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Steering column for a motor vehicle

US11014594B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2018
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D1/185
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering column for a motor vehicle includes a steering shaft, mounted rotatably about a longitudinal axis in a steering column housing, and a rotation limiter, and has a smooth and quiet construction of the rotation limiter. The rotation limiter includes two oppositely directed flat spiral springs, which are operatively arranged between a coupling part, disposed in a rotationally secure manner on the steering shaft, and the steering column housing.

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