An apparatus for use in turning at least one steerable vehicle wheel includes a steering member rotatably supported in a housing. The steering member rotates relative to the housing about a first axis to effect turning movement of the at least one steerable vehicle wheel. A ball nut is connected with an externally threaded portion of the steering member. The steering member is rotatable relative to the ball nut assembly to axially move the ball nut assembly relative to the housing. An electric motor is operable to apply a rotational force to the steering member to urge the steering member to rotate relative to the housing. The electric motor has an output shaft extending along a second axis extending generally parallel to the first axis. A first gear is rotatable about the second axis with the output shaft of the motor. A second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear is rotatable about a third axis extending transverse to the second axis. A third gear is rotatable with the second gear about the third axis. A fourth gear in meshing engagement with the third gear is rotatable with the steering member relative to the housing.


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    Title :

    APPARATUS FOR USE IN TURNING STEERABLE VEHICLE WHEELS


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-05-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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