Patent ID: 9127711
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: B60R,B62D,F16C

Abstract:
1. An angular contact bearing assembly for use in a steering column, comprising: at least one rolling bearing with conductive components; and at least one conductive structure creating an electrically conductive contact between one of said at least one conductive components of said rolling bearing and a shaft, a sleeve and said at least one conductive structure form an inseparable compound, wherein said at least one conductive structure has a fixed portion molded with said sleeve and a protruding portion, the at least one conductive structure further comprising, a first elastically deformable contact portion to said inner ring, a second elastically deformable contact portion to said shaft, and a force transmitting portion connecting said first contact portion and said second contact portion, wherein said force transmitting portion is arranged such that a pressure applied to said first contact portion and/or to said second contact portion is at least partially transferred to said other contact portion respectively.