Steering column for a motor vehicle
US10759465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/185
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column includes a steering spindle rotatably mounted in an inner casing tube, which is disposed in an outer casing unit, and a clamping device that selectively secures the outer casing unit in a longitudinal direction. The clamping device includes a locking element, which in a fixing position is non-displaceably connected to an engagement part connected to the inner casing tube, which in a release position is released from the engagement part and permits movement of the inner casing tube relative to the outer casing unit. The inner casing tube and the outer casing unit are coupled by an energy absorption device. The engagement part includes a first driver element and a connecting part with a second driver element. The engagement part and the connecting part are connected to each other in the longitudinal direction via the coupling device in a releasable manner.
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