公开(公告)号：US20220097750A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17034561

申请日：2020-09-28

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Robert D. Maida ,  Timothy D. Beach ,  Michael P. Anspaugh

IPC: B62D1/185 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F16H25/20

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.

公开(公告)号：US11225281B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-18

申请号：US16670346

申请日：2019-10-31

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Joen C. Bodtker ,  Donald A. Buzzard ,  Tyler M. Reno

IPC: B62D1/19

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket. The steering column assembly also includes an upper jacket at least partially received within the lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes a jacket wall integrally formed with the lower jacket, the jacket wall extending longitudinally form a first end to a second end and having a first side and a second side. The steering column assembly yet further includes an energy absorption strap offset from the first side of the jacket wall to form a recess extending along the jacket wall, the energy absorption strap having a first end and a second end, the energy absorption strap having at least one tear line at an interface with the jacket wall.

公开(公告)号：US10518797B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-31

申请号：US15634522

申请日：2017-06-27

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Donald A. Buzzard ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Justin D. Mills

IPC: B62D1/183 ,  B62D1/185 ,  B62D1/184

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a first jacket. Also included is a second jacket operatively coupled to the first jacket, the first jacket manually telescopingly moveable relative to the second jacket between an extended position and a retracted position. Further included is a clamp lever moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position, the first jacket manually moveable from the retracted position to the extended position when the clamp lever is in the unlocked position.

公开(公告)号：US20190337552A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-07

申请号：US16401806

申请日：2019-05-02

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Donald A. Buzzard ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Zachery P. Schultz

IPC: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/187

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a jacket assembly and a locking assembly. The jacket assembly is operatively connected to a mounting bracket. The jacket assembly is locking assembly operatively connected to at least one of the jacket assembly and the mounting bracket. The locking assembly includes a first member defining a first plurality of engagement members and a second member defining a second plurality of engagement members. Responsive to the locking assembly moving between an unlock position and a lock position, at least one of the first member and the second member moves along an arcuate path relative to the other of at least one of the first member and the second member.

公开(公告)号：US20180370558A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：US15634522

申请日：2017-06-27

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Donald A. Buzzard ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Justin D. Mills

IPC: B62D1/183 ,  B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185

CPC classification number: B62D1/183 ,  B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a first jacket. Also included is a second jacket operatively coupled to the first jacket, the first jacket manually telescopingly moveable relative to the second jacket between an extended position and a retracted position. Further included is a clamp lever moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position, the first jacket manually moveable from the retracted position to the extended position when the clamp lever is in the unlocked position.

公开(公告)号：US20180029630A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15225312

申请日：2016-08-01

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Ravi Ravindra ,  Joen C. Bodtker ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Donald A. Buzzard ,  Justin D. Mills

IPC: B62D1/19 ,  B62D1/184

CPC classification number: B62D1/195 ,  B62D1/184

Abstract: An adjustable steering column assembly includes a locking assembly having a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member has a first member first surface that defines a first recess and a second recess and has a first member second surface disposed opposite the first member first surface. The second member is disposed opposite the first member. The second member has a second member first surface that faces towards the first member first surface. The second member first surface defines a third recess and a fourth recess and has a second member second surface disposed opposite the second member first surface. The third member is disposed between the first member and the second member. The third member is movable relative to the first member and the second member between a lock position and an unlock position.

公开(公告)号：US09862412B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14549750

申请日：2014-11-21

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Donald A. Buzzard ,  Michael P. Anspaugh

IPC: B62D1/16 ,  B62D7/22

CPC classification number: B62D7/224

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a steering column assembly is provided. The assembly includes a tubular jacket having a first end and a second end, a steering shaft at least partially disposed within the tubular jacket, and an elastic vibration damper disposed between the steering shaft and the tubular jacket.

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：US20170341677A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15606411

申请日：2017-05-26

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Donald A. Buzzard ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Richard P. Nash ,  John F. Schulz

IPC: B62D1/183 ,  B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185 ,  F16D1/06 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16D1/10 ,  G05D1/02 ,  F16D3/06

CPC classification number: B62D1/183 ,  B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16C2226/80 ,  F16C2326/24 ,  F16D1/06 ,  F16D3/06 ,  F16D2001/103

Abstract: A steering column assembly for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle includes a first steering shaft operatively coupleable to a steering wheel, the first steering shaft and the steering wheel rotationally coupled to each other. Also included is a second steering shaft operatively coupled to the first steering shaft, the first and second steering shafts manually telescopingly movable relative to each other between an extended position and a retracted position, the first steering shaft disengaged from the second steering shaft in the retracted position and the first steering shaft engaged with the first steering shaft in the extended position, the retracted position rotationally decoupling.