Patent ID: 6708796
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: B62D,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
An electric power steering apparatus, comprising:a driving gear interlocking with a source of a rotational force for steering assistance and having first and second ends, a first shaft at its first end and a second shaft at its second end; a driven gear engaged with said driving gear and connected to a steering mechanism; a pressing body pressing said driving gear toward said driven gear by urging said first shaft in a direction crosswise to its length; and a guide member provided with a guide hole for guiding movement of said pressing body, the guide member constructed to guide said pressing body for movement crosswise to the length of the first shaft while preventing movement thereof in the direction of the length of the first shaft; said first shaft being supported by said guide member through said pressing body; and a rolling bearing in a fixed relationship to the guide member positioned to support the second shaft.