Anti-lash assembly for vehicle power steering
US9470296B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2025/2096
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle power steering assembly comprises a steering member having a screw portion. The screw portion has an external screw thread convolution with a first lead spacing. A ball nut is operatively connected to the screw portion. A bushing is operatively connected to the screw portion. The bushing has a bushing screw thread convolution with a second lead spacing. The second lead spacing is different than the first lead spacing. The bushing biases the ball nut against the screw portion.
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