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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2023
Zf Steering Systems Poland Sp. Z.o.o., Czechowice-Dziedzice, PL;
Pawel Ponikiewski, Pewel Mala, PL;
Damian Uchyla, Strumień, PL;
Artur Wojtalik, Katowice, PL;
Radoslaw Szymoszek, Cieszyn, PL;
Marcin Brzoska, Zabrzeg, PL;
Wojciech Gola, Pszczyna, PL;
ZF Steering Systems Poland Sp. Z.o.o., Czechowice-Dziedzice, PL;
Abstract
A steering column has a telescopic shroud with an upper shroud part and a lower shroud part. The upper part is adjustable with respect to the lower part to provide for reach of the steering column assembly. A steering shaft and a clamp mechanism that adjusts the shroud parts, is included, the clamp mechanism comprising a first cam that pivots about a first pivot axis fixed the upper shroud part, a second cam pivoting around a second pivot axis relative to the upper shroud part, the two pivot axes spaced apart axially. A cam follower is fixed relative to the two pivot axes and to the upper shroud portion.