Guidance and limiting unit subassembly for a steering column assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11040737
APP PUB NO 20200331514A1
SERIAL NO

15999376

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A device for assembling a column tube (30) in an adjustable steering column assembly (20), comprising a spacer portion (70) adapted to provide rotational damping; provide damping during adjustment of the steering column assembly (e.g., telescope adjustment); and assist in centering the column tube when in an unlocked position and assist in resisting lash, The device further comprises a stop bracket portion (50) adapted to limit rotational travel of the column tube when in an unlocked position; and retain the column tube longitudinally within the steering column assembly.

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NSK AMERICAS INC4200 GOSS ROAD ANN ARBOR MI 48105

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Estes, Dale E Pinckney, US 2 6
Martinez, Victor Corona Ann Arbor, US 15 55
Strong, Scott Lewis Manchester, US 5 29
Yamada, Jun Maebashi, JP 299 3209

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