Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-15
2005-11-15
Bucci, David A. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
C074S493000, C280S779000, C384S536000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06964211
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle steering column (10) comprises an axially extending input shaft (12) for connecting to a vehicle steering wheel. The input shaft (12) is rotatable about an axis (A) upon rotation of the steering wheel. The vehicle steering column (10) also comprises a housing (16) at least partially enclosing the input shaft (12). A bearing (92) is interposed between the housing (16) and the input shaft (12) and supports the input shaft (12) for rotation about the axis (A). The housing (16) has at least one series of axially spaced, annular ribs (52) that at least partially extend around the bearing (92). Axially adjacent annular ribs (52) are separated by an annular groove (58). A gasket (100) is interposed between the bearing (92) and the ribs (52). The gasket (100) encircles the bearing (92). The ribs (52) resist axial movement of the gasket (100).
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Bucci David A.
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino L.L.P.
TRW Inc.
Van Pelt Bradley J.
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