Inventors:
Rifka Cholakon - Exton PA
James C. Stiles - Reading PA
Assignee:
Neapco Inc. - Pottstown PA
International Classification:
B62D 118
Abstract:
A shaft assembly capable of length variation is disclosed including a shaft and telescoping tube. A coupling is provided between the shaft and tube including torsion means on the shaft for providing minimal rotational backlash and roller bearings for providing minimal sliding resistance between the tube and shaft. The torsion means may take various forms such as a torsion spring or a torsion bar.