Steering actuator and initial free play adjustment method between reducer gears of steering actuator

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a steer-by-wire type steering actuator. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a steering actuator may include: a first reducer including a worm configured to rotate by receiving a rotational force of a motor and a worm wheel configured to rotate in engagement with the worm; a pinion shaft coupled to a center of the worm wheel and configured to rotate together with the worm wheel; a second reducer including a first gear formed on the pinion shaft, and an output shaft configured to operate a pitman arm while rotating by receiving a rotational force through a second gear engaged with the first gear; a first gear housing configured to receive the worm and coupled to the motor; a second gear housing provided with a first mounter for receiving and mounting the pinion shaft and a second mounter formed apart to communicate with the first mounter and configured to receive and mount the output shaft, and coupled to the first gear housing; and a holder configured to rotatably support the pinion shaft and having a rotational center axis eccentric with respect to a central axis of the pinion shaft to adjust an axial distance between the pinion shaft and the output shaft.