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Linear worm and worm gear assembly

US11254349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation · US

Inventors

Caleb S. Palmer · Freeland, US
Travis L. Palmer · Frankenmuth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 10, 2019
Grant date	Feb 22, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H1/16
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power steering assembly includes a first housing containing a worm gear operatively coupled to a steering shaft, the worm gear rotatable about a worm gear axis. The power steering assembly also includes a second housing containing an electric motor and a worm arranged to engage the worm gear. The power steering assembly further includes a worm gear axis bearing disposed between the worm gear and an inner surface of the first housing, the worm gear axis bearing protruding from the second housing to position the first housing relative to the worm gear axis.

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