End shield constructed with a separate component holder

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The electric motor of the present invention is provided with a component compartment integrally formed on an end shield of the electric motor.
The component compartment houses and protects a motor component used for controlling the operation of the motor.
The component compartment holds the motor component away from the structure of the electric motor to prevent the motor component from moving within the compartment.
The component compartment prevents the component from being damaged, potentially grounding, and contributing to the malfunction of the motor from such movement.
The component compartment has sufficient strength to protect the motor component from damage from impact with objects external to the motor.
The component compartment preferably extends axially away from the end shield so that the component compartment is positioned adjacent an exterior surface of the electric motor.
This provides a low profile for the electric motor to reduce size considerations for the motor as it is used in the appliance.
By forming the component compartment integrally with the end shield, the number of parts and number of assembly operations may be reduced, thus lowering the costs associated with the manufacture of the motor.