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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2002
Joseph A. Krizan, Sturgis, MI (US);
Ryan E. Greenamyer, Coldwater, MI (US);
Chris J. Koleszar, Battle Creek, MI (US);
Joseph A. Krizan, Sturgis, MI (US);
Ryan E. Greenamyer, Coldwater, MI (US);
Chris J. Koleszar, Battle Creek, MI (US);
Douglas Autotech Corp., Bronson, MI (US);
Abstract
A polymeric steering column housing assembly is provided formed from a plurality of components interconnected together using conventional fastening methods for housing a tilting and/or telescoping steering column shaft assembly. In one form of the invention, the steering column housing assembly includes a lower housing member formed from at least two mating parts. Pivotally coupled to the lower housing assembly is an upper steering column assembly likewise formed from at least two mating parts interconnected together. The upper and lower housing members are in turn interconnected by a positioning locking system to control the tilt position of the upper housing member relative to the lower housing member.