| 摘要 |
A starter is provided to minimize en electromagnetic switch in the radial direction of a motor while ensuring a sufficient distance between terminal bolts. A starter(1) includes a motor(2) and an electromagnetic switch(3). The motor generates rotating force for starting an engine when powered. The electromagnetic switch is arranged in the vicinity of the radial outside of the motor, and includes a pair of fixed contacts(19,20) electrically connected to a motor circuit for supplying power to the motor and a movable contact(21) for selectively controlling the fixed contacts. The electromagnetic switch selectively opens/closes the motor circuit. The electromagnetic switch further includes a contact cover(11), a terminal bolt(18), and a conductive metal member(22). The contact cover has a cup shape having an end wall and a side wall, and accommodate the fixed contacts and the movable contact. The terminal bolt has one end protruded toward the end wall of the contact cover, extended in the axial direction of the motor and fastened onto the contact cover such that the end of the terminal bolt is electrically connected to a power supply. The metal member has a first end and a second end(22b), wherein the first end is inserted into the contact cover through the side wall of the contact cover and the second end is electrically connected to the motor. The first fixed contact of the electromagnetic switch is electrically connected to the terminal bolt, and the second contact of the electromagnetic switch is constituted by the first end of the metal member. |
