Steering column assembly

US9994247B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation · US

Inventors

• Robert W. Dubay · Hackensack, US
• Zach P. Schultz · Munger, US
• Donald A. Buzzard · Saginaw, US
• Michael P. Anspaugh · Bay City, US
• Randy W. Jones · North Branch, US
• Roger A. Bourbina · Saginaw, US
• Matthew T. Vincent · Chesterfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 6, 2016
• Grant date: Jun 12, 2018
• Expiry date: Aug 2, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D1/184
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering column assembly includes an energy absorption assembly. The energy absorption assembly includes an energy absorption strap, a bracket, a pin, and a cam member. The energy absorption strap includes a plurality of engagement members. The bracket is disposed on at least one of a lower jacket assembly and an upper jacket assembly. The bracket has a first wall disposed opposite a second wall. The pin extends through the first wall and the second wall to couple the cam member to the bracket. The cam member has a plurality of complementary engagement members configured to engage the plurality of engagement members.