Steering column mounted telescoping transmission shifter
AssigneeSteering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
InventorsMichael C. Vermeersch, Arthur W. Nellett
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Abstract
A glide system for a vehicle shift mechanism includes a steering column having a stationary portion and a moveable portion in telescoping engagement with the stationary portion. Also included is a shifter operatively coupled to the moveable portion of the steering column and slidably engaged with the stationary portion of the steering column. Further included is a de-lashing element engaged with a sliding member of the shifter.
Claims19
A glide system for a vehicle shift mechanism comprising:
- a steering column having a stationary portion and a moveable portion in telescoping engagement with the stationary portion;
- a shifter operatively coupled to the moveable portion of the steering column and slidably engaged with the stationary portion of the steering column;
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- at least one leaf spring engaged with and partially surrounding at least one sliding member of the shifter.
A glide system for a vehicle shift mechanism comprising:
- a steering column having a stationary portion and a moveable portion in telescoping engagement with the stationary portion;
- a shifter operatively coupled to the moveable portion of the steering column and slidably engaged with the stationary portion of the steering column;
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- at least one bushing engaged with and partially surrounding at least one sliding member of the shifter, wherein the at least one bushing comprises a pin extending therefrom, the pin slidably disposed within a groove defined by the stationary portion.
A glide system for a vehicle shift mechanism comprising:
- a steering column having a stationary portion and a moveable portion in telescoping engagement with the stationary portion;
- a shifter operatively coupled to the moveable portion of the steering column and slidably engaged with the stationary portion of the steering column;
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- a roller assembly operatively coupled to a sliding member of the shifter and configured to bias the shifter radially outwardly and facilitate rolling along a surface of the stationary portion of the steering column.
A glide system for a vehicle shift mechanism comprising:
- a steering column having a stationary portion and a moveable portion in telescoping engagement with the stationary portion;
- a shifter operatively coupled to the moveable portion of the steering column and slidably engaged with the stationary portion of the steering column;
- and
- a de-lashing element engaged with a sliding member of the shifter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.