Throttle tube with radial bearing for ride by wire throttle systems

US11052963B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• Thomas Erdmann · Bohmte, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 27, 2020
• Grant date: Jul 6, 2021
• Expiry date: Apr 27, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16C2326/26
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A throttle tube assembly including a throttle tube, a throttle body, a bearing, and a stop collar. The throttle tube extends along a central axis from a proximal most end to a distal most end, the throttle including a lumen extending through the throttle tube. The throttle body is connected to the throttle tube, at the proximal end of the throttle tube, the throttle body having a bearing seat aligned along the central axis with the throttle body. The bearing being disposed in the bearing seat and axially aligned with the throttle body and partially axially aligned with the throttle tube. The stop collar is fixed to the throttle body configured and arranged to actuate a throttle by wire system.