Stamped metal outer cam for steering system
AssigneeSteering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
InventorsPeter A. Gembrowski, Randy W. Jones, Ethan S. Jacobs, Tyler M. Reno
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Abstract
A rake adjustment assembly for a steering column system includes a rake lever that is rotatable. The rake adjustment assembly also includes a rake bolt operative coupled to the rake lever and positioned to selectively exert a clamping force to lock and unlock the rake position of the steering column system. The rake adjustment assembly further includes a cam assembly comprising an outer cam formed of stamped steel and press fit within a pocket defined by an outer face of the lever. The outer cam includes a main body. The outer cam also includes a plurality of legs extending from the main body.
Claims20
A cam assembly for a steering system comprising:
- a lever;
- and
- an outer cam formed of stamped steel and press fit within a pocket defined by an outer face of the lever, wherein the outer cam comprises:
- a main body;
- and
- a plurality of legs extending from the main body, wherein each of the plurality of legs extend through a respective opening of the lever located within the pocket of the lever.
A cam assembly for a steering system comprising:
- a lever;
- and
- an outer cam formed of stamped steel and press fit within a pocket defined by an outer face of the lever, wherein the outer cam comprises:
- a main body;
- and
- a plurality of legs extending from the main body, wherein each of the plurality of legs includes a curved end.
A cam assembly for a steering system comprising:
- a lever;
- and
- an outer cam formed of stamped steel and press fit within a pocket defined by an outer face of the lever, wherein the outer cam comprises:
- a main body;
- and
- a plurality of legs extending from the main body, wherein the main body includes an outer surface, and the lever includes a plurality of retention features engaged with an outer surface of the outer cam when the outer cam is in a fully installed position within the pocket to retain the outer cam therein.
A rake adjustment assembly for a steering column system comprising:
- a rake lever that is rotatable;
- a rake bolt operative coupled to the rake lever and positioned to selectively exert a clamping force to lock and unlock the rake position of the steering column system;
- and
- a cam assembly comprising an outer cam formed of stamped steel and press fit within a pocket defined by an outer face of the lever, the outer cam comprising:
- a main body;
- and
- a plurality of legs extending from the main body, wherein each of the plurality of legs extend through a respective opening of the lever located within the pocket of the lever.
A rake adjustment assembly for a steering column system comprising:
- a rake lever that is rotatable;
- a rake bolt operative coupled to the rake lever and positioned to selectively exert a clamping force to lock and unlock the rake position of the steering column system;
- and
- a cam assembly comprising an outer cam formed of stamped steel and press fit within a pocket defined by an outer face of the lever, the outer cam comprising:
- a main body;
- and
- a plurality of legs extending from the main body, wherein each of the plurality of legs includes a curved end.
A rake adjustment assembly for a steering column system comprising:
- a rake lever that is rotatable;
- a rake bolt operative coupled to the rake lever and positioned to selectively exert a clamping force to lock and unlock the rake position of the steering column system;
- and
- a cam assembly comprising an outer cam formed of stamped steel and press fit within a pocket defined by an outer face of the lever, the outer cam comprising:
- a main body;
- and
- a plurality of legs extending from the main body, wherein the main body includes an outer surface, and the lever includes a plurality of retention features engaged with an outer surface of the outer cam when the outer cam is in a fully installed position within the pocket to retain the outer cam therein.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.