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Steering column and bearing assembly

US10414427B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BRC Rubber and Plastics, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert Wagner · Neuburg am Inn, DE
Gary Wellman · Leeuwerikstraat, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 16, 2017
Grant date	Sep 17, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 5, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2326/24
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vibration-free, rotatable, sealed support for a steering intermediate shaft, adapted to accommodate slight irregularities in the outside diameter of the intermediate shaft, with reduced complexity and cost of manufacture, and improved reliability, compared to bearing and seal assemblies known to the art, comprising a mounting flange, a sealing member, and a monolithic bearing.

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