AXIAL VERSTELLBARE LENKSÄULE UND EINE METHODE ZUR HERSTELLUNG

摘要

A telescoping steering column assembly (20) and method of manufacturing the assembly (20) are disclosed. The assembly (20) includes an outer jacket (22) defining at least one hole and a central axis (28). An inner jacket (36) is disposed in the outer jacket (22) and slides relative to the outer jacket (22) along the central axis (28). A plug (45) having a body portion (50) and a flange (52) extending radially outwardly from the body portion (50) is disposed in the hole of the outer jacket (22). The plug (45) defines at least one channel (69) and the plug (45) is heated to create a molten material (86) that flows into the channel (69) of the plug (45) for securing the plug (45) within the hole to prevent movement of the plug (45) along the central axis (28) and for aligning the inner jacket (36) within the outer jacket (22) to allow the inner jacket (36) to slide within the outer jacket (22).