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Damper assembly for steering column

US10913483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2019
Grant dateFeb 9, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D1/185
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering column assembly including a column assembly, a follower assembly, and a cam assembly is provided. The column assembly may be secured to a mount bracket defining a cavity and may include a column housing and a translatable steering column disposed within the column housing. The follower assembly may include a follower mechanically coupled to a lever for rotational movement. The cam assembly may include a cam mechanically coupled to the steering column and arranged for mechanical communication with the follower. The follower and the cam may be arranged with one another upon a shaft such that actuating the lever in a first direction spaces the follower and the cam from one another relative to a shaft axis to generate a clamp load to retain the translatable steering column in position.

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