Patent ID: 8544886
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A steering system for a motor vehicle with electrical power assistance, the steering system comprising: a steering shaft, a steering-spindle bearing unit, in which the steering shaft is mounted rotatably, and which is guided in a slide, the steering-spindle bearing unit configured to be connected to a vehicle body, wherein the steering-spindle bearing unit is adjustable at least in its inclination relative to the slide, an electric motor, which is coupled rotatably via reduction gearing to a steering spindle, wherein the reduction gearing is enclosed and mounted in a housing, wherein the housing includes a means for forming a swivelling axis, about which the steering-spindle bearing unit is adjustable in its inclination, and a retaining clamp configured to fasten the steering system on the motor vehicle, wherein the retaining clamp has at least one guideway configured to interact with at least one counterstay arranged on the slide, wherein the slide is movable along the guideway after overcoming a presettable releasing force, and wherein, in the case of displacement of the slide along the guideway, the swivelling axis is moved upwards relative to the retaining clamp, and wherein at least one first oblong hole is arranged in the slide and at least one second oblong hole is arranged in the retaining clamp, wherein a swivel pin, which is held by the means for forming the swivelling axis, passes through the at least one first oblong hole and the at least one second oblong hole, and wherein the first and second oblong, holes are oriented relative to one another at an angle of more than 20°.