Shift system theft protection feature
AssigneeSteering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
InventorsMichael C. Vermeersch, Arthur W. Nellett
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Abstract
A steering column assembly includes a jacket assembly, a modular shift assembly, and a mounting bracket. The jacket assembly extends along a first axis. The modular shift assembly includes a shift bracket and a shift gate. The shift bracket is connected to the jacket assembly and defines a shift bracket opening. The shift gate is disposed on the shift bracket. The bracket defines a shift gate opening as well as first and second detents that extend from the shift gate opening. The mounting bracket is disposed on the shift bracket and has a tab that overlaps a portion of the shift gate.
Claims11
A steering column assembly, comprising:
- a jacket assembly that extends along a first axis;
- a modular shift assembly, comprising:
- a shift bracket connected to the jacket assembly, the shift bracket defining a shift bracket opening, and
- a shift gate disposed on the shift bracket, the shift gate defining a shift gate opening and first and second detents extending from the shift gate opening;
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- a mounting bracket disposed on the shift bracket, the mounting bracket having a tab that at least partially overlaps a portion of the shift gate located between the first detent and the second detent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.