Steering linkage and tie rod assembly

Details Steering linkage and tie rod assembly Steering linkage and tie rod assembly

1975-07-07

1977-12-13

Shedd, Wayne L.

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Pivoted

403224, F16C 1106

Patent

active

040626377

ABSTRACT:
A tie rod end assembly for a motor vehicle steering linkage system and the method for making the assembly is disclosed. The tie rod end comprises first and second housing parts that are stamped of sheet metal and have substantially identical configuration. Each part has a semi-cylindrical stem portion and an eye portion. The eye portion has a generally channel shape in cross section with an inner frusto-conical wall and an outer curved wall that is a continuation of the wall forming the stem portion. The two housing parts are fitted together and welded along the abutting edges of the outer walls and stem portions. The inner walls define a convergent-divergent opening in which an annular elastomeric bushing is fitted. The stem portions of the two housings are internally threaded for attachment to a steering member and a fastener is fitted through the elastomeric bushing for attachment to another steering member.

REFERENCES:
patent: RE24758 (1959-12-01), Thiry
patent: 1909100 (1933-05-01), Geyer
patent: 1913513 (1933-06-01), Rossman et al.
patent: 2103729 (1937-12-01), Leighton
patent: 2346574 (1944-04-01), Guy
patent: 2814538 (1957-11-01), Connolly
patent: 2993715 (1961-07-01), Hutton

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Steering linkage and tie rod assembly does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Steering linkage and tie rod assembly, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Steering linkage and tie rod assembly will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-486983