Elasting coupling unit especially for a vehicle steering column
US5435785A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/76
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elastic coupling unit is arranged on an element of a motion transmission assembly. The motion transmission assembly includes at least one cardan joint on one extremity and an input plate and an output plate between which an elastic member is located. The elastic member and the annular face portions of each of the input and output plates are concave in shape so that the elastic member works together with the annular face portion of each plate. The concavity center of these various portions matches the conical rotation center of the assembly and is located on the output plate side of the center.
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