Rolling bearing assembly device for steering column
US9068590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rolling bearing assembly device comprising an outer race, an inner race, a row of rolling elements arranged between the outer and inner races, a sleeve mounted in the bore of the inner race, and an elastic preload element capable of applying an axial preload transmitted to the inner race. The elastic preload element is mounted in direct contact with an annular axial centering portion and bearing axially over its entire periphery against a radial bearing flange extending radially from the axial centering portion towards the outside of the device.
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