A steering shaft apparatus for transferring a torque from a steering wheel to a steering gearbox while adapting to obstructions and movement of the steering gearbox relative to the steering wheel includes a rigid shaft and a flexible shaft. The rigid shaft connects to the steering wheel and the flexible shaft connects to an input of the steering gearbox. A torque applied to the steering wheel is transferred through the rigid shaft and the flexible shaft to the input. The flexible shaft bends as needed while continuing to serve to transfer the torque.


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    Title :

    Bendable steering shaft


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    Publication date :

    2024-12-31


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F16D COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION , Nicht schaltbare Kupplungen / F16C SHAFTS , Wellen / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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