ES2063643A2 - Adjustable length vehicle steering column - Google Patents

Adjustable length vehicle steering column

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Publication number
ES2063643A2
ES2063643A2 ES09201050A ES9201050A ES2063643A2 ES 2063643 A2 ES2063643 A2 ES 2063643A2 ES 09201050 A ES09201050 A ES 09201050A ES 9201050 A ES9201050 A ES 9201050A ES 2063643 A2 ES2063643 A2 ES 2063643A2
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Prior art keywords
steering column
vehicle steering
adjustable length
mating splines
length vehicle
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ES09201050A
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Spanish (es)
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ES2063643R (en
ES2063643B1 (en
Inventor
James Peter Bentley
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Torrington Co Ltd
Timken US LLC
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Torrington Co Ltd
Torrington Co
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Publication of ES2063643A2 publication Critical patent/ES2063643A2/en
Publication of ES2063643R publication Critical patent/ES2063643R/es
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Publication of ES2063643B1 publication Critical patent/ES2063643B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
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Classifications

    • 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
    • B62D1/185—Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable by axial displacement, e.g. telescopically
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C3/00—Shafts; Axles; Cranks; Eccentrics
    • F16C3/02—Shafts; Axles
    • F16C3/03—Shafts; Axles telescopic
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D1/00—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements
    • F16D1/02—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like
    • F16D1/027—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like non-disconnectable, e.g. involving gluing, welding or the like
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/02—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions
    • F16D3/06—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted to allow axial displacement
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C2326/00—Articles relating to transporting
    • F16C2326/20—Land vehicles
    • F16C2326/24—Steering systems, e.g. steering rods or columns

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Steering Controls (AREA)

Abstract

A vehicle steering column which is adjustable in length has an inner shaft or tube (4) slidable in an outer tube (5), there being mating splines (6) on both the inner and outer parts to transmit torque whilst facilitating axial adjustment. In order to inhibit transmission of backlash and vibration between the pans, a plastics material (9) is introduced into clearances between at least some of the mating splines and, to enhance this effect, circular grooves (8) and/or longitudinal cavities (Fig 4) can be provided in the region of the mating splines.
ES09201050A 1991-05-24 1992-05-22 STEERING COLUMN FOR VEHICLE, ADJUSTABLE LENGTH. Expired - Fee Related ES2063643B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9111315A GB2256027A (en) 1991-05-24 1991-05-24 Adjustable length vehicle steering column

Publications (3)

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ES2063643A2 true ES2063643A2 (en) 1995-01-01
ES2063643R ES2063643R (en) 1997-01-16
ES2063643B1 ES2063643B1 (en) 1997-08-01

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ES09201050A Expired - Fee Related ES2063643B1 (en) 1991-05-24 1992-05-22 STEERING COLUMN FOR VEHICLE, ADJUSTABLE LENGTH.

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DE (1) DE4216503A1 (en)
ES (1) ES2063643B1 (en)
FR (1) FR2676697A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2256027A (en)

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US7556293B2 (en) 2005-06-27 2009-07-07 Delphi Technologies, Inc. Telescoping steering column assembly and method of manufacturing the assembly
US11767050B2 (en) * 2020-04-30 2023-09-26 Steering Solutions Ip Holding Corporation Plastic injected rigid splined shaft connection

Citations (6)

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FR2313593A1 (en) * 1975-06-05 1976-12-31 Pitner Alfred Vehicle steering system shaft assembly - has plastics retainers received in groove in enlarged dia. male element end
US4010533A (en) * 1974-12-11 1977-03-08 Nadella Method of producing a transmission device
GB2114718A (en) * 1982-01-28 1983-08-24 Reiche & Co Telescopic tube assembly suitable for an adjustable-height motor vehicle steering column
FR2561605A1 (en) * 1984-03-23 1985-09-27 Nacam Telescopic steering column for motor vehicles equipped with sliding control means
GB2165620A (en) * 1984-10-10 1986-04-16 Brd Co Ltd Sliding spline assemblies
EP0220986A2 (en) * 1985-10-30 1987-05-06 Ecia - Equipements Et Composants Pour L'industrie Automobile Telescopic transmission shaft with angular-play adjustment

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GB1132649A (en) * 1966-04-30 1968-11-06 Brown Tractors Ltd Improvements in splined connections
US3832076A (en) * 1972-09-25 1974-08-27 Gen Motors Corp Splined assembly with retaining rings

Patent Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4010533A (en) * 1974-12-11 1977-03-08 Nadella Method of producing a transmission device
FR2313593A1 (en) * 1975-06-05 1976-12-31 Pitner Alfred Vehicle steering system shaft assembly - has plastics retainers received in groove in enlarged dia. male element end
GB2114718A (en) * 1982-01-28 1983-08-24 Reiche & Co Telescopic tube assembly suitable for an adjustable-height motor vehicle steering column
FR2561605A1 (en) * 1984-03-23 1985-09-27 Nacam Telescopic steering column for motor vehicles equipped with sliding control means
GB2165620A (en) * 1984-10-10 1986-04-16 Brd Co Ltd Sliding spline assemblies
EP0220986A2 (en) * 1985-10-30 1987-05-06 Ecia - Equipements Et Composants Pour L'industrie Automobile Telescopic transmission shaft with angular-play adjustment

Also Published As

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FR2676697A1 (en) 1992-11-27
GB2256027A (en) 1992-11-25
ES2063643R (en) 1997-01-16
FR2676697B1 (en) 1997-02-21
GB9111315D0 (en) 1991-07-17
DE4216503A1 (en) 1992-11-26
ES2063643B1 (en) 1997-08-01

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