Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Jimm J Neifert

Zachery P Schultz

A lock mechanism for a steering column assembly includes an energy absorption strap having a first plurality of teeth formed thereon. The lock mechanism also includes a teeth plate having a second plurality of teeth formed thereon. The lock mechanism further includes a pair of springs in contact with an outer side of a teeth plate, the pair of springs biasing the teeth plate to a locked position, the locked position defined by engagement of the first plurality of teeth with the second plurality of teeth. The lock mechanism yet further includes a pair of cams in contact with an inner side of the teeth plate, wherein rotation of the pair of cams moves the second plurality of teeth out of engagement with the first plurality of teeth to define the unlocked position.

Low profile energy absorption strap lock mechanism

A rake actuator assembly for a steering column includes a jacket extending longitudinally about a central axis. The rake actuator assembly also includes a rake actuator operatively coupled to the jacket. The rake actuator assembly further includes a leadscrew rotatably driven by the rake actuator. The rake actuator assembly yet further includes a nut threadably coupled to the leadscrew. The rake actuator assembly also includes a nut capture bracket operatively coupled to a first side of the nut and a second, opposite side of the nut.

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Grand Blanc, MI, United States of America

Jimm J Neifert