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Angularly movable bearing arrangement for pinions in reduction gears of electromechanical steering systems

US9988071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 2014
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2326/24
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing arrangement for a motor vehicle steering system includes a sleeve arranged between an outer bearing ring and a housing. The sleeve includes an inner contact surface in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the outer bearing ring, and an outer contact surface in contact with a seat surface of the housing, wherein either of the inner contact surface or the outer contact surface of the sleeve are convex shaped.

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