Three point rack bar support for rack and pinion assembly
Abstract
Abstract A WEDGE-SHAPED RECESS WITH CONVERGING SIDEWALLS ENGAGING OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE RACK BAR AND SLIDABLY SUPPORTING A SPRING-URGED PLASTIC PLUG ENGAGING THE RACK BAR BETWEEN THE INCLINED SURFACES TO URGE THE BAR DEEPER INTO THE RECESS. THE PLASTIC BEARING SUPPORT IS MOUNTED IN THE END OF THE TUBE REMOTE FROM THE PINION HOUSING. A RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY ESPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR AUTOMOTIVE STEERING GEAR HAVING A RACK BAR SLIDABLY SUPPORTED ON TWO LATERALLY SPACED CONVERGING SURFACES, AND URGED AGAINST SAID SURFACES BY A THIRD SUPPORT. THE RACK BAR PREFERABLY IS SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN A PINION HOUSING ADJACENT ONE END, EXTENDS THROUGH A TUBE PROJECTING FROM THE PINION HOUSING, AND IS SLIDABLY MOUNTED ADJACENT ITS OTHER END BY A PLASTIC BEARING SECURED IN THE TUBE HAVING
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- 👤 Frederick J Adams
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