Steering column collapse guidance system

摘要

The invention provides a steering column assembly ( 10 ) having a first steering column member ( 12 ) with an upper end ( 14 ) and a mounting feature ( 16 ). The mounting feature ( 16 ) is operative to support against rotation relative to a vehicle and includes first and second mounting portions ( 30, 32 ). The steering column assembly ( 10 ) also includes a second steering column member ( 18 ) having a lower end ( 20 ). The second steering column member ( 18 ) is operatively connected to the first steering column member ( 12 ) for telescoping movement along a column axis ( 22 ). The steering column assembly ( 10 ) also includes a first bushing ( 24 ) connected to the upper end ( 14 ) and disposed between the first steering column member ( 12 ) and the second steering column member ( 18 ) for supporting the telescoping movement. The steering column assembly ( 10 ) also includes a second bushing ( 26 ) connected to the lower end ( 20 ) and disposed between the first steering column member ( 12 ) and the second steering column member ( 18 ) for supporting the telescoping movement. The second bushing ( 26 ) is disposed between the first and second mounting portions ( 30, 32 ) along the column axis ( 22 ).