Steering assembly with dual wall boot
US10578213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/0481
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering assembly for a vehicle includes a steering gear including a steering gear housing enclosing a steering rack, the steering rack coupled to a tie rod at a joint, at least one boot assembly configured to enclose the joint between the steering rack and the tie rod. The at least one boot assembly includes a first boot proximate to the joint and a second boot disposed outward of the first boot. The first and second boots define a void therebetween.
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