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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 05, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2012
George E. Arlt, Midland, MI (US);
David P. Holm, Brant, MI (US);
Troy P. Strieter, Sebewaing, MI (US);
James J. Shavrnoch, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Bryan G. Freed, Rapid River, MI (US);
George E. Arlt, Midland, MI (US);
David P. Holm, Brant, MI (US);
Troy P. Strieter, Sebewaing, MI (US);
James J. Shavrnoch, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Bryan G. Freed, Rapid River, MI (US);
Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US);
Abstract
A ball-screw assembly isolator is provided, and includes a housing; a ball-screw, a bearing assembly, a retaining member, a first compressible member and a second compressible member. The bearing assembly is located between the housing and the ball-screw. The bearing assembly includes an outer race. The retaining member is secured by the housing. The first compressible member is positioned between the housing and the outer race. The second compressible member is positioned between the outer race and the retaining member. The retaining member is configured to be preloaded to exert an axial force upon the first compressible member and the second compressible member.