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Steering Wheel Mounting Assembly

  • US 20080236328A1
  • Filed: 03/24/2005
  • Published: 10/02/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A steering wheel mounting assembly, comprising:

  • a first stationary ring having a first bearing and a first cylindrical raceway,a second stationary ring having a second bearing and a second cylindrical raceway and being constructed and arranged to be fixed to a vehicle frame;

    a steering hub having a spindle with a radial flange extending therefrom, the spindle being constructed and arranged for connection with a steering shaft and the radial flange being constructed and arranged for connection with a steering wheel, the spindle having a first bearing raceway to engage the first bearing and a second bearing raceway to engage the second bearing, the radial flange having at least one opening that defines a bearing surface; and

    at least one friction roller assembly having a shaft with a third bearing thereabout, wherein the friction roller assembly is positioned in the opening such that as the third bearing rotates relative to the bearing surface, the third bearing moves radially outward and the shaft engages the first and second cylindrical raceways.

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