Patent attributes
A reducer of an electric power steering apparatus include: a worm shaft having a first worm shaft bearing and a second worm shaft bearing respectively on a first end connected to a motor and an opposite second end; a gear housing receiving the first worm shaft bearing, the second worm shaft bearing, and the worm shaft; a first support member disposed between the second worm shaft bearing and the gear housing and having outer supporting portions on the outer side thereof to support the inner side of the housing and inner supporting portions on the inner side thereof to support the second worm shaft bearing; and a second support member coupled to the gear housing and supporting the outer side of the second worm bearing shaft through the first support member.