STEERING WHEEL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

摘要

A steering wheel mounting assembly comprising a stationary support carrier (60), first and second drive rings (100, 120), and a drive roller assembly (140). The stationary support carrier defines first (88) and second (92) ring receiving areas. The first drive ring has a first cylindrical raceway, is supported in the first ring receiving area, and is adapted for connection to a steering wheel. The second drive ring has a second cylindrical raceway, is positioned in the second ring receiving area, and is adapted for connection to a steering shaft. The drive roller assembly is supported within the first and second cylindrical raceways and comprises first and second roller planets, a sun roller (142) supported in frictional engagement with the first and second roller planets, a first loading planet (160) frictionally positioned between the sun roller and the first cylindrical raceway, and a second loading planet (160) frictionally positioned between the sun roller and the second cylindrical raceway.