Telescope drive bracket with anti-rotation features

    公开(公告)号:US11459018B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-04

    申请号:US17034561

    申请日:2020-09-28

    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket. The assembly also includes an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket. The assembly further includes a telescope actuator assembly comprising a nut translatable along a lead screw. The assembly yet further includes a telescope drive bracket having a base portion and a pair of arms extending from the base portion, the pair of arms each defining a slot with a respective slot surface, wherein the nut is disposed within the slots in an assembled condition to move the upper jacket in a telescope direction relative to the lower jacket. The assembly also includes a first pair of anti-rotation features disposed on the slot surface of a first arm of the pair of arms.

    TELESCOPE DRIVE BRACKET WITH ANTI-ROTATION FEATURES

    公开(公告)号:US20220097750A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17034561

    申请日:2020-09-28

    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket. The assembly also includes an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket. The assembly further includes a telescope actuator assembly comprising a nut translatable along a lead screw. The assembly yet further includes a telescope drive bracket having a base portion and a pair of arms extending from the base portion, the pair of arms each defining a slot with a respective slot surface, wherein the nut is disposed within the slots in an assembled condition to move the upper jacket in a telescope direction relative to the lower jacket. The assembly also includes a first pair of anti-rotation features disposed on the slot surface of a first arm of the pair of arms.

    STEERING COLUMN REARWARD RETENTION FEATURE

    公开(公告)号:US20210347404A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-11

    申请号:US16867981

    申请日:2020-05-06

    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket having a bridge proximate a forward end of the lower jacket, the bridge defining a slot. The assembly also includes an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes a telescope actuator assembly. The steering column assembly yet further includes a telescope drive bracket operatively coupled to, and translated by, the telescope actuator assembly, the telescope drive bracket having a base portion coupled to the upper jacket to move the upper jacket in a telescope direction relative to the lower jacket. The steering column assembly also includes a plate coupled to an outer surface of the upper jacket and disposed between the base portion of the telescope drive bracket and the upper jacket, the plate having a retention feature positioned to contact the bridge of the lower jacket to define a rearward telescope limit.

    Steering column rearward retention feature

    公开(公告)号:US11167785B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-09

    申请号:US16867981

    申请日:2020-05-06

    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket having a bridge proximate a forward end of the lower jacket, the bridge defining a slot. The assembly also includes an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes a telescope actuator assembly. The steering column assembly yet further includes a telescope drive bracket operatively coupled to, and translated by, the telescope actuator assembly, the telescope drive bracket having a base portion coupled to the upper jacket to move the upper jacket in a telescope direction relative to the lower jacket. The steering column assembly also includes a plate coupled to an outer surface of the upper jacket and disposed between the base portion of the telescope drive bracket and the upper jacket, the plate having a retention feature positioned to contact the bridge of the lower jacket to define a rearward telescope limit.

    ANTI-ROTATION FEATURE FOR STEERING COLUMN TELESCOPE DRIVE ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20200156692A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-21

    申请号:US16198115

    申请日:2018-11-21

    Abstract: A telescope drive assembly for a steering column assembly includes a column jacket moveable in a rake direction and defining a tapered slot. The telescope drive assembly also includes a telescope actuator assembly operatively coupled to the column jacket to move the column jacket in a telescope direction. The telescope drive assembly further includes a telescope drive bracket operatively coupled to the telescope actuator assembly and to the column jacket, the telescope drive bracket and the column jacket rotatable about a common axis in the rake direction. The telescope drive assembly yet further includes a telescope guide disposed between the telescope drive bracket and the column jacket, the telescope guide disposed at least partially within the tapered slot and translatable within the tapered slot in the telescope direction.

    ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY HAVING SELF-DE-LASHING POWER-RAKE MECHANISM
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    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。

    STEERING COLUMN RAKE PIVOT ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20220097751A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17035041

    申请日:2020-09-28

    Abstract: A rake pivot assembly for a steering column assembly includes a pair of flanges spaced from each other and oriented parallel to each other, each of the flanges defining an elongated opening. The assembly also includes a pair of lower brackets, each of the lower brackets having a portion thereof fitting over one of the pair of flanges. The assembly further includes a pair of alignment bushings, each of the pair of alignment bushings at least partially disposed within one of the elongated openings and positioned between one of the lower brackets and one of the flanges. The assembly yet further includes a pair of lower bracket pins, each of the lower bracket pins extending along a pivot axis of the steering column assembly and through one of the lower brackets and through one of the flanges to couple one of the lower brackets to one of the flanges.

    Steering column rake pivot assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11267502B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-08

    申请号:US17035041

    申请日:2020-09-28

    Abstract: A rake pivot assembly for a steering column assembly includes a pair of flanges spaced from each other and oriented parallel to each other, each of the flanges defining an elongated opening. The assembly also includes a pair of lower brackets, each of the lower brackets having a portion thereof fitting over one of the pair of flanges. The assembly further includes a pair of alignment bushings, each of the pair of alignment bushings at least partially disposed within one of the elongated openings and positioned between one of the lower brackets and one of the flanges. The assembly yet further includes a pair of lower bracket pins, each of the lower bracket pins extending along a pivot axis of the steering column assembly and through one of the lower brackets and through one of the flanges to couple one of the lower brackets to one of the flanges.

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