System, method and apparatus for alternate locations for a rake pivot axis for a steer-by-wire steering column
AssigneeSteering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
InventorsPatrik M. Ryne, George E. Arlt
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Abstract
A steering column assembly including a steering column for a steer-by-wire application. The steering column extends between a first end and a second end and includes a hand wheel location on the first end and a rotation output on the second end. The steering column assembly further includes a rake bracket assembly that is spaced from the rotation output and towards the hand wheel location. The rake bracket assembly defines a pivot axis from which the steering column can tilt. During rake movement or tilting, the first end and the second end of the steering column both pivot as the steering column is adjusted about the pivot axis.
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A steering column assembly, comprising:
- a steering column configured for a steer-by-wire application, the steering column extending between a first end and a second end and having a hand wheel location on the first end and a rotation output on the second end;
- a rake bracket assembly spaced apart from the rotation output and towards the hand wheel location, wherein the rake bracket assembly defines a pivot axis from which the steering column can tilt, wherein the first end and the second end of the steering column both pivot as the steering column is adjusted about the pivot axis;
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- a mounting bracket operatively coupling the steering column to a vehicle structure, the mounting bracket operatively coupled to the rake bracket assembly and having a pair of plate portions, each of the plate portions including an angled tail to accommodate rake movement of the steering column.
A steering column assembly, comprising:
- a steering column configured for a steer-by-wire application, the steering column extending between a first end and a second end and having a hand wheel location on the first end and a rotation output on the second end;
- a rake bracket assembly spaced apart from the rotation output and towards the hand wheel location, wherein the rake bracket assembly defines a pivot axis from which the steering column can tilt, wherein the first end and the second end of the steering column both pivot as the steering column is adjusted about the pivot axis;
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- a rake adjustment actuator including a motor for tilting and retaining the steering column about the pivot axis,
- wherein the rake bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket for static connection to a part of the vehicle and a rake bracket pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and statically connected to the steering column, the mounting bracket having a pair of plate portions, each of the plate portions including an angled tail to accommodate rake movement of the steering column.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.