Patent ID: 6257075
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: G01L

Abstract:
A method for producing a torque limiting housing (2) around a torsion rod (10) connecting two shaft sections (3,12) of an automotive steering shaft (4) comprising:(a) providing a first shaft section (3) having a first body portion defining a longitudinal cavity which extends inwardly from one end thereof;(b) providing a torsion rod (10);(c) securing a first end of the torsion rod (10) to first shaft section (3) within the longitudinal cavity;(d) securing the second end of the torsion rod to a second shaft section (12);(e) connecting the body portion of first shaft section (3) to second shaft section (12); and(f) physically separating the first body portion into two parts by removing material of preselected width therefrom along parting lines that limit the maximum torque impartable to torsion rod (10) by shaft section (3).