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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2015
Filed:
May. 10, 2012
Kevin M. Burns, Montrose, MI (US);
Melvin L. Tinnin, Clio, MI (US);
John Schulz, Hemlock, MI (US);
Michael P. Anspaugh, Bay City, MI (US);
Kevin M. Burns, Montrose, MI (US);
Melvin L. Tinnin, Clio, MI (US);
John Schulz, Hemlock, MI (US);
Michael P. Anspaugh, Bay City, MI (US);
Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US);
Abstract
A locking device for a steering column and method of installing the locking device are provided. The locking device includes a spring body configured for installation on a rotatable bolt and comprising a biasing portion. The spring body is rotatable in one direction through a first range and second range. A lock body includes a body portion configured for mounting on the rotatable bolt and a locking portion configured to move between a first position and a second position. The biasing portion of the spring body contacts the lock body and causes the lock body to rotate with the spring body through the first range. The spring body is rotatable relative to the lock body through the second range such that at least a portion of the biasing portion is elastically deflected when the spring body is rotated through the second range.