Steering shaft bearing assembly

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2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Ridley, Richard (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

Reexamination Certificate

active

11112239

ABSTRACT:
A steering shaft bearing assembly (100) for a vehicle having a steering shaft (102). The steering shaft bearing assembly includes a bearing (108) having a bore (112) adapted to receive the steering shaft and a support body (120) having an outer surface (124) and a passageway (126) passing through the support body. The bearing is at least partially disposed in the passageway so as to be suspended by the support body in the passageway in a predetermined position. The support body comprises a flexible material for permitting the bearing to move from the predetermined position. About 50% or more of the outer surface of the support body is free of a rigid support structure for restricting movement of the support body when coupled to the vehicle during operation.

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