Clutch device latching system and method

    公开(公告)号:US10974756B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-13

    申请号:US16050832

    申请日:2018-07-31

    Abstract: A retractable steering column assembly includes a retractable portion. Also included is an electric actuator mechanism for translating and/or tilting the retractable portion. Further included is a latch moveable between a latched condition and an unlatched condition, the unlatched condition allowing manual adjustment of the retractable portion, the latched condition preventing manual adjustment of the retractable portion.

    Steering assembly having a telescope drive lock assembly

    公开(公告)号:US10189496B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-29

    申请号:US15243087

    申请日:2016-08-22

    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes an upper jacket assembly, a lower jacket assembly, a telescope drive assembly, and a telescope drive lock assembly. The upper jacket assembly is at least partially received within the lower jacket assembly. The telescope drive assembly includes a telescope actuator and an extension member. The telescope drive lock assembly is operatively connected to the extension member. The telescope drive lock assembly is configured to facilitate movement of the upper jacket assembly away from the retracted position while an advanced driver assist system is active and the upper jacket assembly is in the retracted position.

    CONTACTLESS ABSOLUTE RAKE POSITION SENSOR FOR POWER ADJUSTABLE COLUMNS

    公开(公告)号:US20210309281A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-07

    申请号:US16841033

    申请日:2020-04-06

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein are for a position sensor system integrated into a steering column assembly of a vehicle. The position sensor includes an elongated target comprising a sloping top surface, a first arcuate lateral surface, a second arcuate lateral surface, and an attachment feature for connecting the elongated target to a moveable part of the steering column assembly. The position sensor also includes a sensor device comprising an attachment feature for connecting the sensor device to a stationary part of the steering column assembly and a sensor situated over the sloping top surface of the elongated target. The sensor is configured to detect a position of the elongated target relative to the sensor, where the position of the elongated target corresponds to a position of a steering column of the steering column assembly.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF IMPROVED SPEED REGULATION FOR POWER RAKE COLUMNS

    公开(公告)号:US20210291894A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-23

    申请号:US16826749

    申请日:2020-03-23

    Abstract: A method for controlling an electric machine includes, in response to receiving a command signal, determining a position of a steering column. The method also includes determining a desired direction of the steering column based on the command signal. The method also includes determining a voltage corresponding to motion of the steering column from the position and desired direction. The method also includes applying a pulse width modulated signal to the electric machine based on the position of the steering column, the desired direction of the steering column, and the voltage. The method also includes selectively adjusting the pulse width modulated signal based on a change in the voltage.

    Contactless absolute rake position sensor for power adjustable columns

    公开(公告)号:US11136059B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-05

    申请号:US16841033

    申请日:2020-04-06

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein are for a position sensor system integrated into a steering column assembly of a vehicle. The position sensor includes an elongated target comprising a sloping top surface, a first arcuate lateral surface, a second arcuate lateral surface, and an attachment feature for connecting the elongated target to a moveable part of the steering column assembly. The position sensor also includes a sensor device comprising an attachment feature for connecting the sensor device to a stationary part of the steering column assembly and a sensor situated over the sloping top surface of the elongated target. The sensor is configured to detect a position of the elongated target relative to the sensor, where the position of the elongated target corresponds to a position of a steering column of the steering column assembly.

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