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Gear mechanism incorporating a signal transmission medium

US7815010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2007
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/1967
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gear mechanism usable in an electric power steering system is provided. The gear mechanism includes a gear housing including a passage formed therein, a gear positioned in the passage, and a signal transmission medium positioned in the passage adjacent the gear. A partition is inserted into the passage to prevent contact between the signal transmission medium and the gear.

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