US 11,999,408 B2
Translating power adjustable steering column with geared rack for an absolute sensor
Jacob Caverly, Freeland, MI (US); Todd M. King, Saginaw, MI (US); and Randy W. Jones, North Branch, MI (US)
Assigned to Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US)
Filed by Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US)
Filed on May 22, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/200,267.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/388,298, filed on Jul. 12, 2022.
Prior Publication US 2024/0017762 A1, Jan. 18, 2024
Int. Cl. B62D 1/189 (2006.01); B62D 1/181 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 1/189 (2013.01) [B62D 1/181 (2013.01)] 15 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An axially adjustable steering column assembly comprising:
an upper jacket;
a lower jacket, wherein the upper jacket is received within the lower jacket and is telescopingly adjustable therein, the lower jacket defining a pair of slots extending in an axial direction of the lower jacket;
a column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket translates and rotates relative to the column mounting bracket;
a pair of bushings positioned within the pair of slots;
a geared rack operatively coupled to one of the pair of bushings, the geared rack correspondingly rotatable with the lower jacket; and
a sensor in operative contact with the geared rack to detect the axial position of the axially adjustable steering column assembly.