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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 13, 1999
Christian Weis, Mainz, DE;
Mannesmann VDO AG, Frankfurt, DE;
Abstract
The bearing module (,) is used to support an actuating element which can be displaced counter to the force of at least one return spring (,) with a force hysteresis due to friction. With previous bearing modules, complex friction mechanisms which ensure the desired hysteresis are provided in addition to the return springs. To reduce the number of parts necessary for a bearing module, the proposal is that the force should be transmitted from the return spring (,) via a friction element (,) which slides on a friction surface (,) assigned to the return spring (,) during the displacement, either tensioning the spring (,) or being returned by it. The direct production of hysteresis in the return mechanism reduces the number of components and hence the costs of production for the bearing module (,).