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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2013
Travis L. Palmer, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Terry L. Mcdonald, Merrill, MI (US);
Travis L. Palmer, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Terry L. McDonald, Merrill, MI (US);
Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US);
Abstract
An adjustable steering column for a vehicle is provided. The adjustable steering column includes a mounting bracket having a first outer leg, a second outer leg and a cross bar connecting the first and second outer legs. A compression bracket is positioned between the outer legs and includes a first inner leg, a second inner leg and a lower plate connecting the first and second inner legs. The lower plate includes a spring slot. A column jacket is secured to the compression bracket and extends along a first axis. A rake bolt extends through the mounting bracket and compression bracket. A coil spring is seated on the cross bar and is secured to the rake bolt. The coil spring extends through the spring slot in the lower plate and supports the column jacket with the steering column in an unlocked condition.