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Steering column jacket stiffening sleeve

US11396319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation · US

Inventors

Timothy D. Beach · Saginaw, US
Robert D. Maida · Pinconning, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 23, 2020
Grant date	Jul 26, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 23, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D7/224
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering column assembly includes a jacket having a first end, a second end, a jacket length, and an inner surface defining a bore. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft having an outer surface and a shaft length, at least a portion of the steering shaft located within the bore defined by the inner surface of the jacket. The steering column assembly further includes a stiffening sleeve having a radially inner surface, a radially outer surface, and a sleeve length, wherein the radially outer surface of the stiffening sleeve is fixed to the inner surface of the jacket.

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