Steering column manual stamping fixture
US7318287B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/0025
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A manual steering column stamping fixture includes a body member and a linear bearing assembly. The linear bearing assembly is secured to the body member, and includes a marking punch that is driven into engagement with a steering column so as to place an alignment mark on the steering column. Once a center or neutral position of the steering column is located using a checking fixture, the stamping fixture is mounted over the checking fixture using cooperating slots provided by the body member and arms provided by the checking fixture, and such that the marking punch is disposed within the checking fixture and adjacent the steering column. Thereafter, the marking punch is manually moved away from the steering column and against spring bias such that, upon subsequent release of the bearing assembly, the marking punch is driven into the steering column to mark the steering column.
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