Replacement of steering rack boots
US8220127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53657
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A replacement stretch type boot is applied to the tie rod shaft of a steering rack assembly using an application aid consisting of a sleeve of flexible sheet material which is applied over the tie rod end to provide a smooth surface for passage of the boot over the tie rod end.
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