Patent ID: 8327971
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: B62D,F16H

Abstract:
1. A reducer of an electric power steering apparatus, the reducer comprising: a worm shaft bearing supporting an end of a worm shaft opposite to a motor shaft coupling portion end of the worm shaft, the worm shaft being formed with a worm tooth-engaged with a worm wheel; a bearing holder coupled with the worm shaft bearing while wrapping an outer wheel of the worm shaft bearing; an elastic ring intervened between the worm shaft bearing and the bearing holder; an elastic support provided on an inner circumferential surface of a gear housing so as to support an end portion of the worm shaft; and a supporting member positioned between an outer circumferential surface of the bearing holder and the inner circumferential surface of the gear housing so as to support the end portion of the worm shaft.