Retractable steering column with rake limiter

US9840271B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation · US

Inventors

• James E. Rouleau · Burt, US
• Shawn A. Haring · Swartz Creek, US
• Michael J. Srda · Birch Run, US
• Todd M. King · Saginaw, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 27, 2016
• Grant date: Dec 12, 2017
• Expiry date: Jun 27, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D1/181
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering column assembly includes an outer jacket, an inner jacket, a pin, and a bracket. The inner jacket is configured to telescopically slide with respect to the outer jacket along a telescopic axis. The pin is engaged to and projects radially outward from one of the inner and outer jackets. The bracket is pivotally engaged to the other of the inner and outer jackets, and includes first and second surfaces that extend substantially axially and are generally opposed to one-another for selective contact with the pin to limit a pivoting range as a function of telescopic position.