Method of supporting a bushing against radial movement relative to a steering column jacket with a filler material
US7534383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/185
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus including a steering column jacket defining an interior. The invention also provides a bushing disposed in the interior of the steering column jacket. The bushing includes a radially outwardly facing bearing surface and a first channel. The first channel is radially adjacent to the bearing surface. The first channel is accessible from the interior of the steering column jacket. The invention also provides injected filler material disposed in the first channel between the bushing and the steering column jacket. The filler material supports the bearing surface against radial movement relative to the steering column jacket.
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