Joints and connections – Rotarily connected – differentially translatable members,... – Having locking means
Patent
1992-08-18
1995-07-04
Reese, Randolph A.
Joints and connections
Rotarily connected, differentially translatable members,...
Having locking means
403290, 403308, 403314, F16B 706
Patent
active
054294479
ABSTRACT:
A turnbuckle assembly (20) for a vehicle steering linkage (10) includes a sleeve (50), a nut (52) and a threaded rod (30). The sleeve (50) has a plurality of circumferentially spaced knobs (80) located on its outer surface (78). The nut (52) has a base portion (84) and a skirt portion (86). The base portion (84) of the nut (52) has an internal thread (90), and is received on the threaded rod (30). The skirt portion (86) of the nut (52) has an internal groove (98), and extends over the end portion (60) of the sleeve (50). The nut (52) is movable from a starting position to a clamping position. When the nut (52) is in its starting position, the knobs (80) on the sleeve (50) are received in the groove (98) in the nut (52). The knobs (80) and the groove (98) then establish a releasable mechanical interlock holding the nut (52) in its starting position.
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Novosad Christopher J.
Reese Randolph A.
TRW Inc.
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