Dual direction locking mechanism for telescoping steering column
US11623678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/192
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A locking mechanism for a telescoping steering column includes an energy absorption strap having a plurality of teeth disposed therealong. Also included is a clamp bolt rotatably driven by an adjustment lever. Further included is an actuator body coupled to the clamp bolt and rotated therewith. Yet further included is a first lock cam coupled to the actuator body and engageable with the teeth of the energy absorption strap to lock the telescoping steering column in a first direction. Also included is a second lock cam coupled to the actuator body and engageable with the teeth of the energy absorption strap to lock the telescoping steering column in a second direction different than the first direction.
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