Method of manufacturing a conductor

Abstract

To manufacture highly durable conductors by suppressing wear. [Solution] The method for manufacturing the conductor includes a molding step S1 in which a molding process is performed to form a conductor 10 that contacts the brush unit 20 from a base material, and a curing step S2 in which a curing process is performed to harden the molded conductor 10.

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing a conductor that is attached to a rotating shaft and is in contact with a brush unit so as to be rotatable relative to it, A molding process in which a molding treatment is performed to form the conductor from a base material, A curing step in which a curing process is performed to harden the molded conductor, A method for manufacturing a conductor, including the method described above.

2. A method for manufacturing a conductor according to claim 1, further comprising a first surface processing step of performing a surface irregularity removal process to suppress irregularities on the surface of the conductor after the molding step and before the hardening step.

3. A method for manufacturing a conductor according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a second surface processing step of performing a surface irregularity removal process to suppress irregularities on the surface of the conductor after the hardening step.

4. The method for manufacturing a conductor according to claim 1, wherein, in the molding step, the conductor is formed by press working, a polished steel sheet is used as the base material, a base material that has been surface-treated is used, or a mold with a coating applied to the press surface is used.

5. In the molding process, the conductor having a protrusion that contacts the brush unit is molded. The method for manufacturing a conductor according to claim 1, wherein the hardening process is performed on at least the protrusions.

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