Steering shaft with alignment mechanism arranged at one end to enable aligned fixing with a clamping yoke

The steering shaft assembly with a recessed pocket and flag device simplifies the assembly process by ensuring correct alignment and preventing premature fastening, enhancing assembly reliability and reducing errors.

DE102023133262B4Active Publication Date: 2026-05-28STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORP
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE102023133262
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-11-28
Filing Date
2023-11-28
Publication Date
2026-05-28
Estimated Expiration
2043-11-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The assembly of a steering shaft in a motor vehicle is complicated by confined spaces, poor lighting, and the need to move the vehicle during coupling, making proper insertion into a clamping yoke difficult.

Method used

A steering shaft assembly with a recessed pocket and flag device that ensures correct rotational and axial alignment, featuring a flag that blocks the fastener opening until the shaft is fully inserted, preventing improper coupling.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates easy and reliable assembly of the steering shaft by ensuring correct alignment and preventing premature fastening, reducing assembly errors and potential corrosion.

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Abstract

Steering shaft assembly, comprising: a steering shaft (31) extending along a central longitudinal axis (32) between a first end section and a second end section opposite the first end section, wherein the first end section terminates at a first end (22) and the second end section terminates at a second end (23), wherein a pocket (29) extends axially into the first end (22); a clamping yoke (24) with a through-hole (51) dimensioned to receive the first end section of the steering shaft (31), wherein the clamping yoke (24) has a fastening element opening (44); and a flag device (26) with a body (28) arranged in the pocket (29) and a flag (30) extending radially outwards from the body (28), the flag (30) being configured to block the fastening element opening (44) in the clamping yoke (24) until the steering shaft (31) is positioned in the through bore (51) in a fully assembled position; characterized by that a slot (52) extends radially outwards from the pocket (29) and that the flag (30) extends through the slot (52) and outwards radially.
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