Steering column anti-rotational device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11685420
APP PUB NO 20220219750A1
SERIAL NO

17614604

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The present teachings relate to a spacer having a body portion and two or more opposing contact surfaces extending from the body portion, forming an angle with the body portion. The spacer may be adapted to engage with a portion of a steering column assembly to reduce or prevent rotation of a column tube during a telescoping adjustment. The teachings also include an adjustable steering column assembly having a column tube with a portion extending therefrom; a steering shaft supported for rotation at least in part by the column tube; a column housing for at least partially supporting the column tube; and the spacer. The spacer may be secured to the column tube to reduce or prevent rotation of the column tube. The teachings further contemplate a method of limiting rotational travel of a column tube during telescoping adjustment using the spacer.

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NSK LTDTOKYO 141-8560

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chinniah, Logananth Ypsilanti, US 2 4
Hartman, David Ray Brighton, US 15 51
Martinez, Victor Corona Ann Arbor, US 15 55

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