The invention discloses a rack shaft and a method for manufacturing rack shaft. The rack shaft used for a dual-pinion electric power steering apparatus includes: a hollow first shaft in which a first rack for transmission of manual steering force is formed; and a solid second shaft in which a second rack for transmission of steering assist force is formed and which is coupled to the first shaft. A method for manufacturing a rack shaft includes: forming a first rack in a hollow first shaft by plastic working; coupling a solid second shaft to the first shaft after the plastic working; and forming a second rack in the second shaft by cutting after the coupling.
Rack shaft and method for manufacturing rack shaft
28.10.2015
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B21K MAKING FORGED OR PRESSED METAL PRODUCTS, e.g. HORSE-SHOES, RIVETS, BOLTS OR WHEELS , Herstellen von Schmiede- oder Presserzeugnissen aus Metall, z.B. Hufeisen, Nieten, Bolzen oder Rädern / F16H Getriebe , GEARING / B23P Sonstige Metallbearbeitung , OTHER WORKING OF METAL / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge |