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Steering column assembly

US10913482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Erik William Soderlind · Lakeside, US
Alan Joseph Porter · Canton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 14, 2019
Grant date	Feb 9, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 25, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2300/08
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering column assembly includes a first shaft and a second shaft telescopically engaged with the first shaft. The steering column assembly includes a bore extending through the first shaft to the second shaft. A plug is disposed in and occludes the bore. The plug is resiliently expandable relative to the first shaft.

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