Patent ID: 9108671
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: B60R,B62D,F16J

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a panel having a first surface on a first side and a second surface on a second side and defining a hole that extends through the panel from the first surface to the second surface; a boot including a first portion having a first bellows, a second portion having a second bellows, and a third portion that extends through the hole and that interconnects the first portion and the second portion; wherein the boot defines a chamber; wherein the first portion of the boot defines a first opening of the chamber on the first side of the panel; and wherein the boot includes a bearing that is operatively connected to the second portion of the boot and that defines a second opening of the chamber on the second side of the panel; a first fastening element operatively attached to the bearing and disposed within the chamber; wherein the first fastening element is selectively engageable to a second fastening element; and a seal member operatively connected to the third portion of the boot, and contacting the panel to form at least one seal around the hole; wherein the second fastening element is mounted with respect to a steering shaft extending through the first and second openings such that the second fastening element is disposed within the chamber and is rotatable relative to the steering shaft.