Power Window Motor Output Gear & Shaft

This power-window motor changed from a steel output pinion to a new injection-molded polyester one for a quieter/lighter motor to meet customer targets while still complying with window velocities. It is industry’s first plastic output pinion that ensures functionality.  Additionally, the design allows for regulator plug-‘n-play capability into the power drum for better motion control.  Packaging of the involute onto the spline gear to the accommodating drum spline was critical to the customer.  The application saved $450,000 USD direct and $250,000 USD indirect cost savings annually.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2011 Ford Focus compact car System Supplier Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG Material Processor Mitsuba Corp.

Material Supplier DuPont Automotive Resin Hytrel TPC-ET Polyester Tooling/Equipment Supplier Camoplast Inc.

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