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公开(公告)号：US10858032B2
公开(公告)日：2020-12-08
申请号：US16204746
申请日：2018-11-29
Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
Inventor： Robert C. Derocher , Leslie E. Edmundson , Jeremy M. Zemla
Abstract: A steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. The assembly also includes a lower jacket operatively coupled to the upper jacket, the upper and lower jackets telescopingly movable relative to each other in an automated manner, the upper and lower jackets moveable in a rake direction over a first range of rake positions and over a second range of rake positions that is outside the first range of rake positions. The assembly further includes a clamp load controlling component in contact with the lower jacket to apply a first clamp load on a jacket interface between the upper and lower jackets while the lower jacket is within the first range of rake positions, the clamp load controlling component applying a lower clamp load on the jacket interface while the lower jacket is in the second range of rake positions.
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公开(公告)号：US20200324814A1
公开(公告)日：2020-10-15
申请号：US16382682
申请日：2019-04-12
Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
Inventor： Blake J. Riley , Robert C. Derocher , Keith A. Kidder , Paul M. Fisher
Abstract: A position identification assembly for a steering column is provided. The assembly may include a mount bracket, a steering column, a sensor, and a controller. The mount bracket may define an opening to the cavity. The steering column may be mounted to the mount bracket for translation at least partially in to and out of the cavity and the steering column may define one or more physical features therealong. The sensor may be secured to the mount bracket to detect the physical features. Each of the one or more physical features may be arranged upon the steering column such that the sensor detects the one or more physical features when the steering column translates between positions and may send a signal to the controller reflecting the same. The controller is programmed to identify a steering column position based on the received signal.
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公开(公告)号：US20190291774A1
公开(公告)日：2019-09-26
申请号：US15928914
申请日：2018-03-22
Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
Inventor： Donald A. Buzzard , Michael P. Anspaugh , John F. Schulz , Robert C. Derocher
Abstract: A stow release assembly for a manually translatable steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. The stow release assembly also includes a lower jacket, the upper jacket translatable relative to the lower jacket, the upper jacket translatable between a retracted range and a stowed range. The stow release assembly further includes an electromechanical blocking element coupled to a stationary component of the steering column assembly and moveable between an extended position and a retracted position, the electromechanical blocking element selectively preventing translation of the upper jacket at a plurality of translation positions.
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公开(公告)号：US20190210632A1
公开(公告)日：2019-07-11
申请号：US15864115
申请日：2018-01-08
Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
Inventor： Robert C. Derocher , Todd M. King , James E. Rouleau
Abstract: A telescoping steering column is supported by a vehicle structure, and includes a steering shaft, first, second, and third jackets, and first and second adjustment mechanisms. The steering shaft is adapted to rotate about an axis. The first jacket is adapted to rotatably support the steering shaft. The second jacket is adapted to support the first jacket, and the first jacket is constructed to slide axially with respect to the second jacket. The third jacket is adapted to support the second jacket, and the second jacket is constructed to slide axially with respect to the third jacket. The first adjustment mechanism is supported by the first and second jackets for axial movement of the first jacket with respect to the second jacket. The second adjustment mechanism is supported by the second and third jackets for axial movement of the second jacket with respect to the third jacket.
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公开(公告)号：US20190300042A1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-03
申请号：US16275404
申请日：2019-02-14
Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
Inventor： Robert C. Derocher , Leslie E. Edmundson
Abstract: A telescoping steering column is adapted to be supported by a vehicle structure. The telescoping steering column includes a jacket assembly and a jacket. The jacket is telescopically coupled to the jacket assembly along an axis. The jacket assembly and the jacket are adapted to collapse axially from a normal state to a collapsed state upon exertion of an axial force in a forward direction. The energy absorbing assembly includes a pin and a rupture member disposed axially adjacent to the pin. The pin is fixed to the jacket assembly and extends radially with respect to the axis and through a first opening defined by the jacket. The rupture member is part of the jacket, defines at least in-part first and second openings in the jacket. The rupture member is adapted to break as the jacket assembly and the jacket move from the normal state to the collapsed state.
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公开(公告)号：US20190210633A1
公开(公告)日：2019-07-11
申请号：US15864382
申请日：2018-01-08
Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
Inventor： Robert C. Derocher , Todd M. King , James E. Rouleau , Donald A. Buzzard , Melvin L. Tinnin
Abstract: A telescoping steering column is constructed to be mounted to a vehicle structure. The telescoping steering column includes a plurality of jackets in telescopic relation to one another along a telescopic axis, an electric motor, at least one leadscrew, first and second thread sets, and first and second nuts. The plurality of jackets include a first jacket and a second jacket. The electric motor is rigidly fixed to one of the plurality of jackets. Then at least one leadscrew is rotationally driven by the electric motor. The first and second thread sets are carried by the at least one leadscrew. The first and second nuts are threaded upon the respective first and second thread sets, and attached to the respective first and second jackets.
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公开(公告)号：US20190061804A1
公开(公告)日：2019-02-28
申请号：US15683197
申请日：2017-08-22
Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
Inventor： Robert C. Derocher , Leslie E. Edmundson
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 de-lash assembly that includes at least one bearing in contact with an outer surface of the first jacket. The de-lash assembly also includes an adjustment component assembly operatively coupled to the at least one bearing to adjust a load applied on the outer surface of the first jacket by the bearing.
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公开(公告)号：US11465681B2
公开(公告)日：2022-10-11
申请号：US16382682
申请日：2019-04-12
Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
Inventor： Blake J. Riley , Robert C. Derocher , Keith A. Kidder , Paul M. Fisher
Abstract: A position identification assembly for a steering column is provided. The assembly may include a mount bracket, a steering column, a sensor, and a controller. The mount bracket may define an opening to the cavity. The steering column may be mounted to the mount bracket for translation at least partially in to and out of the cavity and the steering column may define one or more physical features therealong. The sensor may be secured to the mount bracket to detect the physical features. Each of the one or more physical features may be arranged upon the steering column such that the sensor detects the one or more physical features when the steering column translates between positions and may send a signal to the controller reflecting the same. The controller is programmed to identify a steering column position based on the received signal.
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公开(公告)号：US11001292B2
公开(公告)日：2021-05-11
申请号：US16275404
申请日：2019-02-14
Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
Inventor： Robert C. Derocher , Leslie E. Edmundson
Abstract: A telescoping steering column is adapted to be supported by a vehicle structure. The telescoping steering column includes a jacket assembly and a jacket. The jacket is telescopically coupled to the jacket assembly along an axis. The jacket assembly and the jacket are adapted to collapse axially from a normal state to a collapsed state upon exertion of an axial force in a forward direction. The energy absorbing assembly includes a pin and a rupture member disposed axially adjacent to the pin. The pin is fixed to the jacket assembly and extends radially with respect to the axis and through a first opening defined by the jacket. The rupture member is part of the jacket, defines at least in-part first and second openings in the jacket. The rupture member is adapted to break as the jacket assembly and the jacket move from the normal state to the collapsed state.
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公开(公告)号：US20200172144A1
公开(公告)日：2020-06-04
申请号：US16204746
申请日：2018-11-29
Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
Inventor： Robert C. Derocher , Leslie E. Edmundson , Jeremy M. Zemla
Abstract: A steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. The assembly also includes a lower jacket operatively coupled to the upper jacket, the upper and lower jackets telescopingly movable relative to each other in an automated manner, the upper and lower jackets moveable in a rake direction over a first range of rake positions and over a second range of rake positions that is outside the first range of rake positions. The assembly further includes a clamp load controlling component in contact with the lower jacket to apply a first clamp load on a jacket interface between the upper and lower jackets while the lower jacket is within the first range of rake positions, the clamp load controlling component applying a lower clamp load on the jacket interface while the lower jacket is in the second range of rake positions.
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