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Bearing hub and carrier assembly for a driven steering wheel unit

US4371214A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 1980
Grant dateFeb 1, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S384/903
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing, hub and carrier assembly for use in a driven steering wheel wherein the drive shaft-engaging spindle on the wheel-mounting hub is locked against axial movement with respect to the spindle-surrounding wheel bearings by a one-piece retaining wire disposed in radially aligned circumferential grooves in the hub spindle and the inner race of the inboard wheel bearing.

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