Steering shaft coupling for automotive vehicle
US7198425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7033
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering shaft coupling for an automotive vehicle includes first and second shaft sections which are both serrated and which may be telescopically engaged. The shaft sections are locked together with an elastically deformable locking ring which is positioned within internal and external grooves formed on the shaft sections. The shaft sections are resiliently biased so as to resist unwanted vibration while in use in a vehicle by means of an elastomeric load and seal ring positioned between the assembled shaft sections.
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