发明名称 |
Automotive steering mechanism housing |
摘要 |
A composite tubular housing for an automotive steering system, preferably an electronic power assist steering system, is formed of seamless metal tube section welded into an integral component. The housing includes a rack section and a pinion section having an opening that is welded to the rack section. A yoke section is formed of a tube having an end that is welded to the rack section opposite the pinion section. The pinion section may contain a drive pinion coupled to a steering wheel of the vehicle. The housing may also include sections for an assist pinion coupled to an electric motor, and a yoke which are attached to the rack section apart from the drive pinion.
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申请公布号 |
US7377193(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.05.27 |
申请号 |
US20030442388 |
申请日期 |
2003.05.21 |
申请人 |
VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
发明人 |
BOWLING BRUCE ALLEN;MCELMEEL, JR. EDWARD FRANCIS;PALAKODATI SUNIL |
分类号 |
F16H35/00;B60D1/02;B62D3/12;B62D5/04 |
主分类号 |
F16H35/00 |
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