US 12,286,148 B1
Self-centering telescope guidance mechanism for adjustable columns
Jacob A. Caverly, Freeland, MI (US); Randy W. Jones, North Branch, MI (US); Michael C. Vermeersch, Flushing, MI (US); and Scott A Stinebring, Auburn, MI (US)
Assigned to Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US)
Filed by Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US)
Filed on Feb. 22, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/584,957.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/546,328, filed on Oct. 30, 2023.
Int. Cl. B62D 1/185 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 1/185 (2013.01) 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A steering column jacket assembly of a steering system for a motor vehicle, comprising:
a first steering jacket extending along a longitudinal axis;
a second steering jacket arranged for telescoping movement relative to the first steering jacket along the longitudinal axis; and
a guide bracket fixed to the second steering jacket, the guide bracket having a guide bushing disposed between the guide bracket and the first steering jacket, the guide bushing self-centering the first steering jacket and the second steering jacket relative to one another to inhibit relative rotation between the first steering jacket and the second steering jacket.