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Adjustment lever deceleration assembly for a steering column

US10259485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2017
Grant dateApr 16, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D1/184
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

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.

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