EXTERNALLY TRANSLATING, INTERNALLY TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20240132137A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-25

    申请号:US18400148

    申请日:2023-12-29

    CPC classification number: B62D1/185 B62D1/181 B62D5/006

    Abstract: An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. And a lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes a column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket is operatively coupled to the column mounting bracket and translates relative to the column mounting bracket, wherein the column mounting bracket defines a first set of tapered rail slots, each of the first set of tapered rail slots disposed on opposite sides of the column mounting bracket and extending longitudinally along the column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket defines a second set of tapered rail slots, each of the second set of tapered rail slots disposed on opposite sides of the lower jacket and extending longitudinally along the lower jacket. The steering column assembly yet further includes a first pair of sliding wedge bushings disposed within the first set of tapered rail slots.

    Steering column with dual direction lock

    公开(公告)号:US11891110B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-06

    申请号:US17970230

    申请日:2022-10-20

    CPC classification number: B62D1/184 B62D1/187

    Abstract: A steering column has a tubular jacket supported by a mount bracket. The tubular jacket extends along a central axis between lower and upper ends, and is pivotal about a pivot axis. The mount bracket has first and second sidewalls spaced from one another for movement of the tubular jacket therebetween. The first and second sidewalls have first and second lock features, respectively. A lock bolt extends along a lock bolt axis transversely to the central axis. First and second lock cams are operably supported by the lock bolt for rotation about the lock bolt axis between locked and unlocked states. The first and second lock cams have respective first and second lock cam lock features for engagement with the first and second lock features, respectively, to releasably lock the tubular jacket against pivotal movement about the pivot axis in opposite first and second directions, respectively.

    EXTERNALLY TRANSLATING, INTERNALLY TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20230311972A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-05

    申请号:US18084928

    申请日:2022-12-20

    CPC classification number: B62D1/185 B62D5/005

    Abstract: An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. The steering column assembly also includes a lower jacket, wherein the upper jacket is received within the lower jacket and is telecopingly adjustable therein. The steering column assembly further includes a column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket is operatively coupled to the column mounting bracket and translates relative to the column mounting bracket. The steering column assembly yet further includes a first actuator operatively coupled to the upper jacket to control telescoping adjustment of the upper jacket relative to the lower jacket. The steering column assembly also includes a second actuator operatively coupled to the lower jacket to control translating adjustment of the lower jacket relative to the column mounting bracket.

    RADIAL TELESCOPE BUSHING FOR STEERING COLUMN
    24.
    发明申请
    RADIAL TELESCOPE BUSHING FOR STEERING COLUMN 有权
    用于转向柱的径向电缆支架

    公开(公告)号:US20160252133A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-01

    申请号:US14633714

    申请日:2015-02-27

    Inventor: Jacob A. Caverly

    Abstract: A bushing assembly for a steering column having a fixed jacket and a telescope jacket is provided having a set screw configured for insertion into the fixed jacket, and a radial telescope bushing co-acting with the set screw and having a post and a curved bushing portion configured to pre-load the radial telescope bushing against the telescope jacket to provide a lash-free interface between the fixed jacket and the telescope jacket.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有固定护套和望远镜护套的转向柱的套管组件,其具有构造成用于插入到固定护套中的固定螺钉,以及与固定螺钉共同作用的径向望远镜衬套,并且具有柱和弯曲衬套部分 被配置为将径向望远镜衬套预先装载到望远镜护套上,以在固定护套和望远镜外套之间提供无间隙的界面。

    ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY HAVING SELF-DE-LASHING POWER-RAKE MECHANISM
    25.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY HAVING SELF-DE-LASHING POWER-RAKE MECHANISM 有权
    具有自卸式动力机构的可调整转向柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US20150251683A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-10

    申请号:US14640527

    申请日:2015-03-06

    CPC classification number: B62D1/181 B62D1/187 B62D1/189

    Abstract: A self-de-lashing power-rake mechanism of an adjustable steering column assembly of a vehicle is provided. The power-rake mechanism includes a jacket, rake bracket coupled to the jacket, and rake bolt extending through the jacket and bracket. At least one pivot bushing is disposed between the jacket and bracket and configured to receive and radially constrict around the bolt. A fastener is configured to be positioned onto the bolt, tightened, and seated on the bracket. The bolt is forced through the fastener, bracket, bushing, and jacket. The bolt is seated on the bracket as the fastener is tightened and draws the bolt, fastener, bracket, bushing, and jacket together as the fastener is being seated on the bracket, thereby de-lashing respective interfaces defined between and among the bolt, fastener, bracket, bushing, and jacket. A steering column assembly including the mechanism is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种车辆可调转向柱组件的自拆装动力耙机构。 动力耙式机构包括一个夹套,连接到护套的耙架,以及延伸穿过护套和支架的耙螺栓。 至少一个枢轴衬套设置在护套和托架之间并且被构造成在螺栓周围容纳和径向收缩。 紧固件被配置成定位在螺栓上,紧固并且坐在支架上。 螺栓被迫穿过紧固件,支架,衬套和护套。 当紧固件被紧固时,螺栓就位于支架上,当紧固件被放置在支架上时将螺栓,紧固件,支架,衬套和护套拉到一起,从而拆除在螺栓和紧固件之间限定的相应接口 ,支架,衬套和护套。 还提供了包括该机构的转向柱组件。

    Externally translating, internally telescoping steering column assembly

    公开(公告)号:US12227224B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-18

    申请号:US18400148

    申请日:2023-12-29

    Abstract: An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. And a lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes a column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket is operatively coupled to the column mounting bracket and translates relative to the column mounting bracket, wherein the column mounting bracket defines a first set of tapered rail slots, each of the first set of tapered rail slots disposed on opposite sides of the column mounting bracket and extending longitudinally along the column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket defines a second set of tapered rail slots, each of the second set of tapered rail slots disposed on opposite sides of the lower jacket and extending longitudinally along the lower jacket. The steering column assembly yet further includes a first pair of sliding wedge bushings disposed within the first set of tapered rail slots.

    No-back spring apparatus
    27.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11999405B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-04

    申请号:US17703142

    申请日:2022-03-24

    CPC classification number: B62D1/16 F16C27/04 F16C2326/24

    Abstract: A no-back spring apparatus includes a body having an annular shape extending between an outer diameter and an inner diameter, the body comprising a first axial side and a second axial side, the second axial side including a flat portion extending from the inner diameter toward the outer diameter. The no-back spring apparatus also includes a plurality of retaining fingers circumferentially spaced from each other and integrally formed with the body and extending radially outwardly from the outer diameter. The no-back spring apparatus further includes a plurality of spring elements integrally formed with the body, each of the plurality of spring elements including a tab portion extending radially inwardly from the inner dimeter.

    Externally translating, internally telescoping steering column assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11891113B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-06

    申请号:US18084942

    申请日:2022-12-20

    CPC classification number: B62D1/185 B62D1/181 B62D5/006

    Abstract: An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. And a lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes a column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket is operatively coupled to the column mounting bracket and translates relative to the column mounting bracket, wherein the column mounting bracket defines a first set of tapered rail slots, each of the first set of tapered rail slots disposed on opposite sides of the column mounting bracket and extending longitudinally along the column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket defines a second set of tapered rail slots, each of the second set of tapered rail slots disposed on opposite sides of the lower jacket and extending longitudinally along the lower jacket. The steering column assembly yet further includes a first pair of sliding wedge bushings disposed within the first set of tapered rail slots.

    EXTERNALLY TRANSLATING, INTERNALLY TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20230331285A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-19

    申请号:US18084942

    申请日:2022-12-20

    CPC classification number: B62D1/185 B62D5/006 B62D1/181

    Abstract: An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. And a lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes a column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket is operatively coupled to the column mounting bracket and translates relative to the column mounting bracket, wherein the column mounting bracket defines a first set of tapered rail slots, each of the first set of tapered rail slots disposed on opposite sides of the column mounting bracket and extending longitudinally along the column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket defines a second set of tapered rail slots, each of the second set of tapered rail slots disposed on opposite sides of the lower jacket and extending longitudinally along the lower jacket. The steering column assembly yet further includes a first pair of sliding wedge bushings disposed within the first set of tapered rail slots.

    STEERING COLUMN ENERGY ABSORPTION DISPLACEMENT LIMITER

    公开(公告)号:US20230242174A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-03

    申请号:US18102961

    申请日:2023-01-30

    CPC classification number: B62D1/185 B62D1/19 B62D1/181

    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a telescope drive bracket. The steering column assembly also includes a first jacket operatively coupled to the telescope drive bracket. The steering column assembly further includes a second jacket, wherein the first jacket is telescopingly moveable relative to the second jacket. The steering column yet further includes a collapse limiting feature having a cam portion and a blocking portion, wherein the blocking portion defines a first range of travel of the first jacket in a first position, wherein contact between the telescope drive bracket and the cam portion biases the blocking portion out of a first jacket path to allow a second, greater range of travel for the first jacket.

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