Coupled steering gear shaft
US11499611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved steering shaft assembly is provided. The steering shaft assembly further includes an output shaft that is rotatable with respect to the input shaft. The output shaft includes a rotary valve portion and a longitudinal portion. The steering shaft assembly further includes a torsion bar coupled to the input shaft and coupled to the output shaft distal from the input shaft. The steering shaft assembly further includes a mid-coupler extending around about the longitudinal portion of the output shaft and adapted to cooperate with the rotary valve portion of the output shaft. The steering shaft assembly further includes a screw mechanism extending about the longitudinal portion of the output shaft and adapted to cooperate with the mid-coupler. The screw mechanism is adapted to move laterally relative to the output shaft to maintain transfer of power from between output shaft and the screw mechanism despite misalignments therebetween.
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