发明名称 |
Steering column telescope and E/A locking device |
摘要 |
A locking device for a steering column is provided. The locking device includes an operating lever configured to rotate between a first position and a second position, an actuating body configured to rotate in response to rotation of the operating lever and a locking cam operably connected to the actuating body and rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position in response to rotation of the actuating body. The locking cam includes an eccentric locking surface having a plurality of locking teeth. A locking segment is positioned adjacent to the locking cam, the locking segment having a plurality of segment teeth formed thereon. A shaft extends along a first axis and the actuating body and locking cam are positioned on the shaft and configured to rotate about the first axis. |
申请公布号 |
US8978510(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.03.17 |
申请号 |
US201313767376 |
申请日期 |
2013.02.14 |
申请人 |
Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation |
发明人 |
Buzzard Donald A.;Tinnin Melvin Lee;Anspaugh Michael P. |
分类号 |
B62D1/18;B62D1/184;B62D1/19 |
主分类号 |
B62D1/18 |
代理机构 |
Cantor Colburn LLP |
代理人 |
Cantor Colburn LLP |
主权项 |
1. A locking device for a steering column comprising:
an operating lever configured to rotate between a first position and a second position; an actuating body configured to rotate in response to rotation of the operating lever; a locking cam operably connected to the actuating body and rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position in response to rotation of the actuating body, the locking cam including an eccentric locking surface having a plurality of locking teeth formed thereon; a locking segment positioned adjacent to the locking cam, the locking segment having a plurality of segment teeth formed thereon, wherein in the locked position the locking teeth of the locking cam engages the segment teeth to restrict adjustment of the steering column in a telescope direction and in the unlocked position the locking teeth of the locking cam are clear of the segment teeth; a shaft extending along a first axis, the actuating body and locking cam positioned on the shaft and configured to rotate about the first axis; and a spring positioned on the shaft and configured to apply a rotational biasing force to the locking cam. |
地址 |
Saginaw MI US |