Stationary wheel hub

US7380828B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Delphi Technologies · US

Inventors

• Ratko Menjak · Frankenmuth, US
• Timothy W. Kaufmann · Frankenmuth, US
• Stephen Gillman · Linwood, US
• Brian J. Magnus · Saginaw, US
• Michael James Cole · Saginaw, US
• Damir Menjak · Frankenmuth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 9, 2005
• Grant date: Jun 3, 2008
• Expiry date: Mar 14, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60K2360/782
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing the steering column assembly. The steering column assembly includes a steering column member having an aperture extending along an axis. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft rotatably disposed at least partially in the aperture. The steering shaft includes a steering wheel engaging end axially spaced from the aperture. The steering column assembly also includes a supporting member for supporting a vehicle accessory. The supporting member is cantilevered from the steering column member and cooperates with the steering column member to define a groove substantially surrounding the steering wheel engaging end.