CPC B62D 1/189 (2013.01) [B62D 1/181 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
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.
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