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Steering assembly

US10926789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16References

19Claims

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Assignee

SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITED · GB

Inventors

Neil James · Chepstow, GB
Llewelyn Pickering · Abergavenny, GB
James K. Burgess · Gloucester, GB
Alfred J. Lethbridge · Exeter, GB
Ciaran Morrison · Bristol, GB
André GABENER · Essen, DE
Sven Muehling · Aulendorf, DE
Thiemo Kuesters · Viersen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 16, 2019
Grant date	Feb 23, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 16, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2057/127
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering assembly including an inner steering member; an outer steering member; a leaf spring disposed between the inner steering member and the outer steering member and adapted to bias the inner steering member, wherein the leaf spring comprises an inner portion and a plurality of outer portions, wherein the outer portions comprise end portions of the leaf spring that are folded over such that the outer portions overlie the inner portion, forming a folded edge; and a low friction layer supported by the leaf spring.

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