Patent ID: 8662517
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: B62K,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A steering bearing assembly comprising: a cap comprising a first surface adapted to receive an axial clamping force and a second surface adapted to transmit the axial clamping force; a bearing element comprising a first surface in force transmission communication with said second surface of said cap and adapted to receive the axial clamping force and a second surface adapted to transmit the axial clamping force; wherein said cap and said bearing element define an axial force transmission path through said respective first and second surfaces thereof; and a compression ring moveably coupled to said cap and disposed radially inwardly of said bearing assembly outside of said axial force transmission path, wherein said compression ring comprises an inner annular surface adapted to transmit a radial compressive force from said cap to a steerer element.