US 12,391,298 B2
Translating power adjustable steering column with geared rack for an absolute sensor
Jacob A. 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 7, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/657,115.
Application 18/657,115 is a continuation of application No. 18/200,267, filed on May 22, 2023, granted, now 11,999,408.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/388,298, filed on Jul. 12, 2022.
Prior Publication US 2024/0286668 A1, Aug. 29, 2024
Int. Cl. B62D 1/189 (2006.01); B62D 1/184 (2006.01); B62D 1/181 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 1/189 (2013.01) [B62D 1/184 (2013.01); B62D 1/181 (2013.01)] 6 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 having a position sensor operatively coupled thereto;
a column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket translates and rotates relative to the column mounting bracket; and
a geared rack operatively coupled to the column mounting bracket, the geared rack correspondingly rotatable with the lower jacket, wherein the geared rack is in contact with a gear wheel of the position sensor to detect the axial position of the axially adjustable steering column assembly.