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US 2004/0201193 A1Published application
Knuckle to tie rod damping system
AssigneeDana Corporation
InventorsRalph W. Larson, Thomas Barton
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Abstract
A steering assembly is provided that incorporates a system for controlled damping of vibration between a steering knuckle and tie rod end. A bushing formed from a damping material is inserted within an aperture formed in a tie rod arm of the steering knuckle. The shank from a ball stud member of a tie rod end is then inserted through the aperture and through a spring washer. The combination of the bushing and spring washer reduces and/or eliminates transmission of vibration from the steering knuckle to the tie rod end.
Claims20
A steering assembly, comprising:
- a steering knuckle having a body and a tie rod arm extending therefrom, said tie rod arm defining an aperture;
- a tie rod end having a shank extending from a socket, said shank configured to be received within said aperture;
- a bushing formed from a damping material disposed within said aperture in said tie rod arm and in contact with said shank of said tie rod end;
- and,
- a spring washer disposed on a first side of said tie rod arm and configured to receive said shank.
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A steering assembly, comprising:
- a steering knuckle having a body and a tie rod arm extending therefrom, said tie rod arm defining an aperture extending through said tie rod arm;
- a tie rod end having a shank extending from a socket, said shank configured to be received within and extend through said aperture;
- a bushing formed from a damping material disposed within said aperture in said tie rod arm and in contact with said shank of said tie rod end;
- and,
- a spring washer disposed on a first side of said tie rod arm opposite from said socket of said tie rod and configured to receive said shank
- wherein said aperture, said shank, and said bushing all taper in a complementary fashion.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.