Rack and pinion wear compensation
US9227652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19628
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive steering system includes a steering assembly including a rack and a pinion, and a rack bearing configured to contact the rack, the rack bearing disposed in a rack bearing bore of a housing. The system also includes a wear compensation assembly in fluid communication with a rack bearing bore cavity disposed within the rack bearing, the wear compensation assembly configured to draw fluid into the rack bearing bore cavity in response to movement of the rack bearing within the rack bearing bore.
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