Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1976-11-22
1978-06-20
Gerin, Leonard H.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
74422, B62D 312, B62D 120
Patent
active
040954820
ABSTRACT:
A rack and pinion steering apparatus is provided with a compression spring mechanism bearing against the rack and urging the rack into engagement with a pinion connected to the steering wheel. The compressing spring mechanism is maintained against the pinion with a self-adjusting mechanism for removing play resulting from wear.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3623379 (1971-11-01), Bradshaw et al.
patent: 3630099 (1971-12-01), Miyoshi
patent: 3792624 (1974-02-01), Pitner
patent: 3844181 (1974-10-01), Bayle
patent: 3844182 (1974-10-01), Bradshaw et al.
patent: 3979968 (1976-09-01), Ceccherini
Gerin Leonard H.
Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft
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