Telescope drive bracket with anti-rotation features
US11459018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2025/2037
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket. The assembly also includes an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket. The assembly further includes a telescope actuator assembly comprising a nut translatable along a lead screw. The assembly yet further includes a telescope drive bracket having a base portion and a pair of arms extending from the base portion, the pair of arms each defining a slot with a respective slot surface, wherein the nut is disposed within the slots in an assembled condition to move the upper jacket in a telescope direction relative to the lower jacket. The assembly also includes a first pair of anti-rotation features disposed on the slot surface of a first arm of the pair of arms.
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