Steering assembly and method of operating the same

Abstract

A steering assembly and a method of operating the same. The assembly includes a steering column and a steering component operably attached to the steering column. The steering component includes at least one range of motion. The steering component is operably attached to a shaft. At least one gas spring is operably attached to the steering assembly. The at least one gas spring mediates the at least one range of motion. The method includes providing a steering column. A steering component operably attached to the steering column is provided. A steering component operably attached to a shaft is provided. At least one range of motion of the steering component is provided. A gas pressure is modulated while providing at least one range of motion.

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