US 2017/0320513 A1 · STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Abstract

A steering column assembly includes an energy absorption assembly. The energy absorption assembly includes an energy absorption strap, a bracket, a pin, and a cam member. The energy absorption strap includes a plurality of engagement members. The bracket is disposed on at least one of a lower jacket assembly and an upper jacket assembly. The bracket has a first wall disposed opposite a second wall. The pin extends through the first wall and the second wall to couple the cam member to the bracket. The cam member has a plurality of complementary engagement members configured to engage the plurality of engagement members.

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Dependent claims

A steering column assembly, comprising:

a lower jacket assembly defining an opening extending along a steering column axis;
an upper jacket assembly at least partially received within the opening;
and
an energy absorption assembly, including:
an energy absorption strap coupled to the lower jacket assembly and the upper jacket assembly, the energy absorption strap including a plurality of engagement members,
a bracket disposed on at least one of the upper jacket assembly and the lower jacket assembly, the bracket having a first wall disposed opposite a second wall,
a pin extending through the first wall and the second wall, and
a cam member disposed about the pin, the cam member having a plurality of complementary engagement members configured to engage the plurality of engagement members.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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