Electric recirculating ball power steering system
US11780491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D3/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric power steering system includes an electric motor including a motor output shaft. The system also includes a worm operatively coupled to the motor output shaft. The system further includes a worm gear in contact with the worm and operatively coupled to an auxiliary shaft. The system yet further includes a drive gear operatively coupled to the auxiliary shaft. The system also includes a driven gear in contact with the drive gear and operatively coupled to an input shaft to drive a manual recirculating ball steering gear.
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