Electrically actuated steering column mechanism
AssigneeDelphi Technologies, Inc.
InventorsRay G. Armstrong, Richard K. Riefe, Ravindra Jwalapathy, Marvin V. Manwaring
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Abstract
An electrically actuated steering column system that includes an electrically actuated steering column mechanism. A switch is interconnected with the electrically actuated steering column mechanism to allow for movement of a steering column housing relative to a driver. There is also included electrical control structure that regulates the electrically actuated steering column mechanism. The electrically actuated steering column system allows a driver to activate a switch and apply a force to initiate movement of the steering column housing and then deactivate the switch to halt movement and retain the steering column housing in a secure manner.
Claims29
An electrically actuated steering column mechanism comprising:
- a steering column housing;
- at least one movement bracket attached to the steering column housing;
- a support plate associated with the at least one movement bracket, the support plate including a cam;
- a rake bolt positioned to intersect with the at least one movement bracket, the rake bolt having first and second ends;
- an electric actuator attached to the rake bolt at the first end, the electric actuator moving the rake bolt allowing a switching action whereby movement of the steering column housing relative to a driver is initiated and halted.
An electrically actuated steering column system comprising:
- an electrically actuated steering column mechanism;
- a switch interconnected with the electrically actuated steering column mechanism for allowing movement of a steering column housing by a driver;
- electrical control structure for regulating the electrically actuated steering column mechanism;
- the electrically actuated steering column system allowing a driver to activate the switch and apply a force to initiate movement of the steering column housing and deactivate the switch to halt movement of the steering column housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.