess 131c on the other side. ing.
  • the caulking portion 132 in the connection terminal 130 is a portion that is caulked and holds the electric wire. That is, by caulking the caulking portion 132, the electric wire is fixed to the caulking portion 132.
  • a plurality of electric wires are fixed to the caulked portion 132. In this case, the plurality of electric wires are stacked in the insertion direction of the insertion section 131 and fixed to the caulking section 132.
  • the caulking portion 132 includes a plurality of electric wires including a connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100, a first end 110a of the choke coil 110, and a capacitor. 120 has a lead 122 that is fixed.
  • the caulked portion 132 is also a portion exposed from the brush holder 70. In this embodiment, the entire caulked portion 132 is exposed from the brush holder 70.
  • the caulking portion 132 has a pair of sandwiching portions 132a that sandwich the electric wire.
  • the pair of pinching portions 132a extend in a direction opposite to the insertion direction of the insertion portion 131.
  • the electric wire is held between a pair of pinch parts 132a, and the pair of pinch parts 132a are caulked.
  • the pair of clamping parts 132a are bent down and plastically deformed until the tips of the pair of clamping parts 132a come into contact with each other.
  • the electric wire can be clamped and fixed between the pair of clamping portions 132a by caulking.
  • the inner radius of curvature R1 is larger than the outer radius of curvature R2.
  • each of the pair of sandwich portions 132a the outline of each of the inner portion (opposed portion) and outer portion is a straight line.
  • each of the pair of sandwich parts 132a has a tapered shape.
  • the width of each of the pair of pinching portions 132a gradually becomes narrower toward the tip. Thereby, the pair of clamping parts 132a can be easily collapsed and caulked while ensuring the strength of the pair of clamping parts 132a.
  • the root portions of the pair of pinching portions 132a in the caulking portion 132 are connected to each other. That is, the caulking portion 132 has a connecting portion that connects the root portions of the pair of pinching portions 132a.
  • the shape of the caulked portion 132 is substantially U-shaped. In this way, the strength of the caulking portion 132 can be improved by connecting the root portions of the pair of pinching portions 132a.
  • the width of the caulked portion 132 is wider than the width of the insertion portion 131.
  • the width W3 of the end portion of the caulking portion 132 on the insertion portion 131 side is wider than the width of the end portion W1 of the insertion portion 131 on the caulking portion 132 side.
  • a step is formed at the lower end portion of the lateral side of the caulked portion 132.
  • connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100 and a first end 110a of the choke coil 110 are arranged between the pair of sandwich parts 132a.
  • the connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100 and the first end portion 110a of the choke coil 110 are stacked in the insertion direction of the insertion portion 131.
  • the connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100 is arranged on the first end 110a of the choke coil 110, but the reverse may be used.
  • a concave portion 132b having a width narrower than the interval between the pair of sandwich portions 132a is formed at the root portion between the pair of sandwich portions 132a.
  • connection terminal 130 configured in this way is made of a conductive material.
  • the connection terminal 130 is a metal terminal made of a metal material.
  • the connection terminal 130 is made of brass. However, it is not limited to this.
  • the connection terminal 130 is made of a flat metal plate with a constant thickness. Specifically, the connection terminal 130 is formed without bending a metal plate.
  • the insertion portion 131 and the caulking portion 132 have a continuous flat plate shape. Therefore, the front 133 and back 134 of the insertion portion 131 and the front 133 and back 134 of the caulking portion 132 are flush with each other.
  • a front surface 133 of the insertion section 131 and a front surface 133 of the caulking section 132 are located on opposite sides of the back surface 134 of the insertion section 131 and the rear surface 134 of the caulking section 132, respectively.
  • the connection terminal 130 having such a shape can be manufactured, for example, by punching a flat metal plate.
  • connection terminal 130 is a connection terminal 130 that is fixed to a resin part included in the electric motor 1 and to which an electric wire placed on the electric motor 1 is connected, and is press-fitted into the resin part. It includes an insertion section 131 to be inserted, and a caulking section 132 that is caulked and holds the electric wire.
  • the connection terminal 130 that holds the electric wire by caulking is an outsert terminal.
  • the connection terminal 130 is fixed to the resin component by press-fitting the insertion portion 131 into the resin component.
  • This configuration simplifies the mold for injection molding the resin parts compared to the case where the connection terminals that hold the electric wires are used as insert terminals by caulking, and the resin parts and the connection terminals are integrally molded by insert molding. be able to. Thereby, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the takt time required for producing resin parts. That is, by using the connection terminal 130 that is an outsert terminal, the takt time required for producing resin parts can be improved compared to the case where an insert terminal is used.
  • connection terminal 130 is press-fitted and fixed into the brush holder 70 made of resin. Therefore, by using the connection terminal 130, a mold for injection molding the brush holder 70 can be simplified. Moreover, the takt time required for producing the brush holder 70 can be improved.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a method of fixing the connection terminal 130 to the brush holder 70 and a method of connecting an electric wire to the connection terminal 130.
  • the insertion portion 131 of the connection terminal 130 is inserted toward the recess that is the connection terminal placement portion 75 of the brush holder 70. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the tip of the insertion portion 131 of the connection terminal 130 comes into contact with the open end of the recess of the brush holder 70.
  • connection terminal 130 Thereafter, by pushing the connection terminal 130 into the brush holder 70, the side surface of the insertion portion 131 of the connection terminal 130 slides on the inner wall surface of the recess of the brush holder 70, and the insertion portion 131 tightly enters the recess of the brush holder 70. I'll go. That is, the insertion portion 131 is press-fitted into the recessed portion of the brush holder 70.
  • connection terminal 130 is pushed in.
  • connection terminal 130 is pushed in until the step between the caulking part 132 and the insertion part 131 comes into contact with the surface of the brush holder 70.
  • the entire insertion portion 131 enters the recess of the brush holder 70, and the insertion portion 131 fits into the recess of the brush holder 70.
  • the pair of first protrusions 131a which are the first stage protrusions of the insertion portion 131, are caught on the inner wall surface of the recess of the brush holder 70.
  • the pair of second protrusions 131b which are the second stage protrusions of the insertion portion 131, are also caught on the inner wall surface of the recess of the brush holder 70.
  • connection terminal 130 is press-fitted into the recess of the brush holder 70, and the connection terminal 130 is fixed to the brush holder 70.
  • the electric wire to be connected to the connection terminal 130 is placed in the caulked portion 132 of the connection terminal 130.
  • one or more electric wires are placed between the pair of sandwiching parts 132a in the caulking part 132. That is, as shown in FIG. 11(e), the connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100, the first end 110a of the choke coil 110, and the lead 122 of the capacitor 120 are connected between the pair of sandwich parts 132a. Place the three electric wires.
  • the lead 122 of the capacitor 120 is placed in the recess 132b of the caulked part 132.
  • the first end 110a of the choke coil 110 and the connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100 are stacked in this order.
  • the electric wire placed on the caulking portion 132 is fixed to the caulking portion 132. That is, the pair of clamping parts 132a are caulked in a state where one or more electric wires are arranged between the pair of clamping parts 132a of the caulking part 132. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(f), the pair of clamping parts 132a are bent inward and plastically deformed until the tips of the pair of clamping parts 132a come into contact with each other. Thereby, the three electric wires can be sandwiched and fixed between the pair of sandwiching portions 132a.
  • the width W3 of the end of the caulking part 132 on the insertion part 131 side is wider than the width W1 of the end of the insertion part 131 on the caulking part 132 side. ing. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the rotational moment caused by tilting the pair of sandwich portions 132a inward. Therefore, by caulking the pair of sandwiching portions 132a, it is possible to effectively prevent the holding force of the connecting terminal 130 from decreasing.
  • solder may be applied to the connection part between the electric wire and the caulking part 132 and then hardened. Thereby, the bonding strength between the electric wire and the caulked portion 132 can be improved. At the same time, even if the tips of the pair of pinching portions 132a are not closed, it is possible to prevent the electric wire from falling off from the crimped portion 132.
  • the electric motor 1 includes the above-described connection terminal 130 and one or more electric wires fixed to the caulked portion 132 of the connection terminal 130.
  • the electric motor 1 also includes a rotor 20 having a rotating shaft 21, a commutator 30 attached to the rotating shaft 21, a brush 40 in contact with the commutator 30, and a resin brush holder 70 holding the brush 40. Equipped with The connection terminal 130 is press-fitted into the brush holder 70 and fixed.
  • the outline of the opposing portions of the pair of pinching portions 132a in the caulking portion 132 of the connection terminal 130 is a straight line.
  • the outline of the opposing portion of the pair of pinching parts 132a in the caulking part 132A may include an arc.
  • FIG. 12 is a plan view of a connection terminal according to a modification. In this case, it is preferable that arcs be formed in opposing portions of the pair of pinch parts 132a so that the width of the pair of pinch parts 132a is narrow. Thereby, the pair of pinching portions 132a can be caulked more easily.
  • connection terminal 130 is fixed to the brush holder 70.
  • the article to which the connection terminal 130 is fixed may be any resin component that can be press-fitted with the connection terminal 130.
  • connection terminal 130 is a relay terminal inserted into the current path of a plurality of electronic components.
  • connection terminal 130 may be used as a power supply terminal.
  • the electric motor 1 includes a choke coil 110 and a capacitor 120. However, it is not limited to this. That is, the electric motor 1 does not need to have the choke coil 110 and the capacitor 120.
  • the stator 10 is composed of a magnet. However, it is not limited to this.
  • the stator 10 may include a stator core and a winding wound around the rotor core.
  • the electric motor 1 in the embodiment described above can be used not only for electrical equipment mounted on a car but also for various electrical equipment.
  • the electric motor 1 may be used in household electrical equipment, industrial equipment, power tools, and the like.
  • the electric motor according to the present disclosure can be used in various products equipped with the electric motor, including automobiles and the like.

Abstract

A terminal that is secured to a resin component included in an electric motor and is connected to an electric wire disposed in the electric motor, the terminal including an insertion part inserted into the resin component by press fitting and a crimping part that is crimped to hold the electric wire.

Description

端子及び電動機terminal and motor
 本開示は、電動機に用いられる端子及び電動機に関する。 The present disclosure relates to a terminal used in a motor and a motor.
 電動機は、電気掃除機等の家庭用機器、半導体製造装置等の産業用機器及び自動車等の車両等、様々な製品に用いられている。例えば、電気掃除機に搭載される電動送風機には、回転ファンを回転させるための電動機が用いられている。二輪又は四輪の自動車には、ラジエータ等の冷却ファンを駆動するための電動機が用いられている。 Electric motors are used in a variety of products, including household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, industrial equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vehicles such as automobiles. For example, an electric blower mounted on a vacuum cleaner uses an electric motor to rotate a rotary fan. Two-wheel or four-wheel vehicles use electric motors to drive cooling fans such as radiators.
 電動機は、固定子と、固定子の磁力によって回転する回転子とを備える。電動機としては、ブラシを用いる整流子電動機、及び、ブラシを用いないブラシレス電動機が知られている。整流子電動機は、例えば、固定子と、回転軸を有する回転子と、回転軸に取り付けられた整流子と、整流子に接するブラシとを備える。 The electric motor includes a stator and a rotor that rotates due to the magnetic force of the stator. As electric motors, commutator motors that use brushes and brushless motors that do not use brushes are known. A commutator motor includes, for example, a stator, a rotor having a rotating shaft, a commutator attached to the rotating shaft, and a brush in contact with the commutator.
 整流子電動機において、ブラシは、ブラシ収納部に収納されている。従来、回転子及び固定子を収納する筐体の開口部を覆う樹脂製のブラシホルダの内面にブラシ収納部が設けられた整流子電動機が、提案されている(特許文献1を参照)。 In a commutator motor, the brushes are stored in a brush housing. BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a commutator motor has been proposed in which a brush accommodating portion is provided on the inner surface of a resin brush holder that covers an opening of a housing that accommodates a rotor and a stator (see Patent Document 1).
 電動機では、電動機から発生するノイズを抑制するために、一対の電源端子間にコンデンサを並列接続したり、ブラシと電源端子との電流経路にチョークコイルを配置したりすることがある。上記のような樹脂製のブラシホルダを用いる場合、一対の電源端子、コンデンサ及びチョークコイル等の電子部品は、このブラシホルダに配置されることがある。 In order to suppress noise generated from the motor, a capacitor may be connected in parallel between a pair of power supply terminals, or a choke coil may be placed in the current path between the brush and the power supply terminal. When using a brush holder made of resin as described above, electronic components such as a pair of power supply terminals, a capacitor, and a choke coil may be arranged in this brush holder.
 電動機には、種々の電線が存在している。例えば、ブラシホルダに配置された電子部品においては、電子部品同士を接続するために電線が用いられたり、電子部品が電線を有していたりする。具体的には、電動機には、電線として、電源端子とコンデンサとを接続する接続線が存在したり、リード付きコンデンサが有するリードが存在したり、チョークコイルを構成するコイル線が存在したりする。 There are various electric wires in the electric motor. For example, in electronic components arranged in a brush holder, electric wires are used to connect the electronic components to each other, or the electronic components have electric wires. Specifically, electric motors include connection wires that connect power terminals and capacitors, leads of capacitors with leads, and coil wires that constitute choke coils. .
 これらの電線は、ブラシホルダに固定された金属端子に接続されることがある。例えば、これらの複数の電線は、かしめられて1つの金属端子にまとめられて接続される。従来、これらの複数の電線が接続される金属端子は、インサート端子である。これらの複数の電線が接続される金属端子は、インサート成形によって樹脂製のブラシホルダと一体成形されている。 These wires may be connected to metal terminals fixed to the brush holder. For example, these plurality of electric wires are caulked together and connected to one metal terminal. Conventionally, the metal terminals to which these plurality of electric wires are connected are insert terminals. The metal terminals to which these plurality of electric wires are connected are integrally molded with the resin brush holder by insert molding.
 しかしながら、かしめにより電線を保持する金属端子がインサート端子であると、金属端子とブラシホルダとをインサート成形により一体成形する際に、ブラシホルダを射出成形するための金型の構造が複雑になる。この結果、樹脂部品であるブラシホルダを射出成形する際のタクトタイムが悪化する。 However, if the metal terminal that holds the electric wire by caulking is an insert terminal, the structure of the mold for injection molding the brush holder becomes complicated when integrally molding the metal terminal and the brush holder by insert molding. As a result, the takt time when injection molding the brush holder, which is a resin component, deteriorates.
特開2013-135493号公報Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-135493
 本開示は、このような問題を解決するためになされたものである。本開示は、かしめにより電線を保持し且つ樹脂部品に固定される端子であっても、樹脂部品の生産に要するタクトタイムが悪化することを抑制できる端子及び電動機を提供することを目的とする。 The present disclosure has been made to solve such problems. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a terminal and a motor that can suppress deterioration of the takt time required for producing resin parts even when the terminal holds an electric wire and is fixed to a resin part by caulking.
 上記目的を達成するために、本開示に係る端子の一態様は、電動機が備える樹脂部品に固定され且つ前記電動機に配置された電線が接続される端子であって、圧入により前記樹脂部品に挿入される挿入部と、かしめられて前記電線を保持するカシメ部と、を備える。 In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the terminal according to the present disclosure is a terminal that is fixed to a resin part included in an electric motor and to which an electric wire arranged on the electric motor is connected, the terminal being inserted into the resin part by press-fitting. and a caulking portion that is caulked and holds the electric wire.
 本開示に係る電動機の一態様は、上記の端子と、前記端子の前記カシメ部に固定された1つ以上の前記電線と、を備える。 One aspect of the electric motor according to the present disclosure includes the above-described terminal and one or more of the electric wires fixed to the caulked portion of the terminal.
 本開示によれば、かしめにより電線を保持する端子が圧入によって樹脂部品に固定される。したがって、樹脂部品の生産に要するタクトタイムが悪化することを抑制できる。 According to the present disclosure, the terminal holding the electric wire is fixed to the resin component by press-fitting by caulking. Therefore, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the takt time required for producing resin parts.
図1は、実施の形態に係る電動機の斜視図である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric motor according to an embodiment. 図2は、回転軸を通る平面で切断したときの実施の形態に係る電動機の断面図である。FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the electric motor according to the embodiment taken along a plane passing through the rotation axis. 図3は、実施の形態に係る電動機の分解斜視図である。FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electric motor according to the embodiment. 図4は、各種部品が配置されたブラシホルダを内面側から見たときの斜視図である。FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the brush holder in which various parts are arranged, when viewed from the inner side. 図5は、各種部品が配置されたブラシホルダを内面側から見たときの平面図である。FIG. 5 is a plan view of the brush holder in which various parts are arranged, as viewed from the inner side. 図6は、図5のVI-VI線における断面図である。FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 図7は、かしめた後の接続端子が固定されたブラシホルダの断面図である。FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the brush holder to which the connection terminal is fixed after caulking. 図8は、図6における破線で囲まれる領域VIIIの拡大断面図である。FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region VIII surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 図9は、実施の形態に係る接続端子の斜視図である。FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the connection terminal according to the embodiment. 図10は、実施の形態に係る接続端子の平面図である。FIG. 10 is a plan view of the connection terminal according to the embodiment. 図11は、ブラシホルダに接続端子を固定する方法と接続端子に電線を接続する方法とを説明するための図である。FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a method of fixing a connecting terminal to a brush holder and a method of connecting an electric wire to a connecting terminal. 図12は、変形例に係る接続端子の平面図である。FIG. 12 is a plan view of a connection terminal according to a modification.
 以下、本開示の実施の形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。なお、以下に説明する実施の形態は、いずれも本開示の一具体例を示すものである。したがって、以下の実施の形態で示される、数値、構成要素、構成要素の配置位置及び接続形態、並びに、工程及び工程の順序等は、一例であって本開示を限定する主旨ではない。よって、以下の実施の形態における構成要素のうち、本開示の最上位概念を示す独立請求項に記載されていない構成要素については、任意の構成要素として説明される。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below each represent a specific example of the present disclosure. Therefore, the numerical values, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of the components, steps and order of steps, etc. shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and do not limit the present disclosure. Therefore, among the constituent elements in the following embodiments, constituent elements that are not described in the independent claims representing the most important concept of the present disclosure will be described as arbitrary constituent elements.
 なお、各図は、模式図であり、必ずしも厳密に図示されたものではない。各図において、実質的に同一の構成に対しては同一の符号を付しており、重複する説明は省略又は簡略化する。本明細書において、「上」及び「下」という用語は、必ずしも、絶対的な空間認識における上方向(鉛直上方)及び下方向(鉛直下方)を指すものではない。 Note that each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily strictly illustrated. In each figure, substantially the same configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations will be omitted or simplified. In this specification, the terms "upper" and "lower" do not necessarily refer to the upper direction (vertically upward) and the downward direction (vertically downward) in absolute spatial recognition.
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 実施の形態に係る電動機1の全体の構成について、図1~図5を用いて説明する。図1は、実施の形態に係る電動機1の斜視図である。図2は、回転軸21を通る平面で切断したときの実施の形態に係る電動機1の断面図である。図2では、断面に表れる部分のみを図示している。図3は、実施の形態に係る電動機1の分解斜視図である。図4は、各種部品が配置されたブラシホルダ70を内面側から見たときの斜視図である。図5は、各種部品が配置されたブラシホルダ70を内面側から見たときの平面図である。
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The overall configuration of the electric motor 1 according to the embodiment will be described using FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric motor 1 according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electric motor 1 according to the embodiment taken along a plane passing through the rotating shaft 21. FIG. In FIG. 2, only the portion that appears in the cross section is illustrated. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electric motor 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the brush holder 70 in which various parts are arranged, when viewed from the inner side. FIG. 5 is a plan view of the brush holder 70 in which various parts are arranged, when viewed from the inner side.
 電動機1は、ブラシ付きの整流子電動機である。電動機1は、図1~図3に示すように、固定子10と、回転子20と、整流子30と、ブラシ40と、ピグテール線45と、ブラシバネ50と、フレーム60と、ブラシホルダ70と、第1軸受81及び第2軸受82と、を備える。電動機1は、フレーム60の気密性を確保するために、さらに、シール部材90を備える。 The electric motor 1 is a brushed commutator electric motor. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the electric motor 1 includes a stator 10, a rotor 20, a commutator 30, a brush 40, a pigtail wire 45, a brush spring 50, a frame 60, and a brush holder 70. , a first bearing 81 and a second bearing 82. The electric motor 1 further includes a seal member 90 to ensure the airtightness of the frame 60.
 電動機1は、直流により駆動する直流電動機(DCモータ)である。一例として、電動機1は、自動車に用いられる車載用モータである。例えば、電動機1は、自動車に搭載されるアンチロック・ブレーキシステム(ABS)の油圧ポンプに用いられる。以下、電動機1の各構成部材について詳細に説明する。 The electric motor 1 is a direct current motor (DC motor) driven by direct current. As an example, the electric motor 1 is an in-vehicle motor used in an automobile. For example, the electric motor 1 is used in a hydraulic pump for an anti-lock brake system (ABS) installed in an automobile. Each component of the electric motor 1 will be explained in detail below.
 固定子10(ステータ)は、回転子20を回転させるために回転子20に作用する磁力を発生させる。固定子10は、回転子20とのエアギャップ面に磁束を生成する構成になっている。固定子10は、電機子である回転子20とともに磁気回路を構成している。固定子10は、回転子20が有する回転軸21の周方向に沿って、回転子20とのエアギャップ面にN極とS極とが交互に存在するように構成されている。固定子10は、トルクを発生するための磁束を作る界磁である。固定子10は、複数の磁石(マグネット)によって構成されている。固定子10を構成する磁石は、例えばS極及びN極を有する永久磁石である。 The stator 10 (stator) generates magnetic force that acts on the rotor 20 in order to rotate the rotor 20. The stator 10 is configured to generate magnetic flux on the air gap surface with the rotor 20. The stator 10 constitutes a magnetic circuit together with the rotor 20, which is an armature. The stator 10 is configured such that north poles and south poles are alternately present on the air gap surface with the rotor 20 along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 21 that the rotor 20 has. The stator 10 is a magnetic field that creates magnetic flux for generating torque. The stator 10 is composed of a plurality of magnets. The magnets constituting the stator 10 are, for example, permanent magnets having an S pole and an N pole.
 固定子10を構成する複数の磁石は、周方向においてN極とS極とが交互に均等に存在するように配置されている。したがって、固定子10(磁石)が発生する主磁束の向きは、回転軸21の軸心Cが延伸する方向と直交する方向である。複数の磁石は、回転子20の回転子鉄心22を囲むように、周方向において等間隔で配置されている。一例として、各磁石は、上面視、すなわち軸心Cが延伸する方向から見て厚さが略一定の円弧形状である。各磁石は、フレーム60に固定されている。具体的には、各磁石は、フレーム60の内周面に接着剤、あるいは板バネなどにより固定されている。 The plurality of magnets constituting the stator 10 are arranged so that N poles and S poles are alternately and evenly distributed in the circumferential direction. Therefore, the direction of the main magnetic flux generated by the stator 10 (magnet) is perpendicular to the direction in which the axis C of the rotating shaft 21 extends. The plurality of magnets are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction so as to surround the rotor core 22 of the rotor 20. As an example, each magnet has an arcuate shape with a substantially constant thickness when viewed from above, that is, from the direction in which the axis C extends. Each magnet is fixed to the frame 60. Specifically, each magnet is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the frame 60 with an adhesive, a leaf spring, or the like.
 回転子20(ロータ)は、固定子10に生じる磁力によって回転する。回転子20は、回転軸21を有している。回転子20は、回転軸21を回転中心として回転する。具体的には、回転子20は、回転軸21の軸心Cを回転中心として回転する。 The rotor 20 (rotor) is rotated by the magnetic force generated in the stator 10. The rotor 20 has a rotating shaft 21 . The rotor 20 rotates about a rotating shaft 21 as a rotation center. Specifically, the rotor 20 rotates about the axis C of the rotating shaft 21 as the rotation center.
 回転子20は、電機子である。回転子20は、回転子鉄心22と、回転子鉄心22に巻き回された巻線23とを備える。図2において、巻線23は、模式的に示されている。 The rotor 20 is an armature. The rotor 20 includes a rotor core 22 and a winding 23 wound around the rotor core 22 . In FIG. 2 the winding 23 is shown schematically.
 回転軸21は、回転子20が回転する際の中心となるシャフトである。一例として、回転軸21は、ステンレス等の金属材料によって構成された金属棒である。回転軸21は、軸心C方向である長手方向に延伸している。 The rotating shaft 21 is a shaft that is the center of rotation of the rotor 20. As an example, the rotating shaft 21 is a metal rod made of a metal material such as stainless steel. The rotating shaft 21 extends in the longitudinal direction, which is the direction of the axis C.
 回転軸21は、回転子鉄心22を貫通している。回転軸21は、回転子鉄心22に固定されている。具体的には、回転軸21は、回転子鉄心22の両側に延在するように、回転子鉄心22の中心を貫いた状態で、回転子鉄心22に固定されている。回転軸21は、回転子鉄心22に形成された中心孔に圧入したり、焼き嵌めしたりすることで、回転子鉄心22に固定されている。 The rotating shaft 21 passes through the rotor core 22. The rotating shaft 21 is fixed to a rotor core 22. Specifically, the rotating shaft 21 is fixed to the rotor core 22 while penetrating the center of the rotor core 22 so as to extend on both sides of the rotor core 22 . The rotating shaft 21 is fixed to the rotor core 22 by press-fitting or shrink-fitting into a center hole formed in the rotor core 22.
 回転軸21の第1部位21aは、回転子鉄心22の一方側から突出しており、第1軸受81に支持されている。回転軸21の第1部位21aは、回転軸21の出力側の部位(出力軸)である。具体的には、回転軸21の第1部位21aは、第1軸受81から突出している。第1軸受81から突出した回転軸21の先端部(出力側の端部)に、負荷が取り付けられる。 The first portion 21a of the rotating shaft 21 protrudes from one side of the rotor core 22 and is supported by the first bearing 81. The first portion 21a of the rotating shaft 21 is an output side portion (output shaft) of the rotating shaft 21. Specifically, the first portion 21 a of the rotating shaft 21 protrudes from the first bearing 81 . A load is attached to the tip portion (output side end portion) of the rotating shaft 21 that protrudes from the first bearing 81 .
 一方、回転軸21の第2部位21bは、回転子鉄心22の他方から突出している。第2部位21bは、第2軸受82に支持されている。回転軸21の第2部位21bは、回転軸21の反出力側の部位(反出力軸)である。 On the other hand, the second portion 21b of the rotating shaft 21 protrudes from the other side of the rotor core 22. The second portion 21b is supported by a second bearing 82. The second portion 21b of the rotating shaft 21 is a portion on the opposite output side of the rotating shaft 21 (non-output shaft).
 一例として、第1軸受81及び第2軸受82は、回転軸21を回転自在に支持するベアリングである。このように、回転軸21は、回転自在な状態で、第1軸受81と第2軸受82とに支持されている。第1軸受81は、ブラシホルダ70に固定されている。第2軸受82は、フレーム60に固定されている。 As an example, the first bearing 81 and the second bearing 82 are bearings that rotatably support the rotating shaft 21. In this way, the rotating shaft 21 is rotatably supported by the first bearing 81 and the second bearing 82. The first bearing 81 is fixed to the brush holder 70. The second bearing 82 is fixed to the frame 60.
 回転子鉄心22(ロータコア)は、巻線23が巻回される電機子コアである。回転子鉄心22は、磁性材料によって構成された磁性体である。回転子鉄心22は、例えば、所定形状に形成された複数の打ち抜き電磁鋼板が回転軸21の軸心C方向に積層された積層体である。回転子鉄心22は、電磁鋼板の積層体に限るものではない。回転子鉄心22は、磁性材料によって構成されたバルク体であってもよい。回転子鉄心22の外周面と固定子10との間には、微小なエアギャップが存在する。 The rotor core 22 (rotor core) is an armature core around which the winding 23 is wound. The rotor core 22 is a magnetic body made of a magnetic material. The rotor core 22 is, for example, a laminate in which a plurality of punched electromagnetic steel sheets formed in a predetermined shape are stacked in the direction of the axis C of the rotating shaft 21. The rotor core 22 is not limited to a laminate of electromagnetic steel sheets. The rotor core 22 may be a bulk body made of a magnetic material. A minute air gap exists between the outer peripheral surface of the rotor core 22 and the stator 10.
 図3に示すように、回転子鉄心22は、複数のティース22aを有する。複数のティース22aは、回転軸21の軸心Cと直交する方向である径方向(ラジアル方向)に突出するように放射状に形成されている。複数のティース22aは、回転軸21の回転方向に等間隔に存在している。隣り合う2つのティース22aの間にはスロットが形成されている。 As shown in FIG. 3, the rotor core 22 has a plurality of teeth 22a. The plurality of teeth 22a are formed radially so as to protrude in the radial direction, which is a direction perpendicular to the axis C of the rotating shaft 21. The plurality of teeth 22a are arranged at equal intervals in the rotational direction of the rotating shaft 21. A slot is formed between two adjacent teeth 22a.
 図2及び図3に示すように、回転子鉄心22には、巻線23が巻き回されている。巻線23を構成する電線は、例えば絶縁被覆線である。巻線23を構成する電線は、芯線となる銅等の導電材料からなる導電線と、この導電線を被膜する絶縁膜とを有する。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a winding 23 is wound around the rotor core 22. The electric wire constituting the winding 23 is, for example, an insulated wire. The electric wire constituting the winding 23 includes a conductive wire made of a conductive material such as copper as a core wire, and an insulating film covering the conductive wire.
 巻線23は、インシュレータ24を介して回転子鉄心22に巻回されている。インシュレータ24は、絶縁樹脂材料等によって構成されている。インシュレータ24は、巻線23と回転子鉄心22との間に取り付けられている。巻線23は、回転子鉄心22のスロットごとに設けられている。 The winding 23 is wound around the rotor core 22 via an insulator 24. The insulator 24 is made of an insulating resin material or the like. The insulator 24 is attached between the winding 23 and the rotor core 22. The winding 23 is provided for each slot of the rotor core 22.
 巻線23は、整流子30と電気的に接続されている。具体的には、巻線23は、整流子30が有する整流子片31と電気的に接続されている。整流子30を介して巻線23に電流が流れることで、回転子20は、固定子10に作用させる磁力を発生させる。具体的には、巻線23に電流が流れることで、回転子鉄心22が有する複数のティース22aの各々が固定子10に作用させる磁力を発生させる。回転子20(ティース22a)が発生する主磁束の向きは、回転軸21を中心とする径方向である。巻線23は、集中巻きである。巻線23は、インシュレータ24を介して複数のティース22aの各々に巻回されている。 The winding 23 is electrically connected to the commutator 30. Specifically, the winding 23 is electrically connected to the commutator pieces 31 of the commutator 30. When current flows through the winding 23 via the commutator 30, the rotor 20 generates a magnetic force that acts on the stator 10. Specifically, when a current flows through the winding 23, each of the plurality of teeth 22a of the rotor core 22 generates a magnetic force that acts on the stator 10. The main magnetic flux generated by the rotor 20 (teeth 22a) is oriented in the radial direction around the rotating shaft 21. The winding 23 is a concentrated winding. The winding 23 is wound around each of the plurality of teeth 22a via an insulator 24.
 回転子20は、インナーロータである。図2に示すように、回転子20は、固定子10の内側に配置されている。具体的には、回転子20の回転子鉄心22は、固定子10との間に微小なエアギャップを介して固定子10を構成する、複数の磁石に囲まれている。 The rotor 20 is an inner rotor. As shown in FIG. 2, the rotor 20 is arranged inside the stator 10. Specifically, the rotor core 22 of the rotor 20 is surrounded by a plurality of magnets that constitute the stator 10 with a small air gap between the rotor core 22 and the stator 10 .
 回転子20の回転軸21には、整流子30が取り付けられている。したがって、整流子30は、回転軸21とともに回転する。整流子30は、回転軸21における回転子鉄心22と第1軸受81との間の部位に取り付けられている。 A commutator 30 is attached to the rotating shaft 21 of the rotor 20. Therefore, the commutator 30 rotates together with the rotating shaft 21. The commutator 30 is attached to a portion of the rotating shaft 21 between the rotor core 22 and the first bearing 81 .
 図2及び図3に示すように、整流子30は、複数の整流子片31(整流子セグメント)を有する。複数の整流子片31は、回転軸21を囲むように、円環状に等間隔で配列されている。複数の整流子片31の各々は、例えば銅等の金属材料によって構成された導電端子である。複数の整流子片31の各々は、回転子20が有する巻線23と電気的に接続されている。一例として、整流子30は、モールド整流子である。整流子30は、複数の整流子片31が樹脂モールドされた構成になっている。この場合、複数の整流子片31は、表面が露出するように、モールド樹脂に埋め込まれる。複数の整流子片31は、互いに絶縁分離されている。しかし、例えば、隣り合う2つの整流子片31同士は、巻線23によって接続されている。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the commutator 30 has a plurality of commutator pieces 31 (commutator segments). The plurality of commutator pieces 31 are arranged in an annular shape at equal intervals so as to surround the rotating shaft 21 . Each of the plurality of commutator pieces 31 is a conductive terminal made of a metal material such as copper. Each of the plurality of commutator pieces 31 is electrically connected to the winding 23 that the rotor 20 has. In one example, commutator 30 is a molded commutator. The commutator 30 has a structure in which a plurality of commutator pieces 31 are molded with resin. In this case, the plurality of commutator pieces 31 are embedded in the molding resin so that the surfaces thereof are exposed. The plurality of commutator pieces 31 are insulated and separated from each other. However, for example, two adjacent commutator pieces 31 are connected to each other by a winding 23.
 図2に示すように、整流子30に、ブラシ40が接している。具体的には、ブラシ40は、整流子30が有する整流子片31に接している。ブラシ40は、回転子20の巻線23に電力を供給する給電ブラシ(通電ブラシ)である。一例として、ブラシ40は、カーボンによって構成されたカーボンブラシである。具体的には、ブラシ40は、銅等の金属を含むカーボンブラシである。ブラシ40は、摩耗する前の初期状態では長尺状である。ブラシ40は、一例として、長尺状の実質的な直方体である。 As shown in FIG. 2, a brush 40 is in contact with the commutator 30. Specifically, the brush 40 is in contact with the commutator piece 31 that the commutator 30 has. The brush 40 is a power supply brush (current-carrying brush) that supplies power to the winding 23 of the rotor 20. As an example, the brush 40 is a carbon brush made of carbon. Specifically, the brush 40 is a carbon brush containing metal such as copper. The brush 40 has a long shape in its initial state before it wears out. The brush 40 is, for example, an elongated substantially rectangular parallelepiped.
 図2に示すように、ブラシ40は、整流子30に接する面である前端面40aと、前端面40aとは反対側の面である後端面40bとを有する。前端面40aは、ブラシ40の長手方向の一方の端部である前端部における端面である。後端面40bは、ブラシ40の長手方向の他方の端部である後端部における端面である。前端面40aは、整流子30の整流子片31に摺接する摺接面である。 As shown in FIG. 2, the brush 40 has a front end surface 40a that is in contact with the commutator 30, and a rear end surface 40b that is a surface opposite to the front end surface 40a. The front end surface 40a is an end surface at a front end portion that is one end of the brush 40 in the longitudinal direction. The rear end surface 40b is an end surface at the rear end portion which is the other end of the brush 40 in the longitudinal direction. The front end surface 40a is a sliding surface that comes into sliding contact with the commutator piece 31 of the commutator 30.
 ブラシ40は、その長手方向が回転軸21の軸心Cと直交する方向(つまり回転軸21の回転の径方向)となるように配置されている。ブラシ40は、複数配置されている。具体的には、2つのブラシ40が配置されている。この場合、一対のブラシ40が、整流子30を挟持するように整流子30を挟んで対向して配置されている。各ブラシ40の内側の先端部である前端面40aは、整流子30の整流子片31に当接している。電動機1が動作して回転軸21が回転するとともに、整流子30が回転することで、各ブラシ40の前端面40aは、全ての整流子片31と順次接触し続けることになる。 The brush 40 is arranged so that its longitudinal direction is perpendicular to the axis C of the rotating shaft 21 (that is, the radial direction of rotation of the rotating shaft 21). A plurality of brushes 40 are arranged. Specifically, two brushes 40 are arranged. In this case, the pair of brushes 40 are arranged to face each other with the commutator 30 in between. A front end surface 40a, which is an inner tip of each brush 40, is in contact with a commutator piece 31 of the commutator 30. As the electric motor 1 operates to rotate the rotary shaft 21 and the commutator 30 rotates, the front end surface 40a of each brush 40 continues to contact all the commutator pieces 31 in sequence.
 各ブラシ40は、整流子30に摺接可能に配置されている。図2に示すように、各ブラシ40は、ブラシバネ50からの押圧力を受けて、電動機1の動作中は整流子30と、常に接触している。具体的には、ブラシ40の前端面40aが整流子30の整流子片31に常に接触している。このように、各ブラシ40は、ブラシバネ50によって整流子30に押し付けられている。 Each brush 40 is arranged so as to be able to come into sliding contact with the commutator 30. As shown in FIG. 2, each brush 40 receives a pressing force from a brush spring 50 and is always in contact with the commutator 30 while the electric motor 1 is operating. Specifically, the front end surface 40a of the brush 40 is always in contact with the commutator piece 31 of the commutator 30. In this way, each brush 40 is pressed against the commutator 30 by the brush spring 50.
 図4及び図5に示すように、ブラシ40には、ピグテール線45が接続されている。具体的には、ピグテール線45の一方の端部がブラシ40に接続されている。ピグテール線45の一方の端部は、ブラシ40の側面に埋め込まれることでブラシ40に固定されている。ピグテール線45には、電源端子100から供給される電流が流れる。したがって、ブラシ40が整流子片31に接することで、ピグテール線45を介してブラシ40に供給される電流(電機子電流)が整流子片31を介して回転子20の巻線23に流れる。 As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a pigtail wire 45 is connected to the brush 40. Specifically, one end of the pigtail wire 45 is connected to the brush 40. One end of the pigtail wire 45 is fixed to the brush 40 by being embedded in the side surface of the brush 40. A current supplied from the power terminal 100 flows through the pigtail wire 45 . Therefore, when the brush 40 comes into contact with the commutator piece 31, the current (armature current) supplied to the brush 40 via the pigtail wire 45 flows through the commutator piece 31 to the winding 23 of the rotor 20.
 ピグテール線45の他方の端部は、チョークコイル110に固定されている。ピグテール線45の他方の端部とチョークコイル110とは、スポット溶接等の溶接によって固定されている。 The other end of the pigtail wire 45 is fixed to the choke coil 110. The other end of the pigtail wire 45 and the choke coil 110 are fixed by welding such as spot welding.
 ブラシバネ50は、ブラシ40を整流子30に押し当てるための弾性部材である。ブラシバネ50は、ブラシ40と一対一に配置されている。ブラシバネ50は、一部がブラシ40の後端面40bに接している。ブラシバネ50は、バネ弾性力(バネ復元力)によってブラシ40に押圧(バネ圧)を付与している。これにより、ブラシ40が整流子30に向けて付勢される。ブラシバネ50は、圧縮コイルバネである。ブラシバネ50は、圧縮コイルバネに限るものではなく、ねじりトーションバネ等であってもよい。 The brush spring 50 is an elastic member for pressing the brush 40 against the commutator 30. The brush spring 50 is arranged one-to-one with the brush 40. A portion of the brush spring 50 is in contact with the rear end surface 40b of the brush 40. The brush spring 50 applies pressure (spring pressure) to the brush 40 using spring elastic force (spring restoring force). Thereby, the brush 40 is urged toward the commutator 30. The brush spring 50 is a compression coil spring. The brush spring 50 is not limited to a compression coil spring, but may be a torsion spring or the like.
 ブラシ40は、ブラシホルダ70に設けられたブラシ収納部71に収納されている。ブラシ収納部71に収納されたブラシ40は、ブラシバネ50によって押し付けられることで、ブラシ収納部71内を摺動する。したがって、ブラシ40がブラシ収納部71をスムーズに摺動できるように、ブラシ収納部71の内面とブラシ40の外面との間には適度な隙間(クリアランス)が設けられているとよい。ブラシバネ50に押し付けられたブラシ40は、ブラシ40の前端面40aが摩耗するにつれて、ブラシ収納部71内を整流子30に向かって移動していく。具体的には、ブラシ40は、回転軸21の軸心Cと直交する方向、すなわち径方向に移動する。 The brush 40 is stored in a brush storage section 71 provided in the brush holder 70. The brush 40 stored in the brush storage section 71 slides within the brush storage section 71 by being pressed by the brush spring 50. Therefore, it is preferable that an appropriate gap (clearance) be provided between the inner surface of the brush accommodating part 71 and the outer surface of the brush 40 so that the brush 40 can slide smoothly in the brush accommodating part 71. The brush 40 pressed against the brush spring 50 moves within the brush storage portion 71 toward the commutator 30 as the front end surface 40a of the brush 40 is worn. Specifically, the brush 40 moves in a direction perpendicular to the axis C of the rotating shaft 21, that is, in the radial direction.
 フレーム60(ハウジング)は、固定子10を収納する筐体(ケース)である。つまり、フレーム60には、固定子10が収納されている。フレーム60は、回転子20も収納している。具体的には、フレーム60は、回転子20における回転子鉄心22及び巻線23を収納している。 The frame 60 (housing) is a casing (case) that houses the stator 10. That is, the stator 10 is housed in the frame 60. The frame 60 also houses the rotor 20. Specifically, the frame 60 houses the rotor core 22 and the windings 23 of the rotor 20.
 フレーム60は、開口部60aを有する実質的に有底筒状の筐体である。フレーム60は、実質的に有底円筒状である。フレーム60は、例えば鉄系材料等の金属材料によって構成された金属フレームである。フレーム60は、金属材料ではなく、樹脂材料によって構成されていてもよい。 The frame 60 is a substantially bottomed cylindrical housing having an opening 60a. The frame 60 has a substantially bottomed cylindrical shape. The frame 60 is a metal frame made of a metal material such as an iron-based material. The frame 60 may be made of a resin material instead of a metal material.
 フレーム60は、第2軸受82を保持するブラケットでもある。したがって、フレーム60には、第2軸受82を保持する軸受保持部61が設けられている。第2軸受82は、フレーム60の内側に配置されている。 The frame 60 is also a bracket that holds the second bearing 82. Therefore, the frame 60 is provided with a bearing holding portion 61 that holds the second bearing 82. The second bearing 82 is arranged inside the frame 60.
 図2に示すように、ブラシホルダ70は、フレーム60の開口部60aに蓋をするように配置された、プレート状の蓋体である。つまり、ブラシホルダ70は、フレーム60の開口部60aを覆っている。フレーム60の開口部60aの開口形状は円形である。したがって、ブラシホルダ70の上面視形状は、円形である。ブラシホルダ70は、フレーム60の開口部60aに嵌め込まれている。ブラシホルダ70は、圧入によって押し込まれてフレーム60の開口端部に嵌め込まれている。これにより、ブラシホルダ70は、フレーム60の開口端部に固定されている。したがって、ブラシホルダ70の外周端部の側面がフレーム60の開口端部の内面に接している。 As shown in FIG. 2, the brush holder 70 is a plate-shaped lid disposed to cover the opening 60a of the frame 60. That is, the brush holder 70 covers the opening 60a of the frame 60. The opening 60a of the frame 60 has a circular opening shape. Therefore, the top view shape of the brush holder 70 is circular. The brush holder 70 is fitted into the opening 60a of the frame 60. The brush holder 70 is press-fitted into the open end of the frame 60. Thereby, the brush holder 70 is fixed to the open end of the frame 60. Therefore, the side surface of the outer peripheral end of the brush holder 70 is in contact with the inner surface of the open end of the frame 60.
 ブラシホルダ70は、フレーム60の開口部60aを覆うことで、フレーム60に収納された回転子20を覆っている。具体的には、図2に示すように、ブラシホルダ70は、回転軸21が固定された回転子鉄心22を覆っている。このため、図3に示すように、ブラシホルダ70の中央部には、回転軸21を貫通させるための貫通孔が設けられている。 The brush holder 70 covers the rotor 20 housed in the frame 60 by covering the opening 60a of the frame 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the brush holder 70 covers the rotor core 22 to which the rotating shaft 21 is fixed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 3, a through hole is provided in the center of the brush holder 70 to allow the rotating shaft 21 to pass therethrough.
 フレーム60及びブラシホルダ70は、電動機1の外郭筐体を構成している。フレーム60及びブラシホルダ70で構成される外郭筐体には、固定子10及び回転子20だけではなく、整流子30及びブラシ40等の電動機1を構成するその他の部品も収納されている。 The frame 60 and the brush holder 70 constitute an outer casing of the electric motor 1. The outer casing composed of the frame 60 and the brush holder 70 houses not only the stator 10 and the rotor 20 but also other parts constituting the electric motor 1 such as the commutator 30 and the brushes 40.
 図2及び図4に示すように、ブラシホルダ70は、ブラシ40を保持する保持部材である。具体的には、ブラシホルダ70は、ブラシ40を保持するために、ブラシ保持部としてブラシ収納部71を有する。ブラシ収納部71は、ブラシ40を収納している。ブラシ収納部71は、ブラシホルダ70の一部であり、ブラシホルダ70の内面に設けられている。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the brush holder 70 is a holding member that holds the brush 40. Specifically, the brush holder 70 has a brush storage part 71 as a brush holding part in order to hold the brush 40. The brush storage section 71 stores the brush 40. The brush storage section 71 is a part of the brush holder 70 and is provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70.
 ブラシ収納部71は、ブラシ40ごとに設けられている。本実施の形態では、2つのブラシ40が用いられている。したがって、図4に示すように、ブラシホルダ70は、2つのブラシ収納部71を有する。 A brush storage section 71 is provided for each brush 40. In this embodiment, two brushes 40 are used. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the brush holder 70 has two brush storage sections 71.
 各ブラシ収納部71は、ブラシホルダ70を凹状に形成することで構成されている。各ブラシ収納部71は、ブラシ40が移動する方向を長手方向とする長尺状である。各ブラシ収納部71は、回転軸21の軸心Cと直交する方向(つまり回転軸21の径方向)に長尺状である。各ブラシ収納部71は、断面形状が凹状に形成されている。 Each brush storage section 71 is constructed by forming the brush holder 70 into a concave shape. Each brush storage section 71 has an elongated shape whose longitudinal direction is the direction in which the brush 40 moves. Each brush storage portion 71 is elongated in a direction perpendicular to the axis C of the rotating shaft 21 (that is, in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 21). Each brush storage portion 71 has a concave cross-sectional shape.
 図2及び図4に示すように、ブラシ収納部71は、カバープレート79によって覆われている。つまり、カバープレート79は、ブラシ40を覆っている。カバープレート79は、例えば、金属板によって構成された金属カバーである。カバープレート79は、ブラシ収納部71に蓋をするように配置される。ブラシ収納部71には、ブラシ40とともにブラシバネ50も収納されている。したがって、カバープレート79は、ブラシ40だけではなく、ブラシバネ50も覆っている。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the brush storage section 71 is covered by a cover plate 79. In other words, the cover plate 79 covers the brush 40. The cover plate 79 is, for example, a metal cover made of a metal plate. The cover plate 79 is arranged to cover the brush storage section 71. In the brush storage section 71, a brush spring 50 is also stored together with the brush 40. Therefore, the cover plate 79 covers not only the brush 40 but also the brush spring 50.
 ブラシホルダ70は、第1軸受81を保持するブラケットでもある。第1軸受81は、ブラシホルダ70に固定されている。図1及び図2に示すように、第1軸受81は、ブラシホルダ70の外側の面に配置されて、固定されている。 The brush holder 70 is also a bracket that holds the first bearing 81. The first bearing 81 is fixed to the brush holder 70. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first bearing 81 is arranged and fixed on the outer surface of the brush holder 70.
 図1及び図3に示すように、ブラシホルダ70の外側の面には、凹部70aが形成されている。凹部70aは、電動機1の周辺の機械部品等から漏れ出たオイル等の液体を一時的に溜めておくためのリザーバタンクである。凹部70aは、外側の面の一部を窪ませるように、内側に向けて突出するように形成されている。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a recess 70a is formed on the outer surface of the brush holder 70. The recess 70a is a reservoir tank for temporarily storing liquid such as oil leaked from mechanical parts around the electric motor 1. The recess 70a is formed to protrude inward so as to recess a portion of the outer surface.
 図2及び図3に示すように、ブラシホルダ70の外側の面には、シール部材90が載置される段差部70bが形成されている。段差部70bは、ブラシホルダ70における外周端部につば状に形成されている。段差部70bは、ブラシホルダ70の全周にわたって環状に形成されている。段差部70bは、ブラシホルダ70の外周端部の肉厚を薄くすることで、形成されている。図2に示すように、シール部材90は、段差部70bの立ち上り面とフレーム60の内面とに挟持される。具体的には、シール部材90は、段差部70bに圧入されることで段差部70bに固定されている。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a stepped portion 70b on which the seal member 90 is placed is formed on the outer surface of the brush holder 70. The stepped portion 70b is formed in the shape of a collar at the outer peripheral end of the brush holder 70. The stepped portion 70b is formed in an annular shape over the entire circumference of the brush holder 70. The stepped portion 70b is formed by reducing the thickness of the outer peripheral end of the brush holder 70. As shown in FIG. 2, the seal member 90 is held between the rising surface of the stepped portion 70b and the inner surface of the frame 60. Specifically, the seal member 90 is fixed to the stepped portion 70b by being press-fitted into the stepped portion 70b.
 段差部70bに載置されたシール部材90は、フレーム60とブラシホルダ70との間の気密性を確保するための環状のシールリングである。シール部材90は、フレーム60の内面に接している。図3に示すように、シール部材90は、円環状である。シール部材90は、ゴム弾性を有している。シール部材90は、エラストマー等の樹脂材料によって構成されている。 The seal member 90 placed on the stepped portion 70b is an annular seal ring for ensuring airtightness between the frame 60 and the brush holder 70. The seal member 90 is in contact with the inner surface of the frame 60. As shown in FIG. 3, the seal member 90 has an annular shape. The seal member 90 has rubber elasticity. The seal member 90 is made of a resin material such as an elastomer.
 ブラシホルダ70は、樹脂材料によって構成されている。つまり、ブラシホルダ70は、樹脂製の樹脂プレートである。一例として、ブラシホルダ70は、ポリフタルアミド(PPA(Polyphthalamide))又は6ナイロン等によって構成されている。ブラシホルダ70は、樹脂材料によって一体に構成された樹脂成型品である。 The brush holder 70 is made of resin material. That is, the brush holder 70 is a resin plate made of resin. As an example, the brush holder 70 is made of polyphthalamide (PPA), nylon 6, or the like. The brush holder 70 is a resin molded product integrally made of a resin material.
 図4及び図5に示すように、ブラシホルダ70には、一対の電源端子100、チョークコイル110、コンデンサ120及び接続端子130が配置されている。一対の電源端子100、チョークコイル110、コンデンサ120及び接続端子130は、ブラシホルダ70の内側の面(内面)に配置されている。 As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a pair of power supply terminals 100, a choke coil 110, a capacitor 120, and a connection terminal 130 are arranged on the brush holder 70. A pair of power supply terminals 100, a choke coil 110, a capacitor 120, and a connection terminal 130 are arranged on the inner surface (inner surface) of the brush holder 70.
 一対の電源端子100は、ブラシホルダ70に設けられた電源端子配置部72に配置されている。電源端子配置部72は、例えば、ブラシホルダ70の内面に設けられた凹部である。一対の電源端子100の各々は、例えば、電源端子配置部72に圧入されることで、ブラシホルダ70に固定されている。 The pair of power terminals 100 are arranged in a power terminal arrangement section 72 provided on the brush holder 70. The power terminal placement portion 72 is, for example, a recess provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70. Each of the pair of power terminals 100 is fixed to the brush holder 70 by being press-fitted into the power terminal arrangement portion 72, for example.
 一対の電源端子100は、外部電源から受電した電力を回転子20の巻線23に給電するための給電端子である。一対の電源端子100は、外部電源から直流電源を受電する。この場合、一対の電源端子100の一方は、直流電源の正極側に接続される正極側給電端子である。一対の電源端子100の他方は、直流電源の負極側に接続される負極側給電端子である。 The pair of power supply terminals 100 are power supply terminals for supplying power received from an external power supply to the winding 23 of the rotor 20. A pair of power supply terminals 100 receive DC power from an external power supply. In this case, one of the pair of power supply terminals 100 is a positive side power supply terminal connected to the positive side of the DC power supply. The other of the pair of power supply terminals 100 is a negative power supply terminal connected to the negative pole side of the DC power supply.
 図4及び図5に示すように、チョークコイル110は、ブラシホルダ70に設けられたコイル配置部73に配置されている。チョークコイル110は、例えば、ブラシホルダ70の内面に設けられた係止爪によって、ブラシホルダ70に固定されている。コイル配置部73は、例えば、ブラシホルダ70の内面を凹ませた凹部である。 As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the choke coil 110 is arranged in a coil arrangement section 73 provided in the brush holder 70. The choke coil 110 is fixed to the brush holder 70, for example, by a locking claw provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70. The coil placement portion 73 is, for example, a recessed portion formed by recessing the inner surface of the brush holder 70.
 チョークコイル110は、ブラシ40と電源端子100との間の電流経路に挿入されている。これにより、電動機1から発生するノイズを抑制することができる。具体的には、チョークコイル110によって、ブラシ40と電源端子100との間の電流経路に流れる電流に含まれるノイズを除去することができる。チョークコイル110によって、比較的高い周波数の電流を抑制して、直流又は比較的低い周波数の電流だけを通過させることができる。 The choke coil 110 is inserted into the current path between the brush 40 and the power supply terminal 100. Thereby, noise generated from the electric motor 1 can be suppressed. Specifically, the choke coil 110 can remove noise contained in the current flowing in the current path between the brush 40 and the power supply terminal 100. The choke coil 110 can suppress relatively high frequency currents and allow only direct current or relatively low frequency currents to pass.
 チョークコイル110は、ブラシ40と一対一に配置されている。本実施の形態では、2つのブラシ40が配置されている。したがって、2つのチョークコイル110が配置されている。2つのチョークコイル110の一方は、2つのブラシ40の一方と一対の電源端子100の一方との間の電流経路に挿入されている。2つのチョークコイル110の他方は、2つのブラシ40の他方と一対の電源端子100の他方との間の電流経路に挿入されている。 The choke coil 110 is arranged one-to-one with the brush 40. In this embodiment, two brushes 40 are arranged. Therefore, two choke coils 110 are arranged. One of the two choke coils 110 is inserted into a current path between one of the two brushes 40 and one of the pair of power terminals 100. The other of the two choke coils 110 is inserted into a current path between the other of the two brushes 40 and the other of the pair of power terminals 100.
 各チョークコイル110は、電線の一例であるコイル線によって構成されている。チョークコイル110を構成するコイル線の一方の端部である第1端部110aは、接続端子130に接続されている。具体的には、チョークコイル110の第1端部110aは、接続端子130にかしめられて接続端子130に固定されている。接続端子130は、接続線140によって電源端子100に接続されている。したがって、チョークコイル110は、接続端子130及び接続線140を介して電源端子100と電気的に接続されている。接続線140は、接続端子130と電源端子100とを接続する電線の一例である。接続線140は、導電線が絶縁被覆された絶縁被覆線であってもよいし、絶縁被覆されていない裸の導電線であってもよい。一方、チョークコイル110を構成するコイル線の他方の端部である第2端部110bは、ピグテール線45に接続されている。上記のように、チョークコイル110の第2端部110bとピグテール線45とは、溶接等によって接続されて固定されている。 Each choke coil 110 is made of a coil wire, which is an example of an electric wire. A first end 110a, which is one end of the coil wire constituting the choke coil 110, is connected to a connection terminal 130. Specifically, the first end 110a of the choke coil 110 is caulked to and fixed to the connection terminal 130. The connection terminal 130 is connected to the power supply terminal 100 by a connection line 140. Therefore, the choke coil 110 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal 100 via the connection terminal 130 and the connection line 140. The connection wire 140 is an example of an electric wire that connects the connection terminal 130 and the power supply terminal 100. The connection wire 140 may be an insulated conductive wire coated with insulation, or may be a bare conductive wire without insulation coating. On the other hand, the second end 110b, which is the other end of the coil wire constituting the choke coil 110, is connected to the pigtail wire 45. As described above, the second end 110b of the choke coil 110 and the pigtail wire 45 are connected and fixed by welding or the like.
 図5に示すように、コンデンサ120は、ブラシホルダ70に設けられたコンデンサ配置部74に配置されている。コンデンサ配置部74は、例えば、ブラシホルダ70の内面に設けられた凹部である。コンデンサ120は、コンデンサ配置部74に収納されている。 As shown in FIG. 5, the capacitor 120 is arranged in a capacitor arrangement part 74 provided in the brush holder 70. The capacitor placement portion 74 is, for example, a recess provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70. Capacitor 120 is housed in capacitor placement section 74 .
 コンデンサ120は、一対の電源端子100の間に並列接続されている。これにより、電動機1から発生するノイズを抑制することができる。ブラシホルダ70には、2つのコンデンサ120が配置されている。したがって、一対の電源端子100には、直列接続された2つのコンデンサ120が並列接続されている。2つのコンデンサ120は、ブラシホルダ70に固定された金属部品150を介して接続されている。2つのコンデンサ120の各々が一対の電源端子100に並列接続されていてもよい。コンデンサ120は、2つではなく、1つであってもよい。 The capacitor 120 is connected in parallel between the pair of power supply terminals 100. Thereby, noise generated from the electric motor 1 can be suppressed. Two capacitors 120 are arranged in the brush holder 70. Therefore, two series-connected capacitors 120 are connected in parallel to the pair of power supply terminals 100. The two capacitors 120 are connected via a metal component 150 fixed to the brush holder 70. Each of the two capacitors 120 may be connected in parallel to the pair of power supply terminals 100. The number of capacitors 120 may be one instead of two.
 図5に示すように、各コンデンサ120は、リードタイプのコンデンサ(リード付きコンデンサ)である。各コンデンサ120は、本体部121と、一対のリード122とを有する。一対のリード122は、本体部121から引き出されたリードピン(リード端子)である。一対のリード122は、金属線等の電線によって構成されている。 As shown in FIG. 5, each capacitor 120 is a lead type capacitor (capacitor with leads). Each capacitor 120 has a main body 121 and a pair of leads 122. The pair of leads 122 are lead pins (lead terminals) pulled out from the main body 121. The pair of leads 122 are made of electric wires such as metal wires.
 コンデンサ120が有する一対のリード122の一方は、2つの接続端子130のうちの一方に接続されている。接続端子130は、接続線140によって電源端子100に接続されている。したがって、各コンデンサ120において、一対のリード122の一方は、接続端子130及び接続線140を介して、電源端子100と電気的に接続されている。各コンデンサ120が有する一対のリード122の他方は、金属部品150に接続されている。これにより、2つのコンデンサ120が直列接続される。 One of the pair of leads 122 of the capacitor 120 is connected to one of the two connection terminals 130. The connection terminal 130 is connected to the power supply terminal 100 by a connection line 140. Therefore, in each capacitor 120, one of the pair of leads 122 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal 100 via the connection terminal 130 and the connection line 140. The other of the pair of leads 122 of each capacitor 120 is connected to a metal component 150. This connects the two capacitors 120 in series.
 図4及び図5に示すように、接続端子130は、ブラシホルダ70に設けられた接続端子配置部75に配置されている。接続端子配置部75は、ブラシホルダ70の内面に設けられた凹部である。接続端子130は、アウトサート端子である。接続端子130は、接続端子配置部75に圧入されることでブラシホルダ70に固定されている。接続端子130の詳細な構成については、後述する。 As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the connection terminal 130 is arranged in a connection terminal placement portion 75 provided on the brush holder 70. The connection terminal placement portion 75 is a recess provided on the inner surface of the brush holder 70. Connection terminal 130 is an outsert terminal. The connection terminal 130 is fixed to the brush holder 70 by being press-fitted into the connection terminal arrangement portion 75. The detailed configuration of the connection terminal 130 will be described later.
 以上のように構成される電動機1では、電源端子100を介してブラシ40に供給される電流が電機子電流(駆動電流)として整流子30を介して回転子20の巻線23に流れることで、回転子20に磁束が発生する。回転子20に生じた磁束と固定子10から生じる磁束との相互作用によって生成された磁気力が、回転子20を回転させるトルクとなる。このとき、整流子片31とブラシ40とが接する際の位置関係によって、電流が流れる方向が切り替えられる。このように、電流が流れる方向が切り替えられることで、固定子10と回転子20との間に発生する磁力の反発力と吸引力とで一定方向の回転力が生成され、回転子20が回転軸21の軸心Cを中心として回転する。 In the electric motor 1 configured as described above, the current supplied to the brushes 40 via the power supply terminal 100 flows as an armature current (driving current) to the winding 23 of the rotor 20 via the commutator 30. , magnetic flux is generated in the rotor 20. The magnetic force generated by the interaction between the magnetic flux generated in the rotor 20 and the magnetic flux generated from the stator 10 becomes a torque that rotates the rotor 20. At this time, the direction in which the current flows is switched depending on the positional relationship when the commutator piece 31 and the brush 40 are in contact with each other. In this way, by switching the direction in which the current flows, a rotational force in a certain direction is generated by the repulsion and attraction of the magnetic force generated between the stator 10 and the rotor 20, and the rotor 20 rotates. It rotates around the axis C of the shaft 21.
 次に、ブラシホルダ70に固定された接続端子130の詳細な構成と、接続端子130及び各種電線の接続構造とについて、図4及び図5を参照しつつ、図6~図10を用いて説明する。 Next, the detailed configuration of the connection terminal 130 fixed to the brush holder 70 and the connection structure of the connection terminal 130 and various electric wires will be explained using FIGS. 6 to 10 with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. do.
 図6は、図5のVI-VI線における断面図である。図6は、かしめる前の接続端子130を示している。図7は、かしめた後の接続端子130が固定されたブラシホルダの断面図である。図8は、図6における破線で囲まれる領域VIIIの拡大断面図である。図9は、実施の形態に係る接続端子130の斜視図である。図10は、実施の形態に係る接続端子130の平面図である。図9及び図10は、かしめる前の接続端子130の形状を示している。 FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 5. FIG. 6 shows the connection terminal 130 before crimping. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the brush holder to which the connecting terminal 130 is fixed after caulking. FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region VIII surrounded by a broken line in FIG. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the connection terminal 130 according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view of the connection terminal 130 according to the embodiment. 9 and 10 show the shape of the connection terminal 130 before crimping.
 接続端子130は、1つ以上の電線が接続される端子である。接続端子130には、複数の電線が接続されている。具体的には、図6~図8に示すように、接続端子130には、複数の電線として、電源端子100に接続された接続線140、チョークコイル110を構成するコイル線、及び、コンデンサ120が有するリード122が接続されている。これらの電線は、図7に示すように、接続端子130の一部をかしめることで接続端子130に固定される。接続端子130と電線とをかしめ接続した後に、さらに、接続端子130と電線との接続部分に半田を塗布して接続端子130と電線とを半田接続してもよい。 The connection terminal 130 is a terminal to which one or more electric wires are connected. A plurality of electric wires are connected to the connection terminal 130. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the connection terminal 130 includes a plurality of electric wires including a connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100, a coil wire constituting the choke coil 110, and a capacitor 120. The lead 122 of the connector is connected to the lead 122. These electric wires are fixed to the connection terminal 130 by caulking a part of the connection terminal 130, as shown in FIG. After the connecting terminal 130 and the electric wire are connected by caulking, solder may be further applied to the connecting portion between the connecting terminal 130 and the electric wire to connect the connecting terminal 130 and the electric wire by soldering.
 接続端子130は、複数の電子部品の電流経路に挿入された中継端子である。具体的には、接続端子130は、ブラシ40と電源端子100との電流経路に挿入されている。接続端子130は、一対の電源端子100と一対一に配置されている。したがって、図4~図7に示すように、ブラシホルダ70には、2つの接続端子130が固定されている。 The connection terminal 130 is a relay terminal inserted into the current path of a plurality of electronic components. Specifically, the connection terminal 130 is inserted into the current path between the brush 40 and the power supply terminal 100. The connection terminals 130 are arranged one-to-one with the pair of power supply terminals 100. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, two connection terminals 130 are fixed to the brush holder 70.
 図6及び図7に示すように、2つの接続端子130の一方には、一対の電源端子100のうちの一方の電源端子100に接続された接続線140と、2つのチョークコイル110のうちの一方のチョークコイル110の第1端部110aと、2つのコンデンサ120のうちの一方のコンデンサ120が有する一対のリード122のうちの一方のリード122とが接続されている。 As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, one of the two connection terminals 130 has a connection wire 140 connected to one of the pair of power supply terminals 100, and one of the two choke coils 110. The first end 110a of one choke coil 110 is connected to one lead 122 of a pair of leads 122 of one of the two capacitors 120.
 2つの接続端子130の他方には、一対の電源端子100のうちの他方の電源端子100に接続された接続線140と、2つのチョークコイル110のうちの他方のチョークコイル110の第1端部110aと、2つのコンデンサ120のうちの他方のコンデンサ120が有する一対のリード122のうちの一方のリード122とが接続されている。 The other of the two connection terminals 130 includes a connection wire 140 connected to the other power supply terminal 100 of the pair of power supply terminals 100 and a first end of the other choke coil 110 of the two choke coils 110. 110a and one lead 122 of a pair of leads 122 of the other of the two capacitors 120 are connected.
 接続端子130は、樹脂部品に固定され且つ電線が接続される端子である。接続端子130は、樹脂部品に埋め込まれて固定される部位である挿入部131と、電線が接続される部位であるカシメ部132とを有する。 The connection terminal 130 is a terminal that is fixed to the resin component and to which an electric wire is connected. The connection terminal 130 has an insertion portion 131 that is a portion embedded and fixed in a resin component, and a caulking portion 132 that is a portion to which an electric wire is connected.
 挿入部131は、圧入により樹脂部品に挿入される部位である。つまり、挿入部131は、樹脂部品に圧入される圧入部である。したがって、接続端子130は、アウトサート端子である。接続端子130は、挿入部131を樹脂部品に圧入することで樹脂部品に固定される。樹脂部品に挿入された挿入部131は、樹脂部品に埋め込まれるので樹脂部品から露出せず、樹脂部品の内部に隠される。図6~図8に示すように、挿入部131は、樹脂部品であるブラシホルダ70の接続端子配置部75に圧入される。具体的には、挿入部131は、ブラシホルダ70に接続端子配置部75として設けられた凹部にきつく嵌め込まれる。 The insertion part 131 is a part that is inserted into a resin component by press fitting. In other words, the insertion portion 131 is a press-fit portion that is press-fitted into the resin component. Therefore, connection terminal 130 is an outsert terminal. The connection terminal 130 is fixed to the resin component by press-fitting the insertion portion 131 into the resin component. The insertion portion 131 inserted into the resin component is embedded in the resin component, so it is not exposed from the resin component and is hidden inside the resin component. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the insertion portion 131 is press-fitted into the connection terminal placement portion 75 of the brush holder 70, which is a resin component. Specifically, the insertion portion 131 is tightly fitted into a recess provided as the connection terminal placement portion 75 in the brush holder 70 .
 図8~図10に示すように、挿入部131は、一対の第1突起131aと一対の第2突起131bとを有する。一対の第1突起131aの一方は、挿入部131の一方の側部から突出している。一対の第1突起131aの他方は、挿入部131の他方の側部から突出している。一対の第1突起131aは、互いに対向する位置に設けられている。同様に、一対の第2突起131bの一方は、挿入部131の一方の側部から突出している。一対の第2突起131bの他方は、挿入部131の他方の側部から突出している。一対の第2突起131bは、互いに対向する位置に設けられている。 As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the insertion portion 131 has a pair of first protrusions 131a and a pair of second protrusions 131b. One of the pair of first protrusions 131a protrudes from one side of the insertion portion 131. The other of the pair of first protrusions 131a protrudes from the other side of the insertion portion 131. The pair of first protrusions 131a are provided at positions facing each other. Similarly, one of the pair of second protrusions 131b protrudes from one side of the insertion portion 131. The other of the pair of second protrusions 131b protrudes from the other side of the insertion portion 131. The pair of second protrusions 131b are provided at positions facing each other.
 一対の第1突起131aは、一対の第2突起131bよりも挿入部131の挿入方向の先端側に位置している。つまり、一対の第2突起131bは、一対の第1突起131aよりもカシメ部132側に位置している。 The pair of first protrusions 131a are located closer to the distal end of the insertion portion 131 in the insertion direction than the pair of second protrusions 131b. That is, the pair of second protrusions 131b are located closer to the caulking portion 132 than the pair of first protrusions 131a.
 図8に示すように、一対の第1突起131a及び一対の第2突起131bは、挿入部131がブラシホルダ70の凹部(接続端子配置部75)に挿入されたときに、ブラシホルダ70の凹部の内壁面に引っ掛かる。このように、一対の第1突起131a及び一対の第2突起131bを挿入部131に設けることで、ブラシホルダ70に接続端子130が保持される保持力を向上させることができる。また、接続端子130がブラシホルダ70から抜けることを抑制できる。特に、一対の第1突起131aと一対の第2突起131bとの2段の突起がブラシホルダ70に凹部の内壁面に引っ掛かるので、高い保持力を得ることができる。 As shown in FIG. 8, the pair of first protrusions 131a and the pair of second protrusions 131b are inserted into the recess of the brush holder 70 when the insertion part 131 is inserted into the recess (connection terminal arrangement part 75) of the brush holder 70. gets caught on the inner wall surface. In this way, by providing the pair of first protrusions 131a and the pair of second protrusions 131b on the insertion portion 131, the holding force with which the connection terminal 130 is held by the brush holder 70 can be improved. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the connection terminal 130 from coming off from the brush holder 70. Particularly, since the two-step protrusions of the pair of first protrusions 131a and the pair of second protrusions 131b are caught on the inner wall surface of the recessed portion of the brush holder 70, a high holding force can be obtained.
 また、挿入部131に2段階の突起を設けると、挿入部131をブラシホルダ70の凹部に圧入する際に挿入しにくくなるおそれがある。しかし、第1突起131aの突出高さが、第2突起131bの突出起高さよりも低くなっている。これにより、一対の第1突起131aと一対の第2突起131bとの2段の突起を設けたとしても、挿入部131をブラシホルダ70の凹部に容易に圧入することができる。 Furthermore, if the insertion portion 131 is provided with two-stage protrusions, there is a risk that it will be difficult to press-fit the insertion portion 131 into the recess of the brush holder 70. However, the protrusion height of the first protrusion 131a is lower than the protrusion height of the second protrusion 131b. As a result, even if a two-stage protrusion including a pair of first protrusions 131a and a pair of second protrusions 131b is provided, the insertion portion 131 can be easily press-fitted into the recess of the brush holder 70.
 本実施の形態において、一対の第1突起131a同士の突出高さは、互いに同じである。しかし、これに限らない。一対の第2突起131b同士の突出高さも互いに同じである。しかし、これに限らない。 In this embodiment, the protrusion heights of the pair of first protrusions 131a are the same. However, it is not limited to this. The protrusion heights of the pair of second protrusions 131b are also the same. However, it is not limited to this.
 図8~図10に示すように、挿入部131は、一方の側部と他方の側部との各々において、第1突起131aと第2突起131bとの間に、窪み部131cを有する。つまり、挿入部131には、一対の窪み部131cが設けられている。一対の窪み部131cの一方は、挿入部131の一方の側部を内側に窪ませるように形成されている。一対の窪み部131cの他方は、挿入部131の他方の側部を内側に窪ませるように形成されている。一対の窪み部131cは、互いに対向する位置に形成されている。図10に示すように、挿入部131におけるカシメ部132側の端部の幅W1は、一方の側部の窪み部131cと他方の側部の窪み部131cとの間の幅W2よりも広くなっている。 As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the insertion portion 131 has a recess 131c between the first protrusion 131a and the second protrusion 131b on each of one side and the other side. That is, the insertion portion 131 is provided with a pair of recesses 131c. One of the pair of recesses 131c is formed to recess one side of the insertion portion 131 inward. The other of the pair of recesses 131c is formed to recess the other side of the insertion portion 131 inward. The pair of recesses 131c are formed at positions facing each other. As shown in FIG. 10, the width W1 of the end of the insertion portion 131 on the caulking portion 132 side is wider than the width W2 between the recess 131c on one side and the recess 131c on the other side. ing.
 接続端子130におけるカシメ部132は、かしめられて電線を保持する部位である。つまり、カシメ部132をかしめることで、電線がカシメ部132に固定される。カシメ部132には、複数の電線が固定されている。この場合、複数の電線は、挿入部131の挿入方向に積み重ねられて、カシメ部132に固定されている。 The caulking portion 132 in the connection terminal 130 is a portion that is caulked and holds the electric wire. That is, by caulking the caulking portion 132, the electric wire is fixed to the caulking portion 132. A plurality of electric wires are fixed to the caulked portion 132. In this case, the plurality of electric wires are stacked in the insertion direction of the insertion section 131 and fixed to the caulking section 132.
 具体的には、図6~図8に示すように、カシメ部132には、複数の電線として、電源端子100に接続された接続線140、チョークコイル110の第1端部110a、及び、コンデンサ120が有するリード122が固定されている。 Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the caulking portion 132 includes a plurality of electric wires including a connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100, a first end 110a of the choke coil 110, and a capacitor. 120 has a lead 122 that is fixed.
 カシメ部132は、ブラシホルダ70から露出する部位でもある。本実施の形態において、カシメ部132の全体がブラシホルダ70から露出している。 The caulked portion 132 is also a portion exposed from the brush holder 70. In this embodiment, the entire caulked portion 132 is exposed from the brush holder 70.
 図8~図10に示すように、カシメ部132は、電線を挟む一対の挟み部132aを有する。一対の挟み部132aは、挿入部131の挿入方向とは反対方向に延伸している。電線をカシメ部132に固定する場合、図6に示すように、電線を一対の挟み部132aに挟んだ状態にして、一対の挟み部132aをかしめる。具体的には、図7に示すように、一対の挟み部132aの互いの先端部同士が当接するまで一対の挟み部132aを倒して塑性変形させる。これにより、図7に示すように、かしめにより一対の挟み部132aに電線を挟み込んで固定することができる。このように、一対の挟み部132aを設けることで、電線を容易にカシメ部132に固定することができる。 As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the caulking portion 132 has a pair of sandwiching portions 132a that sandwich the electric wire. The pair of pinching portions 132a extend in a direction opposite to the insertion direction of the insertion portion 131. When fixing an electric wire to the caulking part 132, as shown in FIG. 6, the electric wire is held between a pair of pinch parts 132a, and the pair of pinch parts 132a are caulked. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the pair of clamping parts 132a are bent down and plastically deformed until the tips of the pair of clamping parts 132a come into contact with each other. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 7, the electric wire can be clamped and fixed between the pair of clamping portions 132a by caulking. By providing the pair of sandwiching portions 132a in this way, the electric wire can be easily fixed to the caulking portion 132.
 図10に示すように、一対の挟み部132aの各々の先端部の外形において、内側の曲率半径R1が、外側の曲率半径R2よりも大きくなっている。この構成により、一対の挟み部132aをかしめたときに、一対の挟み部132aの先端部同士が接触しやすくなる。つまり、一対の挟み部132aの間に配置した電線を、かしめられた一対の挟み部132aに容易に閉じ込めることができる。 As shown in FIG. 10, in the outer shape of the tip of each of the pair of pinching portions 132a, the inner radius of curvature R1 is larger than the outer radius of curvature R2. With this configuration, when the pair of clamping parts 132a are caulked, the tips of the pair of clamping parts 132a can easily come into contact with each other. In other words, the electric wire placed between the pair of sandwich parts 132a can be easily confined in the pair of caulked sandwich parts 132a.
 一対の挟み部132aの各々において、内側部分(対向部分)及び外側部分の各々の外形線は、直線で構成されている。ただし、一対の挟み部132aの各々は、先細りの形状になっている。一対の挟み部132aの各々は、先端部に向かうにつれて幅が徐々に狭くなっている。これにより、一対の挟み部132aの強度を確保しつつ、一対の挟み部132aを容易に倒してかしめることができる。 In each of the pair of sandwich portions 132a, the outline of each of the inner portion (opposed portion) and outer portion is a straight line. However, each of the pair of sandwich parts 132a has a tapered shape. The width of each of the pair of pinching portions 132a gradually becomes narrower toward the tip. Thereby, the pair of clamping parts 132a can be easily collapsed and caulked while ensuring the strength of the pair of clamping parts 132a.
 カシメ部132における一対の挟み部132aの根元部分同士は、繋がっている。つまり、カシメ部132は、一対の挟み部132aの根元部分同士を接続する接続部を有する。一例として、カシメ部132の形状は、実質的にU字状である。このように、一対の挟み部132aの根元部分同士を接続させることで、カシメ部132の強度を向上させることができる。 The root portions of the pair of pinching portions 132a in the caulking portion 132 are connected to each other. That is, the caulking portion 132 has a connecting portion that connects the root portions of the pair of pinching portions 132a. As an example, the shape of the caulked portion 132 is substantially U-shaped. In this way, the strength of the caulking portion 132 can be improved by connecting the root portions of the pair of pinching portions 132a.
 カシメ部132の幅は、挿入部131の幅よりも広い。具体的には、図10に示すように、カシメ部132における挿入部131側の端部の幅W3は、挿入部131におけるカシメ部132側の端部W1の幅よりも広くなっている。これにより、カシメ部132の側方の下端部に段差(顎部)が形成される。これにより、接続端子130をブラシホルダ70に挿入する際、カシメ部132の下端部の段差がブラシホルダ70に当接する。つまり、カシメ部132の下端部の段差は、接続端子130をブラシホルダ70の凹部に挿入する際のストッパとして機能する。 The width of the caulked portion 132 is wider than the width of the insertion portion 131. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the width W3 of the end portion of the caulking portion 132 on the insertion portion 131 side is wider than the width of the end portion W1 of the insertion portion 131 on the caulking portion 132 side. As a result, a step (jaw portion) is formed at the lower end portion of the lateral side of the caulked portion 132. Thereby, when inserting the connection terminal 130 into the brush holder 70, the step at the lower end of the caulked portion 132 comes into contact with the brush holder 70. That is, the step at the lower end of the caulked portion 132 functions as a stopper when the connecting terminal 130 is inserted into the recess of the brush holder 70.
 一対の挟み部132aの間には、電線として、電源端子100に接続された接続線140とチョークコイル110の第1端部110aとの2本の電線が配置されている。電源端子100に接続された接続線140とチョークコイル110の第1端部110aとは、挿入部131の挿入方向に積層して配置されている。一例として、チョークコイル110の第1端部110aの上に、電源端子100に接続された接続線140が配置されているが、逆であってもよい。 Two electric wires, a connecting wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100 and a first end 110a of the choke coil 110, are arranged between the pair of sandwich parts 132a. The connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100 and the first end portion 110a of the choke coil 110 are stacked in the insertion direction of the insertion portion 131. As an example, the connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100 is arranged on the first end 110a of the choke coil 110, but the reverse may be used.
 一対の挟み部132aの間の根元部分には、一対の挟み部132aの間隔よりも狭い幅を有する凹部132bが形成されている。これにより、カシメ部132に複数の電線を配置する場合、線径が小さい電線を凹部132bに配置し、線径が太い電線を一対の挟み部132aの間に配置することができる。凹部132bには、コンデンサ120が有するリード122が配置されている。 A concave portion 132b having a width narrower than the interval between the pair of sandwich portions 132a is formed at the root portion between the pair of sandwich portions 132a. Thereby, when a plurality of electric wires are arranged in the caulking part 132, the electric wire with a small wire diameter can be placed in the recess 132b, and the electric wire with a large wire diameter can be placed between the pair of sandwich parts 132a. The lead 122 of the capacitor 120 is arranged in the recess 132b.
 このように構成される接続端子130は、導電材料によって構成されている。接続端子130は、金属材料によって構成された金属端子である。一例として、接続端子130は、真鍮によって構成されている。しかし、これに限らない。接続端子130は、板厚が一定で平板状の金属板によって構成されている。具体的には、接続端子130は、金属板を折り曲げることなく形成されている。挿入部131及びカシメ部132は、連続する平板状になっている。したがって、挿入部131の正面133及び背面134とカシメ部132の正面133及び背面134とは、面一になっている。挿入部131の正面133及びカシメ部132の正面133は、それぞれ挿入部131の背面134及びカシメ部132の背面134の反対側に位置している。このような形状の接続端子130は、例えば、金属平板を打ち抜くことで作製することができる。 The connection terminal 130 configured in this way is made of a conductive material. The connection terminal 130 is a metal terminal made of a metal material. As an example, the connection terminal 130 is made of brass. However, it is not limited to this. The connection terminal 130 is made of a flat metal plate with a constant thickness. Specifically, the connection terminal 130 is formed without bending a metal plate. The insertion portion 131 and the caulking portion 132 have a continuous flat plate shape. Therefore, the front 133 and back 134 of the insertion portion 131 and the front 133 and back 134 of the caulking portion 132 are flush with each other. A front surface 133 of the insertion section 131 and a front surface 133 of the caulking section 132 are located on opposite sides of the back surface 134 of the insertion section 131 and the rear surface 134 of the caulking section 132, respectively. The connection terminal 130 having such a shape can be manufactured, for example, by punching a flat metal plate.
 以上説明したように、本実施の形態に係る接続端子130は、電動機1が備える樹脂部品に固定され且つ電動機1に配置された電線が接続される接続端子130であって、圧入により樹脂部品に挿入される挿入部131と、かしめられて電線を保持するカシメ部132とを備える。つまり、かしめにより電線を保持する接続端子130は、アウトサート端子である。接続端子130は、挿入部131を樹脂部品に圧入することで樹脂部品に固定される。 As described above, the connection terminal 130 according to the present embodiment is a connection terminal 130 that is fixed to a resin part included in the electric motor 1 and to which an electric wire placed on the electric motor 1 is connected, and is press-fitted into the resin part. It includes an insertion section 131 to be inserted, and a caulking section 132 that is caulked and holds the electric wire. In other words, the connection terminal 130 that holds the electric wire by caulking is an outsert terminal. The connection terminal 130 is fixed to the resin component by press-fitting the insertion portion 131 into the resin component.
 この構成により、かしめにより電線を保持する接続端子をインサート端子にして、インサート成形により樹脂部品と接続端子とを一体成形する場合と比べて、樹脂部品を射出成形する際の金型を簡素化することができる。これにより、樹脂部品の生産に要するタクトタイムが悪化することを抑制できる。つまり、アウトサート端子である接続端子130を用いることで、インサート端子を用いる場合と比べて、樹脂部品の生産に要するタクトタイムを向上させることができる。 This configuration simplifies the mold for injection molding the resin parts compared to the case where the connection terminals that hold the electric wires are used as insert terminals by caulking, and the resin parts and the connection terminals are integrally molded by insert molding. be able to. Thereby, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the takt time required for producing resin parts. That is, by using the connection terminal 130 that is an outsert terminal, the takt time required for producing resin parts can be improved compared to the case where an insert terminal is used.
 接続端子130は、樹脂製のブラシホルダ70に圧入されて固定されている。したがって、接続端子130を用いることで、ブラシホルダ70を射出成形する際の金型を簡素化することができる。また、ブラシホルダ70の生産に要するタクトタイムを向上させることができる。 The connection terminal 130 is press-fitted and fixed into the brush holder 70 made of resin. Therefore, by using the connection terminal 130, a mold for injection molding the brush holder 70 can be simplified. Moreover, the takt time required for producing the brush holder 70 can be improved.
 次に、ブラシホルダ70に接続端子130を固定する方法とその接続端子130に電線を接続させる方法について、図11を用いて説明する。図11は、ブラシホルダ70に接続端子130を固定する方法と接続端子130に電線を接続する方法とを説明するための図である。 Next, a method of fixing the connecting terminal 130 to the brush holder 70 and a method of connecting an electric wire to the connecting terminal 130 will be explained using FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a method of fixing the connection terminal 130 to the brush holder 70 and a method of connecting an electric wire to the connection terminal 130.
 まず、図11の(a)に示すように、ブラシホルダ70の接続端子配置部75である凹部に向けて接続端子130の挿入部131を挿入する。すると、図11の(b)に示すように、接続端子130の挿入部131の先端部が、ブラシホルダ70の凹部の開口端部に当接する。 First, as shown in FIG. 11(a), the insertion portion 131 of the connection terminal 130 is inserted toward the recess that is the connection terminal placement portion 75 of the brush holder 70. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the tip of the insertion portion 131 of the connection terminal 130 comes into contact with the open end of the recess of the brush holder 70.
 その後、接続端子130をブラシホルダ70に押し込むことで、接続端子130の挿入部131の側面がブラシホルダ70の凹部の内壁面に摺動しながら、挿入部131がブラシホルダ70の凹部にきつく入り込んでいく。つまり、挿入部131がブラシホルダ70の凹部に圧入されていく。 Thereafter, by pushing the connection terminal 130 into the brush holder 70, the side surface of the insertion portion 131 of the connection terminal 130 slides on the inner wall surface of the recess of the brush holder 70, and the insertion portion 131 tightly enters the recess of the brush holder 70. I'll go. That is, the insertion portion 131 is press-fitted into the recessed portion of the brush holder 70.
 ブラシホルダ70の凹部の奥に向かって挿入部131が入り込んでいくことで、図11の(c)に示すように、挿入部131における1段目の突起である一対の第1突起131aがブラシホルダ70の凹部の開口端部に当接する。さらに、接続端子130を押し込んでいく。 As the insertion part 131 goes deeper into the recess of the brush holder 70, as shown in FIG. It comes into contact with the open end of the recess of the holder 70 . Further, the connection terminal 130 is pushed in.
 具体的には、図11の(d)に示すように、カシメ部132と挿入部131との段差がブラシホルダ70の表面に当接するまで接続端子130を押し込む。これにより、挿入部131の全体がブラシホルダ70の凹部に入り込んで、挿入部131がブラシホルダ70の凹部に嵌合する。このとき、挿入部131における1段目の突起である一対の第1突起131aがブラシホルダ70の凹部の内壁面に引っ掛かる。これとともに、挿入部131における2段目の突起である一対の第2突起131bも、ブラシホルダ70の凹部の内壁面に引っ掛かる。 Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(d), the connection terminal 130 is pushed in until the step between the caulking part 132 and the insertion part 131 comes into contact with the surface of the brush holder 70. As a result, the entire insertion portion 131 enters the recess of the brush holder 70, and the insertion portion 131 fits into the recess of the brush holder 70. At this time, the pair of first protrusions 131a, which are the first stage protrusions of the insertion portion 131, are caught on the inner wall surface of the recess of the brush holder 70. At the same time, the pair of second protrusions 131b, which are the second stage protrusions of the insertion portion 131, are also caught on the inner wall surface of the recess of the brush holder 70.
 このようにして、接続端子130の挿入部131がブラシホルダ70の凹部に圧入されて、接続端子130がブラシホルダ70に固定される。 In this way, the insertion portion 131 of the connection terminal 130 is press-fitted into the recess of the brush holder 70, and the connection terminal 130 is fixed to the brush holder 70.
 次に、ブラシホルダ70に固定された接続端子130に電線を固定するために、まず、接続端子130のカシメ部132に、接続端子130に接続する電線を配置する。具体的には、カシメ部132における一対の挟み部132aの間に、1つ又は複数の電線を配置する。つまり、図11の(e)に示すように、一対の挟み部132aの間に、電源端子100に接続された接続線140とチョークコイル110の第1端部110aとコンデンサ120が有するリード122との3本の電線を配置する。 Next, in order to fix the electric wire to the connection terminal 130 fixed to the brush holder 70, first, the electric wire to be connected to the connection terminal 130 is placed in the caulked portion 132 of the connection terminal 130. Specifically, one or more electric wires are placed between the pair of sandwiching parts 132a in the caulking part 132. That is, as shown in FIG. 11(e), the connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100, the first end 110a of the choke coil 110, and the lead 122 of the capacitor 120 are connected between the pair of sandwich parts 132a. Place the three electric wires.
 この場合、コンデンサ120が有するリード122をカシメ部132の凹部132bに配置する。その上に、チョークコイル110の第1端部110aと電源端子100に接続された接続線140とをこの順に積み重ねる。 In this case, the lead 122 of the capacitor 120 is placed in the recess 132b of the caulked part 132. On top of that, the first end 110a of the choke coil 110 and the connection wire 140 connected to the power supply terminal 100 are stacked in this order.
 次に、接続端子130のカシメ部132をかしめることで、カシメ部132に配置された電線をカシメ部132に固定する。つまり、カシメ部132における一対の挟み部132aの間に1本又は複数の電線が配置された状態で、一対の挟み部132aをかしめる。具体的には、図11の(f)に示すように、一対の挟み部132aの互いの先端部同士が当接するまで、一対の挟み部132aを内側に倒して塑性変形させる。これにより、一対の挟み部132aの間に3本の電線を挟み込んで固定することができる。 Next, by caulking the caulking portion 132 of the connection terminal 130, the electric wire placed on the caulking portion 132 is fixed to the caulking portion 132. That is, the pair of clamping parts 132a are caulked in a state where one or more electric wires are arranged between the pair of clamping parts 132a of the caulking part 132. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(f), the pair of clamping parts 132a are bent inward and plastically deformed until the tips of the pair of clamping parts 132a come into contact with each other. Thereby, the three electric wires can be sandwiched and fixed between the pair of sandwiching portions 132a.
 このとき、一対の挟み部132aを内側に倒すことで、挿入部131には、一対の第1突起131a及び第2突起131bが起き上がるような回転モーメントが働いて、挿入部131のブラシホルダ70の凹部に対する保持力が低下するおそれがある。つまり、一対の挟み部132aをかしめることで接続端子130の保持力が低下するおそれがある。 At this time, by tilting the pair of pinch parts 132a inward, a rotational moment is applied to the insertion part 131 such that the pair of first projections 131a and second projections 131b rise, and the brush holder 70 of the insertion part 131 is rotated. There is a possibility that the holding force against the recess may be reduced. In other words, there is a possibility that the holding force of the connection terminal 130 may be reduced by caulking the pair of sandwich portions 132a.
 これに対して、本実施の形態では、上記のように、カシメ部132における挿入部131側の端部の幅W3が、挿入部131におけるカシメ部132側の端部の幅W1よりも広くなっている。これにより、一対の挟み部132aを内側に倒すことで生じる上記回転モーメントを抑制することができる。したがって、一対の挟み部132aをかしめることで、接続端子130の保持力が低下することを効果的に抑制することができる。 On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, the width W3 of the end of the caulking part 132 on the insertion part 131 side is wider than the width W1 of the end of the insertion part 131 on the caulking part 132 side. ing. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the rotational moment caused by tilting the pair of sandwich portions 132a inward. Therefore, by caulking the pair of sandwiching portions 132a, it is possible to effectively prevent the holding force of the connecting terminal 130 from decreasing.
 なお、かしめにより接続線140等の電線をカシメ部132に固定した後、電線とカシメ部132との接続部分に半田を塗布して硬化させてもよい。これにより、電線とカシメ部132との接合強度を向上させることができる。これとともに、一対の挟み部132aの先端部が閉じていなくても、電線がカシメ部132から脱落することを抑制することができる。 Note that after the electric wire such as the connecting wire 140 is fixed to the caulking part 132 by caulking, solder may be applied to the connection part between the electric wire and the caulking part 132 and then hardened. Thereby, the bonding strength between the electric wire and the caulked portion 132 can be improved. At the same time, even if the tips of the pair of pinching portions 132a are not closed, it is possible to prevent the electric wire from falling off from the crimped portion 132.
 以上のように、本開示に係る電動機1は、上記の接続端子130と、接続端子130のカシメ部132に固定された1つ以上の電線と、を備える。 As described above, the electric motor 1 according to the present disclosure includes the above-described connection terminal 130 and one or more electric wires fixed to the caulked portion 132 of the connection terminal 130.
 また、電動機1は、回転軸21を有する回転子20と、回転軸21に取り付けられた整流子30と、整流子30に接するブラシ40と、ブラシ40を保持する樹脂製のブラシホルダ70と、を備える。接続端子130は、ブラシホルダ70に圧入されて固定されている。 The electric motor 1 also includes a rotor 20 having a rotating shaft 21, a commutator 30 attached to the rotating shaft 21, a brush 40 in contact with the commutator 30, and a resin brush holder 70 holding the brush 40. Equipped with The connection terminal 130 is press-fitted into the brush holder 70 and fixed.
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 以上、本開示に係る電動機について、実施の形態に基づいて説明した。しかし、本開示は、上記実施の形態に限定されるものではない。
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The electric motor according to the present disclosure has been described above based on the embodiments. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments.
 例えば、上記実施の形態において、接続端子130のカシメ部132における一対の挟み部132aの対向部分の外形線は、直線である。しかし、これに限らない。具体的には、図12に示される接続端子130Aのように、カシメ部132Aにおける一対の挟み部132aの対向部分の外形線は、円弧を含んでいてもよい。図12は、変形例に係る接続端子の平面図である。この場合、一対の挟み部132aの幅が狭くなるように、一対の挟み部132aの対向部分に円弧が形成されているとよい。これにより、一対の挟み部132aをさらに容易にかしめることができる。 For example, in the embodiment described above, the outline of the opposing portions of the pair of pinching portions 132a in the caulking portion 132 of the connection terminal 130 is a straight line. However, it is not limited to this. Specifically, as in the connection terminal 130A shown in FIG. 12, the outline of the opposing portion of the pair of pinching parts 132a in the caulking part 132A may include an arc. FIG. 12 is a plan view of a connection terminal according to a modification. In this case, it is preferable that arcs be formed in opposing portions of the pair of pinch parts 132a so that the width of the pair of pinch parts 132a is narrow. Thereby, the pair of pinching portions 132a can be caulked more easily.
 上記実施の形態において、接続端子130は、ブラシホルダ70に固定する場合について説明した。しかし、これに限らない。接続端子130が固定される物品は、接続端子130が圧入できる樹脂部品であればよい。 In the above embodiment, the connection terminal 130 is fixed to the brush holder 70. However, it is not limited to this. The article to which the connection terminal 130 is fixed may be any resin component that can be press-fitted with the connection terminal 130.
 上記実施の形態において、接続端子130は、複数の電子部品の電流経路に挿入された中継端子である。しかし、これに限らない。例えば、接続端子130を電源端子として用いてもよい。 In the embodiment described above, the connection terminal 130 is a relay terminal inserted into the current path of a plurality of electronic components. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the connection terminal 130 may be used as a power supply terminal.
 上記実施の形態において、電動機1は、チョークコイル110及びコンデンサ120を有している。しかし、これに限らない。つまり、電動機1は、チョークコイル110及びコンデンサ120を有していなくてもよい。 In the embodiment described above, the electric motor 1 includes a choke coil 110 and a capacitor 120. However, it is not limited to this. That is, the electric motor 1 does not need to have the choke coil 110 and the capacitor 120.
 上記実施の形態において、固定子10は、磁石によって構成されている。しかし、これに限らない。例えば、固定子10は、固定子鉄心と、この回転子鉄心に巻回された巻線とによって構成されていてもよい。 In the embodiment described above, the stator 10 is composed of a magnet. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the stator 10 may include a stator core and a winding wound around the rotor core.
 上記実施の形態において、電動機1は、自動車に用いられる場合について説明した。しかし、これに限らない。つまり、上記実施の形態における電動機1は、自動車に搭載される電装機器に限らず、種々の電気機器に用いることができる。例えば、電動機1は、家庭用電気機器に用いられてもよいし、産業用機器に用いられてもよいし、電動工具等に用いられてもよい。 In the above embodiment, the case where the electric motor 1 is used in an automobile has been described. However, it is not limited to this. That is, the electric motor 1 in the embodiment described above can be used not only for electrical equipment mounted on a car but also for various electrical equipment. For example, the electric motor 1 may be used in household electrical equipment, industrial equipment, power tools, and the like.
 その他、上記実施の形態に対して当業者が思い付く各種変形を施して得られる形態、又は、本開示の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲で実施の形態における構成要素及び機能を任意に組み合わせることで実現される形態も本開示に含まれる。 Other embodiments may be obtained by making various modifications to the above-described embodiments that those skilled in the art would think of, or by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of the embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. Forms are also included in this disclosure.
 本開示に係る電動機は、自動車等をはじめとして、電動機が搭載される種々の製品に利用することができる。 The electric motor according to the present disclosure can be used in various products equipped with the electric motor, including automobiles and the like.
 1 電動機
 10 固定子
 20 回転子
 21 回転軸
 21a 第1部位
 21b 第2部位
 22 回転子鉄心
 22a ティース
 23 巻線
 24 インシュレータ
 30 整流子
 31 整流子片
 40 ブラシ
 40a 前端面
 40b 後端面
 45 ピグテール線
 50 ブラシバネ
 60 フレーム
 60a 開口部
 61 軸受保持部
 70 ブラシホルダ
 70a 凹部
 70b 段差部
 71 ブラシ収納部
 72 電源端子配置部
 73 コイル配置部
 74 コンデンサ配置部
 75 接続端子配置部
 79 カバープレート
 81 第1軸受
 82 第2軸受
 90 シール部材
 100 電源端子
 110 チョークコイル
 110a 第1端部
 110b 第2端部
 120 コンデンサ
 121 本体部
 122 リード
 130、130A 接続端子
 131 挿入部
 131a 第1突起
 131b 第2突起
 131c 窪み部
 132、132A カシメ部
 132a 挟み部
 132b 凹部
 133 正面
 134 背面
 140 接続線
 150 金属部品
1 Electric motor 10 Stator 20 Rotor 21 Rotating shaft 21a First part 21b Second part 22 Rotor core 22a Teeth 23 Winding 24 Insulator 30 Commutator 31 Commutator piece 40 Brush 40a Front end surface 40b Rear end surface 45 Pigtail wire 50 Brush spring 60 Frame 60a Opening 61 Bearing holding part 70 Brush holder 70a Recess 70b Step part 71 Brush storage part 72 Power terminal arrangement part 73 Coil arrangement part 74 Capacitor arrangement part 75 Connection terminal arrangement part 79 Cover plate 81 First bearing 82 Second bearing 90 Seal member 100 Power supply terminal 110 Choke coil 110a First end 110b Second end 120 Capacitor 121 Main body 122 Lead 130, 130A Connection terminal 131 Insertion part 131a First protrusion 131b Second protrusion 131c Recessed part 132, 132A Caulked part 132a Sandwiching part 132b Recessed part 133 Front 134 Back 140 Connection wire 150 Metal parts

Claims (15)

  1.  電動機が備える樹脂部品に固定され且つ前記電動機に配置された電線が接続される端子であって、
     圧入により前記樹脂部品に挿入される挿入部と、
     かしめられて前記電線を保持するカシメ部と、を備える、
     端子。
    A terminal fixed to a resin part of an electric motor and to which an electric wire placed on the electric motor is connected,
    an insertion portion inserted into the resin component by press fitting;
    a caulking portion that is caulked and holds the electric wire;
    terminal.
  2.  前記挿入部は、前記挿入部の一方の側部と他方の側部とから突出する第1突起と、前記一方の側部と前記他方の側部とから突出する第2突起とを有し、
     前記第1突起は、前記第2突起よりも前記挿入部の挿入方向の先端側に位置する、
     請求項1に記載の端子。
    The insertion portion has a first protrusion that protrudes from one side and the other side of the insertion portion, and a second protrusion that protrudes from the one side and the other side,
    The first protrusion is located closer to the distal end in the insertion direction of the insertion portion than the second protrusion.
    Terminal according to claim 1.
  3.  前記第1突起の突出高さは、前記第2突起の突出高さよりも低い、
     請求項2に記載の端子。
    The protrusion height of the first protrusion is lower than the protrusion height of the second protrusion.
    Terminal according to claim 2.
  4.  前記挿入部は、前記一方の側部と前記他方の側部との各々において、前記第1突起と前記第2突起との間に窪み部を有する、
     請求項2に記載の端子。
    The insertion portion has a recess between the first protrusion and the second protrusion on each of the one side and the other side.
    Terminal according to claim 2.
  5.  前記挿入部における前記カシメ部側の端部の幅は、前記一方の側部の前記窪み部と前記他方の側部の前記窪み部との間の幅よりも広い、
     請求項4に記載の端子。
    The width of the end of the insertion part on the caulking part side is wider than the width between the recess on the one side and the recess on the other side.
    The terminal according to claim 4.
  6.  前記カシメ部は、前記電線を挟む一対の挟み部を有し、
     前記一対の挟み部は、前記挿入部の挿入方向とは反対方向に延伸している、
     請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の端子。
    The caulking part has a pair of sandwiching parts that sandwich the electric wire,
    The pair of pinching portions extend in a direction opposite to the insertion direction of the insertion portion.
    The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  7.  前記一対の挟み部の間の根元部分には、前記一対の挟み部の間隔よりも狭い幅を有する凹部が形成されている、
     請求項6に記載の端子。
    A recessed portion having a width narrower than an interval between the pair of pinching parts is formed at a root portion between the pair of pinching parts.
    The terminal according to claim 6.
  8.  前記一対の挟み部の各々の先端部の外形において、内側の曲率半径が外側の曲率半径よりも大きい、
     請求項6に記載の端子。
    In the outer shape of the tip of each of the pair of pinch parts, the inner radius of curvature is larger than the outer radius of curvature;
    The terminal according to claim 6.
  9.  前記一対の挟み部の各々の対向部分の外形線は、直線又は円弧を含む、
     請求項6に記載の端子。
    The outline of each opposing portion of the pair of sandwich parts includes a straight line or a circular arc,
    The terminal according to claim 6.
  10.  前記カシメ部における前記挿入部側の端部の幅は、前記挿入部における前記カシメ部側の端部の幅よりも広い、
     請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の端子。
    The width of the end of the caulking part on the insertion part side is wider than the width of the end of the insertion part on the caulking part side.
    The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  11.  前記端子は、金属板によって構成されており、
     前記カシメ部の正面及び背面と前記挿入部の正面及び背面とは、面一である、
     請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の端子。
    The terminal is composed of a metal plate,
    The front and back surfaces of the caulking portion and the front and back surfaces of the insertion portion are flush with each other;
    The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  12.  請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の端子と、
     前記端子の前記カシメ部に固定された1つ以上の前記電線と、を備える、
     電動機。
    The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
    one or more of the electric wires fixed to the caulked portion of the terminal;
    Electric motor.
  13.  回転軸を有する回転子と、
     前記回転軸に取り付けられた整流子と、
     前記整流子に接するブラシと、
     前記ブラシを保持する樹脂製のブラシホルダと、を備え、
     前記端子は、前記ブラシホルダに圧入されて固定されている、
     請求項12に記載の電動機。
    a rotor having a rotating shaft;
    a commutator attached to the rotating shaft;
    a brush in contact with the commutator;
    A brush holder made of resin that holds the brush,
    The terminal is press-fitted and fixed in the brush holder,
    The electric motor according to claim 12.
  14.  前記ブラシホルダに、電源端子、チョークコイル及びコンデンサが配置されており、
     前記1つ以上の電線は、前記電源端子に接続された接続線、前記チョークコイルを構成するコイル線、及び、前記コンデンサが有するリードの少なくとも1つである、
     請求項13に記載の電動機。
    A power terminal, a choke coil, and a capacitor are arranged in the brush holder,
    The one or more electric wires are at least one of a connection wire connected to the power supply terminal, a coil wire forming the choke coil, and a lead included in the capacitor.
    The electric motor according to claim 13.
  15.  前記1つ以上の電線は、複数の電線であり、
     前記複数の電線は、前記挿入部の挿入方向に積み重ねられて前記カシメ部に固定されている、
     請求項14に記載の電動機。
    The one or more electric wires are a plurality of electric wires,
    the plurality of electric wires are stacked in the insertion direction of the insertion section and fixed to the caulking section;
    The electric motor according to claim 14.
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