Terminal structure for an automotive AC generator

摘要

An improved terminal structure for an automotive AC generator particularly designed to reduce the axial space required for connection with an external member, thereby improving connectability. The generator includes a housing rotatably supporting a rotary shaft thereof, and a rectifier accommodated in the housing and having an output terminal assembly. The output terminal assembly comprises an axial output terminal member disposed axially within the housing and having its one end projected outwardly from the housing in the axial direction, and a radial output terminal member connected at its one end with that end of the axial output terminal member projected from the housing. The radial output terminal member extends radially along the outer peripheral surface of the housing and has its other end extending substantially perpendicular to the axis of the rotary shaft for connection with an external member.