CPC B62D 1/197 (2013.01) [B62D 1/181 (2013.01); B62D 1/192 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. An energy absorption system for a vehicle steering column comprising:
a lower jacket;
an upper jacket operatively coupled to, and moveable relative to, the lower jacket;
a tooth rack operatively coupled to the upper jacket; and
an electromagnetic brake mechanism engageable with the tooth rack to exert a braking force on the tooth rack, wherein the electromagnetic brake mechanism comprises:
a stationary portion operatively coupled to a steering column structure;
a rotatable portion rotatable relative to the stationary portion;
a rod operatively coupled to the rotatable portion and rotatable therewith; and
a pinion directly coupled to the rod and rotatable therewith, the pinion having a plurality of pinion teeth directly engaged with a plurality of rack teeth formed on a surface of the tooth rack.
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