公开(公告)号：US20180111640A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15334640

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Joen C. Bodtker ,  Randy W. Jones

IPC: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/189 ,  B62D1/181

CPC classification number: B62D1/184

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.

公开(公告)号：US09849905B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US15065250

申请日：2016-03-09

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Robert W. Dubay ,  Donald A. Buzzard ,  Jason L. Myers ,  Roger A. Bourbina ,  Randy W. Jones

IPC: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/187

CPC classification number: B62D1/184

Abstract: An adjustable steering column assembly includes a support bracket, a jacket assembly, and a locking assembly. The support bracket is configured to connect to a vehicle. The jacket assembly is connected to the support bracket. The locking assembly is connected to and disposed between the support bracket and an adjustment lever. The locking assembly includes an inner cam connected to the support bracket and an outer cam rotatably connected to the inner cam and connected to the adjustment lever. The adjustment lever and the outer cam are movable between an unlock position and a lock position.

公开(公告)号：US20170349203A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

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 ,  B62D1/185 ,  B62D1/184

CPC classification number: B62D1/195 ,  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：US20170267273A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15460673

申请日：2017-03-16

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Randy W. Jones ,  Robert W. Dubay ,  Donald A. Buzzard ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Damian Z. Gosztyla

IPC: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185

CPC classification number: B62D1/184

Abstract: An adjustment lever deceleration assembly for a steering column includes an adjustment lever moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. Also included is a clamp bolt operatively coupled to the adjustment lever. Further included is an adjustment lever decelerator operatively coupled to the clamp bolt, the adjustment lever having a base portion and at least one lobe extending from the base portion, the at least one lobe connected to the base portion by a hinge portion. Yet further included is a stationary component engageable with the at least one lobe upon rotation of the clamp bolt toward the unlocked position of the adjustment lever to decelerate the adjustment lever.

公开(公告)号：US09669862B1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US15046805

申请日：2016-02-18

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Robert W. Dubay ,  Matthew T. Vincent ,  Donald A. Buzzard ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Randy W. Jones ,  Roger A. Bourbina ,  Robert D. Bueche

IPC: B62D1/19

CPC classification number: B62D1/195 ,  B62D1/192

Abstract: A portion of a steering column assembly includes an energy absorption assembly. The energy absorption assembly includes an energy absorption strap and a breakaway member. The energy absorption strap has a first strap portion coupled to an upper jacket assembly and a second strap portion coupled to a lower jacket assembly. The breakaway member has a first breakaway member, a second breakaway member, and a frangible area. The first breakaway member defines a first opening that receives the first strap portion. The second breakaway member defines a second opening that receives the second strap portion. The frangible area joins the first breakaway member to the second breakaway member.