Ball screw rack assembly
US6422334B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/0448
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive ball screw rack assembly for positioning a road wheel is presented. The assembly comprises an actuator housing; a ball screw disposed within the actuator housing; at least one tie rod assembly connected to the ball screw and the road wheel; and a motor coupled to the ball screw and connected to the actuator housing for controlling the disposition of the ball screw within the actuator housing.
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