A rotation limiting device for a steering system includes a steering shaft rotatable during steering motion. The rotation limiting device also includes a stationary feature. The rotation limiting device further includes a first plate having a face defining a slot extending from a first end to a second end. The rotation limiting device yet further includes a second plate having a face defining a spiral shaped recess extending from a first spiral end to a second spiral end. The rotation limiting device also includes a ball bearing partially disposed within the spiral shaped recess and the slot, wherein one of the first plate and the second plate is fixed to the stationary feature, and the other of the first plate and the second plate is fixed to the steering shaft and rotatable therewith.
ROTATION LIMITING DEVICE FOR STEERING SYSTEM
17.03.2022
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge |
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