ELECTRONIC RELEASE LINKAGE WITH COLLAPSIBLE LINK MEMBER FOR VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN

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United States of America Patent

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14880775

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An electronic release linkage assembly for a vehicle steering column includes a stationary portion of a steering column. Also included is a module mounting bracket of an electronic release module, the module mounting bracket coupled to the stationary portion. Further included is a cam bracket assembly operatively coupled to a steering column mounting bracket, the cam bracket assembly configured to selectively apply a clamping force on the steering column upon receipt of input from the electronic release module, the cam bracket assembly comprising a lever arm rotatable about a cam axis. Yet further included is a link member that is collapsible and operatively coupled at a first link member end to the electronic release module and at a second link member end to the lever arm, the collapsible link member configured to collapse in response to a load imparted by the cam bracket assembly in excess of a predetermined load.

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STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION3900 HOLLAND RD SAGINAW MI 48601

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Haring, Shawn A Swartz Creek, US 12 186
Nellett, Arthur W Davison, US 25 82
Rouleau, James E Burt, US 42 513
Vermeersch, Michael C Essexville, US 44 205

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