Measuring device for measuring belt tension in belt end of vehicle steering system, has plunger attached to belt end, generating reference force and determining belt tension inserted into opening in steering housing

摘要

The device has a plunger (20) attached to an end (24) of a belt (23) and generating reference force and determining belt tension. The plunger is inserted into an opening (21) in a steering housing (22) of a vehicle steering system. A minimum value and a maximum value for a plunging force are stored in an evaluation unit. The plunger is manually driven or driven by a motor. Function between the plunging force and axis force is provided in the evaluation unit. A force measuring device is arranged above the plunger and fixed in the plunger by a stud screw. An independent claim is also included for a method for measuring belt tension in a belt end of a vehicle steering system.