Radial telescope bushing for steering column
US9522694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bushing assembly for a steering column having a fixed jacket and a telescope jacket is provided having a set screw configured for insertion into the fixed jacket, and a radial telescope bushing co-acting with the set screw and having a post and a curved bushing portion configured to pre-load the radial telescope bushing against the telescope jacket to provide a lash-free interface between the fixed jacket and the telescope jacket.
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