ENERGY ABSORPTION STRAP ASSEMBLY WITH CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROL BRACKET

    公开(公告)号:US20230211822A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-06

    申请号:US18075712

    申请日:2022-12-06

    CPC classification number: B62D1/192 B62D1/185

    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket. The steering column assembly also includes an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes an energy absorbing strap assembly operatively coupled to the upper jacket. The energy absorbing strap assembly includes an energy absorbing strap having a first leg portion, a second leg portion and a curved portion connecting the first leg portion and the second leg portion, the first leg portion coupled to the upper jacket. The energy absorbing strap also includes a control bracket defining a slot sized to receive the curved portion of the energy absorbing strap.

    Bearing retainer and steering column assembly with the bearing retainer

    公开(公告)号:US11498602B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-15

    申请号:US17204315

    申请日:2021-03-17

    Abstract: A steering column assembly comprises an outer jacket extending along an axis and defining a central opening for placing a steering shaft and a bearing assembly. A bearing retainer is located in the outer jacket for axially retaining the bearing assembly in the outer jacket. The bearing retainer comprises a first surface spaced from a second surface by an outer edge and an inner edge. The inner edge defines an opening for placement of the steering shaft. The bearing retainer includes a first spring finger extending from the first surface away from the second surface at an angle and a second spring finger extending from the second surface away from the first surface at an angle.

    INJECTION MOLDED RAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20210245792A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-12

    申请号:US17117452

    申请日:2020-12-10

    Abstract: A rake lever assembly for a steering column is provided. The steering column is adjustable in an unlocked position of the rake lever assembly and is in a fixed position in a locked position of the rake lever assembly. The rake lever assembly includes a rake lever, the lever being rotatable for moving the clamping arrangement between the locked position and the unlocked position. The rake lever assembly also includes a metal stamping press fit to the rake lever.

    Steering column assembly having a restriction assembly

    公开(公告)号:US10112640B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-30

    申请号:US15334640

    申请日:2016-10-26

    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a restriction assembly that is operatively connected to a jacket assembly and a mounting bracket. The restriction assembly includes a first strap and a second strap. The first strap has a pivot that extends into the mounting bracket and has a plurality of first locking teeth. The second strap is disposed transverse to the first strap. The second strap has a plurality of second locking teeth that face towards the plurality of first locking teeth and has a plurality of third locking teeth disposed opposite the plurality of second locking teeth.

    TELESCOPICALLY ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN
    15.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180141582A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-24

    申请号:US15355870

    申请日:2016-11-18

    Abstract: An extendable steering column includes a first jacket, a second jacket, an energy absorption strap, an indexing feature and a spring. The first jacket extends along an axis and the second jacket is disposed radially inward from the first jacket with the first and second jackets being in telescopic relationship to one-another. The locking shoe is in radial contact with the second jacket. The strap is fixed to the second jacket and disposed radially between the first and second jackets. The indexing feature facilitates a locked state and an unlocked state, and is carried between and defined by the strap and the locking shoe for telescopic adjustment of the steering column. The spring is disposed radially between the shoe and strap, and is constructed and arranged to bias the locking shoe radially away from the strap and toward the unlocked state.

    Steering column assembly
    16.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09828019B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-28

    申请号:US15065231

    申请日:2016-03-09

    CPC classification number: B62D1/195

    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a first energy absorption strap and an energy absorption strap mounting assembly coupled to a jacket assembly. The energy absorption strap mounting assembly includes an engagement surface and at least one standoff. The at least one standoff extends from at least one of the first energy absorption strap and the engagement surface. The at least one standoff spaces the first energy absorption strap from the engagement surface in an assembled condition. The spacing defines a receiving area configured to receive a second energy absorption strap therein.

    Self-centering telescope guidance mechanism for adjustable columns

    公开(公告)号:US12286148B1

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-29

    申请号:US18584957

    申请日:2024-02-22

    Abstract: A steering column jacket assembly for a steering system of motor vehicle includes a first steering jacket extending along a longitudinal axis and a second steering jacket arranged for telescoping movement relative to the first steering jacket along the longitudinal axis. A guide bracket is fixed to the second steering jacket. The guide bracket has a guide bushing disposed between the guide bracket and the first steering jacket, the guide bushing self-centering the first steering jacket and the second steering jacket relative to one another to inhibit relative rotation between the first steering jacket and the second steering jacket.

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