TELESCOPIC UNLOCKING MECHANISM

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20220266890A1
SERIAL NO

17665073

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A locking mechanism for an axially adjustable steering column includes a lock cam including a cam portion and a hub portion, wherein the cam portion and the hub portion are independent, separately formed components. The locking mechanism also includes a pin extending through the cam portion to permit the cam portion to pivot. The locking mechanism further includes a toothed portion formed on the cam portion for pivoting into engagement with teeth associated with the axially adjustable steering column in a locked position and out of engagement with the teeth in an unlocked position. The locking mechanism yet further includes an interface surface on the hub portion that includes at least one angled surface that interfaces with an adjustable lever and biases the cam portion from the locked position to the unlocked position.

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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
Anspaugh, Michael P Bay City, US 70 500
Buzzard, Donald A Saginaw, US 53 395
Eschenbacher, Floyd E Freeland, US 4 10

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