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Method for manufacturing rack and hollow rack bar

US10612642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2018
Grant dateApr 7, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of fabricating a rack, the method includes: supporting a first rack bar having a first toothed part on a shaft of the first rack bar; supporting a second rack bar having a second toothed part on a shaft of the second rack bar such that an axial center line of the second rack bar coincides with an axial center line of the first rack bar; supporting a joint member between the first and second rack bars such that an axial center line of the joint member coincides with the axial center lines of the first and second rack bars; rotating the joint member about the axial center lines of the first and second rack bars relative to the first and second rack bars; and bringing an end of the first rack bar and an end of the second rack bar into friction pressure welding with the joint member.

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