Adjustable steering column
US9718489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20636
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an adjustment assembly for allowing or preventing adjustment of a component is provided. The adjustment assembly includes a first bracket at least partially surrounding the component, a second bracket at least partially surrounding the first bracket, and a piezoelectric device biasing against one of the first bracket or the second bracket in a first position, the piezoelectric device configured to contract and release the bias against one of the first bracket and the second bracket in a second position.
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