Backdrive assembly with a variable preload

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9534587
APP PUB NO 20150136528A1
SERIAL NO

14542569

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A system is disclosed herein. The system having a backdrive assembly that includes a spring body retainer having a first body portion, the spring body retainer configured for rotational movement about an axis. A biasing member is provided that is configured to exert a backdriving force on the spring body retainer. A spring leg retainer is provided having a second body portion and a plurality of projections, the spring leg retainer being configured to incrementally apply a preload torque to the biasing member. A spring locking plate is operably connected to the spring leg retainer, the spring locking plate being configured to engage at least one of the plurality of projections.

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INTEVA PRODUCTS LLC1401 CROOKS ROAD TROY MI 48084

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Perkins, Donald Michael Sterling Heights, US 37 324
Tostado, Carlos I Chihuahua, MX 6 32

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