Kugelspindelgetriebe

English translation: recirculating ball gearbox

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German term or phrase:Kugelspindelgetriebe
English translation:recirculating ball gearbox
Entered by: TransWolf

11:00 Nov 9, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / power steering
German term or phrase: Kugelspindelgetriebe
Erstmals beim ### kommt eine elektromechanische Lenkung mit riemengetriebenem Kugelspindelgetriebe und achsparallel angeordnetem Elektromotor zum Einsatz.

This is from a text about a 4x4 SUV. The steering is assisted by an electric motor mounted parallel to the rack for more efficiency. Does anyone know if the Kugelspindelgetriebe is a "recirculating ball system"?

According to Howstuffworks this is common on SUVs:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/steering3.htm

TIA
TransWolf
ball screw drive
Explanation:
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Patrick Johnson
Local time: 23:29
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Thanks for your help Patrick. Recirculating ball gearbox was right in the end.
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Explanation:
There are various hits on Google for this. It may be suitable in this case.

Patrick Johnson
Local time: 23:29
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Thanks for your help Patrick. Recirculating ball gearbox was right in the end.
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