Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
AssigneeCutsforth Products, Inc.
InventorsRobert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
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Abstract
Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
Claims14
A brush holder assembly for maintaining a brush in contact with a conductive surface, the assembly comprising:
- a mounting block configured to extend from a stationary base;
- a brush holder for holding a brush, the brush holder being removable from the mounting block;
- a brush for contacting a moving conductive surface, the brush positionable in the brush holder;
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- a spring for biasing the brush into contact with the moving conductive surface, the spring configured to be removably attached to a structural member of the brush holder without rivets, bolts or screws, wherein the spring includes a first end portion and a second end portion;
- wherein the first end portion is a coiled portion configured to press against the brush;
- and herein the second end portion includes a hook having a first portion positionable on a first side of the structural member and a second portion positionable on a second side of the structural member.
A brush holder assembly for maintaining a brush in contact with a conductive surface, the assembly comprising:
- a brush holder for holding a brush;
- a brush for contacting a moving conductive surface, the brush guided by the brush holder;
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- a spring for biasing the brush into contact with the moving conductive surface, the spring including a first portion having a coil configured to press against the brush and a second portion configured to removably interconnect with and be retained by a structural feature of a structural member of the brush holder, wherein the second portion includes a hook portion configiured to extend around the structural member of the brush holder such that a first portion of the hook portion is positionable on a first side of the structural member and a second portion of the hook portion is positionable on a second side of the structural member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.