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Steering assembly

US10933904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS PAMPUS GMBH · DE

Inventors

Sven Muehling · Aulendorf, DE
Thiemo Kuesters · Viersen, DE
André GABENER · Essen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 28, 2018
Grant date	Mar 2, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 21, 2039

Classification

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

Abstract

A steering assembly having an inner steering member; an outer member, where the inner steering member is adapted to translate relative to outer member; and a bearing component disposed around a portion of the inner steering member, where the bearing component includes a bearing having a unitary substrate and a polymer layer overlying the substrate, where the bearing has a generally arcuate shape and is adapted to support the inner steering member disposed in the outer member, where the bearing has a support region for supporting an inner steering member, and a plurality of feet comprising a first foot and second foot spaced apart from each other such that the support region extends there between, and where the first and second feet extend in radial direction beyond the support region such that upon assembly between inner steering member and outer member, wherein the bearing exerts a force against the inner steering member.

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