Bearing assembly for column shaft activation system, has annular space delimited by two machines each having three parts, where radial dimensions of rear and front spaces are lesser than radius and diameter of balls, respectively

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The assembly has an annular space (5) delimited by two machines each having central, rear and front parts. The central part has a groove (7) receiving balls (4). The rear and front parts form a stop and an opening, respectively. Radial dimensions of rear and front spaces formed against the respective stop and opening are lesser than radius and diameter of the balls, respectively, where sum of the dimensions is greater than the diameter. #CMT# : #/CMT# Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a steering wheel for a motor vehicle and including a column shaft activation system (B) a method for assembling a bearing assembly. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Used in a column shaft activation system that is utilized in a steering wheel of a motor vehicle (claimed). #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The annular space simplifies the assembling of the bearing assembly without requiring a utilization of a specific tool for positioning the balls in a raceway. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows an enlarged view of an activation system. 2 : Fixed unit 3 : Movable unit 4 : Balls 5 : Annular space 7 : Groove 8 : Axial surface.