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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2008
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2005
Ratko Menjak, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Timothy W. Kaufmann, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Stephen V. Gillman, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Brian J. Magnus, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Michael J. Cole, Saginaw, MI (US);
Damir Menjak, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Ratko Menjak, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Timothy W. Kaufmann, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Stephen V. Gillman, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Brian J. Magnus, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Michael J. Cole, Saginaw, MI (US);
Damir Menjak, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing the steering column assembly. The steering column assembly includes a steering column member having an aperture extending along an axis. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft rotatably disposed at least partially in the aperture. The steering shaft includes a steering wheel engaging end axially spaced from the aperture. The steering column assembly also includes a supporting member for supporting a vehicle accessory. The supporting member is cantilevered from the steering column member and cooperates with the steering column member to define a groove substantially surrounding the steering wheel engaging end.