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Power-assisted steering with automatic compensation for clearance

US5461964A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 1993
Grant dateOct 31, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S92/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A roller-contact bearing device with a reduced clearance for a power-assisted steering system having a first roller-contact bearing for absorbing axial forces exerted on a steering shaft and a second roller-contact bearing for transmitting the axial forces to a casing. The second roller-contact bearing is urged toward shaft by an spring disc to oppose the axial forces being applied to the shaft.

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