Axially adjustable steering shaft assembly with rods and linear bearings
US6217457A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C3/03
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering shaft assembly for a vehicle includes a slip joint. The slip joint includes a pair of members, each member includes first and second collar and one or more rods extending therebetween. The one or rods of one member are slidably supported by linear bearings mounted in one of the collars of the other member for providing relative axial movement of the members between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position.
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