Patent ID: 7121378
Filing Date: 2006-10-17
Classification: B62D,F16D

Abstract:
1. A transfer ratio varying apparatus for a vehicle, comprising: an actuator including an input shaft that rotates with a housing; a steering shaft configured to transmit a steering angle of a steering wheel; a damper positioned at the steering shaft to absorb vibration caused by the actuator; and a flexible coupling configured to connect an input part of the actuator and the steering shaft, wherein the damper is positioned at the flexible coupling, wherein the flexible coupling comprises: a first yoke fixed at the steering shaft; a coupling main body including an elastic member and fixed to the first yoke by a first fastener extending along an axis of the first yoke; and a second yoke fixed at the coupling main body by a second fastener extending along an axis of the second yoke and fixed at the input part, wherein the damper is fixed to the first yoke by the first fastener.