GB1217055A - Improvements relating to the elimination of torsional lash in an axially movable steering column - Google Patents

Improvements relating to the elimination of torsional lash in an axially movable steering column

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Publication number
GB1217055A
GB1217055A GB5834668A GB5834668A GB1217055A GB 1217055 A GB1217055 A GB 1217055A GB 5834668 A GB5834668 A GB 5834668A GB 5834668 A GB5834668 A GB 5834668A GB 1217055 A GB1217055 A GB 1217055A
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shaft
axially
wedge block
block
wedge
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GB5834668A
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Bendix Corp
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Bendix Corp
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D1/00—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
    • B62D1/02—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
    • B62D1/16—Steering columns
    • B62D1/18—Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable
    • B62D1/19—Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable incorporating energy-absorbing arrangements, e.g. by being yieldable or collapsible
    • B62D1/192—Yieldable or collapsible columns

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Steering Controls (AREA)
  • Pivots And Pivotal Connections (AREA)

Abstract

1,217,055. Steering columns. BENDIX CORP. 9 Dec., 1968 [14 Dec., 1967; 18 July, 1968], No. 58346/68. Heading B7H. In an axially-adjustable collapsible steering column comprising two telescoping shafts 12, 16 having respectively a hexagonal cross-section and a corresponding hexagonal bore, a coupling device 18 tending to cause rotation of the shafts 12, 16 relative to one another to eliminate torsional lash therebetween, comprises wedge blocks 22 which are disposed in radial slots 20 in the shaft 16 and each have a first surface 42 adjustably urged against the opposing surface 24, 26 of the shaft 12 at an off-centre location by co-operation of an inclined second surface 40 with an axially-extending ramp 30 on a collar 28 adjustable axially of the shaft 16 by a nut 34. The ramps 30 are angled transversely of the shaft axis so that the load exerted by each wedge block 22 on the shaft 12 is concentrated at that edge 44 of the block surface 42 most distant from the centre of the surface 24, 26 on the shaft 12. The other edge 46 of each surface 42 is skewed with respect to the shaft axis to ensure proper orientation of the block. Ledges 48, 50 on each wedge block 22 increase the area of the inclined surface 40 and limit the load exerted against the shaft 12. The surface 42 of each wedge block 22 may be coated with a friction reducing plastics material. In another embodiment, Fig. 5 (not shown), there is only a single wedge block which is axially loaded by a spring and an adjusting screw provides for variably pre-loading the spring. In a further embodiment, Fig. 7 (not shown), the spring acts on the wedge block through a secondary wedge.
GB5834668A 1967-12-14 1968-12-09 Improvements relating to the elimination of torsional lash in an axially movable steering column Expired GB1217055A (en)

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US69061267A 1967-12-14 1967-12-14
US74589368A 1968-07-18 1968-07-18

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GB1217055A true GB1217055A (en) 1970-12-23

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DE (1) DE1814609A1 (en)
ES (1) ES361442A1 (en)
FR (1) FR1595060A (en)
GB (1) GB1217055A (en)
SE (1) SE333882B (en)

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2136928A (en) * 1983-03-24 1984-09-26 Torrington Co Vehicle steering column
EP1717127A3 (en) * 2005-04-28 2007-05-23 Delphi Technologies, Inc. Telescoping steering shaft
EP3647156A1 (en) * 2018-10-31 2020-05-06 ZF Automotive Germany GmbH Steering gear for a vehicle
US11034378B2 (en) 2016-08-05 2021-06-15 ZF Steering Systems Poland Z.o.o. Steering column assembly

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DE1260273B (en) * 1961-08-02 1968-02-01 Kehr & Wichmann Deburring and cleaning machine for especially round workpieces, preferably gear wheels
DE3438918C2 (en) * 1984-10-24 1986-10-02 Daimler-Benz Ag, 7000 Stuttgart Driver connection between splined shafts and splined hubs of safety steering columns
SE459331B (en) * 1985-03-07 1989-06-26 Johansson Claes Verkstads LENGTH AND TILT ADJUSTABLE STEERING STEEL FOR VEHICLES
DE4008481A1 (en) * 1990-03-16 1991-09-19 Reiche & Co TRAINED AS TELESCOPIC TUBE, PREFERABLY ADJUSTABLE BY HANDCRAFT
DE9211147U1 (en) * 1992-08-20 1992-10-29 Kraemer, Ferdinand, 8176 Waakirchen, De
JP4610465B2 (en) * 2005-07-29 2011-01-12 富士機工株式会社 Steering shaft

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2136928A (en) * 1983-03-24 1984-09-26 Torrington Co Vehicle steering column
EP1717127A3 (en) * 2005-04-28 2007-05-23 Delphi Technologies, Inc. Telescoping steering shaft
US11034378B2 (en) 2016-08-05 2021-06-15 ZF Steering Systems Poland Z.o.o. Steering column assembly
EP3647156A1 (en) * 2018-10-31 2020-05-06 ZF Automotive Germany GmbH Steering gear for a vehicle

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SE333882B (en) 1971-03-29
FR1595060A (en) 1970-06-08
DE1814609A1 (en) 1969-07-10
ES361442A1 (en) 1970-11-01

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