Clamp yoke error proofing device and method
US11739794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/1624
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering assembly includes a pinion shaft. The steering assembly also includes a yoke defining a space for axially receiving the pinion shaft and defining an access path for receiving a fastener that couples the pinion shaft to the yoke. The steering assembly further includes an error-proofing device fixed to the yoke and having a deflectable portion blocking the access path in an initial position and deflectable upon contact with the pinion shaft to be clear of the access path in a final assembly position to ensure that the pinion shaft is assembled to the yoke at a predetermined axial position.
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