Knuckle to tie rod damping system
US7086802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32811
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering assembly is provided that incorporates a system for controlled damping of vibration between a steering knuckle and tie rod end. A bushing formed from a damping material is inserted within an aperture formed in a tie rod arm of the steering knuckle. The shank from a ball stud member of a tie rod end is then inserted through the aperture and through a spring washer. The combination of the bushing and spring washer reduces and/or eliminates transmission of vibration from the steering knuckle to the tie rod end.
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