Machine element or mechanism – Mechanical movements – Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-31
2008-10-21
Ridley, Richard W L (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Mechanical movements
Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary
C248S429000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07437962
ABSTRACT:
A spindle or worm drive for adjusting devices, especially seat adjustment devices, window lifters and sliding roofs, in motor vehicles. The drive includes a fixed spindle or relatively fixed toothed rack which is secured to the second of the two parts. The gear elements are mounted in a housing which includes at least two plates that can be secured to each other by plug-in connectors. The connectors are also configured as supporting joints that absorb the forces of the gear.
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Exhibit A—Photograph of MBW Z3, pp. 1-14; Exhibit B—Photograph of BMW E31; Exhibit C—Network Information—The different models of the 8-Series E31 (8 pages) +; Internet Information—Carsoft USA (5 pages), all accompanying Information Disclosure Statement of Mar. 23, 2004.
English Abstract of DE 198 61 100 A1.
Liebetrau Matthias
Macht Alwin
Schrimpl Bernhard
Taubmann Werner
Boes Terence
Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG Coburg
Christie Parker & Hale LLP
Ridley Richard W L
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