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Motor-driven power steering unit support structure

US7641022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2006
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K5/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To provide a motor-driven power steering unit support structure that can absorb mounting errors of a steering shaft. A vehicle includes a steering shaft rotatably supported on a vehicle body frame. A steering bar handle is attached to the upper end of the steering shaft. A motor-driven power steering unit is mounted onto the lower end of the steering shaft, and the vehicle includes at least two front wheels. The motor-driven power steering unit is supported on the vehicle body frame from the vehicle width direction. A front support member and a rear support member for supporting the motor-driven power steering unit are provided in the vehicle body frame on the front and rear sides, with the steering shaft therebetween.

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