US3318170A
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No-lash axially movable steering column
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1965-08-05
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Granted: 1967-05-09
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Expires: 1985-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dean E Runkle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:20
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D1/18; B62D1/185; B62D1/19; B62D1/192; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/10; F16B7/14; F16B7/1427; F16B7/1436; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
AN AXIALLY MOVABLE STEERING COLUMN COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND SHAFTS, ONE OF WHICH IS AXIALLY MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS, SAID FIRST SHAFT HAVING A POLYGONAL SHAPE AND SAID SECOND SHAFT HAVING A CORRESPONDING POLYGONAL BORE THEREIN FOR RECEIVING SAID FIRST SHAFT, RADIALLY EXTENDING PASSAGE MEANS LOCATED IN ONE OF SAID SHAFTS, AND A PLURALITY OF SPRING LOADED MEMBERS LOCATED IN SAID PASSAGE MEANS, SAID SPRING LOADED MEMBERS EACH BEING IN ABUTMENT WITH A DIFFERENT POLYGONAL SURFACE OF THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS AT A LOCATION OFF CENTER OF THE ABUTTING POLYGONAL SURFACE TO CAUSE ROTATION AND CONTINUOUS FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF ONE OF SAID SHAFTS WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS TO THEREBY ELIMINATE TORSIONAL LASH THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
AN AXIALLY MOVABLE STEERING COLUMN COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND SHAFTS, ONE OF WHICH IS AXIALLY MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS, SAID FIRST SHAFT HAVING A POLYGONAL SHAPE AND SAID SECOND SHAFT HAVING A CORRESPONDING POLYGONAL BORE THEREIN FOR RECEIVING SAID FIRST SHAFT, RADIALLY EXTENDING PASSAGE MEANS LOCATED IN ONE OF SAID SHAFTS, AND A PLURALITY OF SPRING LOADED MEMBERS LOCATED IN SAID PASSAGE MEANS, SAID SPRING LOADED MEMBERS EACH BEING IN ABUTMENT WITH A DIFFERENT POLYGONAL SURFACE OF THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS AT A LOCATION OFF CENTER OF THE ABUTTING POLYGONAL SURFACE TO CAUSE ROTATION AND CONTINUOUS FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF ONE OF SAID SHAFTS WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS TO THEREBY ELIMINATE TORSIONAL LASH THEREBETWEEN.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-05-08 | 1970-11-07 | 1971-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-08 | 1974-11-07 | 1975-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-08 | 1978-11-07 | 1979-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |