Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1995-07-06
1998-03-31
Bonck, Rodney H.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
180 8912, 280775, 296190, 403 13, 403378, 411 24, 411 55, B62D 118, F16D 306
Patent
active
057326002
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle (10) has a steering gear (26) connected with a frame (12) to turn steerable vehicle wheels (14). A body (16) of the vehicle (10) is resiliently mounted on the frame (12). A steering wheel (28) is connected with the body (16) of the vehicle and is rotatable to actuate the steering gear (26). An improved shaft assembly (38) is utilized to transmit force between the steering gear (26) and the steering wheel (28). The shaft assembly (38) is connected with the steering wheel (28) through an upper universal joint (40). The shaft assembly (38) is connected with the steering gear (26) through a lower universal joint (42). The shaft assembly (38) includes a variable length portion (46) having upper and lower sections (48 and 52) which are disposed in a telescopic relationship. A connector assembly (54) interconnects an extension section (50) with the variable length portion (46) of a shaft assembly (38) when the upper and lower universal joints (40 and 42) are in a predetermined relationship. The variable length portion (46) of the shaft assembly (38) accommodates relative movement between the steering wheel (28) and the steering gear (26). The connector assembly (54) includes a sleeve (152) which is plastically deformed to maintain a connection between the variable length portion (46) of the shaft assembly (38) and the extension section (50) of the shaft assembly.
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Budzik John A.
Peterson Philip S.
Bonck Rodney H.
Grabow Troy
TRW Inc.
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