Cross axis rake and telescope lock

Abstract

An adjustable rake and telescope steering column is provided. The steering column includes a rake bracket having a first leg and a second leg, a steering shaft extending within an upper jacket along a first axis between the first and second legs, a telescope clamp positioned about the upper jacket and a telescope lock connected to the telescope clamp and configured to operate the telescope clamp to selectively apply a first clamping force to the upper jacket to secure the steering shaft against adjustment in a telescope direction. An actuating lever is coupled to a rake bolt, the rake bolt extending along a second axis through the first leg and second leg and spaced from the upper jacket. A rake lock is positioned on the rake bolt and configured to selectively apply a second clamping force in a direction along the second axis to secure the steering shaft against adjustment in the rake direction.

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