Integrated transfer line for automotive steering system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7364204
APP PUB NO 20060213716A1
SERIAL NO

11086836

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An apparatus according to this invention for carrying hydraulic fluid in a power assisted automotive steering system, includes a tube having a tube wall formed with a first port that extends though a thickness of the tube wall. A housing includes a wall formed with a second port extending though a thickness of the housing wall. A retainer is secured to the housing. A fluid transfer line includes a first surface that contacts an outer surface of the tube, is formed with a passage communicating with the first port, is sealed against fluid flow past the first surface, and is secured to an outer surface of the tube. A second surface contacting the retainer is formed with a passage communicating with the second port, is sealed against fluid flow past the second surface, and is secured to the housing by the retainer.

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TRW AUTOMOTIVE U S LLC12001 TECH CENTER DRIVE LIVONIA MI 48150

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, Jr William E Kingsport, TN 3 25
Harer, Dennis F Kingsport, TN 8 71
Leidy, John Rogersville, TN 1 0
Roline, Eric A Morristown, TN 4 27

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