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Ball screw rack assembly

US6422334B1 · kind B1 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 15, 2000
Grant dateJul 23, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 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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