Stowable steering column
US11591003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2001/103
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column has a housing. A steering spindle jacket is disposed within the housing. An outer steering spindle is disposed within the steering spindle jacket and has a spline hub. An inner spindle is disposed within the outer steering spindle and includes a spline shaft configured to permit axial movement and prevent rotation of the outer steering spindle when the spline hub and the spline shaft are engaged. In a non-stowed state the spline shaft and the spline hub are engaged and in a stowed state the spline shaft and the spline hub are free of engagement. A pin is disposed in the housing engages the spline hub portion in the stowed state and prevents rotation of the outer steering spindle and is free of engagement in the non-stowed state.
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