ON-CENTER SINGLE-SIDED CLAMP MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN

摘要

An adjustable steering column for a vehicle is provided. The adjustable steering column includes a mounting bracket configured to be secured to an adjacent vehicle component, the mounting bracket having a first leg extending therefrom, a lower jacket having an axial opening extending along its length along a first axis, and an upper jacket extending along the first axis telescopically received in the axial opening of the lower jacket. A rake bolt extends along a second axis through the first leg from a first side to a second side of the first leg. The second axis intersects the upper jacket and at least a portion of the rake bolt is received within the lower jacket. A clamping mechanism is positioned on the rake bolt and is configured to apply a clamping force to the upper jacket to secure the upper jacket against telescope movement.

主权项

1. An adjustable steering column for a vehicle, the adjustable steering column comprising:
a mounting bracket configured to be secured to an adjacent vehicle component, the mounting bracket comprising a first leg extending therefrom; a lower jacket extending within the mounting bracket having an axial opening extending along its length, the axial opening extending along a first axis; an upper jacket extending along the first axis telescopically received in the axial opening of the lower jacket; a rake bolt extending along a second axis through the first leg from a first side to a second side of the first leg, the second axis intersecting the upper jacket, at least a portion of the rake bolt received within the lower jacket; and a clamping mechanism positioned on the rake bolt configured to apply a clamping force to the upper jacket to secure the upper jacket against telescope movement relative to the lower jacket.