公开(公告)号：US10023223B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15281640

申请日：2016-09-30

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Donald A. Buzzard ,  James C. Russell ,  Randy W. Jones

IPC: B62D1/19 ,  B62D1/184

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes an energy absorption assembly, an adjustment lever, and a rocker member. The energy absorption assembly has an energy absorption strap and a cam member. The adjustment lever is operatively connected to at least one of the upper jacket assembly and the lower jacket assembly. The rocker member has a rocker member body that extends between a first end connected to the adjustment lever and a second end configured to engage the cam member.

公开(公告)号：US20180111639A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15334631

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Joen C. Bodtker ,  Randy W. Jones

IPC: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185 ,  B62D1/187

CPC classification number: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185 ,  B62D1/187

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a locking assembly. The locking assembly is operatively connected to a jacket assembly. The locking assembly includes a housing, a first member, a second member, and a third member. The housing has a base and a wall that extends from the base. The wall and the base define a cavity. The first member is disposed within the cavity. The first member defines a first member ramp. The second member is disposed within the cavity and is spaced apart from the first member. The second member defines a second member ramp. The third member has a body that is disposed between the first member and the second member and an actuation arm that extends from the body.

公开(公告)号：US20250128755A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-24

申请号：US18924339

申请日：2024-10-23

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Todd A. Barshaw ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Randy W. Jones

IPC: B62D1/19

Abstract: A steering column assembly has a mount bracket configured for attachment to a fixed vehicle support member in a releasably fixed position and for release from the fixed vehicle support member to a released position during a steering column energy absorbing event. A steering jacket is operably supported by the mount bracket. The steering jacket has at least one interface feature arranged to confront the mount bracket during the steering column energy absorbing event to inhibit rotational movement of the mount bracket relative to the steering jacket when the mount bracket moves from the fixed position to the released position.

公开(公告)号：US20250010906A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-09

申请号：US18761539

申请日：2024-07-02

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： John F. Schulz ,  Randy W. Jones ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Sergio R. Molinar ,  Todd M. King ,  Jacob A. Caverly

IPC: B62D1/19 ,  B62D15/02

Abstract: A steer-by-wire steering column includes a single column jacket extending in a longitudinal direction. The steering column also includes a single steering shaft extending in the longitudinal direction and housed at least partially within the single column jacket. The steering column further includes a steer-by-wire electric actuator at least partially disposed within the single column jacket and surrounding the single steering shaft to provide resistance to the single steering shaft.

公开(公告)号：US20240286668A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18657115

申请日：2024-05-07

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Jacob A. Caverly ,  Todd M. King ,  Randy W. Jones

IPC: B62D1/189 ,  B62D1/181

CPC classification number: B62D1/189 ,  B62D1/181

Abstract: An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. The assembly also includes a lower jacket, wherein the upper jacket is received within the lower jacket and is telecopingly adjustable therein, the lower jacket having a position sensor operatively coupled thereto. The assembly further includes a column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket translates and rotates relative to the column mounting bracket. The assembly yet further includes a geared rack operatively coupled to the column mounting bracket, the geared rack correspondingly rotatable with the lower jacket, wherein the geared rack is in contact with a gear wheel of the position sensor to detect the axial position of the axially adjustable 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

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Jacob A. Caverly ,  Randy W. Jones ,  Scott A. Stinebring

IPC: B62D1/185 ,  B62D1/181 ,  B62D5/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20230311972A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18084928

申请日：2022-12-20

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Jacob A. Caverly ,  Scott A. Stinebring ,  Randy W. Jones

IPC: B62D1/185 ,  B62D5/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20230174139A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US18075143

申请日：2022-12-05

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Randy W. Jones ,  James E. Rouleau ,  Todd M. King ,  Robert D. Maida

IPC: B62D1/181 ,  B62D1/185

CPC classification number: B62D1/181 ,  B62D1/185

Abstract: A power driven, telescoping steering column having a tubular outer jacket, a tubular inner jacket, and a tubular intermediate jacket arranged for coaxial telescopic movement relative with one another via actuation of an actuator assembly includes, a mounting device operably coupled against relative axial movement with the tubular outer jacket, with the actuator assembly being coupled to the mounting device without being fixedly connected or attached to the tubular outer jacket.

公开(公告)号：US11279393B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US16861487

申请日：2020-04-29

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Ethan S. Jacobs ,  Randy W. Jones ,  Peter A. Gembrowski

IPC: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/187

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a jacket pivotable about a rake axis. The steering column assembly also includes a rake adjustment assembly that includes a lever rotatable to lock and unlock the rake adjustment assembly. The rake adjustment assembly also includes a lever cam operatively coupled to, or integrally formed with, the lever. The rake adjustment assembly further includes an inner cam assembly in contact with the lever cam, wherein the inner cam assembly is formed of two different materials.

公开(公告)号：US11230316B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-25

申请号：US16999379

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Peter A. Gembrowski ,  Randy W. Jones ,  Ethan S. Jacobs ,  Tyler M. Reno

IPC: B62D1/187 ,  F16H25/18 ,  F16H53/02

Abstract: A rake adjustment assembly for a steering column system includes a rake lever that is rotatable. The rake adjustment assembly also includes a rake bolt operative coupled to the rake lever and positioned to selectively exert a clamping force to lock and unlock the rake position of the steering column system. The rake adjustment assembly further includes a cam assembly comprising an outer cam formed of stamped steel and press fit within a pocket defined by an outer face of the lever. The outer cam includes a main body. The outer cam also includes a plurality of legs extending from the main body.