Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Zachery P Schultz

Michael Patrick Anspaugh

Melvin Lee Tinnin

Joen Christen Bodtker

Donald A Buzzard

Robert D Maida

Tyler M Reno

Albert Clifford Huber

David G Matousek

Brian K Rood

Jimm J Neifert

Gregory E Kociba

Matthew D Vasicek

Brandon G Wynn

Raymond J Neifert

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.

Rake adjustment assembly for vehicle steering system

A telescope drive bracket for coupling a telescoping actuator to an upper steering jacket, the telescope drive bracket includes a plate including a first end, an opposite second end, and a pair of sides extending from the first end to the second end, a strap retainer formed with the plate and including a reaction wall extending in parallel with the plate, and a strap including a first portion engaging the strap retainer, a second portion extending along the plate, and a bent portion between the first portion and the second portion, the first portion and the second portion extend from the bent portion in a same direction.

Telescope drive bracket

A steering column assembly includes a steering column extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The steering column includes an outer jacket located at the first end, a middle jacket telescopically connected to the outer jacket and extending towards the second end, and an inner jacket telescopically connected to the middle jacket and extending further towards the second end. The steering column assembly also includes at least one axial adjustment actuator that telescopically moves the middle jacket with respect to the outer jacket. The at least one axial adjustment actuator includes a first gear rack fixed to the outer jacket and a second gear rack fixed to the inner jacket, at least one gear located between, and in tooth meshed engagement with, the first gear rack and the second gear rack and driven to translate the inner jacket relative to the outer jacket.

Axially adjustable steering column assembly

A dampened adjustment assembly for a steering column includes a lever rotatable to move the dampened adjustment assembly between a locked position and an unlocked position. The dampened adjustment assembly also includes a clamp bolt operatively coupled to the lever. The dampened adjustment assembly further includes a cam operatively coupled to the clamp bolt and disposed within a pocket of a lower jacket. The dampened adjustment assembly yet further includes a dampening component formed of a dampening material and surrounding a perimeter of the cam, the dampening component positioned to contact a surface of the lower jacket to define the unlocked position.

Steering column adjustment lever assembly dampener

A steering column assembly includes a jacket assembly and a locking assembly. The jacket assembly is operatively connected to a mounting bracket. The jacket assembly is locking assembly operatively connected to at least one of the jacket assembly and the mounting bracket. The locking assembly includes a first member defining a first plurality of engagement members and a second member defining a second plurality of engagement members. Responsive to the locking assembly moving between an unlock position and a lock position, at least one of the first member and the second member moves along an arcuate path relative to the other of at least one of the first member and the second member.

Steering column assembly having a locking assembly

A steering column assembly including a column assembly, a follower assembly, and a cam assembly is provided. The column assembly may be secured to a mount bracket defining a cavity and may include a column housing and a translatable steering column disposed within the column housing. The follower assembly may include a follower mechanically coupled to a lever for rotational movement. The cam assembly may include a cam mechanically coupled to the steering column and arranged for mechanical communication with the follower. The follower and the cam may be arranged with one another upon a shaft such that actuating the lever in a first direction spaces the follower and the cam from one another relative to a shaft axis to generate a clamp load to retain the translatable steering column in position.

Damper assembly for steering column

In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a shaft coupling is provided. The shaft coupling comprises a first shaft having a splined outer surface, a tubular second shaft having an end surface and a splined inner surface, the second shaft receiving the first shaft along a longitudinal axis of the second shaft, and at least one stake extending axially into the second shaft end surface. The at least one stake deforms at least a portion of the splined inner surface to facilitate an interference fit between the first and second shafts and configured to resist a predetermined axial separation load being applied to the first and second shafts.

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Munger, MI, United States of America

Zachery P Schultz