Bendable steering shaft

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12179831
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18231618

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A steering shaft apparatus for transferring a torque from a steering wheel to a steering gearbox while adapting to obstructions and movement of the steering gearbox relative to the steering wheel includes a rigid shaft and a flexible shaft. The rigid shaft connects to the steering wheel and the flexible shaft connects to an input of the steering gearbox. A torque applied to the steering wheel is transferred through the rigid shaft and the flexible shaft to the input. The flexible shaft bends as needed while continuing to serve to transfer the torque.

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HANSON JACOBMILBANK SD

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Hanson, Jacob Milbank, US 11 44

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