Steering column telescope assembly and energy absorption device
US11572094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/185
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for a steering column assembly including an engagement plate and a telescope plate at least partially disposed within the engagement plate. The engagement plate may be adapted to be located between a column tube of a steering column assembly and the telescope plate. The engagement plate and the telescope plate have one or more features for engaging with or contacting each other to provide energy absorption during an impact exceeding a threshold load. These features may include one or more projections or protrusions, one or more slots, one or more ribs, or a combination.
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