Steering column having an electro-mechanical fixing device
US10933902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/184
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable steering column for a vehicle includes a casing tube configured to rotatably mount a steering spindle. A guide bracket is connectable to the motor vehicle and includes two side cheeks between which the casing tube is arranged. An electromechanical fixing device is provided, in a release position of which the casing tube adjustable relative to the guide bracket, and in the fixing position of which the position of the casing tube is fixed. The fixing device includes a clamping bolt extending through the side cheeks and which, during the opening and closing of the fixing device, is rotatable about its axis via an electric motor, and a stroke-generating mechanism and a support bearing. The side cheeks and the casing tube are arranged between the stroke-generating mechanism and the support bearing and the electric motor acts via a pivotably mounted lever on the clamping bolt.
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