Steering column positive lock drive mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11697447
APP PUB NO 20220227409A1
SERIAL NO

17614606

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A tilt assembly (30) for a steering column assembly (10) including a pair of downwardly disposed plates each having a slot (36); an elongated member adapted to be rotated, wherein the elongated member penetrates the slot (36) of each downwardly disposed plate and extends therebetween; a rotational member (50) located within each slot (36) and having an opening through which the elongated member is received; a biasing member (60) with a first end (62) and a second end (68), where at least one end engages with the rotational member (50). The biasing member (60) is adapted to drive rotation of the rotational member (50). When the tilt assembly (30) is in an unlocked position, the rotational member (50) is adapted to travel with respect to the slot (36), and when the tilt assembly (30) is in a locked position, the rotational member (50) is adapted to rotate and engage with a wail that is fixed with respect to the slot (36). The elongated member, rotational member (50), and biasing member (60) may be configured to eliminate lash. A steering column assembly (10) incorporating the tilt assembly (30) is also contemplated.

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NSK LTD6-3 OHSAKI 1-CHOME SHINAGAWA-KU TOKYO 1418560 ?1418560

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carl, Alex Ann Arbor, US 1 1
Gazzerro, Daniel Ypsilanti, US 1 0
Hartman, David Ray Brighton, US 15 51
Martinez, Victor Corona Ann Arbor, US 15 55

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