Tubular valve tower extension element

US8240424B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Tedrive Holding BV · NL

Inventors

• Stephan Krinke · Dielheim, DE
• Oliver Braun · Tauberbischofsheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 2, 2008
• Grant date: Aug 14, 2012
• Expiry date: Feb 7, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D5/22
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The tubular valve tower extension element (30) connects to a free end of a valve tower (22) of a vehicle's steering system. The connection end (42) of the valve tower extension element (30) can be connected to a valve tower (22) and comprises a bearing (32) located opposite the connection end (42) in the region of an opening (34) defined by one end of the extension element (see FIG. 1).